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Veteran honored for his heroics during Colorado night club shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Nearly a year ago, a Colorado Springs nightclub became the scene of another American mass shooting. One that was stopped short, in part, because of the actions of U.S. veteran.Rich Fierro is retired U.S. Army Major. He served four tours in his 15 years, three in Iraq another in Afghanistan.He was inside Club Q in Colorado Springs the night a gunman came in November 19, 2022.“Everybody was wounded and it was everywhere,” he said.Fierro was there with his wife jess, his daughter Kassie, her boyfriend Ray supporting one of Kassie's best friends.Nineteen people were injured.  Ray was one of five people killed in the attack.“It just changes you forever. Period,” Fierro said. More Coverage: Veterans Voices It's a night that Fierro and his family are still working to process. Not only because they went through --- but for what he did that night. Because when the shooter, armed with a 9 mm pistol and AR-rifle came in to that LGBTQ nightclub, he and two others rushed toward the 2...

Boot camp in Des Plaines offers veterans a pathway to new career

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

DES PLAINES, Ill. — Getting a new lease on life – that’s the mission of a back-to-work boot camp for veterans in Des Plaines. Vania Veit emigrated to the US from Mexico in the early 2000s. After serving in Iraq, she left the Marines and got a bachelor's in science and biology. But she says missing the military led her to join the Air Force and become a military medic. Still serving in the reserves, Veit married and had four daughters. After deciding she wanted something new, she heard about the veterans' boot camp and went all in. Now, she says she is ready for the next challenge.  Veteran’s Voices: WWII pilot Ed McGuire’s long journey home to Chicago “We do have lots of skills that any recruiter can appreciate,” Veit said. “But sometimes it's hard to put that into a resume, translating those skills.” That’s where Andrea Biwer and Marne Deithorn come in – running their boot camp, which graduated its first class seven years ago. “We were hearing from t...

Orland Park pastor says he won't make plea deal in Georgia election tampering case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

CHICAGO -- A local pastor, indicted along with former President Donald Trump in Georgia's election tampering case, says he will not take a plea deal.Reverend Stephen Cliffgard Lee of Orland Park has been charged with conspiring to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results. ORIGINAL: Man with ties to Orland Park church named in indictment against former President Trump The Chicago Tribune reports at a fundraiser for his legal fees last night, Lee said he would not take a please as other have done, resulting in less severe penalties.Reverend Lee reportedly said "I'm not going to cooperate with evil."Donald Trump and 18 other associates were charged in Georgia as part of a sweeping indictment in August alleging they schemed to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss and stop the peaceful transition of power.If convicted Lee said he faces a minimum of five years in a Georgia state prison.

Chicago man charged in connection with fatal shooting in Douglas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of fatally shooting a man on the South Side, police say.According to Chicago police, 25-year-old Quntin Buchanan is facing three felony counts, including first-degree murder, for his alleged role in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man on Tuesday. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office later identified the victim as Jeremiah Pruckler. Calumet Fisheries closed after failing inspections; dead mice, hundreds of droppings found Chicago police say the deadly shooting happened on the 2900 block of South State Street in the city's Douglas neighborhood at around 7 p.m.Police say Buchanan, a Near South Side resident, was arrested less than three hours after the shooting in the 200 block of West 95th Street. Veteran honored for his heroics during Colorado night club shooting Buchanan appeared in court on Thursday for a detention hearing.Currently, it is unclear what led to the deadly shooting and authorities have not yet...

After Cubs' Craig Counsell hire, a look at similar Chicago sports coaching moves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

CHICAGO — It could end up being the most stunning move of the baseball offseason, and it was the north siders that made it happen. On Monday, the Cubs fired manager David Ross after four seasons and hired Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell, signing him to a reported five-year, $40 million contract. It caught many people off guard around baseball as the team made an aggressive move to begin the offseason after narrowly missing the playoffs. With Counsell, the Cubs got the most coveted managerial candidate this offseason, beating out the Brewers to retain him along with the Mets, who were also in the running to hire the 53-year-old skipper.While this was quite a shock, it certainly has happened in Chicago sports before, including the Cubs. Here are a few instances of that through the years.(Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)2014 - Cubs fire Rick Renteria to hire Joe MaddonAfter just one season and their third rebuilding under team president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer, th...

0-3 in 1-score games this year, TCU's losing record is not indicative of their talent level

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's easy to write off TCU because of the Horned Frogs' losing record and injury trouble on offense, but like College GameDay's Lee Corso always says — not so fast, my friend.TCU hosts No. 7 Texas at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, and they're doing so with a 4-5 overall record and 2-4 mark in the Big 12 Conference. They were blown out by Kansas State 41-3 the week before the Wildcats took Texas to overtime, but in every other loss, the Horned Frogs were in the game the entire way. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian knows that and isn't expecting an easy game by any stretch of the imagination. Quinn’s back: Ewers to start Saturday vs. TCU 2 weeks after shoulder injury "They've been in a lot of tough games, a lot of tight games," Sarkisian said Thursday. "They didn't finish them the way they would have liked, but they are very capable with a veteran defense."TCU starting quarterback Chandler Morris has been sidelined with a sprained MCL ...

Google’s Holiday 100 Guide gives gift ideas based on top-trending searches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.You can’t go wrong with top-trending Google searches as giftsThis holiday season, there’s a surefire way to get the most popular gifts for everyone on your list. Google released its Holiday 100 Guide, which is based on the top-trending product searches from the year.Here’s how it works: Google compiled search data from everything consumers Googled all year. It then turned those trending searches into a list of the top 100 products across categories like Home and garden, Apparel and accessories, Electronics, Beauty, Toys and games and Health and wellness. The final list includes some of the most-searched-for products of the year, from claw clips to lab-grown diamonds to (of course) the TikTok-famous Stanley tumbler.We’ve put together a selection of some of the hottest items that are sure to be must-have gifts this year, no matter who you have to shop for.Shop this article: ...

Saints at Vikings picks: All aboard the Josh Dobbs bandwagon!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Pioneer Press staffers who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium against the New Orleans Saints:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 31, Saints 24Josh Dobbs put him 31 points last week while learning most of the plays on the fly. Imagine what he’ll be able to do this week with ample time to prepare.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Saints 19Since Bountygate, the Vikings have owned New Orleans. Also not going to pick against new local hero Josh Dobbs.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 24, Saints 23Josh Dobbs is too good a story not to win again.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings preparing with veteran Sean Mannion as backup quarterback Minnesota Vikings | Vikings left guard Dalton Risner prides himself on picking up his teammates. Literally. Minnesota Vikings | Saints at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 10 matchup Minnesota Vikings | The relentless determination of new Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs Minnesota V...

Schnucks and Operation Food Search hand out Thanksgiving meals to thousands in need

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, nearly 1,000 families in the St. Louis metro were gifted a complete holiday meal, thanks to Schnucks and Operation Food Search. Families lined their cars up along the Schnucks parking lot Friday for carefully-assembled bags containing items to help feed families this Thanksgiving. "All the ingredients for a full Thanksgiving dinner," said Kristen Wil, CEO of Operation Food Search. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour It may not be your typical roll call, but for many, it's necessary this November. As food prices continue to rise, so does the need for help."I've just retired, so it's harder for me," said Katrinka Coleman, one of many who lined up for the meals. Coleman recently retired from the post office. She says caring for her and her disabled sister has been hard."We've all felt the price of inflation across a lot of areas," said Stacy Brandt, Vice President of Operations at Schnuck...

St. Louis man charged in DUI crash that killed Illinois teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A St. Louis man faces felony charges in connection with a DUI crash that killed an Illinois teenager last summer. Prosecutors have charged Dustin Gilliland, 44, with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in connection with the crash, which claimed the life of Gregory Kuehnel Jr., 18, of Jerseyville. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting Charges allege that Gilliland was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Illinois Routes 3 and 143. Keuhnel died in the collision and another occupant was also hurt. Investigators say Gilliland was also driving while his license in Missouri was suspended. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW “Impaired driving puts eve...