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Putin will seek another presidential term in Russia, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin on Friday moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential election next March that he is all but certain to win.Putin still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power, despite starting an immensely costly war in Ukraine that has taken thousands of his countrymen’s lives, provoked repeated attacks inside Russia — including one on the Kremlin itself — and corroded its aura of invincibility.A short-lived rebellion in June by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin raised widespread speculation that Putin could be losing his grip, but he emerged with no permanent scars. Prigozhin’s death in a mysterious plane crash two months later reinforced the view that Putin was in absolute control.Putin announced his decision to run in the March 17 presidential election after a Kremlin award ceremony, when war veterans and others pleaded with him to seek re-election. “I w...

2 injured after police chase ends in crash on South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

CHICAGO — Two people are injured after a car crash during a police chase on the city's South Side.According to preliminary information, Illinois State Police observed a white Chrysler driving recklessly around 11:30 p.m. Thursday near 71st Street and Union Avenue.When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high-rate of speed.The chase ended at 71st Street and Francisco Avenue after the vehicle crashed into five parked cars. ISP reports a man and woman, the driver and passenger, were injured in the accident. One had to be extracted from the vehicle by firefighters.Both the man and woman were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with serious injuries. Liquor store, restaurant employees robbed at gunpoint in Cicero Troopers recovered a gun from the vehicle. No further details have been provided at this time.

WGN donates to ABC7 toy drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

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Police identify teen killed in Nov. 25 shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

Editor's note: The video above aired on Nov. 26, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police on Thursday identified a teenager shot and killed at a party during Thanksgiving weekend in east Austin. According to APD, officers found Patrick Valadez, 16, and another person, a male, in the 2500 block of Sol Wilson Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 25 around 10:10 p.m. APD said both victims had multiple gunshot wounds. Valadez was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The second victim remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to APD. APD said detectives determined the shooting happened during a party where the suspect had arrived. According to police, the suspect was asked to leave and shots were fired in front of the residence where both victims were hit by the gunshots. APD said the suspect left the area in a vehicle immediately after the shooting. MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occured in 2023? Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at 5...

Final passage of senior tax freeze taking place today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many senior citizen homeowners in St. Louis City would receive a break on their property taxes if a bill receives final approval Friday from the Board of Aldermen.That partial property tax break is detailed in 'Board Bill 141.' The Board of Aldermen members are set to take a final vote on the legislation during their meeting later Friday morning at City Hall. The bill already received initial approval from the board at last week's meeting, with nobody voting against it.Anne Schweitzer, an aldermanic member, is the bill's primary sponsor. It would enable eligible senior citizen homeowners in the city to freeze the amount they owe on the city's portion of their property taxes.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that this is basically 20% of a resident's total property tax bill. The legislation says that those who qualify would save about $50 to $75 in the first year of the legislation. Alderman proposes open-carry trigger law in St. Louis To qualify,...

Rep. Sarah Unsicker removed from Missouri House committees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - State Representative Sarah Unsicker of Shrewsbury is removed from all house committees.House minority leader Crystal Quade says she took the action because Unsicker used social media to promote people who support racist and antisemitic ideas and false conspiracy theories. Unsicker says her associates are known FBI informants, and she's disappointed she'll be unable to question state officials. Highway with ‘Loneliest Road in America’ also runs through St. Louis region Unsicker is running for the Democratic nomination for Missouri attorney general next year.

A.G. Andrew Bailey suing Washington University for transgender clinic documents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing Washington University.Bailey claims Wash-U failed to hand over documents about their pediatric transgender clinic. Bailey also claimed that the university had previously agreed to provide those documents. Alderman proposes open-carry trigger law in St. Louis He launched an investigation last February after a whistleblower claimed the clinic provided puberty blockers to young patients. The center stopped gender transition work for minors in September after a Missouri bill banning such procedures was upheld by the courts.Bailey also added that the Biden administration is pressuring the university not to hand over the documents.

Suspects take off after rollover crash downtown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There was a one-car rollover crash on 19th Street at Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis.One person was injured. Two others in the car took off before the police arrived. Highway with ‘Loneliest Road in America’ also runs through St. Louis region The extent of the driver's injuries has not yet been revealed, and so far, the two suspects have not been found. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Driver injured in 2-car crash downtown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A driver was injured in a crash overnight in downtown St. Louis.It happened around 2:15 a.m. on 11th Street at Spruce, at the end of the exit ramp from Interstate 64. Two cars collided; one of them caught fire. Alderman proposes open-carry trigger law in St. Louis The extent of the driver's injuries has not yet been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

New bills proposed to establish 'Impacted Tenant Fund' and rental registry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Aldermen will introduce two new bills dealing with rental properties.One would set up an 'Impacted Tenants Fund' to protect people forced to move out because the city condemned the rental property. Another bill would establish a mandatory registration process for residential units. Highway with ‘Loneliest Road in America’ also runs through St. Louis region The rental registry would be run through the city's housing conservation program.