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Best grocery store in Illinois? 'The Daily Meal' weighs in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Everyone has a go-to grocery store, and for those who live in Chicago, preferences might look a little different based on your home state. The Daily Meal, an online food and drink publication, recently released a list naming "The best grocery store in every state." It includes a mix of local grocers and national chains. Selections are ultimately based on four criteria: Stock, innovation, value, and contribution to the community. Not everyone who shops for groceries values all four, but generally speaking, they're all important parts of the experience. According to The Daily Meal list, Aldi was named the best grocery store in Illinois.As for Aldi, the discount-grocery chain has quite a large presence in Illinois with more than 200 locations. Writers tout their organic fruit and vegetable choices, plus say they have a generous return policy in the case of spoiled food. "Of course, in many instances, a great supermarket chain has locations in many states. In order to give t...

Man found slain in downtown Montevideo, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was found Monday in downtown Montevideo.According to a news release from the Montevideo Police Department, a postal worker found the body around 6:30 a.m. Monday in the grassy area next to the post office parking lot in the 300 block of First Street.The man had a stab wound, the news release said. His name will be released once his identity has been confirmed and his family has been notified.There is no known threat to the public, according to police in the west-central Minnesota community of 5,400.The investigation is in the very early stages, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting the Montevideo Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Impaired driver sentenced to prison for St. Paul crash that killed girlfriend Crime & Public Safety | 19-year-old going more than 100 mph on freeway later crashes, injures 2 in St. Anthony Crime & Public...

Judge: Moorhead man, 25, not competent to stand trial in mother’s fatal stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Court proceedings will be halted for a Moorhead man accused of killing his mother after he has been declared mentally incompetent.Clay County District Judge Tammy Merkins ruled last week that James Diawo Kollie Jr., 25, cannot reasonably consult with his own attorney or help in his own defense against first- and second-degree felony murder charges. Prosecutors alleged he stabbed his 56-year-old mother, Receia Kollie, to death on Dec. 2 at her Moorhead home.The ruling suspends all court proceedings in the case until James Kollie’s competency is restored. He is likely to be committed to a mental health treatment facility.A misdemeanor domestic assault charge that accused him of threatening to kill his mother five days before her death was dismissed due to the ruling.James Diawo Kollie Jr.Two court-appointed psychologists testified on Aug. 25 during a three-hour hearing that James Kollie could not stand trial due to his mental illness. He demonstrated delusional think...

200 WINS! Adam Wainwright caps career with long-awaited milestone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Welcome to the 200-win club, Adam Wainwright! In one of the last scheduled starts of his decorated MLB career, Wainwright reaches a long-awaited milestone. Wainwright and the Cardinals defeated the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 for Waino's 200th career win. Wainwright allowed four hits and struck out three in seven innings.With the victory, Wainwright becomes just the third pitcher in history to win at least 200 games with the St. Louis Cardinals and just the sixth active hurler to reach 200 victories. After 18 MLB seasons and two decades in the Cardinals organization, Wainwright will retire at the end of the 2023 campaign. He entered his sendoff season with 195 wins, so naturally, needing only five over a full season didn't seem like too tall of a task. Cardinals announce Wainwright farewell plans, including concert and ceremony Fortunes changed quickly, and Wainwright bent but didn't break in pursuit of 200. Wainwright suffered a major setback just before...

Professors explain letter criticizing CU Boulder administration for firing Patty Limerick

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

Patty Limerick, former faculty director and board chair for the Center of the American West at CU Boulder.More than 300 professors and historians signed a letter dated Aug. 10 criticizing the University of Colorado Boulder administration for the abrupt firing of Patty Limerick from her position as director of the Center of the American West.Limerick was removed from her position on Sept. 23, 2022 as director of the center, which she co-founded in 1986. More than nine months after her removal, the letter said, no evidence has been revealed about why Limerick was fired and the impact of the decision has been “irreparable and far-reaching.”“The motivations of the dean to fire Limerick from her directorship will likely always remain mysterious,” the letter said. “What is clear is the damage and loss his decision has caused.”The letter was addressed to CU President Todd Saliman, CU Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano and CU Boulder Provost Russell Moore....

Median home price hits 15-month high in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

Home prices in California continue to rise, reaching a 15-month high in August, according to the California Association of Realtors.The trade association blames the soaring costs on the usual culprits: rising mortgage rates and the state's ongoing shortage of homes on the market.Among the biggest takeaways from August, single-family home sales totaled 254,740 — down 5.3% from July and down 19% from last August. Home prices also jumped 3.3% across the state from July, and were up 3% from last year.Year-to-date home sales in California were also down 29.2% in August.C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine said a "re-acceleration" of interest rates and an increasingly tight housing inventory pushed California home sales down to a seven-month low. Levine argues that, despite the alarming numbers, the market should start improving in the last quarter of the year."Mortgage rates should begin to ease, albeit gradually, in the next couple months, and provide a much-ne...

Suspect burglarizes Mar Vista home being fumigated

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

A Mar Vista resident was taking action to get rid of unwanted pests in her home, but ended up being a victim of burglary. Surveillance video shows a burglar stealing valuables as the house was being fumigated. It’s the second time in a week burglars have targeted homes being fumigated. The homeowner says she is extremely upset and feels violated, but she is thankful no one was home during the time of the break in and her family is safe. “It’s actually been a little bit of a nightmare,” said Alexis Gilliam-Lerner. “They cut the screen, cut the tent, came into my home, and they were just in my home taking things from me."Suspect climbing through the window of a home in Mar Vista to steal belongingsGilliam-Lerner says the suspect made entry from the backyard. She’s not exactly sure how he got back there, but she does know based on evidence how he got inside. “This window was open a little bit,” she said. “They needed to get the tubes out from the fumigation and he opened the ...

Fish and Wildlife to award millions to improve California boat access

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to award more than $8 million to organizations across the state to improve recreational boat access for the public.The CDFW Boating Access Grant Program will reimburse the costs of projects that improve and maintain facilities that give Californians access to recreational boating.“California’s waterways, from our coastline to majestic lakes and a vast network of rivers, provide unparalleled recreational opportunities for every boater,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “Ensuring safe and reliable access for our anglers and every boater statewide remains a high priority.”In an aerial view, boaters prepare to launch their vessels at Lake Oroville on June 15, 2023 in Oroville, California. (Getty Images)The Department is accepting grant applications through Nov. 3 for the 2023-24 grant program. An online public workshop will also be held on Oct. 4 for anyone interested in learning more. Funding for the grant program com...

Bay Area police officer saves 1-week-old infant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A Bay Area police officer was "in the right place at the right time" while he was out patrolling. San Pablo Police Department Officer Oswald heard a 911 medical call on September 9 reporting that a 1-week-old infant was not breathing. Oswald was near the baby's location at West County Health facility and rushed to the scene. Oswald, who is also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, found the infant's mother crying and asking for help. "Officer Oswald took the child and began performing infant CPR. Within seconds officers were able to dislodge the obstruction and the baby began crying," SPPD wrote. Paramedics later escorted the family to a hospital to make sure the baby was OK.

Santa Cruz named America's best coffee city: study

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:55 GMT

(KRON) -- Looking for somewhere you can conveniently get a good cup of joe? Go no further than Santa Cruz, one recent study says. According to a project by Favy, Santa Cruz is the best coffee city in the United States. The study compared 267 American cities, including factors such as walkability and whether the city has nationally acclaimed coffee shops. Santa Cruz was given the top spot, followed by Olympia, WA and Portland, ME. San Francisco was the only other California city to crack the top 10, coming in at No. 5. San Jose woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia "With the highest coffee roaster and independent coffee shop scores, this California coastal town best known for surf and skate culture is also a coffee lover’s pipe dream. Cat & Cloud and Verve Coffee Roasters both top awards lists for the country's best coffee," Favy wrote about Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz boasts three independent coffee shops per every 10,000 residents, so people who live t...