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Tom Skilling to 'switch on summer' and Buckingham Fountain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

CHICAGO —Summer is almost here! And a sure sign that it's just around the corner is the annual switching on of the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park!Our very own Tom Skilling will once again be on hand to kick things off on Saturday May 13.ComEd and the Chicago Park District join Skilling in celebrating the start of summer with a free event that runs from noon to 3 p.m.You can take part in activities, live entertainment, fun giveaways, and other special guest appearances!More information at Switch on Summer's official site. https://www.facebook.com/TomSkilling/posts/pfbid0Nv8uVEikav2Fn3zX3UqLHzLDo2uxqjrU4s1S8o3ZW48Q24oanANwRRuqhtYXcYhzl

NASCAR making a few adjustments to Chicago races

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

CHICAGO — With a number of concerns raised over the last few months by those in the city, NASCAR is making a few changes to their first-ever street race in Chicago this summer.Per a spokesperson for NASCAR in Chicago, after 120 meetings with the city along with local businesses, organizations, and residents, some adjustments are being made to the initial plans for the event that will take place downtown on July 1 and 2. There are four main areas in which NASCAR has made changes for the Chicago Street Race: Access, Grant Park, sound, and schedule. Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races AccessNASCAR has reduced a lot of the barrier installation schedule by "at least a week" from the initial timeline in an effort to reduce traffic disruption. There are efforts underway to make sure that pedestrian and vehicle traffic will have access to the Museum Campus.Grant ParkNASCAR has taken out part of the course's "footprint" so residents of the South Loop can access their dog and...

A folding phone and other big reveals at Google I/O 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.A look at the newest Google devicesIN THIS ARTICLE:Google Pixel FoldGoogle Pixel Watch Google Pixel 7AYesterday, May 10, Google had its Google I/O keynote day, giving consumers a look at all the new devices and software upgrades it plans to release this year. We’re here to give you the highlights and our top product recommendations, including the latest Google products and some established customer favorites.Alongside other fascinating announcements, there are a handful of neat phones and other devices you can get right now or pre-order so you can have them as soon as they launch.The top Google products announced at Google I/O 2023Google announced plenty of exciting updates to many of its tools and software, but the ones that caught our eye are the newest phones and tablets. Many of the older-gen Google phones and devices are still worth it and will likely see a significant price cut as the newer prod...

Dallas Cowboys' 2023 schedule considered one of league's 'toughest'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (Nexstar)-- The Dallas Cowboys 2023 schedule was released Thursday. Three preseason game dates and times were still listed as to be determined (TBD).“The schedule is headlined by six primetime slots, beginning with a Sunday Night Football matchup at MetLife Stadium against the New York Giants to open the season,” the Cowboys said in a press release.The Cowboys finished the previous regular season with a 12-5 record behind the eventual NFC champion Eagles in the NFC East. Dallas lost to San Francisco in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs. How does the NBA lottery work, and who has the best chance to draft Wembanyama? According to sportingnews.com, “Their 0.549 strength of schedule (based on opponents' 2022 finishes) is tied for third in the NFL.”Sports Illustrated also gave the Cowboys a 0.549 using methodology it called “far from perfect.”“But right now, it’s all we’ve got,” si.com said.The method is to simply add up all the wins and losses of last year's oppon...

Loons’ Dayne St. Clair shared key tip to help fellow goaltender Clint Irwin in Open Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Minnesota United starting goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has been in enough penalty-kick situations to know last-second advice from teammates isn’t always welcome or useful.“One of the most annoying things is when players try to tell you something,” St. Clair admitted to the Pioneer Press this week.But St. Clair felt the need to chime in when Loons backup goalkeeper Clint Irwin entered the eighth round of penalty kicks in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 match on Tuesday.“I was trying to be subtle,” St. Clair said. He shared with Irwin a belief that Philadelphia Union fullback Kai Wagner would shoot to Irwin’s left. Irwin listened, and when Wagner did exactly that, Irwin made the save to seal a 7-6 victory, which propelled MNUFC to the national tournament’s round of 16.Given the knockout nature of the Open Cup, Irwin had prepared for the possibility of PKs. He credited the club’s video analyst David Handgraaf and goalkeeping coach Stew Kerr for getting him ready beforehand as well as St. C...

Gophers men’s golf: Stillwater native Ben Warian’s work ethic has him in NCAA Regionals and looking for more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Gophers men’s golf coach Justin Smith aims to bring in players who are disciplined and purposeful in their pursuit of improvement.So Ben Warian was an obvious target when the Stillwater native was a high school player at Hill-Murray.“He was someone that would send me videos in the wintertime of hitting nerf balls in his house,” Smith said. “All the opportunities just to try to get better at a time of year where it’s easy for a lot of kids to put the clubs away and they just say, ‘Well, I’ll wait until the snow melts.’ He’s not like that, and he’s different, and he’s a really good different.”Ben WarianIt’s that work ethic and commitment that has powered Warian’s rise through the ranks. On Monday, the Gophers junior — currently ranked 131st in the country by Golf State — will open play in the NCAA Bath Regional in Michigan in pursuit of the regional’s lone individual qualifying spot to reach the NCAA Championships.Next month, Warian will play in a U.S. Open qualifier with a chance to ...

Desperate Taylor Swift fans are prime targets for ticket scammers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

During the search for tickets to her first Taylor Swift concert, Jasmine Ma has talked to dozens of probable scammers on Facebook and Instagram.Sometimes they have obviously fake profiles. Other times, their profile appears legit, complete with photos at previous Swift concerts. In Ma’s experience, the would-be scammers usually start to give her a hard time when she requests to make the purchase using PayPal Goods and Services, a digital payment platform that protects buyers and sellers.Ma, 27, of Philadelphia, wishes she could just get tickets off a verified resale site like StubHub, SeatGeek, or Vivid Seats. But with prices for Swift’s three Philly concerts starting at $1,300 after fees on those sites, Ma said she has no choice but to brave a social media marketplace rife with con artists looking to take advantage of Swifties.A trusted secondary-market site “would definitely make me feel more assured, but the ticket prices are way too high right now,” said ...

Proctors hosting 2023 High School Musical Theatre Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Proctors Theater in Schenectady is holding the fifth annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on May 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards, is dedicated to recognizing extraordinary musical theatre productions and student performances in the area. Over 20 local high schools have received nominations across multiple categories. The winners of the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor will go on to represent the Capital Region at The National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as The Jimmy Awards. This program impacts over 140,000 high school students participating in musical theatre throughout the nation. Summer at the Plaza Capital Concert Series 2023 lineup announced Tickets are available at Proctors Theatre. For more information, visit Collaborative School of the Arts.

Troy's Powers Park concert lineup announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Powers Park concert series is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. Powers Park is located off of 3rd Avenue in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The concerts take place on Saturdays throughout the summer. The series kicks off on July 8 with the Adirondack Muscle Car Show at 2 p.m. followed by the musical guests.LineupJuly 8: Beatin' The Odds at 3 p.m., Skeeter Creek at 6 p.m.July 15: The Beginning at 6 p.m.July 22: B-Street Band at 6 p.m.July 29: Legacy (Journey/Foreigner tribute) at 6 p.m.August 5: The Refrigerators at 6 p.m.August 12: The Accents at 6 p.m.August 19: Big Sky Country at 6 p.m.August 26: Matt Mirabile Band at 3 p.m., Albert Cummings at 5:30 p.m.

NTSB launches investigation into plane crash at South Albany Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the plane crash that occurred at the South Albany Airport on Thursday afternoon. According to police, a Cessna single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff and landed about 100 ft. off the runway. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The names of the three occupants of the plane have been released. Jacky Lo, 28, of Albany, was piloting the plane. William Yetto, 35, of Waterford, and Thomas Kieper, 27, of Niskayuna, were riding as passengers.The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. They are receiving treatment at local hospitals.