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CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Bald eagle spotted on hangar roof at Chicago Executive Airport
A bald eagle was spotted at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois, on Tuesday morning. Kris Habermelh said the eagle was perched on the edge of a hangar roof at the airport in suburban Wheeling. "Skywatch kept a good eye on our fellow aviator as we departed for the Dawn Patrol," Habermehl said. Is it? Could it be? It is! A Bald Eagle perches on the edge of a hangar roof at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling. Skywatch kept a good eye on our fellow aviator as we departed for the Dawn Patrol. More on the return to work commute at — Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) May 27, 2025 According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Bald eagles have recently recovered from endangered species status. The IDNR said bald eagles are commonly spotted in Illinois in the winter. Officials said the bird is a rare summer resident, even though some nest in the state.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
Woman sought for giving candy with THC to random kids in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling police search for woman who gave candy with THC to random children Wheeling police search for woman who gave candy with THC to random children Wheeling police search for woman who gave candy with THC to random children Police in north suburban Wheeling are looking for a woman who allegedly gave random children candy that had THC in it. It happened at Pleasant Run/Four Acres park around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Police were called to the park after four kids became tired and sluggish after eating the candy. They were taken to a local hospital, where one of the kids tested positive for THC. Police believe they were given a product called Mojo THC milk chocolate. The woman was described as having a blue cross tattoo on her shoulder and was wearing a blue and white leather jacket at the time.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman suspected of giving THC candy to kids at Cook County park
The Brief Four children became ill after eating candy handed out by a stranger. One child tested positive for THC, police say. Investigators are searching for a woman last seen walking away from the park. CHICAGO - Police in Wheeling are investigating an incident that sent four children to the hospital after they ate chocolate believed to contain THC—a psychoactive compound found in cannabis. What we know It happened just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park. Officers responded to reports of children appearing fatigued and sluggish after receiving candy from a woman in the park. The children were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. According to medical staff, one of the children tested positive for THC. During a search of the area, officers found a product labeled "MOJO THC Milk Chocolate," which they believe may be linked to the incident. What we don't know The woman accused of distributing the candy has not been identified. She's described as a white woman, about 50 to 60 years old, heavyset, with a blue cross tattoo on her shoulder. Witnesses say she was wearing a blue and white leather jacket and was last seen walking south from the park. Police have not said whether the woman knowingly handed out THC-laced candy or if other children may have been affected. The condition of the children has not been released, and no arrests have been made. What's next Investigators are asking anyone with information about the woman or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Wheeling Police Department at 847-459-2632. The Source Details for this story were provided to Fox 32 News in a press release.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman sought for allegedly giving THC candy to children at suburban park, police say
WHEELING, Ill. (WGN) – Authorities in Wheeling are searching for a woman who allegedly gave THC candy to children at a park Sunday afternoon. The Wheeling Police Department said just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, officers were sent to Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park to investigate after four children reportedly grew 'fatigued and sluggish' after eating candy given to them by an unknown woman at the park. The children were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and authorities later confirmed that one of the four children tested positive for THC, according to investigators. Man hospitalized after Cary home explodes; investigation underway Police said officers searched the park and found a product labeled 'MOJO THC MILK CHOCOLATE' which was believed to have been connected with the incident. Authorities described the woman as heavyset, about 50 to 60 years of age, and having a blue cross tattoo on her shoulder. She was last seen wearing a blue and white leather jacket and walking southbound from the park. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Wheeling Police Department at 847-459-2632. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nailers' Quest For Kelly Cup Ends Following Game 5 Loss
The Wheeling Nailers fought off getting swept in their North Division Semifinals matchup with the Norfolk Admirals with a thrilling win on Friday night. However, a sloppy third period in Saturday's Game 5 resulted in three goals against, and the Admirals went on to win 5-2, ending the Nailers' 2024-25 campaign. Advertisement It was a difficult start for Wheeling, which fell behind 2-0 before the game was four minutes old. Norfolk opened the scoring at 3:07 with a Denis Smirov goal, followed by a Brandon Osmundson tally at 4:00. Your Guide To Ex-Penguins In The 2025 NHL Playoffs Your Guide To Ex-Penguins In The 2025 NHL Playoffs The Pittsburgh Penguins may not be participating in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season. The hometown team finally got on the board at 9:03 when David Jankowski lit the lamp thanks to assists from Chase Pietila and Kyle Jackson. Neither team found the back of the net in the second period, while Norfolk's Colton Young tallied the game winner just 2:41 into the third. Advertisement Yet, the Nailers, down 3-1 at the midway point of their final period, kept pushing back, cutting the deficit back to one with a Jack Beck goal at 10:42. Gabe Klassen and Kyle Jackson set up the final goal of Wheeling's season. Despite the pressure, Young scored his second of the period at 12:43, all but sealing the win with a little over seven minutes to go. The Admirals then put the game out of reach at 17:20 with a Darick Louis-Jean goal. In his return to the Nailers crease, Taylor Gauthier made 21 saves on 26 shots (.807 SV%), suffering his first loss of the playoffs. Penguins' Crosby Continues To Pace NHL In Top 10 Scoring Finishes During Salary Cap Era Penguins' Crosby Continues To Pace NHL In Top 10 Scoring Finishes During Salary Cap Era Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby just finished his ninth 90-point campaign in the NHL, finishing as the league's 10th highest scorer, the 13th time he's accomplished that feat in 20 seasons. Advertisement Meanwhile, Norfolk switched things up, sitting Thomas Milic for the first time in the series, giving the start to Domenic DiVincentiis, who made 29 stops on 31 shots (.935 SV%). Despite outshooting the Admirals 31-29, Wheeling gave up two power-play goals on four chances, while going 0-for-2 on the man advantage. After compiling the first 40-win season since 2005-06, the Nailers' quest for their first Kelly Cup will need to wait for another season.
