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Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly are the next White Sox pitchers to be traded

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

CHICAGO — For the second time before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the White Sox are trading a pair of pitchers together as they continue to sell in the midst of a disappointing season.Once again, they're making a deal with a team in California. Now Official: The White Sox have traded starter Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. In return they get:.- Right-handed starter Nick Nastrini- Right-handed reliever Jordan Leasure- Outfielder Trayce Thompson.@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/Qy7ODBwtUn— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) July 28, 2023The White Sox have traded starting pitcher Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. This comes less than days after trading Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Angels for two highly-touted prospects,In exchange, the team receives minor league right-handed pitchers Nick Nastrini (9th-rated prospect in the Dodgers system by MLB.com) and Jordan Leasure. Also in the deal is outfielder Trayce Thompson, who was originally ...

Ex-suburban high school teacher guilty of sexual assault sentenced to 9 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

WHEATON, Ill. — A one-time suburban high school choir teacher will spend nearly a decade in prison for having inappropriate sexual contact with a former student.Nathan Bramstedt, 43, of Oswego was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual assault. Man charged after woman sexually assaulted in Lincoln Park DuPage County State’s Attorney and Aurora police say Bramstedt is accused of sexually assaulting a teen, who was 17 years old at the time, from February 2019 through June 2019 “on multiple occasions at multiple locations within" Metea Valley High School in Aurora.The abuse came to light when the victim notified authorities. Former Crown Point teacher sentenced to 1 year in jail for child seduction Bramstedt was placed on administrative leave in April 2021 when the investigation began, though he later resigned.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesBramstedt will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.

15-year-old boy in serious condition after being shot while outside in Chicago

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot while outside Friday afternoon in Chicago.According to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was outside around noon in the 1800 block of East 95th Street when he heard shots and then felt pain. Woman dead after incident in Lake Michigan, found pinned beneath boat: CFD He was shot in both legs and taken to Comers Children's Hospital in serious condition, according to police.No one has been arrested yet in connection with the shooting.The incident is under investigation by Area Two detectives.

This Voodoo Doughnut in Colorado isn't pink. Why?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

BOULDER, Colorado (KDVR) — In less than a week, the popular doughnut shop Voodoo Doughnut is opening one of its newest U.S. locations and the fourth in Colorado. But this Boulder store will be missing the brand's signature pink color.Voodoo is known for its bright pink branding. Their boxes are even stamped with the slogan, "Good things come in pink boxes." But Boulder's location will not feature the bright color — instead, the exterior was painted gray. 2 Colorado doughnut shops among 100 best in country, according to Yelp On Oct. 13, the Voodoo Doughnut Instagram account posted a sneak peek of the Boulder building. "You guessed it. The building has been painted pink and we’re coming for you, Boulder!" the post reads. The new Voodoo Doughnut location in Boulder was originally painted pink before the city said it violated the sign code. (Courtesy of Voodoo Doughnut)On June 11, Voodoo posted a new rendering of the building and instead of the eye-catching pink, the building appeared...

Veteran reliever the latest White Sox pitcher to be traded

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

CHICAGO — The White Sox have kept a theme going with their third trade in the last 24 hours ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. That's because they are once again sending one of their veteran pitchers to a contending team in their selloff before August 1st.The White Sox have confirmed their deal with the Astros, sending relief pitcher Kendall Graveman to Houston for catcher Korey Lee..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/0YVywhg0Ek— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) July 28, 2023The White Sox are dealing reliever Kendall Graveman to the Astros in exchange for catcher Korey Lee.Graveman arrived with the White Sox in 2022 from the Astros, where he pitched for one season, and returns with one more year of club control.This is the third trade for the club since late Wednesday night, all of them involving pitchers. Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez were traded to the Angels after a loss to the Cubs on Wednesday for minor league prospects Edgar Quero (No. 2 in Angels system per MLB.com...

Counties in need of support for new Asylum Seekers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, upstate counties continue to deal with a lack of information as asylum seekers arrive in the state from the southern border. The counties face multiple logistical issues in caring for the migrants as well as a lack of communication from New York City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Stephen Acquario, the Executive Director for the New York State Association of Counties, explained that the many issues faced by counties could be solved by increased involvement from the federal government. "What we need is work status papers. We need work authorization," he said. "Our senate majority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, minority leader of the United States Congress, the president of the United States—we need more influence from Washington to give these people work authorization."Also this week, July marks one year since the national suicide prevention hotline 988 launched. Kelly Clarke...

WWII veteran celebrates 77 years with the love of his life

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A World War II veteran, who is the last surviving member of Company B from Cohoes, is celebrating a special milestone -- marriage to his wife of 77 years.While Wilfred Mailloux looked back on the memories of the last 77 years, he couldn't help but shower his wife with adoration. "Is that you?" Mailloux exclaimed. "Oh, wow you look beautiful." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Seventy-seven years is an entire lifetime for many.  For Wilfred and his wife Jean Spiak-Mailloux, it's been a marriage filled with love and four children. "I should have married you earlier," Mailloux said. "I love this girl, and I always will love her."The devotion he shows his beautiful bride also runs deep for his country. Mailloux is a war hero, serving with the U.S. Army for 5.5 years -- almost all of World War II. Before he would cross paths with the love of his life, he was seriously wounded in the Battle of Saipan."Twenty-one ...

NYS progress in the fight against gun violence

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Governor Hochul said significant progress is being made when it comes to preventing gun violence here in New York State."Shootings are down 28% in the 20 jurisdictions we have given extra resources, because they’ve been identified as high violence communities. Fatal shootings are down 43% murders down 35%," said Hochul.Those 20 police jurisdictions that participate in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative known as GIVE include: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica.The Governor specifically praised Buffalo for the city’s decrease in gun violence."As we know, gun violence is actually quite concentrated," explained Sheffali Welch, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. "It’s very important that you have credible messengers in the community, and programs within the community in order to really address those causes of gun violence to bring those rates down which we are seeing in New York."According to state d...

Senate kicks off consideration of defense bill

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Since the turning of Roe V Wade, state leaders have taken measures to protect abortion access here in New York. However, a bill that’s passed in the House would restrict abortion coverage. In part, the defense spending bill would prevent the Pentagon from covering abortion costs for military members. Emmys postponed by writer, actor strikes Assembly member Phil Steck is sponsoring a bill that would cover abortion costs for active duty service members or their family. "So we introduced legislation to make sure that if they come back to New York State for abortion services, or their family needs those types of services here in New York State, they will have those services paid for by New York State Medicaid, including the cost of transportation," said Stec. He said abortions were previously covered under military insurance. On Friday, Senator sponsor of the bill, Liz Krueger weighed in, "I think it’s particularly offensive that women, serving in our military,...

Closures announced for westbound I-890 ramp in Schenectady

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:16:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on July 30, the westbound Interstate 890 Exit 5 off-ramp to Broadway in Schenectady is scheduled to close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday nights through Friday mornings for bridge work. The closures are expected to conclude by the end of August. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Motorists are urged to drive responsibly in work zones and always watch for construction workers. NYSDOT reminds drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in such areas. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!