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Best counties to raise a family in Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

(Stacker) -- For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Illinois using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.#30. Boone County, Illinois- Population: 53,592- Median home value: $163,200 (82% own)- Median rent: $974 (18% own)- Median household income: $74,076- Top public schools: Belvidere North High School (grade B+), Poplar Grove Elementary School (grade B+), North Boone High School (grade B)...

Working Strategies: Is it time for a career change?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Amy LindgrenTiming a career change can be tricky. Shift gears too quickly and you might be leaving something behind that you could have succeeded at. But wait too long and you might miss a window of opportunity. Or worse: You might take on a negative attitude based on disliking your work.And then there’s the question of why you would change careers at all. Some do it for something less — such as less travel, overtime or responsibility — while others are chasing something more, such as more money, prestige, opportunity. It could be that you have no choice but to change, especially if your current field is in decline or you’ve lost your ability to do the work.If you’ve been considering a career change, timing is just one of the puzzle pieces you’ll be wrangling into place. You’ll also be thinking about which new path to follow, how to find new colleagues and connections and whether to get some training or experience so you don’t have to start over at the bottom.Changing ca...

Fatal crash in Amsterdam under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Amsterdam Police Department announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night. The accident involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, and the incident resulted in the death of the motorcycle operator. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On September 8 at 9:16 p.m., police responded to the area of State Highway 5S near the intersection of Destefano Street for the report of a serious crash. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcycle operator, a 33 year-old man from the town of Florida, finding him unresponsive. Emergency medical personal attempted life saving measures, but the motorcyclist was unable to be revived and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle, who was the only occupant of the car at the time, was uninjured, is fully cooperating with police and there were no signs of impairment. Firefighter injured battling Schenectady blaze The r...

Best counties to raise a family in Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Missouri using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.karen_zelle_photography // Shutterstock#30. Franklin County, Missouri- Population: 104,331- Median home value: $176,400 (78% own)- Median rent: $774 (22% own)- Median household income: $65,263- Top public schools: Spring Bluff Elementary School (grade A), Strain-Japan Elementary School (grade A), Robertsville...

18 years of secrets, how a wife's dark plan unraveled in St. Louis murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It took nearly two decades for authorities to apprehend Danny Coleman's killer. The case took a shocking turn when it was revealed that his wife had led a double life and hired two hitmen to murder him. Last year, the Oxygen TV show "Snapped" featured an episode about Karen Coleman.Oxygen's true-crime series, "Snapped," focuses on cases involving women accused of murder. They also aired an episode about April Quick on October 2 of the previous year. This installment of the documentary series delves into the mysterious death of Karen's husband, Danny Coleman, in St. Louis, Missouri, and how the case was eventually solved 18 years later. Manchester sergeant battling cancer ‘blown away’ by support from Gary Sinise Foundation Karen Coleman grew up in south St. Louis. She and Danny connected through their shared love for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Danny and Karen met after Danny's military career was cut short due to a motorcycle injury that needed s...

CU Buffs vs. Nebraska: Live updates and highlights from Folsom Field in Boulder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Game predictionsMatt Schubert, sports editor: This place is ready to explode. Will the Buffs deliver in Coach Prime’s debut? That probably boils down to this: stopping Nebraska’s run game. Given what happened last week against TCU, that’s not a given. But … Colorado 27, Nebraska 21.Kyle Newman, sports reporter:  It comes down to the wire and the Huskers physicality is all the Buffs can handle. But ultimately, the Colorado defense shows some backbone in the second half and Shedeur Sanders’ late TD pass to Xavier Weaver is the difference. CU 28, Nebraska 27.Pre-game updatesMatt Schubert is “guaranteeing” that the Folsom Frenzies will storm the field if CU wins today, by blowout or by last-second dramatics. I would probably also put money down on that prop. — Kyle NewmanThe student section is roughly 75% full … and they are IN A LATHER more than an hour before kickoff. Over/under on hours slept over the last day: 0.5. And I’m taking the under. ...

What’s causing California’s ocean waves to glow?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

Earlier this week, a photographer and videographer captured boogie boarders surfing some bioluminescent waves in Huntington Beach. The glow from the waves is a result of algae that is disturbed at night and causes bioluminescence. Nate Jaros, senior director of fish and invertebrates at the Aquarium of the Pacific told KTLA that the microalgae, called a dinoflagellate, is associated with a red tide and gives the water a red-colored tint during the day while creating a bioluminescent glow when disturbed at night. “It's the same type of organism when you have a red tide, which gives the water kind of an orangish brown, red kind of tint when they are in high density during the day,” he said. “But at night when disturbed, they produce bioluminescence. So when there's a lot of agitation in the surf, it can activate that bioluminescence which makes the waves appear to be glowing.”The microalgae always exists in the water, but during the summer when the water is warmer and contains mo...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers are held to higher standards than other NFL teams. This year’s team could meet them

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

There is only one acceptable outcome for the San Francisco 49ers this season: a championship.No more long-term plans. No more “wait until next year.” No more considering coming close a success. No more blaming injuries or bad luck for coming up short.It’s been 29 years since the 49ers last won the Super Bowl. That streak cannot reach 30.And while the Super Bowl LVIII is five months away, Sunday’s 2023 season opener in Pittsburgh against the Steelers (10 a.m., KTVU-TV) will let everyone know if these 49ers understand the assignment.Strangely, this all-or-nothing pressure — a force that could fortify or break this squad throughout the season — is refreshing.An uncompromising standard was once implicit for this organization, a bedrock of American professional sports.I’m glad it’s back.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The 49ers finally paid Nick Bosa because you can’t put a price on a Super Bowl San Francisco 49e...

Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 3, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

De La Salle at St. FrancisSee a photo you like? Click Here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards, and more.De La Salle quarterback Toa Faavae (13) celebrates his 4th quarter touchdown on a 12-yard keeper against St. Francis, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) St. Francis’ Andrew Scharrenberg (33) is congratulated by head coach Greg Calcagno after a first half touchdown against De La Salle, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) St. Francis’ Christopher Quinonez (65) makes a key block of De La Salle’s Jacob Dartez (20) helping Andrew Scharrenberg (33) on his long touchdown run in the first half, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) St. Francis fans cheer for their team against De La Salle, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Mountain View, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News ...

Man fatally shot in West Oakland Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:56 GMT

OAKLAND — A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in West Oakland Friday night, authorities said.The man’s name has not been released. Police said he was an Oakland resident, but did not say if he lived in the residential area where the shooting occurred. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. Friday, near the intersection of 8th St. and Filbert St.Officers found the man outside. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.Police have not yet released a motive for the killing, and no arrests have been made.The killing is the 84th homicide investigated by Oakland police in 2023. Last year at this time, police had investigated 87 homicides in the city.Oakland has seen three straight years of triple-digit homicides, hitting a 15-year high in 2021 of 134 before dipping to 120 in 2022.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7...