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Chicago's Very Own: Bookstore offers diverse collection to help children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Representation matters is the motto for Brown Babies Books, a non-traditional bookstore with a special emphasis on offering a diverse collection of books to boost self-esteem, confidence and compassion in children of color.Chicago native Tameca Lyons said the early childhood classic "Corduroy" takes her down memory lane. Family helping students with STEM education with innovative approach "This was the first time I saw myself in a book," Lyons said. While most readers gravitate towards the teddy bear named Corduroy, Lyons connected with the young Black character named Lisa."For the most part, that's how my mother used to do my hair, the bangs and the press and comb," Lyons said. Lyons, a mom who works as a college career counselor, said she's always dreamed about owning a bookstore but didn't think it would happen until retirement."It's one of those dreams that you have as a kid and you say 'Oh one day I'll open a bookstore,'" Lyons said. Chicago couple establishes f...

Weekend Break: One-of-A-Kind Spring Show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CHICAGO —  Join WGN Weekend Morning News where Marcella visits the One-Of-A-Kind show at the Merchandise Mart joined by 300 vendors with an assortment of unique art.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

5 killed in 'execution style' mass shooting in Texas, suspect on the run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CLEVELAND, Texas (KIAH) – Five people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, after police said a man under the influence shot them inside a Texas residence Friday evening.Police said the suspect is now on the run.Deputies with the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home in the 100 block of Walters Road in the Trails End area of Cleveland on reports of harassment. As deputies were en route, the communications center received multiple 911 calls of an active shooter incident at the dispatch location.When officials arrived, they found four people shot dead above the neck “almost execution style," according to a release from the sheriff's office.A fifth victim, an 8-year-old boy, was not found dead inside the residence. He was taken to a local hospital via life flight, where he later died.Preliminary information showed the victims had reportedly asked the suspect to stop shooting in the yard since a baby was trying to go to sleep. Police said the suspect was drinking at...

Chicago native and 'The Voice' contestant back in Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Katie Kadan, Chicago native and 'The Voice' contestant on Season 17 joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more about what she's doing right here in her home town.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Twin sisters, founders of humanitarian org. to help families in Guatemala

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CHICAGO — 'Hope's In' is an organization that was founded by twin sisters in high school, over 10 years ago to help families in Guatemalan cities and shape the next generation of humanitarian leaders. Founders of 'Hope's In,' Courtney McGovern and Ashley Quigley join WGN Morning News to share more about their annual fundraiser to raise money to build homes for Guatemalan families in need.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Waiting in Hope Infertility shares more on awareness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Jen Hesse and Kelly Ramsey join WGN Weekend Morning News as National Infertility Awareness Week wraps up to share more.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

How to keep hummingbird feeders clear of unwanted visitors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- With the beautiful weather arriving, hummingbirds are starting to appear in greater numbers. Some people have even set hummingbird feeders out in their yards to attract the birds. But with any hummingbird feeders, there is a chance of insects that are attracted to the sweet sugary nectar as well. How can you keep bees and other unwanted creatures away? Choose the Right FeederAccording to homemaking.com, if you want to keep wasps away, choose the circular feeders with small, deep holes on the top of the base. These are perfect for hummingbirds, but wasps will not be able to reach into them, so they will most likely fly away.Color WarYellow can also attract wasps, while red is more attractive to hummingbirds (and not so much to wasps and vermin). It is also recommended to avoid yellow decorative pieces, like yellow flowers, on the feeder.Clean Feeder, Clean EaterYou should always clean your hummingbird feeder on a regular basis. If you clean your feeder regularly, ...

Several Gold Medal flour products recalled over possible salmonella contamination

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

(WKBN) – A major company announced the recall of multiple different flour products Saturday.General Mills is voluntarily recalling 2-pound, 5-pound and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flours over "the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis," the company said in an announcement published by the FDA.The products affected by the recall feature a "better if used by" date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024, according to the notice. Do I have salmonella poisoning, or is it something else entirely? The recalled items also featured the below UPC codes and "better if used by" markings. Additional information can be found in the General Mills announcement.Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB FlourPackage UPC000-16000-19610 Recalled Better if Used by Date27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024Courtesy of the FDAGold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 10LB FlourPackage UPC000-16000-19580Recalled Better if Used by Date27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024Courtesy of the FDAGold Medal B...

Florida woman accused of shooting, killing parrot during fight with husband

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman allegedly shot and killed an African grey bird during a drunken fight with her husband, according to an affidavit.Largo police arrested Suzanne Mulalley, 61, and Steven Mulalley, 66, on domestic battery charges Monday, the affidavit showed. Police said Suzanne Mulalley and her husband were drunk when she shot and killed the parrot using a .380 Glock inside their home.The couple then walked outside and pushed each other, the report said. Police said Suzanne Mulalley then sprayed her husband with water using a spray bottle. Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? Both the woman and her husband denied committing the crime, according to the affidavit.Suzanne Mulalley is not facing charges for the alleged shooting death of the parrot. The affidavit, however, includes a stipulation for her release included “no contact [with] animals” or firearms.In February, Suzanne Mulalley was charged with resisting an officer after officers responded to her...

EVs still cost much more than gas cars to insure—even hybrids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:17 GMT

(Green Car Reports) -- Electric vehicles continue to be vastly more expensive to insure than gasoline models, on average—hybrids included.According to Consumer Reports, citing national-average data from The Zebra, an insurance comparison tool, the Chevrolet Bolt EV costs slightly more to insure than the Toyota Prius or Hyundai Ioniq Blue hybrids. The Tesla Model 3 costs more than 20% more (about $500 more) annually to insure than a BMW 3-Series or Audi Q4. And a Tesla Model S costs in the vicinity of 12% (about $400 more) to insure than a BMW 7-Series or Audi A8.2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVBy brand, the division is much more pronounced. The Zebra points out that Tesla is second only to Maserati in annual premium cost—a whopping $3,419 on average, annually, which is more than double the average amount for a number of mainstream brands including Jeep, Volkswagen, and Subaru. It’s not mentioned, though, whether these results are normalized for model year.The soaring cost of battery...