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Park Ridge's Pickwick Theatre to host live entertainment, to be called 'Copernicus @ The Pickwick'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

PARK RIDGE, Ill. — New plans for the historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge have been announced.The longtime owners of the 1928 vintage theatre are retiring in December. They will retain ownership of the landmark building, but it will be run in partnership with the nonprofit Copernicus Foundation.The foundation plans to bring live entertainment, like concerts and other performances, to the main auditorium — which will now be called Copernicus @ The Pickwick.The four theatres in the back of the building will continue to show movies. Powerball jackpot rolls to $900M: When’s the next drawing? The foundation also operates the Copernicus Center on Lawrence Avenue in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.

HGTV star Ty Pennington goes from the red carpet to the ICU in medical scare  

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

(KTLA) - Ty Pennington, the former host of Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, was hospitalized in Denver after a “sore throat” he had for a month was found to be something else. The HGTV star took to social media on Friday to shed light on the “interesting” week he was having and what exactly sent him to the ICU. “Turns out, that sore throat I’ve had for the last month was actually an abscess which had grown so large it was closing off my airway,” Pennington said on Instagram. “Next thing I know, I was intubated and flown down to the ICU in Denver.” Pennington had attended the premiere of the new Barbie movie in Los Angeles last Sunday and was filming in Breckenridge, Colorado when he woke up on Tuesday morning barely able to breathe.   Ready to complete the ‘Barbenheimer’ circuit? Summer’s most-anticipated films set to release on same day He was rushed to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado where he had successful surgery on Wednesday af...

Gardener loses hand after discarded firework explodes in California neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

TORRANCE. Calif. (KTLA) -- Home surveillance cameras captured the moment an illegal firework exploded in a California neighborhood, causing severe injury to a gardener who was working in a yard.  Hector Mayoral and his brother were working on July 8 when he noticed what he thought looked like a golf ball near his work truck, which was parked on the street. When Mayoral picked the object up, thinking it was trash, it immediately exploded.  The blast took off most of his left hand, burned much of his face and affected his sight.  “It was gruesome,” said Ken Lucas, whose home surveillance cameras captured the explosion. “There were fingers in the street and a lot of flesh parts in the street.”  WARNING: Some images below may be disturbing.Home surveillance cameras captured the moments the illegal firework exploded on July 8, 2023. (Ken Lucas)Home surveillance cameras captured the moments the illegal firework exploded on July 8, 2023. (Ken Lucas)Injuries seen to Hect...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Tiffany Hadish and Zach Woods in 'The Afterparty: Season 2'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Tiffany Hadish and Zach Woods in "The Afterparty: Season 2."Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean's A-List Interview: America Ferrera in 'Barbie'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

Take a look at Dean's A-List interview where he speaks to America Ferrera on her role in the movie, 'Barbie' which comes to theaters July 21st.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Should you shave your pup's fur in the summer?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It is no secret that it has already been a hot summer in Texas, and, unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be cooling down any time soon. A brisk walk with your furry friend in the late afternoon or early evening may have you considering booking an appointment with a hairdresser to get rid of the dead weight on top of your head in a desperate attempt to lower your temperature.  Tips: Keeping your pets cool during hot Texas summers While shaving your head in the summer may be an appealing solution for a human – though some research shows it does not really help – veterinarians urge pet owners to not do the same for their dogs. According to ASPCA, a pup’s fur coat actually provides them with heat relief. During the winter months, their coat help keep them insulated and in the summer, from overheating. This is especially true for double-coated dogs. These dogs have a longer, outer layer of hair and a shorter, softer layer of fur that helps them stay insulated durin...

Lake George man arrested twice in six hours

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

BOLTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Lake George man has reportedly been arrested twice in six hours. New York State Police said Brian Perry, 45, of Lake George, was arrested on July 11 and July 12. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 11 around 6 p.m., troopers responded to the parking lot of a business on Lake Shore Drive in Bolton. Perry is accused of intentionally damaging a vehicle at that location. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Perry was issued an appearance ticket to return to Bolton Town Court and released. Washington County man arrested after domestic dispute Then, on that same day around 11 p.m., troopers responded to the same business. This time, Perry is accused of threatening another person with a knife. No one was injured during the incident. Police said Perry had fled the area before they arrived.Perry was later found at his Lake George home and arrested. He was charged with third-degre...

Isolated storms Monday with high temps in the 80s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Tracking another round of thunderstorms early Monday morning that is creating some heavy downpours and frequent lightning. The bulk of the active weather will move off to the southeast through the morning. Then we’ll watch for some isolated storms during the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through. Temperature highs are set in the upper 80s.  Monday night is going to be partly cloudy with just a slight chance of showers and storms. Wake up temps Tuesday will be in the upper 60s.  St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Another widespread chance of thunderstorms looks likely Tuesday afternoon and night. Highs Tuesday again are in the upper 80s. Storms may linger into Wednesday morning.  A slight chance for storms will then linger for Wednesday and Thursday before we get a stormy pattern break. We’ll also have to watch the dangerous heat building across the south and s...

Denver weather: 100-degree heat hits, with dry wind, prompting heat advisory

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Monday, advising people to take precautions as hot, dry weather bakes metro Denver, other cities along the Interstate 25 corridor, and Colorado’s high plains, bringing near-record temperatures and raising health risks.Wind anticipated in mountain valleys west of Denver was drying out grass and other vegetation, and weather service meteorologists also warned of increasing fire danger early this week.The high temperature in metro Denver will be 100 degrees on Monday, decreasing to 68 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Tuesday, the high temperature will be 97 degrees.The heat advisory covers the I-25 corridor north from Denver to Fort Collins, including Boulder and Greeley, and south to Colorado Springs.Temperatures will be hot enough to cause heat illnesses, weather service officials said.Recommendations for enduring the heat include drinking cool water regularly, wearing light, loose clothing, limiting outdoor activity to ...

Ciara and Russell Wilson’s clothing store will close in Lone Tree, move to new location

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:47:10 GMT

When one store closes, another one opens. At least that’s the case for House of LR&C, the retail clothing store owned by Ciara and Russell Wilson.The Denver-based celebrity couple is closing its brick-and-mortar location at Lone Tree’s Park Meadows mall almost exactly one year after it opened. The business will shutter on July 31 when its lease ends.But fans locally and those traveling to Denver will still have the opportunity to shop at House of LR&C, as it will also soon open its first retail location within an airport. The shop, which sells original fashion brands developed by the Wilsons, opens in Concourse C at Denver International Airport on July 18.Related ArticlesThe Know | Monster Battle is Meow Wolf’s latest attempt to import a wacky Santa Fe event to Denver The Know | Apocalypse is Colorado’s best socially-conscious secondhand clothing store | Opinion The shuffle appears to mark a change in strategy for House of LR&C...