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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man accused of burglarizing McHenry home twice arrested after standoff
MCHENRY, Ill. (WGN) — Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of burglarizing a suburban home two different times this week after he was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon following an hours-long standoff in McHenry. According to McHenry police, 44-year-old Patrick Anderson has been charged with two felony counts of residential burglary, one felon count of obstructing justice, as well as misdemeanor counts of resisting a peace officer and criminal damage to property. Anderson was peacefully taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with MPD Thursday in a residential area near Venice Avenue and Court Street, adjacent to the Fox River, due to what police said was an 'isolated' police incident. MPD said what led to the standoff originated three days prior on Monday, when they responded to a residence in the 1200 block of North Green Street in McHenry for a burglary. Three days later on Thursday morning, MPD was called to the same residence for another reported burglary. While investigating, police said they identified Anderson as a suspect. Shortly after the second reported burglary, MPD went to Anderson's residence. When police arrived, he retreated inside and refused to respond to MPD's commands. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines According to police, they tried numerous times to coax Anderson out from his residence, but were unable to, and obtained an arrest and search warrant for Anderson and his residence. MPD, with the assistance of the NIPAS Emergency Services Team, said they made entry into Anderson's residence and took him into custody. MPD, with the assistance of the NIPAS Emergency Services Team, said they made entry into Anderson's residence and took him into custody. The view from WGN's SkyCam 9 on Thursday showed authorities and at least two armored vehicles at the home. SWAT officers also used drones and a robot while trying to make contact with the man inside. Throughout the day, investigators with the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System – NIPAS – were on the scene with command vehicles. LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland Anderson has a prior criminal record and MPD said he is a convicted felon, which led them to request assistance from NIPAS. No injuries were reported as a part of this incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Mayor
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
US lawmakers warn over delays to major gold mine in Northern Ireland
US lawmakers are pressing Northern Ireland to approve an American-owned gold mine potentially worth billions of pounds to the local economy, warning that delays to the project risk driving away foreign capital. Four congressmen and the British ambassador in Washington Lord Peter Mandelson have written to local authorities to express frustration at eight years of setbacks to the US-backed Curraghinalt mine, the largest known gold deposit in the UK and Ireland. The letter from the congressmen to Northern Ireland's executive office, seen by the Financial Times, urged the authorities to reach 'a reasonably timely final decision' to reassure investors that the region really is open to business. With bullion at record highs, the County Tyrone project claims to have gold resources worth £20bn at current prices. Not all will be recoverable, but its owner Dalradian predicts the mine could give a £7bn boost to the economy, create 1,000 jobs and pay £2.5bn in tax to the UK. But 400 weeks into a planning process that was supposed to take 30 weeks, it is still not clear whether the project — which Dalradian says could be Northern Ireland's largest foreign investment — will be approved. Patrick Anderson, Dalradian's Canadian chief executive, called it a 'disappointing experience' © Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg 'It feels like we've been abandoned,' Patrick Anderson, Dalradian's Canadian chief executive said, calling it a 'disappointing experience for a country that had so actively gone out seeking investment'. Set in the Sperrin Mountains, designated an area of outstanding natural beauty with lush green fields dotted with sheep, the project has attracted more than 50,000 local objections over environmental fears. Across the Atlantic, US concern has centred on the impact to the business environment, as US demand for critical minerals intensifies. Dalradian is owned by Orion Resource Partners, a US fund. As co-chairs of the Friends of Ireland and the Critical Minerals Caucuses, Republican lawmakers Guy Reschenthaler and Mike Kelly, together with Democrats Richard Neal and Eric Swalwell, wrote to the Northern Irish executive last November, saying they were 'concerned' that 'yet again' reviews of the project had been extended. Dalradian initially presented a planning application in 2017. A public inquiry — the final stage in the process before a decision by the Infrastructure department — began in January this year. But hopes of a swift decision were scotched. The inquiry was suspended on the third day because of insufficient consultation on the cross-border impact on a nearby river. It remains on hold. 'We believe that a fair and timely adjudication of the merits of this project would send the message to investors worldwide that NI is truly a place they should feel confident doing business,' the US lawmakers said. In March, Neal and Kelly urged President Donald Trump to appoint an envoy amid concern over US investments in the region. In separate letter sent to the head of Northern Ireland's civil service that month, Mandelson outlined growing frustration in Washington over the project, people familiar with it said. Lisa O'Brien, exploration geologist examines samples at the group's offices in Omagh © Charles McQuillan/FT Dalradian's application seeks permission to mine 3.5mn oz of high-grade gold, plus significant silver, copper and critical minerals including tellurium used in solar power cells. Northern Ireland is one of the UK's poorest regions. Read More Work Advice: How do I stand up to a tyrannical VP? But Fidelma O'Kane of Save our Sperrins, one of several opposition groups, said local residents would not be bought with the prospect of mining riches. 'Our fresh air, clean water and landscape are priceless,' the retired social worker and lecturer said. 'We are determined [to fight] . . . for our children, our grandchildren and future generations'. Shuttered behind a green metal gate, the mine is ankle-deep in water in some parts. Blue marks across the grey-brown rocks trace some of the 21 veins — some labelled with their name, width and gold content. Gold samples are seen pictured at the group's offices in Omagh © Charles McQuillan/FT Orion, which has $8.2bn assets under management including from large US pension funds, has invested some $400mn since buying Dalradian in 2018 and plans to invest another $350mn to start production. The company calls Curraghinalt, which was first explored in the 1980s, an 'unusually rich deposit averaging 13.5g of gold per tonne of rock, more than five times the global average for gold mines'. That 'is certainly a high-grade deposit in terms of other gold deposits around the world,' said Gavin Mudd, director of the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre at the British Geological Survey. Dalradian has conducted extensive drilling since taking over the project in 2009 and has identified 6.1mn ounces of 'phenomenal' gold resources. view of the countryside where the mine is situated © Charles McQuillan/FT The DfI confirmed it had received Mandelson's letter and would 'work at pace to reach a decision . . . as soon as possible.' Swalwell declined to comment. Kelly, Neal, Reschenthaler and the British Embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment. Mandelson declined to comment. Read More China is considering countermeasures to Biden's executive order Northern Ireland's Executive Office said an official decision would be made on the project as soon as possible, pending the planning inquiry. Anderson thought his parents' native Northern Ireland, where they had worked in the Harland & Wolff shipyard, would be easier to do business in than some parts of South America where he has worked. 'I was naive . . . this is the most laborious [planning process] I've ever seen.' Additional reporting by Jim Pickard
CBS News
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Tariffs will slam car sales and production, analysts say
The Trump administration's recently announced tariffs on U.S. car imports will deal a serious blow to automakers, according to a new analysis that said the levies could lead to the sharpest decline in vehicle sales since the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. If American tariffs on foreign cars remain in place, vehicle sales in the U.S. are projected to fall by 700,000 this year, S&P Global Mobility found . Auto production in North America is also expected to decrease by 1.28 million cars, the research firm estimated. "The latest S&P report confirms what industry insiders and experts like us have been saying for months," said Patrick Anderson, the founder of Anderson Economic Group, which has studied how the tariffs will impact the auto industry. "This level of tariffs will result in a significant drop in auto sales because the higher prices will directly affect the ability and willingness of consumers to buy cars." The Trump administration on March 26 announced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. Tariffs on passenger cars and light trucks imported into the U.S. kicked in on April 3, while White House officials have said a levy on imported auto parts is expected to be deployed by May 3. Mr. Trump hinted on Monday that he might be willing to pull back on vehicle and auto part tariffs, saying that car makers "need a little bit of time" to relocate production from Canada, Mexico and elsewhere to the U.S. For now, the Trump administration's tariffs on light-vehicle imports remains in place. Nearly half of these vehicles sold in the U.S. are subject to those import duties, according to S&P Global Mobility. For its part, Canada on Tuesday announced it is taking steps to cushion car manufacturers from the impact of higher U.S. tariffs. The Canadian finance ministry said automakers that make vehicles in the country may import a certain number of cars assembled in the U.S. tariff-free provided they comply with Canada's free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico. After the Trump administration's levies on foreign cars hit on April 3, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on fully assembled vehicles imported into the country from the U.S. that don't comply with the 2020 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement." Mr. Trump, who has made aggressive trade policies a cornerstone of his administration's agenda, has said tariffs are necessary to protect U.S. workers, stimulate job growth, revive domestic manufacturing and generate federal revenue that would be used to offset his proposed tax cuts. Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers and a vocal critic of Mr. Trump during the 2024 election, has come out in support of the U.S. auto tariffs, saying they will end what he described as a "free trade disaster" for workers in the industry. After Mr. Trump announced the auto tariffs in March, the UAW cheered the decision, calling the policy "long overdue" and a "major step in the right direction." The union also said the stepped-up tariffs will bring thousands of blue-collar jobs back to the U.S. The UAW did not respond to a request for comment. Experts say vehicle tariffs are likely to drive up the price of imported cars and car parts , which could translate into higher costs for American consumers. Anderson Economic Group predicts the levies could increase vehicle costs between $2,500 and $4,500 for smaller models and up to $20,000 for certain imported luxury cars. "Tariffs may be aimed at leveling the playing field, but in the short term they risk raising prices and limiting inventory," said CarEdge CEO Zach Shefska. "We're already seeing more consumers shift their focus to used cars, but that market is also strained. Thanks to the chip shortage and new car production slowdown in 2020 and 2021, used vehicle supply is historically low." Production cuts sparked by the auto tariffs could lead to layoffs in states like Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, which serve as major automotive manufacturing hubs, Anderson said. Stellantis, which owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, said earlier this month that it would temporarily pause production at plants in Canada and Mexico, while furloughing 900 workers. Car prices have soared since the pandemic because of supply-chain snags and the ferocious inflation that took hold in the U.S. in 2022 as the economy began to recover. Kelley Blue Book estimates average car prices are about $10,0000 higher today than before the pandemic. In addition to the 25% auto tariffs, Mr. Trump earlier this year slapped separate 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum starting on March 12 , a headache for automakers that import those materials.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto tariffs loom, and so do higher car prices, experts say
The Brief President Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports take effect on April 3. The tariffs, or import taxes, will trigger new car prices to soar, analysts say. The price of some cars could jump by as much as $10,000, according to one estimate. (FOX 9) - President Trump's impending auto tariffs will rapidly raise car prices, potentially causing a sales slump and leading to job losses, experts said. The backstory President Trump's decision to levy 25% tariffs on auto imports threatens to dramatically increase car prices and slow sales, experts tell FOX 9. The tariffs could also prompt automakers to discontinue manufacturing certain models altogether. Trump's tariffs Trump suggested the tariffs will incentivize automakers to manufacture in the U.S., something many already do. But even automakers that assemble vehicles in the U.S. often use imported parts, experts note. The White House said it expects the tariffs to generate $100 billion in revenue annually. Increasing prices Most cars could increase in price by anywhere between $4,000 and $10,000, according to Anderson Economic Group, a Michigan-based research firm. The price of electric vehicles could rise by $12,000 or more, the firm said. How soon could it happen Car prices could rise in a few months, analysts say. They also noted that prices started to tick up in March, as discussions about tariffs swirled. What they're saying "Unavoidably, we see this cost increase as meaning fewer people buy cars, and, unfortunately, job losses in the U.S.," said Patrick Anderson, the firm's CEO. "If you make this car with that transmission $2,000 more expensive than the car next to it, you'll probably just stop making this car." What's next The tariffs take effect at midnight on April 2, while tariffs applying to auto parts will be phased in through May 3.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Buchberger's back, still living his dream
Hello everyone, I'm Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Springfield Cardinals will crank up the 2025 Texas League season Friday night with their season opener against Wichita. This year's team has a new skipper in Patrick Anderson. And a young phenom in first round draft pick J.J. Whetherholt. And for a third straight year third baseman Jacob Buchberger will be wearing Springfield on the front of his Cardinals jersey. The Michigan native will be starting his third year at Double AA. He's coming off a 2024 season where he hit .249 with 42 RBI, but he only hit seven home runs. That was 11 off the number he hit in 2023. Buchberger knows the clock is ticking on his baseball career, but is happy to still be playing the game he loves. Jacob Buchberger/Springfield third baseman:'Happy to be here, still playing the game.' Buchberger hopes 2025 can be a new start. He worked hard this off season back home in Michigan on getting a better launch angle on his batted balls. Trying to take advantage of his power and get the ball in the air, and hopefully, over the wall. He's also comfortable with the new skipper Patrick Anderson. Buchberger:'I played for him in 2022 in Peoria.' Patrick Anderson/Springfield manager:'He's close to my heart. He has power tools.' Jacob Buchberger has taken nearly 15-hundred at bats in the minor leagues. He's played in the Florida state, Midwest, and Texas leagues. Being a 32nd round draft pick comes with no promises or perks. But the 27 year old is still chasing his dream. Buchberger:'It's awesome to play with top draft picks. Do the work, produce, good things will happen.' Weather could be an issue with season opener at Hammons Field on Friday. We'll let you know of any change in plans. For more sports watch Ozarks First news at nine and ten. And I'll see you then. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
