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Ex-Augusta National worker admits to stealing more than $5M in Masters merchandise
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former employee at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court in Chicago to charges accusing him of stealing millions of dollars in memorabilia, including green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.Richard Brendan Globensky, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of transporting goods across state lines, and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison. Under his plea deal, he faces a sentencing range of 2 to 2 ½ years. Prosecutors said he is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.Globensky, who worked as a warehouse assistant...
'Young Sheldon' series finale airing May 16, Jim Parson and Mayim Bialik reprising 'Big Bang Theory' roles
"Funeral" – YOUNG SHELDON ends its seven-year run with a must-see two-episode series finale. Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in an unforgettable hour of television, on the series finale of YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, May 16 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
Skeleton found in chimney of Madison, Wisconsin music store identified after 34 years
MADISON, Wis. — After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.Owners of the Good 'n Loud Music store found the "Dane County Chimney Doe" on Sept. 3, 1989 while removing a boiler, according to the DNA Doe Project. They first saw a skull through a pipe before discoverting the full skeleton, which was wearing an iron cross necklace and rotted clothing. A forensic autopsy revealed the remains belonged to a White man between 18 and 35 years old. He stood about 5'7" tall.The DNA Doe...
Opening statements set to begin in Sen. Bob Menendez's trial
After a jury was chosen in the federal bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, opening statements were poised to begin Wednesday afternoon as prosecutors seek to convince a jury that the longtime powerful Democrat was willing to sell his influence to benefit three businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.The three-term New Jersey senator has insisted since his fall arrest that he is not guilty of charges that he used his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen, including by providing favors to the governments of Egypt and Qatar.Prosecutors say the men showered Menendez and...
Why are flags at half-staff in Illinois?
CHICAGO (CBS) — Flags are at half-staff in Illinois in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day on Wednesday. In honor of fallen police officers, Gov. JB Pritzker called for lowering U.S. and Illinois state flags until sunset on Wednesday. President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day In 1962. The day is honored during National Police Week, and requires U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for the day."We recognize the incredible courage of our Nation's police officers and honor the fallen heroes, whose ultimate sacrifice we can never repay," President Joe Biden said in a written statement. Flags will fly at half-staff across Illinois until sunset on Wednesday.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a mostly symbolic move that comes less than six months before the November election.The overrides included bills combatting PFAS pollution, setting a population goal for gray wolves and requiring a new post-election audit.Despite the Senate's votes, all of Evers' overrides are likely to stand. To be successful, two-thirds of both the Senate and Assembly must vote to override a veto. Republicans have a two-thirds majority in the Senate, but they are short of that in the Assembly. There are no immediate plans for the...
Cicadas may emerge earlier in Illinois as climate changes, experts say
As Illinois awaits a massive, rare double-brood emergence of cicadas, entomological research shows that the insects may come earlier.This year, two 'periodical' cicada species—Brood XIII and Brood XIX— will emerge simultaneously. Maps of Illinois show where each brood is expected to flourish. According to Jennifer Rydzewski of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, brood XIII occurs in the Chicago area only every 17 years, while Brood XIX occurs every 13 years."So the 13-year and 17-year life cycles only align every 221 years," Rydzewski told CBS Chicago in an e-mail."Periodical cicadas have typically emerged in late May or early June in...
Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
CHICAGO (CBS) — Less than a month after suddenly closing their stores, Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to documents filed in Delaware bankruptcy court. Under the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, the parent company Outfox Hospitality reported its estimated number of creditors between 5,000 and 10,000. The filing listed the company's estimated assets between $10 million and $50 million and reported estimated liabilities in the same range. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, a company closes and sells off assets to pay creditors, compared with Chapter 11, which allows a company to reorganize while devising a...
Andrew Holmes fired from Chicago Survivors crime victim advocacy group over sexual assault claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Community activist and Dolton village board trustee Andrew Holmes has been fired from the nonprofit Chicago Survivors crime victim advocacy group, after a former Dolton employee accused him of sexual assault.Fenia Dukes has said Holmes sexually assaulted her while on a village-funded trip to Las Vegas last year, and has filed a lawsuit against the village, accusing Mayor Tiffany Henyard of covering it up.On Wednesday, Chicago Survivors executive director JaShawn Hill confirmed the group has fired Holmes, who has frequently spoken to the media on behalf of crime victims at crime scenes."Our mission is to provide crime victim...
CPS teachers head to Springfield to demand more funding
CHICAGO (CBS) — Hundreds of Chicago Public School teachers are headed to Springfield to demand more money for schools. Teachers pulled off from CPS headquarters early Wednesday morning. Their goal: To ensure Chicago schools are fully funded.State lawmakers are in their final days of budget talks for the next fiscal year.Five buses carrying teachers, one from every district-run school, went to Springfield on approved release.Last week, CPS sent parents a letter stating that the state's current offer would create a $400 million deficit. The teachers union plans to ask for $1 billion more in funding.Lawmakers say that number is a non-starter.One staff member says her grandaughter was motivation to demand more funding from the state. "I was motivated because I have a granddaughter that's a special needs student, and I want to be able to support her in what she's doing, and I want to be able to put her in a school that has the resources that she needs. And all our schools need those resources," said Bessie Watts, Chicago Teachers Union member. Illinois currently offers up to $14 billion for all schools, grades K-12.The latest budget plans would add $500 million.
CPD seek driver, car in hit-and-run near Metra Clybourn station
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash. Investigators said the pedestrian was crossing Armitage Avenue near the Metra Clybourn train station Friday just before 6 p.m. That's when a westbound black four-door Mercedes-Benz E Class, between 2003 and 2009, hit them and left the scene.The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries. Anyone with any information about the vehicle and/or its driver is asked to call the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A string of cream cheese recalls for possible salmonella contamination has expanded to include Aldi stores in 28 states and the District of Columbia.Aldi said it is recalling four varieties of cream cheese spread that may have been contaminated by salmonella at a third-party supplier Schreiber Foods, Inc., the store chain said in a news release.Aldi says the following eight-ounce cups of cream cheese spread are impacted by the recall:Whipped cream cheese spread with UPC code 4099100101881, and sell by dates of 08/30/2024, 08/31/2024, 09/01/2024, 09/03/2024 and 09/04/2024;Chive & onion cream cheese spread with UPC code 4099100101751...
Person shot in leg on West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 33-year-old man was shot while outside on the city's West Side Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of West North Avenue. Police said the man was on the sidewalk when shots were fired. He was struck in the left leg and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital by the Chicago Fire Department in fair condition. No arrests were made. Area 5 detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Biden and Trump agree to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10
Washington — President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, with the two White House hopefuls accepting invitations from CNN and ABC News to participate in the events after a flurry of activity on Wednesday.Plans for the debates came together quickly after the president's campaign said in a letter that he was willing to debate his Republican opponent twice before the November election. That kicked off a series of competing proposals and social media posts from the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees, culminating in the two debates being scheduled...
Funeral arrangements announced for teen killed in Glenview traffic crash
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) — Funeral arrangements were announced for the teenage boy killed in a two-vehicle crash in Glenview late Sunday night. Services for Marko Niketic, 17, will be held Thursday morning at the St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville.Police said Niketic was driving a Mercedes that was hit by a Mustang moving at a high speed. Three other people including the driver of the speeding car were hurt in the crash. Niketic was set to graduate from high school later this month. A memorial has been growing at the Glenview crash site where he was killed. Large crowds of classmates have been leaving flowers and paying their respects to the Glenbrook South senior. Officers had to shut down one lane of traffic on East Lake Avenue to keep visitors safe.The speeding driver who severed Niketic's car has not yet been charged, but police say it's an active investigation.
Man dead, 2 injured after shooting in grocery store parking lot on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — One man is dead and two others were injured after a shooting outside a grocery store in Englewood Tuesday night.Just after 9:30 p.m., police said the group was standing in the parking lot of a Halsted Grocery and Liquor, in the 700 block of West 71st Street, when shots were fired. One of the victims, a 35-year-old man, was shot multiple times and died at the hospital.A 38-year-old man was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. A 34-year-old man was treated and then released.Police said the circumstances behind the shooting are still unclear.Police are searching for the shooter. No one has been arrested.
Sunshine returns Wednesday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Sunshine returns on Wednesday in Chicago. Temperatures climb to the 60s with mostly sunny skies. Showers and storms develop again by Thursday afternoon. There's another chance for showers again on Friday before a beautiful weekend. Highs on both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 80s.
Woman who worked as cultural advisor to Blackhawks sues team
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Native American woman who worked for the Chicago Blackhawks is suing the organization and its charity, the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation—accusing them of breach of oral contract, fraud and sexual harassment. Nina Sanders filed the lawsuit Tuesday night in the Circuit Court of Cook County. In an exclusive interview with CBS Chicago, she said she was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out. "I opened doors for the Blackhawks because people wouldn't work with them," said Sanders. "I...
Mother furious after boy says CPS teacher cut his hair without permission
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mother of a Chicago Public Schools student said her son's teacher cut his hair without permission, and she has not received an explanation from CPS administrators. A long braid was cut from 7-year-old Montel Gould's head, and he wishes he could glue it back on. He usually wears his hair with the braid, and it's important to him, too."It's not just hair," said Montel's mother, Tasia Glass. "This part of him. This is part of the body, part of his identity."Last week, at Walt Disney Magnet School, 4140 N. Marine Drive in the Uptown community, Montel's mother...
Sage, a miniature poodle, wins the Westminster Dog Show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.It was the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes in the United States' most prestigious canine event — only wire fox terriers have won more. And it was the second best in show win for handler Kaz Hosaka. He led another miniature poodle, Spice, to the trophy in 2002 and said this year's Westminster would be his last."No words," he said in the ring to describe his reaction to Sage's win, soon supplying a few words: "So happy — exciting."Striding briskly and...
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