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Millionaire minted through Illinois Lotto win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ILLINOIS — It's no April Fool's, someone in Illinois won $1 million through the April 1 Lotto drawing.The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all six numbers, 10 - 19 - 25 - 30 - 33 - 37, of the Lotto Million 2 draw. Another round of severe weather possible Tuesday for Chicago area Illinois' "Lotto" game was revamped in 2021 with the addition of two drawings, providing three total chances to become a millionaire with every $2 ticket purchased. The actual jackpot can only be won in the first draw, however the two subsequent draws come with a $1 million payout for matching all six numbers.Lotto is only played in Illinois with drawings three times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Liam Hendriks gives White Sox fans great news at home opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

CHICAGO — There is one player on the White Sox who is noticeably absent from the team's home opener, but he was there in spirit and video on Monday.When Liam Hendriks had the chance to address the crowd briefly at Guaranteed Rate Field, he had good news.Thunderstruck is blasting and a welcome message from Liam Hendriks. We’re ready for baseball here at Guaranteed Rate. @whitesox pic.twitter.com/56lARyZXvm— Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) April 3, 2023The closer, who is battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, announced that he underwent his last treatment for the disease on a video that was aired on the scoreboard at the ballpark ahead of the team's first game at home in 2023 against the Giants. ‘Incredibly genuine’: How Liam Hendriks & family have helped the Lymphoma Research Foundation "Happy Opening Day, White Sox fans. Just want to let you know I'm starting my last round of chemo today, so I'll see you guys on the south side soon. Play ball!," said Hendriks in the recorded ...

'General Hospital' turns 60: A behind-the-scenes look

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ABC’s “General Hospital” marks its 60th anniversary this week, making it the longest-running scripted show currently in production on American television.The soap is marking the milestone with a fan favorite storyline, the Nurses Ball, a gala that raises money for charity. This week the residents of the fictional city of Port Charles dress to the nines and walk a red carpet. In a guest appearance, Chandra Wilson of “Grey’s Anatomy” plays fashion editor Sydney Val Jean.“She’s a big fan of the show,” said executive producer Frank Valentini of Wilson. “She taped all the scenes on the red carpet and was working at ‘Grey’s’ the same day. I’m just so crazy about her.”Valentini is pumped about this year's musical performances too, as a number of the cast can sing and dance. Which names are most commonly used in song titles? “Some of the numbers are some of the best things we’ve ever done, and we’ve done some really good stuff.”While viewers enjoy the ball as it plays out this week, ...

St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee says kidney issue prematurely ended collegiate career

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

St. Paul native Suni Lee revealed on Monday via social media that a kidney issue is the cause for her missing multiple gymnastics meets over the past month. She posted a personal statement on Twitter in which she explained the situation.pic.twitter.com/N3itqSKu6A— Sunisa lee (@sunisalee_) April 3, 2023“For my safety, my medical team did not clear me to train and compete over the last few weeks,” Lee wrote. “I am blessed and thankful to be working with the best specialized medical team to treat and manage my diagnosis. My focus this time is my health and recovery.”Many have wondered why exactly Lee has not been competing for the Auburn women’s gymnastic team as of late. She notably missed the NCAA Regional in Los Angeles over the weekend, meaning she cannot qualify for the NCAA Championships.After becoming a household name by winning the gold medal in the all-around competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Lee took her talents to Auburn to...

Lakeland couple hospitalized after carbon-monoxide poisoning during power outage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

A Lakeland couple trying to power their home with a portable generator after an electric outage caused by the weekend snowstorm was found unresponsive Monday morning and hospitalized for carbon-monoxide poisoning.The 71-year-old man and 69-year-old woman were taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis to be treated in the hospital’s hyperbaric chamber, a pressurized compartment that exposes them to high levels of oxygen and seeks to eject carbon dioxide from their bloodstreams.A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to the house just before 10:30 a.m. for a welfare check after the couple failed to answer the door for a care provider who was there for a regularly scheduled appointment, said Laura Perkins, a spokeswoman for the department.The couple had reportedly been without power since Saturday and had not been heard from since Sunday night, Perkins said.When the deputy went around the back of the house to check on the couple, he detected a strong sme...

Hochul proposes extender amid late state budget

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- State government is still operating even without a final budget, which was due April 1. On Monday, Governor Hochul submitted a bill to the legislature proposing extending the budget deadline to April 10. Issuing an extender will allow state operations to continue to run and get state employees paid on time. New York State budget due on Saturday "Well the extenders only for a week, so as people know this week is Passover, Good Friday, Easter, there’s a lot of holidays that are coming up this week and next week, so depending how much negotiations happen we may need another extender after this one week," explained Assembly member Harvey Epstein. In a statement, Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to public safety, housing and education as being concerns for all New Yorkers and issues taken up in this year's budget. She said“…Any budget deal must make progress on these core issues. I have been negotiating in good faith with the legislature, but it’s clear there is mor...

Albany man pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, Sean Hardy, 21, pleaded Not Guilty to a 4-count indictment, which included Attempted Murder. Other charges include one count of Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and one count of Assault in the Second Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Hardy was involved in an incident on or around December 5 in the area of Benjamin Street and First Avenue. Hardy had displayed a firearm and attempted to shoot another person during an attempted robbery. Hardy is also accused of causing physical injury to the victim.

NYSP: Three arrested following a dispute in Fort Edward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shortly after midnight on Saturday, New York State Police responded to a dispute on Lower Allen Street. Investigations determined that Bradley S. Clark, 47, and Kiersten M. Hayes, 24, were involved in an altercation with a victim. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Clark had caused injury to the victim and prevented them from contacting 911. Hayes allegedly brandished and threatened the victim with a knife. Investigations discovered that there were multiple controlled substances and an illegally possessed high-capacity magazine for a firearm inside the residence. They belonged to Clark. Jacqueline A. Rock, 32, of Hudson Falls, was also located inside the residence. Rock was found to have multiple warrants for her arrest. She was reportedly not involved in the dispute. Body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna ID’d as Kevin White, missing for months Rock was arrested and charged with B...

Woman charged in fatal child overdose case - her 4th

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Jennings woman is accused of child endangerment after a toddler she was babysitting died last month of a drug overdose. It is the fourth reported incident of a child dying of an overdose while in her care.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Mary Curtis, 30, with one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child - death of a child. She's being held on a $1 million cash-only bond.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the child's death took place on March 20.A probable cause statement obtained from county police says Curtis was responsible for watching the child, a 17-month-old, for several hours. During that time, another child indicated that the 17-month-old had fallen asleep on the floor. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday Police claim Curtis took the toddler to another home, where they called 911 over concerns for the child's safety. The toddle...

Two St. Louis pizza parlors make 'Eat This' top 10 list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:34:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- An article posted to a prominent foodie website features two St. Louis restaurants that are known for their pizza. That's pretty good because there are only 10 spots on the list.Eat This, Not That writer Carly Terzigni calls St. Louis, "One of the pizza capitals of the United States." She features Imo's and Pizza A-Go-Go on her list, 10 Iconic Pizza Restaurants That Still Serve Old-Fashioned Pies.EatThis.com has more than 110 million readers a year. The website and magazine were inspired by columns Men's Health, that expanded into a series of books that have sold over eight million copies. The website and their presence on social media are among the most popular places for food news on the planet. Trending: NASA’s first moon crew in 50 years includes 1 woman, 3 men The article features some of the US pizza places that still serve pies with the same recipes when the doors first opened. Some of the restaurants on this list are over 100 years old.The pizza parlors from S...