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More than 350 migrants flown from Texas to Rockford before being escorted to Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

(CNN) — A plane with more than 350 asylum-seekers onboard arrived early Sunday morning at an airport near Chicago from Texas, according to officials, part of the state’s monthslong effort to send thousands of migrants to major cities around the country with little notice.The City of Rockford said in a Facebook post Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli, and Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara received word a plane carrying migrants would land at Rockford International Airport Saturday night.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Sunday on X, formerly known as Twitter, “there was no communication from Texas” and City of Chicago officials first learned about the flight from San Antonio from Rockford authorities.“This is the second recorded instance of the Texas governor transporting asylum-seekers via private plane,” Johnson added on X.Rockford officials said on Facebook after the plane...

Lamar Jackson’s perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — In what may have been his final bid for the MVP award, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect passer rating and helping the Baltimore Ravens clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 56-19 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Isaiah Likely caught two TDs for the Ravens, who won their sixth straight game and also wrapped up their first AFC North title since 2019, Jackson’s first MVP season. Now Baltimore (13-3) can rest Jackson — and anyone else it chooses — in the regular-season finale against Pittsburgh.Miami (11-5) is also postseason bound, but now the winner of next weekend’s Dolphins-Bills game will take the AFC East. Miami was without two offensive stars in receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle).And now the Dolphins face another potentially significant injury. Linebacker Bradley Chubb — with his team down 30 points — had to be carted off with 3:05 remaining after hurting his ...

Bill Belichick gives abrupt answer on Trent Brown’s benching

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

Patriots left tackle Trent Brown was a healthy scratch for Sunday’s 27-21 loss at Buffalo.News broke when the team listed Brown on its inactives list two days after removing him from the injury report. The 6-foot-8, 380-pounder played in a rotation the past couple weeks while dealing with hand, ankle and knee injuries that caused him to miss two games in November. Since then, however, the Patriots have struggled to keep him motivated, per the Herald’s Doug Kyed.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | How Bailey Zappe explains three first-half interceptions in Patriots’ loss to Bills New England Patriots | Callahan: How different will the Patriots look in 2024? New England Patriots | Patriots can’t overcome early turnovers in 27-21 loss to Bills New England Patriots | Tom Brady thought about unretiring in May before friends forced his hand? New England Patriots | Healthy-scratch Trent Br...

How close are the Patriots to clinching a top-3 draft pick?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

The Patriots are no longer in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.But Sunday’s loss at Buffalo did thrust them back into contention for a top-3 selection.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | How Bailey Zappe explains three first-half interceptions in Patriots’ loss to Bills New England Patriots | Callahan: How different will the Patriots look in 2024? New England Patriots | Patriots can’t overcome early turnovers in 27-21 loss to Bills New England Patriots | Tom Brady thought about unretiring in May before friends forced his hand? New England Patriots | Healthy-scratch Trent Brown has caused Patriots issues for weeks As of late Sunday afternoon, and pending further Week 17 results, the Patriots are scheduled to pick third overall, after Washington at No. 2 and followed by Arizona at No. 4, per Tankathon. The Patriots, Cardinals and Commanders will enter their ...

How Bailey Zappe explains three first-half interceptions in Patriots’ loss to Bills

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

It was a minor miracle that the Patriots were able to stay in Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Bills for as long as they were given how poorly the first half went on offense.The Patriots turned the ball over four times on their first five offensive drives. Bailey Zappe threw three interceptions in that stretch, and tight end Pharaoh Brown lost a field goal.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: How different will the Patriots look in 2024? New England Patriots | Patriots can’t overcome early turnovers in 27-21 loss to Bills New England Patriots | Tom Brady thought about unretiring in May before friends forced his hand? New England Patriots | Healthy-scratch Trent Brown has caused Patriots issues for weeks New England Patriots | Patriots make series of roster moves ahead of Week 17 matchup with Bills “It’s hard, but in that moment of time, you’re like, ‘hey, we̵...

Plane carrying over 300 migrants from Texas lands in Rockford, en route to Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

CHICAGO -- A plane carrying hundreds of migrants arrived overnight at Chicago Rockford International Airport and are headed to Chicago. The plane carrying 350 migrants from San Antonio, Texas arrived just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning in Rockford, which is not classified as a Sanctuary City.Several CTA buses could be seen parked near Polk and Desplaines Sunday morning. Onboard those buses were migrants who arrived in Chicago Saturday, WGN-TV was told. Upon landing the passengers then boarded 8 buses chartered by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The buses dropped passengers off in various suburbs and they are making their way to the city via train and other means. Buses have not dropped off at the landing zone, the mayor's office said.The city of Rockford shared a statement saying the Winnebago County's sheriff, board chair and Rockford's mayor were told about the incoming plane."As many people may know, the City of Chicago recently adopted an ordinance with certain requirements relate...

Sunday Forecast: Overcast & breezy with periods of light snow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

Sunday: Winter Weather Advisory until noon. Some freezing drizzle is changing over to some light snow this morning. Cloudy, breezy & bursts of light snow. WNW 10-20 mph. High: 34Sunday Night: Overcast, breezy & periods of light snow tapering off late. NNW 5-10 MPHTemp around midnight 32 degrees. Low: 25Monday: Partly sunny, gusty & seasonally chilly. NNW 10-15 MPH & gusty. High: 36Extended outlook calls for more clouds on Tuesday with temps getting close to 40. This will likely be our warmest day this week. Cloudy skies on Wednesday with a chance of some light snow by the afternoon/evening with highs in the mid 30s. Partly sunny and 33 for Thursday and mid 30s for Friday. 

CTA partners with Miller Lite to offer free rides on buses, trains on New Year's Eve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

CHICAGO — The new year is quickly approaching and those looking to celebrate across the city can save a few bucks on the ride home thanks to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Miller Lite.The CTA has partnered with Miller Lite to offer free rides on all buses and trains on New Year's Eve to help Chicago residents get home safely and reliably after ringing in the new year.SEE ALSO | New Year’s Eve in Chicago: Where to watch fireworks across the cityAccording to the CTA, free rides will be available from 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, until 4 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1.“We are always happy to provide free rides for our customers as they celebrate New Year’s Eve with relatives and friends,” CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr. said. “We extend our gratitude for Miller Lite as they continue to sponsor the Free Rides program every year so that our customers can have a safe and affordable transit option as they ring in 2024.”Yellow line service remains suspended following a crash i...

Fog late tonight as 2024 starts chilly and wet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a beautiful day to wrap up 2023 with sunshine and highs in the 70s.We'll drop into the 50s by midnight tonight ahead of a strong cold front that will knock temperatures below average for the rest of the week.New Year's EveWatch out for some areas of dense fog combined with smoke near and southeast of Austin beginning at midnight through the first few hours of Monday morning. Low visibility could make travel dangerous late in the night for some.Visibility forecast after midnightNew Year's Day will be cooler and breezy with a mix of sun and clouds and highs only in the 50s.New Year's DayTwo storms currently over the Pacific Ocean will bring decent rain chances to Central Texas this week.Two storms to watch over the PacificThe first of two areas of low pressure will head to the area leading to an excellent chance for rain and a few thunderstorms Tuesday, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Rain and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday night, but they'll be all...

Wild without Kirill Kaprizov, supplemental discipline seems unlikely

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:23 GMT

Kirill Kaprizov, who left Saturday’s game in Winnipeg after taking a couple of cross checks to the kidneys from Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon, was scratched from Sunday’s rematch at Xcel Energy Center.So was goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who was injured in the second period and replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of a 4-2 loss at Canada Life Centre.After Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Winnipeg, John Hynes said he had no updates on either player, both of whom were still being evaluated. Asked before the game if he was concerned the injuries might be long-term, the Wild coach said, “It’s obviously always a concern, with both guys, because they’re not in condition to play today.”“But,” he added, “I don’t really want to speculate on it because I think it’s important that they get evaluated properly. It could be something minor, it could be something a little bit more than that.”Fleury started Sunday, the veteran’s 1,000th NHL game, and Nic Petan played left wing on the second line. ...