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CBS News
15 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Police SWAT teams, armored vehicles surround home in McHenry, Illinois
Police SWAT teams and armored vehicles responded to a home in McHenry, Illinois, near the Wisconsin state line on Thursday. CBS Skywatch was over the scene near Venice Avenue and Court Street as dozens of officers and at least two armored police vehicles swarmed the area. Police urged people to avoid the area Thursday afternoon, but said there is no danger to the public, calling the situation an "isolated incident." Police have not provided any further details on what brought officers to the home.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five northern Illinois drive-in theaters within an hour of Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The summer season for drive-in movie theaters is officially underway. Families can soak up warm evenings at a classic outdoor cinema, with five nostalgic drive-ins located within about an hour's drive of Rockford. Located just 15 minutes north of Rockford, at 12801 Old River Road in Rockton, The Drive 815 is a pop-up drive-in that brings a modern twist to the classic experience. Operated by local entrepreneur Jalen Ponder, this theater sets up at the Rockton Athletic Fields, utilizing a large inflatable screen to show second-run movies, including family favorites and recent blockbusters. Its pop-up nature makes it a unique seasonal event, and the open-air setting at the athletic fields allows visitors to bring lawn chairs or blankets for a picnic-style experience. Concessions are available, but guests are allowed to bring their own snacks, making it budget-friendly. Check for showtimes, as screenings are typically weekend-only events during the summer. About 50 miles southwest of Rockford, at 91 Palmyra Road, is a historic gem that's been entertaining audiences since 1950. This single-screen theater specializes in first-run double features, showing Friday through Sunday, with special events like the all-night Dusk Till Dawn Horrorfest in the fall. Midway is a haven for horror fans, as its owners also run the Flashback Weekend horror convention in Chicago, and will show a dusk-till-dawn John Carpenter Fest, featuring Halloween, The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and a fourth feature on Saturday, June 28th. The concession offers full meals like hamburgers, pizza, and brats alongside classic popcorn and candy. Admission is $9.50 for adults (12+), $4 for kids (3-11), and free for kids under 2, with a $10 food permit if you bring your own snacks. Roughly 45 miles east of Rockford, at 1510 North Chapel Hill Road, (originally the Skyline Drive-In) has been a staple since 1951. The single-screen venue went all-digital in 2012. McHenry leans into nostalgia with pre-show concession films that evoke the 1950s drive-in era, a treat for retro enthusiasts. The theater is pet-friendly, with tickets priced at $10 for adults (13+), $8 for kids (4-12), and free for kids under 4. The concession stand serves corn dogs and pizza, plus ice cream. Located about 60 miles south of Rockford, at 4468 E 12th Road, offers a quintessential drive-in experience with a focus on affordability and simplicity. Admission is $14 for adults, $8 for military/seniors and kids, and free for kids under 3, with premium parking in the first two rows for just $5. The concession stand serves burgers and nachos alongside traditional snacks. Just across the stateline, about 40 miles north of Rockford, at 1936 State Route 69 in Monroe, Wisconsin, has been a regional favorite since 1954. This single-screen theater went digital in 2012 and operates seasonally from March through September. Sky-Vu's pet-friendly policy and spacious lot make it ideal for families and pet owners. Tickets are $10 for adults (12+), $6 for kids (5-11), and free for kids under 5. The concession stand offers a wide range of snacks and hot food, and a $10 food permit allows you to bring your own. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Longtime WHIO anchor, UC grad Cheryl McHenry retires: 'It's bittersweet to say goodbye'
After more than four decades with the station, news anchor Cheryl McHenry is saying goodbye to WHIO-TV. McHenry, a University of Cincinnati grad, began working for the Dayton news station in 1981. She spent 44 years covering the Miami Valley before retiring May 21. "It's bittersweet to say goodbye to our viewers as I prepare for my final newscast at 6 p.m. today," she wrote Wednesday on social media. "I've decided to retire after 44 years at WHIO. Thank you for allowing me the honor to serve you. Thank you for your cards (still haven't opened them all) and gifts." "Cheryl has had a major impact on this organization, this community and certainly the operation at this station," Darren Moore, VP and General Manager of WHIO-TV and WHIO Radio, told Dayton Daily News. "She's excellent, a real pro. She's a true broadcaster − someone you can always trust. She also inspires people and gives encouragement. It's amazing to see someone of her stature and status take the time to make others feel special." Although she spent most of her career covering news as an anchor and investigative reporter just north of the Queen City, McHenry's journalism career began in Cincinnati. After graduating from Carroll High School in 1974, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting from the University of Cincinnati. "A bonus to being a student at UC: I could hop on the city bus and go to Reds games. I was a huge fan of the Big Red Machine of the 1970s," her WHIO biography reads. During her senior year of college, she interned at WKRC radio. "Almost everybody who got into TV in the '70s and early '80s came through radio, which I thought was great training," she said to Dayton Daily News. After three more years in radio, she entered the television world as a reporter at WHIO in 1981. Throughout her career, McHenry received several accolades, including nine Emmys for her breaking news coverage and a variety of other stories, such as the tragic Oregon District shooting. In her final sign-off, the anchor couldn't help but shed a few tears. "If you tuned in to see a grown woman cry, you've come to the right place," she said. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Longtime WHIO anchor Cheryl McHenry retires
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Author of Crypto Bills Now Being Rehashed Predicts 'Wicked Hot Summer' in Congress
Two recent shepherds of U.S. crypto oversight — Republican former lawmaker Patrick McHenry and Democrat former Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief Rostin Behnam — shared a view that there's a tremendous amount of work still to do on U.S. crypto legislation but that now is the moment to do it. McHenry, in a discussion hosted by Georgetown University's Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy, said that Senator Tim Scott, the South Carolina chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and Representative French Hill, the Arkansas Republican who leads the House Financial Services Committee, present the industry an ideal opportunity to establish sound law. "And I think you should take it," he said, arguing that solid law will act as a better future defense than regulatory stopgaps that aren't associated with congressional action. "Let's ward against bad regulators taking these seats that could try to kill digital innovation." Last year, McHenry backed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which has become the foundation for this year's congressional effort on crypto's market structure. The former lawmaker, who now advises industry investor a16z, predicted a "wicked hot summer for legislating." McHenry also had a direct hand in last year's stablecoin legislation that's returned with new versions in the House and Senate. Though they're mostly aligned with each other, he said a "major brewing battle" is shaping up between U.S. stablecoin issuer Circle (USDC) and the global leader, Tether (USDT), over how non-U.S. issuers would be handled. Both want to be in business after Congress passes a law, McHenry said, "and they're both working actively on Capitol Hill to make their point of view heard." He said he expects a "reasonable landing spot" will be found in a U.S. regime for Tether that allows it to deal with U.S. investors. "You shouldn't blow up an international product that desires to be dollar-denominated; I don't think that's a rational outcome," he argued, though the matter may take more months of negotiating among lawmakers. The debates over the meat of highly technical policies will eventually transition from "science to art" as lawmakers do what they can to convert ideas into law, McHenry said. Meanwhile, the industry keeps going, largely unregulated at the federal level. As Behnam noted: "You can't stop the industry from doing what it's doing, whether it's trading the tokens or developing protocols and whatnot, and that's been going on for years." He was never able to get on the same page with former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler to initiate crypto policies, and he offered a reality check for those now waiting for laws from a cooperative Congress: They'll also have to be implemented by the regulators. "It's going to take a while," he said, starting with the market structure legislation that may still be several months away. "But then it kicks over to the harder part, where you're going to have the market regulators and the bank regulators writing rules, which often can take over a year, even at the quickest clip."Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lazard hires ex-House Financial Services panel chair
This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. The investment bank Lazard has appointed Patrick McHenry, a former chair of the House Financial Services Committee, as a senior adviser. McHenry, who is set to join Lazard on Wednesday, will help the bank guide clients through the growing complexities where business, politics and global markets converge, using the knowledge gained during his tenure in Washington, the company said Friday. 'In today's evolving landscape, geopolitical dynamics and their broader implications undeniably factor into business decision-making,' Peter Orszag, Lazard's CEO, said in a statement. 'Patrick's deep policy expertise and distinguished tenure in Washington will be invaluable to our clients, and we are excited to welcome Patrick to Lazard as one of our world-class Senior Advisors.' McHenry will advise on public policy, financial services, fintech and matters related to artificial intelligence. The North Carolina Republican served in the House for 20 years, leaving office in January. He led the financial services panel in his last two years in Congress, after serving four years as the committee's ranking member. 'It is an honor to join a firm as well respected and prestigious as Lazard,' McHenry said in a statement Friday. 'Their reputation for delivering prescient insights with global perspective is unparalleled. I look forward to helping advise clients and to supporting the firm's long-term goals.' In December 2023, McHenry declared his plans to retire from Congress. Since stepping down, he has been advising venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and payments company Stripe, according to The Wall Street Journal. McHenry has been known for his support for crypto. He backed legislation that would give crypto trading platforms a more favorable set of rules than the existing ones. Lazard has been one of the top players to enter the asset tokenization space, aiming to create tokenized funds in collaboration with Bitfinex Securities and SkyBridge Invest, CoinDesk reported in October. The move will help Lazard launch a tokenized 'fund of funds' that would give retail investors access to previously institutional-only global and emerging market equity funds, Managing Director Matthias Kruse told the publication. Lazard made some changes in its executive ranks in the last couple of years. Lazard tapped Ray McGuire, a former Citi vice chairman, as its president in April 2023. McGuire oversees strengthening relationships with senior clients, attracting talent, and expanding Lazard's global reach. In November, it appointed former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman as lead independent director. After joining Lazard, McGuire was reunited with Orszag, a former dealmaker at Citi. Before joining Lazard in October 2023, Orszag said in a memo that he aimed to double earnings by 2030. He planned to boost performance in the firm's investment banking and asset management businesses. Lazard reported roughly $227.4 billion in assets under management as of March 31. It reported a 28% jump in financial advisory revenue in 2024, with a 3% increase in asset management revenue. Orszag cited improved business conditions and strategic momentum, while expressing optimism for both divisions in 2025. 'We anticipate an even more constructive environment for both of our businesses in 2025, as we remain focused on helping our clients successfully navigate complex business and investment decisions,' Orszag said in a statement in January. Recommended Reading Finance firms outpacing other industries in work flexibility: survey Sign in to access your portfolio
