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'It's amazing': Chicago day care focuses on teaching sign language

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A day care in Bucktown has been using sign language to amplify communication skills in infants and toddlers.The Learning Experience, located in the 2600 block of North Jones Street, starts teaching American Sign Language to infants as early as 6 weeks old."Everything has to do with repetition," said teacher Jessica Zaragoza. "The more frequently the teachers are doing it, they start picking up everything we do, everything we role model in the classrooms, they starting picking up and doing at home. So why not teach them sign language if it’s an easier way for them to communicate with us?"Obviously, 6-week-old infants are not going to pick up ASL right away, but since babies are "sponges," the signs come easier for them later on."We start very simple like 'milk' and 'mom and dad,'" Zaragoza told WGN News. "You don't see it automatically, but over time they start signing and we start seeing their fine motor skills develop."Toddlers aren't known as the best for conflict resolu...

See the Haunted Houses in the Chicago area in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

CHICAGO - It's that time of year when everyone will dare to be scared - and we've got a few places that can help you find that Halloween spirit.WGN News Now has come up with a list of Haunted Houses in the Chicagoland area that are slated to be opened in late September or early October. 64 Fall Festivals and events coming to Chicagoland this autumn Here are some of the places we've found that you can visit over the 2023 Halloween season.Chicago Nightmare on Clark StreetBamboo Club - 3505 North Clark Street, ChicagoOpen through Oct. 31WebsiteThe Catacombs 6143 W. Irving Park Road, ChicagoOct. 6 - Oct. 29WebsiteNorth SuburbsDungeon of Doom600 29th Street, ZionSept. 29 - Nov. 4WebsiteScream Scene4701 Oakton Street, SkokieOct. 6 - Nov. 4WebsiteFright Fest Six Flags Great America - 1 Great America Parkway, GurneeNow until Oct. 31WebsiteNorthwest SuburbsRealm of Terror421 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake BeachSept. 29 - Oct. 29WebsiteEvil Intentions900 Grace St, ElginSept. 29 - Oct. 31Websit...

California city becomes first in nation to recognize legal rights of nonhuman animals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

(KTLA) - The California city of Ojai is now the first city in America to recognize the legal rights of a nonhuman animal. The Ojai City Council voted to adopt the ordinance introduced by Councilmember Leslie Rule (District 1) and developed with the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) by a vote of 4-1 on Tuesday night. The ordinance defines and protects elephants’ rights to liberty, NhRP said in a press release. “It’s indisputable that elephants suffer when deprived of their freedom and that animal welfare laws can’t end their suffering,” said NhRP Director of Government Relations and Campaigns Courtney Fern. “For elephants and the nonhuman animal rights movement, we are proud to support this first-of-its-kind ordinance and we commend the Ojai City Council for standing up for what is necessary and just.”  California official submits proposal to have new national monument near Joshua Tree National Park Elephants have been found to be quite similar to humans; they are ...

State police investigating fatal Johnstown crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash out of Johnstown that happened Wednesday. Police say Salvatore Attigliato, 29, of Gloversville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the crash took place around 6:48 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of County Highway 122 and State Route 29A in Johnstown. Police say a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on State Route 29A when a car turned onto State Route 29A westbound from County Highway 122, striking the driver. Attigliato was identified as the motorcycle driver and was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation into this crash is ongoing.

National Coffee Day deals in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're a coffee lover, you're in luck because National Coffee Day is Friday, September 29. Many coffee shops in the area are offering coffee deals to celebrate the day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here's where you can get free or discounted coffee, or other deals in the Capital Region on Friday.Alltown FreshAlltown Fresh is offering guests a free coffee of any size on Friday. The company has a location at 1410-1424 Erie Boulevard in Schenectady.Aroma Joe'sCoffee chain Aroma Joe's is offering a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee. AJ's Rewards members can get a free 24-ounce hot or iced coffee from September 29 through October 5 via the mobile app. The chain has one location in the Capital Region at 666 Hoosick Road in Troy. Albany’s El Loco Mexican Cafe celebrating 40 years with specials all October Dunkin'Dunkin' Rewards members can get a free hot or iced medium coffee with the purchas...

Body found in north St. Louis County neighborhood street

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- A man was killed near the intersection of Winkler Drive and Kappel Drive Thursday morning. Police were called to the location at around 7:30 a.m. after an alert from a ShotSpotter device. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick There is a large police presence at the scene. St. Louis County Police have the area blocked off as they investigate the shooting. The body remains on the street at around 9:30 a.m. as police investigate the shooting.The victim has not yet been identified. This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 newsroom.

RTD set to suspend A Line between Denver Airport, Peoria stations Oct. 5 for maintenance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

The A Line commuter rail is scheduled to be partially closed next Thursday, Oct. 5 while the rail line undergoes maintenance.Train service between Denver Airport Station and Peoria Station will be suspended during the maintenance, RTD officials said in a news release.Customers using the A Line will be able to use shuttle buses during the closure, and the A Line is set to resume normal operations the next day, Oct. 6.Buses will board at the airport at Gate 7, located at the DEN Transit Center adjacent to the Westin hotel.At 61st – Peña Station, shuttles will board in front of the station; 40th Avenue & Airport Boulevard – Gateway Park Station buses will board at Gate A; and Peoria Station buses will board at Gate E.A Line service will continue as normal between Union Station and Peoria Station.Customers should expect delays due to the closure.Related ArticlesTransportation | RTD’s A Line to be suspended between DIA and 61st and Peña stations for two h...

Woman hit by car in Aurora dies Wednesday night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

A woman crossing Chambers Road in Aurora Wednesday night died after a driver hit her with a car.The crash happened near Chambers Road and Pheasant Run Parkway, Aurora police reported at 11:17 p.m. on X.#APDAlert Officers are responding to a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on S. Chambers and E. Pheasant Run Pkwy. A silver sedan was driving northbound towards Pheasant Run when an unidentified woman crossed the roadway eastbound. The two collided. The woman was transported… pic.twitter.com/B1we2QnmhH— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) September 28, 2023The driver was headed north on Chambers and the woman crossed the road headed east.The woman was taken to a hospital and died a short time later.The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man arrested in connection to fatal Littleton hit-and-run crash Crime and Public Safety | One person hit, killed on I-25 near Castle Rock Crime and Public Sa...

Chemical leak at CSU Dominguez Hills hospitalizes workers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

Some type of chemical leak at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson sent two school workers to the hospital Thursday morning. Emergency crews were sent to the campus located at 1000 E. Victoria St. around 1:30 a.m., a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson confirmed. A hazmat crew was called to CSU Dominguez Hills on Sept. 28, 2023. (KTLA)School security personnel as well as a cleaning official opened the door to the chemistry lab on the third floor and felt ill after inhaling a substance, the spokesperson said. Marijuana grow found by LAFD crews battling Northridge house fire The workers were taken to a local hospital in unknown conditions. The fire department remained at the scene to determine what the substance was.

Parking pain hits some Los Angeles neighborhoods harder than others

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:40:52 GMT

A new study has found that parking tickets are significantly down in Los Angeles, though some neighborhoods remain popular for parking enforcement.The nonprofit media outlet Crosstown LA analyzed Los Angeles Department of Transportation data and found that from January to August 2023, about 1.17 million parking tickets were issued, "a 17% drop from the approximately 1.4 million citations written in the same period last year."The city is on track to issue about 1.75 million tickets in 2023, down from about 2 million last year. Though fewer tickets are being issued, some neighborhoods remain targets of parking enforcement.Downtown Los Angeles and Westlake took the top two spots. Another neighborhood, Venice, only finished seventh overall, but two blocks in particular were the most ticketed in all of Los Angeles."According to LADOT data, 1,589 citations were issued on the 1600 block of Irving Tabor Court, and 1,375 were written at 1301 Electric Ave.," Crosstown LA reports. As for the t...