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Smash Mouth headlining 2023 Pierogi Fest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

WHITING, Ind. — Pierogi Fest attendees this summer will be "walking on the sun" after rock band Smash Mouth was announced as the main headliner.Known as "the wackiest festival in all the Midwest," Pierogi Fest is celebrating its 29th anniversary near the shores of Lake Michigan in Whiting.It returns this summer from July 28-30. Chairman and co-founder Tom Dabertin credited partners Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for helping book Smash Mouth.He said the fest wouldn't be what it is without an "amazing" network of volunteers.Aerial of Pierogi Fest"What's really amazing and what makes it different from another other fest is that it's run by 650 volunteers," Dabertin said.While the music lineup has been announced, an eclectic mix taking place on seven stages, the vendor list is still under wraps. ‘Uncontainable excitement’: 18-year-old captures northern lights over Illinois The fest limits traditional fair food like elephant ears, but patrons will be able to taste any kind of pierog...

See the Bears' 2023 preseason schedule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

LAKE FOREST — Just a few days after the regular season schedule was announced, the Bears now know when they'll play a trio of preseason contests in 2023. A few days after announcing their regular season schedule, the Bears’ now know when they’ll play their preseason game. @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/LIh2WHJOvx— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) May 15, 2023The NFL announced the dates and times for the three exhibition games for the team on Monday morning after revealing the opponents on Thursday - with all three being Saturday contests. On Saturday, August 12, the Bears will host the Tennessee Titans at Noon to open up the preseason slate. A week later, they'll travel to Indianapolis for their only road trip during the exhibition season, facing the Colts on Saturday, August 19 at 6 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. They'll return home the next week to face their Buffalo Bills in their preseason finale at Soldier Field with the kickoff set for Noon. See the Bears' 2023 regular season sched...

PHOTOS: The weekend in Chicago sports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

CHICAGO — On this Mother's Day weekend in Chicago, it was a rough few days for Chicago's baseball teams, a history-making moment for a basketball team, and a St. Louis sweep for a soccer club. These and more are featured in the wrap-up of the weekend in sports in photos from WGN News Now.MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 13: Alex Kirilloff #19 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day with a celebratory fishing rod and vest in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Target Field on May 13, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 14: Marcus Stroman #0 of the Chicago Cubs looks on after being relieved against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Target Field on May 14, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 13: Hayden Wesneski #19 of the Chicago Cubs reacts to giving up a two-run home run to Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inni...

These are the top 10 U.S. summer destinations on Airbnb

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Still wondering where to get away this summer? There's plenty of time left to figure out where to throw your PTO — and some U.S. cities are likely to be busier than others this year.Airbnb recently released its summer 2023 outlook, which includes the top-trending U.S. destinations based on search traffic to its site during Q1. But they may not be the cities you expect — and only one state claims two spots on the list. These are most popular baby names of 2022: Social Security Administration Here are Airbnb's top 10 summer 2023 domestic destinations, based on search traffic:RankCity1. Louisville, Kentucky2. Laconia, New Hampshire3.Lexington, Kentucky 4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania5.Panama City, Florida6.Milwaukee, Wisconsin7.Surf City, New Jersey8. Bolivar Peninsula, Texas9.Kansas City, Missouri10.North Topsail Beach, North CarolinaLouisville, Kentucky, is on a hot streak, according to Airbnb's report. In addition to topping the U.S. domestic trending list, the city is als...

City to use Marshalling Yard as temporary homeless shelter, doubling up at existing shelters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin intends to use the Marshalling Yard, near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness, according to a new city memo. It's a part of a council-directed attempt to expand the number of shelter beds the city offers. According to the memo, a portion of the 70,000-square-foot building will be used for the shelter effort. It could create up to 300 additional emergency shelter beds. The goal is to use the shelter for roughly a year while more permanent shelter is created, the memo said. The city is also working to find a nonprofit to provide services at the shelter. The city will use roughly $9.1 million from American Rescue Plan Act funding to make it all happen. The city will host a virtual community information session and provide further details on the plan next month, the city said. The memo also announced Austin is making additional space at its Northbridge and Southbridge shelters by conv...

1 critically injured in White Bear Lake townhouse fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

A person was hospitalized with critical injuries in a White Bear Lake townhouse fire Sunday night.The fire department was notified about 11:35 p.m. about the fire in the 2600 block of Aspen Court off Glen Oaks Avenue and County Road D.Firefighters discovered one unit of a four-unit townhome fully engulfed by flames, which started to spread to a neighboring unit.A resident told officers that someone was unable to escape from the home, according to the fire department. After firefighters found the victim, they were transported to a hospital.The White Bear Lake fire and police departments, along with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, are investigating the fire’s source.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Paul man sentenced for fracturing cat’s skull with hammer during family dispute Crime & Public Safety | Derek Chauvin’s ex-wife gets community service, probation for tax evasion sentence Crime & Public Safety | ...

Fort Plain man arrested after pipe bomb investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

FORT PLAIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fort Plain man was arrested on Thursday following a pipe bomb investigation that shut down several roads for hours, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Gregory Campione, 46, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Fort Plain Police Department responded to a report of a pipe bomb inside a car on Main Street in Fort Plain. Several roads were closed while an investigation took place. A New York State Police Bomb Disposal Unit was requested to aid in the investigation.The area was deemed safe and roads were reopened after several hours, however, the investigation continued. After executing a warrant at the residence they believed the explosive device to be located, deputies arrested Campione. 17-year-old dies due to injuries resulting from Albany crash Charges:Fourth-degree criminal possessi...

Missing Boulder woman found safe in New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

A woman with dementia reported missing from Boulder last week has been found in New York.According to police, Marilyn Vranka, 86, walked away from her residence in the 3300 block of 34th Street on Wednesday night.UPDATE: Marilyn “Effie” has been found in New York and is safe https://t.co/WzxrbKnvK0— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) May 15, 2023Police on Sunday night tweeted that Vranka was found “safe” in New York. No further details on where and how she was found or how she was able to get to New York were released.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man is missing for over a month and Denver police ask for public’s help in locating him Crime and Public Safety | CBI issues alert for missing 71-year-old man who was last seen Tuesday Crime and Public Safety | Missing Indigenous Person Alert issued for man last seen in Denver Crime and Public Safety | ...

More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

By DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writer)Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.“I’d like to be able to enjoy my meal without having to worry about fleas, pet hair, barking and entitled dogs and their owners,” said Tracy Chiu Parisi, a food blogger in New York, who was once startled by a dog that stuck its head in her lap while she was reading a menu.Restaurants have been required to allow service dogs for decades. But it wasn’t until the mid-2000’s that a handful of states — including Florida and Illinois — began passing laws allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University. Twenty-three states now have such l...

Opinion: DPS has focused on politics not students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:14:58 GMT

When I was running for mayor of Denver, I started out with a commitment to transform city government to ensure our amazing neighborhoods were at the center of the conversation. At event after event, I found this idea of ensuring our neighborhoods were on track resonated with families across the city. Yet I was genuinely startled by how many of the people I met said education was their top issue.Denverites told me over and over that the challenges of Denver Public Schools were spilling into every aspect of our civic life here in Denver.  Whether it was safety, crime, economic mobility, or housing, Denverites told me they saw schools as the key driver to get our city on track. And why wouldn’t they? We all know a world-class education is critical to our future as a city and for every student.Every neighborhood deserves great schools.In all of these conversations, there was wide agreement that Denver Public Schools (DPS) has lost its way. Sadly, there’s not yet agreement on the right w...