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6@6: How to retire at 55

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

CHICAGO — The dream of any person who works is to someday be able to call it quits on their terms. But in order to retire, you have to save, and that can take decades for some to do, with a few workers never being able to fully walk away from work.So on the "9@9" on Wednesday, we asked a simple question: What would it take to retire at 55?The hosts talked about the things one would have to do in order to be able to have an early retirement on the WGN Morning News while also giving their thoughts on the chances of making that happen. Along with that, the hosts discussed "Bougie Barbie," a new project that would create a robot to watch your kids, a look back at one of Chicago's most famous investigative reports, a "Demon Catshark," and more on the segment.You can watch the entire "9@9" from the May 17 show in the video above.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Mor...

Dean cooks Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Prosciutto

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares his recipe for Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Prosciutto.Ingredients For the salad:1 pound pasta  (I recommend farfalle or cavatelli;  something twisted to absorb the dressing)1 cup chopped prosciutto1 grilled green bell pepper1 cup cherry tomatoes, no cooked,  halved1 onion,  rough cut  (I recommend sweet Vidalia onion)1 pound grilled asparagus 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved1/2 cup finely chopped parsley¼ cup toasted pine nuts (carefully, quickly toast the nuts in olive oil or butter until they “just” begin to turn brown.   Remove from heat so they don’t burn. 3/4 cup small mozzarella balls halved1 1/4 cups homemade (recipe below)  or store bought Italian dressing.½ cup grated parmesan cheese  salt and pepper to tasteFor the dressing:¾ cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine ...

Kennel safety bill filed after Ponderosa Pet Resort fire passes, heads to Governor Abbott's desk

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A bill filed in response to a fire that took the lives of 75 dogs at a Georgetown pet resort in 2021 passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature this week. House Bill 2063 is aimed at increasing safety requirements in Texas kennels. It now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk, where it could be signed into law. In September 2021, a fire broke out at the Ponderosa Pet Resort, killing 75 dogs belonging to 59 families. None of the facility's staff members were on site at the time, and there wasn't a sprinkler system. The City of Georgetown told KXAN after it happened that its fire code, as well as federal and state standards, did not require sprinkler systems for a facility of this type and size.  Memorial built after at least 75 pets killed in Central Texas boarding facility fire According to State Rep. James Talarico, after the fire, dog lovers and community advocates organized a petition that garnered more than 17,000 signatures from across the country calling for l...

With Diamond Miller and Napheesa Collier entrenched as franchise building blocks, Lynx feel future is ‘really bright’

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

Lynx coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve says she enters the 2023 season both “energized” and “enthused.”Those are two positive adjectives to describe a basketball boss, particularly coming off her franchise’s worst season since 2010. But Reeve has two specific reasons to feel strongly about Minnesota’s prospects moving forward — Napheesa Collier and Diamond Miller.Reeve loves building the organization around someone like Collier. The 26-year-old forward has done so much in such an early window of her pro career, already touting an All-WNBA honor, a Rookie of the Year honor, two all-star selections and an Olympic gold medal.Collier rushed back for the end of last season after having a child specifically to play with retiring Sylvia Fowles in the legendary center’s final season. But Collier admitted she didn’t feel as though she was all the way back until January or February. The Lynx are now getting the full-blown version of their star player, who has taken on ...

Get emergency prepared in Warren County this summer

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you live in the southern Adirondacks around Warren County, natural disasters should be an active concern in your life. From wildfires to storm damage, a lot can happen, especially in wooded and rural areas. This summer, Warren County is hosting a training program for those who want to stay on top of their emergency preparedness. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The county will host an education program created by the New York Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, focusing on natural disaster response and recovery. The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road in the town of Queensbury.“This program will cover a wide variety of emergency preparedness topics, including how to develop a family emergency plan, what emergency supplies should be acquired prior to a disaster and numerous other important details to make su...

RCSO seeking man accused of stealing rescue truck

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) is searching for a man accused of stealing a rescue truck that was last seen leaving the parking lot of the Eagle Mills Fire Department and headed westbound on New York Route 2 on Brunswick Road. RCSO says the theft occurred on Tuesday around 10:45 p.m. Image of suspect via Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say the truck stolen is a 2019 Chevrolet Utility Truck, colored red and yellow with rear roll-up doors. The suspect reportedly had in his possession an unknown make or model orange bike that he placed in the stolen truck.Image via Rensselaer County Sheriff's OfficeImage via Rensselaer County Sheriff's OfficeImage via Rensselaer County Sheriff's OfficeAnyone with information regarding the truck is encouraged to call Rensselaer County Dispatch at (518) 270-5252 and reference RSCO Case #SJS28169.

Concert series announced for Troy's original Rockin’ on the River site

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ryan’s Wake Public House, located at 403 River Street in Troy, has announced a free, six-week outdoor concert series that kicks off on May 17. The “Wake Up Wednesdays” concert series takes place beside the Green Island Bridge. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This is intended to be a fun, familiar mid-week break during the warmer months to sing along to familiar music, have a beverage and still be in bed by nine,” said Ryan’s Wake General Manager Jared Kingsley. “It’s called ‘Wake Up Wednesdays’ but you’ll also be able to wake up the next day because you don’t have stay out too late.”The bands will be performing on a stage between the Hudson River and the rear deck of Ryan’s Wake. This is the original location of Troy's summer concert series, Rockin’ on the River, which started in 2008. After five years, the concerts outgrew the spot and was moved to a bigger location. Rockin’ On The River announces...

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York names new CEO

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York will be under new leadership on August 1. On Tuesday, the Board of Directors announced that Tom Nardacci will be the next CEO, succeeding Molly Nicol, who served as the CEO since 2021. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Nicol announced she will retire effective August 1. “I am confident that Tom, our highly skilled leaders, and incredible, dedicated staff will take the Food Bank to new heights in the coming years,” said Molly Nicol. “With the strategic plan as a guide and with the leadership of Tom Nardacci, the Food Bank will continue to make strides against hunger, prevent food waste and nourish our neighbors in need.”"The organization has developed a five-year strategic plan to ensure equitable access to nutritious food to meet the needs of people struggling with hunger in all parts of our 23-county service area," said Board Chair Suzanne Gunther. "In...

'Taco Tuesday' trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too many businesses and others refer to “Taco Tuesday” for Taco John’s to be able to have exclusive rights to the phrase, Taco Bell asserts in a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filing that is, of course, dated Tuesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It's the latest development in a long-running beef over “Taco Tuesday” that even included NBA star LeBron James making an unsuccessful attempt to claim the trademark in 2019.“Taco Bell believes ‘Taco Tuesday’ is critical to everyone’s Tuesday. To deprive anyone of saying 'Taco Tuesday' — be it Taco Bell or anyone who provides tacos to the world — is like depriving the world of sunshine itself," the Taco Bell filing reads.A key question is whether “Taco Tuesday” over the years has...

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats took steps Tuesday to force a vote on expelling New York Rep. George Santos from Congress, an effort that is expected to be defeated but puts Republicans in the uncomfortable position of taking a stand on an indicted colleague. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The freshman GOP congressman has been charged with embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances. He has denied the charges and has pleaded not guilty.Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution in February to expel Santos, something the House has only done twice in recent decades and requires the approval of a two-thirds majority. He brought the measure Tuesday to the House floor under a process that gives lawmakers until Thursday to dispense with it.Republicans could vote to table the effort. They could also refer it to the House Ethics Committee...