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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Portage adding sensory-friendly section to July Fourth parade
The Fourth of July isn't just about loud bangs and booms. For the final stretch of Portage's parade Friday, it's about toning down the noise to provide a sensory-friendly experience. Joyce Russell, who works with the Portage Township Trustee's Office on autism issues, contacted Portage events coordinator Norma Laboy about a similar feature in Hobart's parade, and Laboy jumped on it, getting approval from Portage Event Partners and Mayor Austin Bonta. 'Yes, we're all in. Let's do this,' she said. Laboy said Thursday she worked with Russell and Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center in Valparaiso to get advice. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Vivian Street, heading west to Willowcreek Road, then south to Sunset Avenue. When the parade reaches Gilbert Park for the final stretch, there will be a banner across the road to notify parade participants to tone it down. 'We've been getting a lot of positive feedback about it, so I've got my fingers crossed' that people will tone it down at that point, Laboy said. 'It was just a suggestion from myself on behalf of Portage Township,' Russell said. 'They said yes, so I'm very happy about that.' A sensory-friendly stretch of the parade is good not just for people with autism but also for veterans with PTSD and others for whom loud noises and sensory overload can be triggering.
Business Insider
22-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
HSBC Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Anheuser Busch InBev SA/NV (0RJI)
HSBC analyst Carlos Laboy maintained a Buy rating on Anheuser Busch InBev SA/NV (0RJI – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of €72.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at €61.99. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Laboy is an analyst with an average return of -6.4% and a 45.45% success rate. Anheuser Busch InBev SA/NV has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of €71.75, representing a 15.75% upside. In a report released on June 17, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a €77.00 price target.
CBS News
16-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Weekend storms damage roof of historic Elgin, Illinois church
The weather backpedaled from June to February over tis this St. Patrick's Day weekend — with some storm damage in between. A church in Elgin, Illinois northwest of Chicago sustained especially heavy damage during storms that hit early Saturday morning. On Sunday afternoon, snow covered much of Chicago and the surrounding area as temperatures hardly made it above freezing. Earlier in the weekend, it was a much different story — with highs in the 70s on Friday before the forest took a turn. Early Saturday, a microburst tore the copper roof off the First United Methodist Church in Elgin. Alan Walters, the trustee steward of the church, took photos minutes after the intense winds ripped the infrastructure off the 101-year-old church. Massive pieces of the roof fell into the street, where thankfully, no one was hurt. Staff said more than 60 people staying in the church's overnight shelter noticed the damage first. "They realized they were taking on water," Walters said. "They did not know the roof was gone." Walters said the church is doing what it can to prevent more water damage from the snow on Sunday. Church staff said on Sunday afternoon, they are removing pews, tarping the altar, and salvaging the organ — which they said was in good condition. "We'll work towards week building a semi-permanent temporary structure to protect the ceiling," Walters said. First United Methodist Church of Elgin Pastor Felicia Laboy said securing the roof was the most important step. "The big thing that we needed yesterday was we needed to contain our roof, because there were still pieces that could have fallen off yesterday with the wind," Laboy said. Laboy also held a prayer vigil in a nearby church Sunday, with dozens of congregation and community members "It was emotional," said Walters. "I'm getting a little choked up over it." Many grieved the fact that their sanctuary took a hit from the weekend weather event. While they know it will take months to restore, church leaders are already hopeful they will have a temporary location for worship soon. "We're confident that we'll be meeting someplace," said Pastor Laboy. "Every other church in town has reaching out, 'What can we do to help?'" added Walters. "You know, it's heartwarming." First United Methodist Church said with spring around the corner, this was the last weekend for its cold weather shelter. The church said it is insured for the damage, but church officials are not sure how much the restoration will cost.
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West teases second interview with Justin Laboy
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is set to drop another highly anticipated interview with Justin Laboy, following their controversial conversation last year. The two first sparked a wave of reactions in April 2024 when they aired their inaugural interview on 'The Download,' with Ye holding nothing back, making bold statements about rappers and the music industry. On Tuesday night, West shared a cryptic 13-second teaser for the follow-up interview, offering no hints about its content. The trailer shows Ye and Laboy laughing hysterically, leaving fans guessing about what was so funny. The lack of context sparked a flurry of speculation in the comments, with one fan joking, 'Ye is laughing at us for believing the album release dates.' Another suggested, 'Laughing to the bank,' while a third referenced his billionaire status, calling it a 'Billionaire laugh.' Jim Jones, who has been hanging out with Ye and Laboy in Japan, reposted the clip, warning followers that 'Nothin will never be the same.' Laboy shared the teaser on his Instagram Story with the caption, '2 WORDS… S### SERIOUS!!' The new interview will be released at 2:00 P.M. on February 2 on Given the unpredictability of their first conversation—where Ye made explosive comments about J. Cole, Drake, and more—fans are eager to see what revelations this new episode will bring.
