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2-Year-Old Boy Killed and 14 Others Injured After Car Crashes into Portillo's Restaurant in Illinois
Several others were injured in the crash on July 30, while the driver was hospitalizedNEED TO KNOW A 2-year-old boy was killed after a car crashed into the front of a Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 30 The driver was identified as a 50-year-old woman who was alone in the vehicle, per NBC News Fourteen people were also injured in the incident, which police said they believed was an "accident"A 2-year-old boy was killed and several others were injured when a car crashed into a Portillo's restaurant on Wednesday, July 30. The vehicle crashed into the front of a Portillo's located at 2810 Route 34 near Douglas Road in the village of Oswego, Ill., approximately 45 miles from Chicago, at 1:55 p.m., Police Chief Jason Bastin confirmed in a statement. The driver was identified as a 50-year-old woman who was alone in the vehicle, per NBC News. The child was inside the restaurant when he was killed in the crash. 'Our investigation is in its early stages, but preliminary information suggests that this was a tragic incident,' Bastin said. Fourteen people were injured, and eight were taken to nearby hospitals. The other six injured were treated at the scene and released, the Oswego Police Department said in a statement on Facebook. The post also added that police believed the incident was "an accident." The driver was among the eight hospitalized, and was speaking to emergency services after the crash, Bastin said, per NBC News. Three people are in critical condition, Oswego Fire Protection District Chief Josh Flanders told the outlet. 'On behalf of the police and fire department, we extend our deepest condolences to the family during this devastating time,' Bastin added. "We ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve this unimaginable loss." The injured people's ages range from 2 to 50, local outlet WGN9 reported. Portillo's issued a statement obtained by the outlet and NBC 5 Chicago. "Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident. As we continue to assess this unfolding situation, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our guests and team members," the statement read. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "We are grateful to the emergency responders who arrived quickly onsite, and we are working closely with local authorities to aid their investigation. At this time, the Oswego Portillo's restaurant will remain closed through the end of the day. We will defer all additional questions to local law enforcement," the statement from the restaurant concluded. PEOPLE has reached out to the Oswego Police Department and the Oswego Fire Protection District for additional information. Read the original article on People
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'Judge Jeanine' Pirro pushed election falsehoods. She's Trump's pick for D.C. prosecutor.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. used her Fox News show to question the legitimacy of the 2020 election and became so outspoken that the network canceled one of her episodes out of fear for what she might say. Jeanine Pirro, who hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" for 11 years, was one of eight prominent personalities on the network named in a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems that ended in a $787.5 million settlement. Many of Pirro's comments advanced the false theory that machines made by Dominion were being used to flip votes from Trump to Biden. A 2022 report from conservative legal experts found that Trump's allies did not provide evidence of widespread election fraud, and judges threw out virtually all of Trump's cases based on lack of evidence. Since May, she has been the acting U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump tapped her for the powerful post. The Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance her nomination for permanent appointment July 17, and the Senate could confirm her as soon as this week. While the U.S. attorney job doesn't generally involve election issues, the office led the prosecutions of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in effort to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. Democrats and other critics say Pirro's record of espousing debunked conspiracy theories make her unqualified for the position. 'I have serious concerns over somebody who was such a vocal proponent of these completely false election theories in 2020 taking over the office that was primarily responsible for prosecuting the perpetrators of a violent attack on the Capitol,' said Jonathan Diaz, the voting advocacy director for the left-leaning Campaign Legal Center. Harrison Fields, a spokesperson for the White House, defended Pirro's qualifications. The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment, nor did the U.S. attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. 'Judge Jeanine, a highly respected and accomplished attorney and judge, is dedicated to President Trump's agenda to restore safety and justice in our nation's capital,' Fields said in a statement. 'Baseless, last-minute character assassination attempts are desperate and undermine the safety of D.C. residents and tourists who would benefit from her swift confirmation.' Here's what to know about Pirro and her record of promoting baseless accusations of voting fraud. Pirro's career as judge, district attorney Pirro had a long career as a prosecutor in Westchester County, New York before becoming part of Trump's inner circle. She worked as an assistant district attorney for 15 years before being elected judge on the Westchester County Court. She later spent 12 years as the elected Westchester district attorney. She was the first woman president of the New York District Attorneys Association, and she started the first domestic violence unit in a prosecutors office in the nation, according to her Justice Department bio. For nearly two decades, Pirro largely has been known to Americans a television personality with a lawyer's punch and a New Yorker's bluntness. She hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News and later joined the network's roundtable program "The Five." Since the U.S. Attorney's office for D.C. also functions as the local prosecutor for the district, Pirro is leaning on her local prosecution record and emphasizing how she will help victims in the community. 'No more tolerance of hatred,' Pirro said after her swearing in at the White House. 'No more mercy for criminals. Violence will be addressed directly with the appropriate punishment. And this city again will become a shining city on a hill in an America that President Trump has promised to make great again and will make safe again.' Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, said shortly before voting against her confirmation that this experience was not enough. Padilla noted she hasn't litigated in more than 20 years, is not admitted to the D.C. bar, and never practiced in a federal court before Trump appointed her. 'These are serious law enforcement jobs,' Padilla said of being U.S. attorney. 'They are not patronage positions to be handed out to the president's unqualified friends and allies as a thank you for their loyalty.' Trump has appointed many other Fox News hosts to his administration, most notably Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense and Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Some of his judicial appointments have been criticized for their perceived lack of experience. Trump has also staffed top Justice Department positions with his former personal lawyers, sparking fears among Trump critics that the lawyers could place loyalty to Trump over neutrally enforcing the law. 'She may belong on Fox News, but she does not belong in a federal law enforcement role,' Padilla said of Pirro. 'Reckless maniac' Pirro was one of the most outspoken critics of the 2020 election, and documents from the Dominion lawsuit show her skepticism started more than a month before Trump lost. When a Fox News employee asked her Sept. 27, 2020 if she would accept the results of the election, the lawsuit says she responded, 'I will accept the results, but I reserve my right to challenge the massive fraud I am justifiably anticipating.' The Dominion suit was settled just before opening arguments in the trial, with Fox News agreeing to pay the company $787.5 million. A Fox News spokeswoman said in a statement that the network acknowledged the court's rulings that some Dominion statements were false, and that the settlement reflected the network's commitment to high journalistic standards. By Nov. 7, 2020, the Saturday after the presidential election, executives were 'worried about her discussion conspiracy of theories' and canceled her show for that day. A few days later, a Fox producer emailed Pirro saying she would need to include statements from Dominion on her show, and then forwarded it to another person calling her a 'reckless maniac.' Pirro cited a Hugo Chavez conspiracy theory On Nov. 14, 2020, the day of her next scheduled show, the lawsuit says a Fox News producer received information from the network's internal research department debunking conspiracy theories about the Dominion machines. The lawsuit also says Pirro 'flashed Dominion's general denial on air for fifteen seconds.' That night, she hosted Sidney Powell, another Trump-affiliated lawyer who aggressively challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Before introducing Powell to discuss 'what she has unearthed in the creation of Dominion," Pirro said: 'The Dominion software system has been tagged as one allegedly capable of flipping votes.'' Pirro discussed with Powell how she might 'get to the bottom of exactly what Dominion is, who started Dominion, how it can be manipulated if it is manipulated at all.' Powell suggested Dominion machines were originally designed to alter votes for Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chávez, and that military intelligence officials should investigate the issue. Pirro agreed about the investigation. 'Yes, and it — hopefully, the Department of Justice, but — but who knows anymore,' Pirro replied. 'Sidney Powell, good luck on your mission.' On Nov. 21, 2020, during a segment she would refer to as her opening statement, Pirro described the case that Trump's lawyers were laying out: 'An organized criminal enterprise, a conspiracy by Democrats, especially in cities controlled and corrupted by Democrats,' and 'a company called Dominion which they say started in Venezuela with Cuban money and with the assistance of Smartmatic software' in which 'a back door is capable of flipping votes.' Democrats objected to her nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee did not hold a confirmation hearing on Pirro's nomination, but the committee's Republicans voted to advance her nomination on July 17. Democrats spent a few minutes before the vote criticizing Pirro. Sen Maizie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawaii said: 'Like all of president Trump's nominees, she has demonstrated unwavering loyalty to him, and if confirmed, we can expect that she will misuse the U.S. attorney's office to go after President Trump's political enemies.' Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, said when he met with Pirro personally she refused to answer whether it was appropriate to terminate prosecutor in the U.S. attorney's office for their work on the Jan. 6 prosecutions. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa who chairs the committee, entered a letter of recommendation into the record from the National Fraternal Order of Police that he quoted as saying Pirro is 'widely praised in her work prosecuting domestic abusers, sexual abusers, stalkers, and rapists.' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Before she becae top DC prosecutor, Jeanine Pirro pushed election lies
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‘Extremely Unscientific Process:' Texas Woman's White Toyota 4Runner Gets Stolen. Then She Goes Looking for It
A Texas woman is chronicling the search for her stolen white Toyota 4Runner. And she's asking anyone with experience in recovering stolen vehicles for help. TikTok user Alyssa ( @alyssas_outfits_ ) was the victim of a car theft just over a week ago. She last saw her white Toyota 4Runner at the Hotel Indigo in Austin on the morning of July 22. After turning to Reddit for suggestions on where and how to recover stolen vehicles, she and two friends went on a day-long journey to track down her 4Runner . 'We formed a search committee to drive around all the spots that Reddit suggested we look,' she says in a post documenting their search. 'We were downtown, on the eastside, along Airport [Boulevard].' 'And, let me tell you, there are a lot of white 4Runners in Austin.' Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . As one of her friends drove, Alyssa clicked her keyfob at every white 4Runner they passed, but none of them were hers. 'An extremely unscientific process,' she admits. 'If anyone has any suggestions of where to look for a stolen car, my DMs are open.' 'Easy to Leave Cars There' In the comments section of the video, viewers did not hesitate to offer advice from personal experience with this type of situation. 'Apartment complexes, because it's easy to leave cars there,' suggested one person. Trending Now 'Can Anyone Explain?:' Man Pumps Gas at Shell Station. Then He Takes a Closer Look at Where His Fuel Is Coming From 'They Have About 70% Tread Life Left:' Man Buys Tires Off Facebook Marketplace. Then He Takes Them to Discount Tire 'It's probably across the border at this point,' said a second person. 'This exact same thing happened to my ex in 2013. We drove around Austin for two days, going to all the locations his iPad pinged off (it was in the truck). We ended up finding the truck in South Texas—just about to cross the border.' 'Vehicles nowadays have telematics,' said someone else, referring to GPS technology . 'Have the dealer and finance company activate yours.' Another person said, 'You need to check junkyards. They might strip your car and dump it at junkyards.' What Should You Do If Your Car Is Stolen? A Kiplinger article echoes some of the advice in the comments, including putting an AirTag in your vehicle and purchasing other anti-theft measures, such as steering wheel and pedal locks. The author also recommends making sure any big-ticket personal items you leave in your vehicle are covered under your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy. If your car is stolen, obviously, you want to call the police, your local DMV, your insurance company, and your lender to let them all know about the theft. If your wallet was in the car, you're in for another series of phone calls to cancel everything. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles also notes that reporting the theft immediately is key because it protects you from liability if the vehicle is involved in an accident that harms other people after being stolen. A lot of people in the comments voiced frustration with the police's response to vehicle thefts. The Kiplinger article says that it's common for police to do the bare minimum with regard to recovering stolen vehicles. However, you have a better chance of success if you cooperate with officers and check back in regularly for updates. Motor1 reached out to Alyssa via TikTok comment and direct message for comment. We'll be sure to update this if she responds. More From Motor1 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road: The Good and the Bad The Kia Tasman Pickup Might Spawn a Toyota 4Runner SUV Rival Toyota's New Blue Paint Is Awesome, But It's Only for a Few Models Boxy Is Back: Why SUVs Are More Square Than Ever Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
