An Amtrak train heading to Chicago with 200 passengers derailed after striking an unoccupied vehicle and a tow truck in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Friday.
“The engineer and approximately 10 passengers received non-life threatening injuries and were treated by local ambulance services,” the Berrien County sheriff’s office said.
The train derailed but remained upright.
The crash happened Thursday evening near New Buffalo in Michigan’s southwestern corner, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) east of Chicago.
The vehicle was stuck on the tracks and was being removed when the train hit it and the tow truck, the sheriff’s office said.
The train’s engineer had no warning that a vehicle was on the tracks because no one contacted Amtrak, railroad spokesman Marc Magliari said.
“There are large blue signs at that crossing that have a phone number,” he said.
Passenger Riley Kozloff said the crash caused a fire outside the train.
“I bumped my head a little at first — the collision just happened,” Kozloff told WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana. “It felt like it was 20 seconds long, everyone was just confused.”
Passengers were taken to New Buffalo High School. Some were picked up by family and friends while others continued their trip to Chicago on buses arranged by Amtrak, the sheriff’s office said.
Amtrak has three routes for people traveling between Chicago and many communities in Michigan. At least eight trains were canceled Friday while investigators remained at the crash scene.
Terry Bradshaw has words for our Chicago Bears
Football legend, four time Super Bowl champion and two time Super Bowl MVP, Terry Bradshaw chats with Steve and Andrea about his most memorable moments on the field, how he feels about holding out hope for the Bears, how his health is after his battle with cancer as well as a record he broke that nobody knows about.
Nick DiGilio talks SNL, Movies to see, Zombie Strippers and Jell-O shots
Host of “The Nick D Podcast” and “That Show Hasn’t Been Funny In Years” Nick joins Steve and Andera discussing a show in The Sphere in Las Vegas as well as the show afterwards which included Zombie strippers and Jell-O shots. Nick also gives a run down of what movies to see that you don’t already know about and how SNL is still as good as it ever was.
“He sold suits, ratchets and car alarms” – Paul Mecurio’s ‘Permission to Speak’
Late Show writer Paul Mecurio is performing his live show Permission to Speak at the North Shore Center November 18th. He shares his stories of working as a writer for Stephen Colbert with Steve and Andrea and his cousin Bobby who is like a character out of a mafia movie.
PM Chicago (11/16) – Quid Pro Quo, or No?
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Gregory Royal Pratt about a complicated situation involving some quid pro quo in City Hall, which Mayor Johnson is vehemently denying. Kim Gordon speaks with the Salvation Army’s Major K. Kendall Matthews about what the organization is doing this Thanksgiving and holiday season. Plus, Chicago adopts new policies surrounding the migrants, just as Pritzker announces more state money for the cause.
The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/16) – Has Shrinkflation Hit America’s Favorite Cookie?
On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Talia Soglin from the Chicago Tribune speaks with Bret about the barista walkout on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day. Then, Justin Kaufmann returns to review business closures in the city from the past month – and it was a month of heavy hitters. Finally, Bret dives into “shrinkflation” and a study that suggested it was, perhaps, affecting America’s favorite cookie.
At least a dozen injured after a CTA train crash on the North side
Twelve people were injured, two critically after a CTA train crashed this morning in Rogers Park near the 7500 block of North Paulina near the Howard stop. Preliminary reports indicate the CTA yellow line train crashed into rail equipment in he Howard Rail Yard. Yellow and Purple line service has been suspended. Stay tuned to 890 WLS on this developing story.
Services Set for Fallen Fire Fighter
(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Fire Department says the funeral for Andrew “Drew” Price will take place Monday, November 20 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom.
A CFD walk through will happen at 11:30 a.m. and a public service is set for noon.
Price was with the fire department for 14 years. He died Monday after falling through a light shaft while on the roof of a burning building in Lincoln Park.
He is the fourth Chicago firefighter to die on the job this year.
PM Chicago (11/15) – What is Going on in Des Plaines?
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with the Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau about not one, but two recent scams in Des Plaines that are larger than your average con. Then, Nick Gale brings us a piece from the Cochran Show on the continuing story in Calumet City surrounding Reporter Hank Sanders of the Daily Southtown. Finally, some beverage news…Metropolitan sets a closing date, and baristas in the city prepare to strike.
The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/15) – FAFSA, the Mag Mile, and the Netflix Cup
On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis brings the details of the federal plans to make changes to the FAFSA process. Then, Bret Gogoel speaks with Kimberly Bares, President and CEO of The Magnificent Mile Association, about the financial impact of the The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, which is happening in Chicago this Saturday. Plus, the deal between GM and the UAW is in jeopardy, and the Netflix Cup was a bit of a bumpy watch.
A small earthquake shakes part of Illinois
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states early Wednesday, awakening some residents and spurring reports to 911 about homes shaking, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.
The small earthquake was detected about 4:41 a.m. local time and was centered about sixth-tenths of a mile (1 kilometer) south-southeast of Standard, Illinois, a town that’s about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southwest of downtown Chicago, the federal agency said.
The temblor occurred about 2.9 miles (4.6 kilometers) below the Earth’s surface. People living as far away as southern Wisconsin, southeastern Iowa and northwest Indiana reported that they felt the quake, said Jessica Jobe, a research geologist with USGS.
She said “weak to moderate” shaking was reported across that region but the USGS had received no reports of damage.
While there’s neither a history of large quakes in that area of Illinois, nor a known fault zone in that region, Jobe said “small to moderate earthquakes can occur anywhere and anytime in the Eastern U.S.”
Administrative Lt. Doug Bernabei with the Peru Police Department, located several miles north of Standard, said he was up making coffee when his house shook. Suspecting it might be a quake, he turned on his police radio and heard numerous calls coming into 911 dispatch from residents.
“We received voluminous amounts of 911 calls. It was literally one call after another,” he said. “It shook my house. It wasn’t a rattle, I thought something hit the house. A lot of people were waking up.”
Bernabei said he had not heard of any reports of damage because of the quake. He said Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch based in Peru and which covers several north-central Illinois communities received many dozens of calls from residents who felt the quake.
Randy Simpson, a dispatcher for Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center, said dispatchers on duty at the time received numerous calls from people who felt the ground shaking or the noise of their homes rattling. There were no reports of damage, he said.
Simpson, who lives in Mendota about 16 miles (26 kilometers) north of Standard, said he was up watching TV and didn’t feel the quake. But a friend who lives in the same community texted him to say he had just felt an earthquake and that his house shook.
“He said, ‘Did you feel that?’ And I was like ‘Feel what?’” Simpson said.
Tip Off to the Ripoff: Guide to spotting “too good to be true” Black Friday deals
President and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the rising trend of online scams targeting young adults, toy scams to be cautious of, and he provides tips on how to identify a Black Friday deal that might be too good to be true.
For more, visit chicago.bbb.org.
PM Chicago (11/14) – The Fighting Illini Take on the Golden Eagles
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Brian Barnhart, voice of the Fighting Illini, ahead of tonight’s basketball game versus the Marquette Golden Eagles. Kim Gordon sits down with Jodi Zombolo from the Chicago Botanic Gardens to discuss this year’s dazzling Lightscape show. Finally, we play a conversation with Robin, a board member with the Jewish United Fund who called us from the Pro-Israel Rally in Washington DC.
The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/14) – The Blue Bubble/Green Bubble Divide
On today’s edition of the Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel speaks with the Better Business Bureau’s Steve Bernas about data breaches, hot toy scams, and what to do when things are out of stock. Andy Field joins the program live from Washington as we wait for the House to vote on a plan to avert a government shutdown. Finally, Bret and the team discuss Apple and the great blue iPhone vs Android divide.
Workers at Howard Brown Health Clinics hit the picket line
For the second time this year, about 366 workers walked off the job at Howard Brown Health clinics. They are demanding better wages and working conditions. Employees at the Englewood clinic are part of the strike, which is expected to last two days. Employee Andrea Villanueva tells ABC 7 the final straw for the union came after the clinic shortened patient visit times and doubled their work load. The strike affects all ten clinics across Chicago and the three Brown Elephant re-sale stores. Howard Brown management plans to maintain scheduled appointments at all clinics today and tomorrow but patients could experience some delays.
Vytal.ai is revolutionizing and opening the doors to accessible neurological treatments
CEOs of Vytal.ai Sai Mattapalli and Rohan Kalahasty join the Steve Cochran Show to discuss their app’s ability to detect cognitive decline, what inspired them to create Vytal.ai at such a young age, and how their innovative technology is making neurological treatments more accessible.
Rocking Away the Aches: How can music alleviate your pain?
Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the importance of checking your blood sugar levels daily, how to differentiate between muscle and fat weight gain, and how music therapy can help alleviate pain.
Dr. Kevin Most’s Steve Cochran Show Notes:
Childhood Vaccine Measles Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Pertussis polio and Chicken pox
- The percentage of kindergartners who received their vaccine for measles remained below the federal target again
- The vaccine exemptions for these children hit a record high
- Lower level of vaccine rates increases the chance for an outbreak
- Often there are clusters of under vaccinated or unvaccinated in some areas that can lead to outbreaks
- Vaccine rates are at about 93% this equates to about 250,000 kindergartners who are at risk for measles infection
- Currently school vaccine requirements do not include Covid vaccination, even though CDC has added it to the recommendation list for childhood vaccines
- Measles was deemed eradicated in the US in 2000
- First case in 4 years of measles in Chicago noted on Oct 17th, it involved an international traveler who had not been vaccinated
- Measles is highly contagious, prior to vaccinations we had 500 deaths a year from measles and close to 50,000 hospitalizations
- CDC is very dangerous for young babies and the first dose is given at 12 months of age, followed by a second dose at age 4-6 yrs., so protecting newborns with all around being vaccinated is key
- In the spring Ohio had an outbreak of 85 cases, all in children who were not vaccinated
Strep throat on the rise- antibiotics shortage
- Strep throat cases are on the rise as is expected with the return to school.
- Data shows an increase in cases of children aged 4-12
- Symptoms – sore throat- fever- pain with swallowing- swollen red tonsils
- If your pharmacy does not have the amoxicillin, do not wait for the dose to be delivered, talk to your doctor about an alternative antibiotic
- Contagious for up to 24-48 hours after starting antibiotics
- We are seeing a national shortage of amoxicillin powder used for suspension and common for use in children
- The shortage has been in place now for just over a year
- We still have 4 manufactures that make this drug but continued demand has kept the drug in short supply.
- Capsules and tablets of amoxicillin are not in short supply
Pain treatment should include music
- A study out of McGill University showed the importance of music for pain relief and specific music.
- Study took 63 individuals and they used a device that caused a sensation of pain
- As the pain was inflicted the participants listened to either random music, their favorite music or silence
- While a specific set of music was played the participants were asked to rate their pain intensity and unpleasantness
- Researchers found that participants rated their pain less intense when listening to their favorite music, when compared to random music or silence
- They also found that placing relaxing music did not show a decrease in the perception of pain.
- Songs that were favorite and had an emotional tie showed a greater decrease in the perception of pain.
- The decrease when listening to their favorite music showed a one point decrease on a 10 point scale consistently.
- The one point decrease is similar to what we would expect from taking an over the counter pain reliever
- This strategy may be used as an adjunct to pain management and even for things as simple as a flu shot.
Covid news
- Currently Covid testing is being done at 7 airports in the US to track Covid from International flights
- CDC has increased surveillance at 4 US Airports to track incoming international travelers for a larger number of pathogens, including Flu and RSV
- They are offering voluntary testing to travelers at Logan, Dulles, JFK in NY and San Francisco
- They will be looking for much more than Covid as they will be testing for influenza and RSV now and then expand to more than 30 bacteria and viruses.
- Currently 6,000 passengers each week are tested at the 7 sites, completely voluntary
- The current method asks many other non identifying questions to track location, vaccination status, exposure
- This has proved to be helpful, the first case of BA 2.86 was noted during a voluntary screening at Dulles Airport ( first case in US, from Japan where they had not identified any cases and the first case found outside of Denmark and Israel)
- The surveying is looking beyond the altruistic travelers and is also testing wastewater from incoming international flights.
- Paxlovid will transition to the commercial market over the next two months
- Government paid doses of Paxlovid will be held and used for Medicare and Medicaid patients thru 2024
Who will be leading the Chicago Bears to victory against the Detroit Lions?
Jr. NFL Analyst “Primetime” David Clauss joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the reasons behind the Buffalo Bills’ defeat against the Denver Broncos, the significance of kickers in football, and why Justin Fields won’t be starting against the Detroit Lions.
Turkey Day Travel Guide: How to navigate the holiday rush with ease
Travel reporter for the Washington Post Natalie Compton joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether you can save money by traveling on Thanksgiving Day, the best time to purchase international flight tickets, and tips on how to deal with an uncomfortable seatmate during a plane journey.
PM Chicago (11/13) – How Working Conditions Affect Police Officers’ Mental Health
On this episode of PM Chicago: Andrea Darlas, in for Bret Gogoel, discusses the protests at Ogilvie Transportation Center earlier today. Then, Jonathan Bregman sits down with Block Club Chicago’s Joe Ward to discuss the renovations on the Remova Theatre after 30 years empty. Finally, retired Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside discusses how working conditions are affecting the mental health of police officers.
The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/13) – Workers say “No” to Proposed UAW Contract
On today’s edition of The Closing Bell: Andrea Darlas, in for Bret Gogoel, reviews the numbers and biggest business and tech stories from over the weekend. Then, Mike Dobuski has the details on workers at a key truck plant voting down a proposed UAW contract. Plus, Rachel Morrison, Regional Editor for Porch Drinking and Founder of Beer Adjacent, brings us the latest Chicagoland beer news.
The Chicago Cubs introduce their new manager
Craig Counsell was ready for a new challenge and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to manage the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs hired the 53-year-old Counsell away from Milwaukee last week, landing the former big leaguer with a record contract and firing David Ross in a pair of surprising moves. He became the majors’ highest paid manager with a five-year contract worth more than $40 million.
“I just thought that a new challenge was where I had to push myself,” Counsell said Monday at his introductory press conference.
Counsell led the budget-conscious Brewers to five playoff appearances in six years, including three NL Central titles. His contract expired at the end of the season, making him one of the biggest managerial free agents in recent years.
His 707-625 record gives him the franchise record for wins and games managed. The one blemish on Counsell’s resume was the Brewers’ inability to perform as well in the playoffs as they had in the regular season. The Brewers have lost nine of their last 10 postseason games.
Fire Fighter Dies After Lincoln Park Blaze
(CHICAGO) — A Chicago firefighter has died after battling a fire at a restaurant in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
At a news conference outside of Illinois Masonic Hospital, fire officials confirmed the death of Fire Fighter Drew Price.
Officials say the fire started around 6 a.m. Monday at Lincoln Station Bar and Grill in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue. Crews were sent to vent the roof when CFD says Price fell through a shaft. A mayday call went out and fellow fire fighters pulled him out after knocking a hole through a wall.
Price was rushed to the hospital where he later died. Colleagues describe Price as a “workout freak” who loved staying physically active and loved his job.
This is the fourth line of duty death within the CFD this year.
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Mike Berman on Bears beating Panthers and creepy announcers
Mike Berman goes over the biggest plays from the Bears winning over the Panthers and discusses how the team will fare going forward this week. Steve and Jane also find some booth announcers for sports coverage to have unsettling voices and ask Mike his opinion on who’s voice gives him the chills.
‘Soldier Field” Anniversary and Chicago History
This past Saturday being Veteran’s Day was also the anniversary of the Chicago Bears Stadium getting its current name of Soldier Field. Kori Rumore from the Chicago Tribune runs Steve and Jane through a gauntlet of Chicago History, you can get information like this and much more by following the Vintage Tribune which is completely free.
