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A bit nicer Sunday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

After a cloudy, but dry day Saturday, another dry day is expected on Sunday but with a little more sunshine. Temperatures should range from the upper 50s to low 60s with a light breeze out of the north. If you’re headed to the Pats game, expect typical fall football weather with clouds at times and temps in the 50s. Raking leaves Sunday? Weather conditions should cooperate, however they turn less favorable as we head into the work week…

Police: Hunter accidentally shoots hunting partner with arrow in Blandford

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

A hunter was hospitalized Saturday after being shot with an arrow by their hunting partner in Blandford, officials said.Troopers responded to a call from a hunter around 3 p.m. who said he accidentally shot his hunting partner with an arrow in the woods off Russell Stage Road in Blanford, according to a state police spokesman. State police were assisted by the Russell police and fire departments and Environmental Police. The hunters were located north of the 32.4 mile marker on the Mass. Pike around 4 p.m. and by 5 p.m. the injured person was out of the woods and transported to a nearby hospital.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Bishop Feehan passes first test with 3-0 field hockey shutout of Brookline

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

ATTLEBORO – The Bishop Feehan field hockey team knows a little too well about the dangers of the first couple rounds in the Div. 1 state tournament, losing its second-round matchup last year via upset.With or without a crack at redemption in mind Saturday afternoon, though, the eighth-seeded Shamrocks (12-5-1) will get it by securing a resilient 3-0 win over No. 25 Brookline in first-round action.Ava Meehan and Jordi Higgins assisted each other on their respective goals in the win, capping a relentless attack that was put to the test by a stingy Warriors (9-8-2) defense. Bridgette McGinnis’ tally was the only goal Bishop Feehan finished on 15 offensive corners, while its own defense didn’t allow a shot on goal.The Shamrocks’ prize is a rematch with the No. 9 King Philip team that ousted it in last year’s second round. They play Tuesday at 5 p.m.“That first game, you never know,” said Bishop Feehan head coach Betsy D’Ambrosia. “All the pairings, you just don’t know what you’re going ...

Frank Mooney Invitational: Holliston’s Carmen Luisi holds off tough challenge

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

WRENTHAM — With the division championships just a week away, Holliston’s Carmen Luisi is running better than ever and should be a heavy favorite to defend her Div. 2 All-State title.The competition will be tough, but taking on the best harriers in the state is nothing new to Luisi, whose legend grows with every win.It was more of the same for the elusive harrier yesterday in the junior/senior small school race at the Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational.Racing in dry, cool conditions, Luisi was 15 yards up on teammate Maggie Kuchman and Whitinsville Christian freshman Emily Flagg through a 5:33 opening mile. Luisi, who edged out Kuchman at the Twilight Invitational, never faltered as she cruised over the 5K Wrentham Developmental Center course for the win in 18 minutes, six seconds. Kuchman was a second back in 18:07 and Flagg was right on her tail at 18:08.7.Luisi, who will attend Syracuse University, was not surprised the two harrier talents were dogging her over the rolling co...

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — John Paddock relieved the injured Luke Altmyer and went 3 for 3 for 85 yards to lift Illinois from a huge hole and deliver the go-ahead 46-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams with 50 seconds left for a 27-26 victory over stunned Minnesota on Saturday.Altmyer passed for 212 yards and a career-high three touchdowns for the Illini (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten), who had two of their three turnovers in the fourth quarter. They almost committed a fourth when Danny Striggow's second sack of the game knocked the ball loose and forced Altmyer out of the game. Left tackle Julian Pearl scrambled to recover it.Facing fourth-and-11 from their 15-yard line with 1:24 left, Paddock — a graduate transfer from Ball State — came in cold with the drive of his life that knocked the Gophers (5-4, 3-3) out of their tie for first place in the diluted Big Ten West Division. Iowa took sole possession with the losses by Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin.Paddock hit Williams for 22 yards to keep the...

Group commits 6 armed robberies, carjacking on South Side Friday evening

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

CHICAGO — A half dozen armed robberies took place across three South Side neighborhoods Friday evening, including one that ended in a victim's car being stolen, according to a community alert sent out by the Chicago Police Department Saturday.Police said the robberies happened in the Armour Square, Near South Side and Bridgeport neighborhoods. In each incident, four males approached a victim or victims, pulled out black handguns and demanded victims' property. In one of the incidents, the victim's vehicle was taken. After stealing victims' property, the group then fled in a previously reported stolen vehicle.Incident Times and Locations200 block of West 31st Street on Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:33 p.m. 2000 block of South Calumet Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. 2000 block of South Wabash Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.  3700 block of South Lituanica Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:18 p.m. 400 block of West 28th Place on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:22 p.m.  2200 b...

Stevens nails 53-yard field goal in closing seconds as Iowa beats Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Stevens nailed a tiebreaking 53-yard field goal in the closing seconds, and Iowa beat Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley Field on Saturday.Anyone who predicted a baseball score with two teams not known for moving the ball meeting at the iconic ballpark weren’t that far off.Tied for the Big Ten West lead and last in the nation in total offense, Iowa (7-2, 4-2) answered after Northwestern (4-5, 2-4) drove for a tying touchdown with just under two minutes remaining.The Hawkeyes, aided by a 23-yard pass from Deacon Hill to Kaleb Brown, drove from the 28 to the Northwestern 35. After missing a 53-yarder off the upright in the first quarter, Stevens nailed one on fourth-and-7 to make it 10-7 with 14 seconds remaining, delighting the large contingent of fans wearing black and gold.Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) grabbed a 7-0 lead after Anterio Thompson blocked Hunter Renner’s punt early in the third quarter. The Hawkeyes took over at the Northwestern 25. Drew Hill rolled to his righ...

Ghost bike honoring teen placed at site of deadly crash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Bicyclists from across the city came together on Saturday afternoon in support of the family of a 16-year-old CPS student who was killed while riding his bike last month. Now a Ghost bike stands in the location where the deadly crash unfolded."Every time I see that sun come out, I just feel like it's him," said Rogelio Arreola, the step-father of 16-year-old Joshua Anleu, who was killed in the crash.The warmth and brightness of the sun remind Arreloa of his stepson, who affectionately called him "Rolo." CPD: Group commits 10 robberies in less than an hour According to Arreloa, Joshua, who attended Carl Schurz High School, loved his family and friends and was a role model for his younger brother."He was very charismatic, a contagious laugh. Omg my god, when I heard him cracking up, I couldn't help but laugh with him," Arreola said.Joshua also loved to ride his bike. Tragically, he was hit by a car while riding on Oct. 4, at the intersection of West Waveland Avenue and No...

Career exploration fair exposes Chicago kids to opportunities in different occupations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

CHICAGO — From healthcare to law and finance, dozens of young people were exposed to different career opportunities Saturday at an event in the West Loop."The losing party has a right in Illinois to file appeals, and that’s what we do, we hear appeals," said Justice Nathaniel Howse of Illinois Appellate Court's 1st District. "What we’re trying to determine is whether or not a mistake was made that caused the wrong side to win the case."The lake shore chapter of Jack and Jill of America incorporated hosted the annual "Be Exposed" Career Exploration Fair at the BMO Tower."Jack and Jill is an 85-year-old organization founded by mothers," said Vanessa Smith, President of the Lake Shore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. "We use this organization [to] make connections and nurture the next generation of African American leaders."60 young people from fifth to 12th grade got to soak up the wisdom of 16 difference professionals representing a variety of fields, which also included finance,...

47th ward smashes pumpkins for the environment post-Halloween

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Getting a lesson in composting the remnants of Halloween, it was a gourd time for all. By wagon, stroller and hand — people of the 47th ward came together for their annual tradition to smash pumpkins at Coonley Elementary School "Last year we missed the pumpkin smash, and they sat around and rotted for several weeks so really happy to move onto the next season and get them out of the porch," said North Center resident Sara Nutt. For Emery Gagne, it was the first one. "I haven’t’ smashed them before but I’ve brought them here and put them in the huge dumpster," Gagne said. More from Sean: Chicagoland veterans take part in Habitat for Humanity build It's a way to enjoy the day, be good to nature and burn off some of that Halloween candy energy. "I think it’s a lot of fun and it gives everyone a good opportunity for a post sugar out and smash some pumpkins and also put them where they’re not in my trash," dad David Gagne said.