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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
An affordable apartment community could be built near Rockwell Automation's headquarters
An affordable apartment community located near Rockwell Automation Corp.'s headquarters is in the development pipeline. A newly proposed zoning change for the Walker's Point site, 1435 S. First St., is pending before the Common Council. It would change the site's zoning from industrial light to industrial mixed to allow a multi-family residential development. The zoning change is being requested by Kenosha-based Bear Development LLC, according to the Department of City Development. The development is to include "69 units of mixed-income housing that would be partially financed by housing tax credits issued by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority," said Madison Goldbeck, the department's marketing and communications officer. Such developments typically seek federal tax credits in annual competitions. Developers that obtain the tax credits usually must set aside 85% of the apartments at below-market rents for people earning no higher than 60% of the local median income. Goldbeck referred additional questions to Bear Development, which didn't immediately respond to requests for more information. Common Council President Jose Perez, whose district includes the site, is supporting the zoning change. He said the development would be a good fit for the neighborhood − where there's strong demand for affordable housing. Bear's portfolio includes two nearby affordable apartment developments under construction: the 140-unit East National Flats, 100 E. National Ave., and the 576-unit Filer & Stowell Lofts, 123 and 147 E. Becher St. The newest proposed development site, a 21,000-square-foot parking lot, is owned by Rockwell Automation, according to city assessment records. Rockwell's headquarters is just north of the site, at 1201 S. Second St. Tom Daykin can be emailed at tdaykin@ and followed on Instagram, Bluesky, X and article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Affordable apartments proposed for site near Rockwell's headquarters Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Otago Daily Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Fighting for place on and off court
Otago Nuggets. PHOTO: ODT FILES The Otago Nuggets are battling. And not all of those battles are on the court. Tonight's fixture against the Tauranga Whai is their last home game of the season. Let's hope it is not their last home game for a much longer period. The Nuggets have been on notice since their owner signalled its intention to pull out at the end of the National Basketball League campaign. Despite an optimistic press release from the NBL earlier this month hailing a new era of ownership for the Nuggets, their return next season is far from a done deal. The Otago Daily Times understands there is still a lot of work to be done to keep the playing licence in Dunedin. There are some very passionate people behind the bid, but there are no guarantees they will be able to pull it off. The Nuggets (2-15) face a huge challenge on the court as well. They were steamrolled by the Canterbury Rams in their last outing. The 113-59 loss was the heaviest loss in their history. It eclipsed the 47-point drubbing they suffered at the hands of the Southland Sharks in 2013. They are also 13 games into a losing streak. The club famously lost 33 in a row between 2008 and 2011. The 59 points they mustered against the Rams was among the most unproductive nights on offence in their history as well. The 54 they scored against Auckland in 2006 and the Nelson Giants in 2003 remains their lowest score. The Nuggets have really battled on defence this year. That improved when they cut import Jose Perez. But what they gained at one end, they lost at the other. He was good for 20 points most nights. Jonathan Janssen has stepped up on offence in the absence of Perez. Don Carey jun is capable of some big scoring nights but he has been inconsistent in the Nuggets singlet, while fellow American Jaylen Sebree has not made the impact the club would have expected. The Whai (7-10) are in a tense struggle to make the final six. They have dropped their past three games, which has not helped. The 103-77 loss to the Saints on Saturday was a painful experience, so they will be eager to bounce back. Dunedin-born Mojave King, son of Nuggets great Leonard King, shapes as a major scoring threat and the Whai also lean on Kruz Perrott-Hunt and Anzac Rissetto.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fireman, triathlete paralyzed after San Francisco's 'Escape From Alcatraz' triathlon
SAN FRANCISCO - What was supposed to be another athletic feat and personal accomplishment quickly turned into a disaster at San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" event when a firefighter from Chicago became paralyzed from an injury sustained during the triathlon. Jose Perez, a father and Chicago fireman, first told SFGate that he was paralyzed after another competitor went into the water and landed right on top of him. Perez said he, like several others, jumped into the Bay to begin the triathlon. A video shared by event organizers showed swimmers jumping into the Bay from a boat deck right after one another. Perez, who told the outlet he was conscious the whole time, was face down in the water and couldn't move until another swimmer flipped him over so that he could breathe. A GoFundMe fundraiser for Perez says he was hospitalized in the ICU because of his injuries. He has since been transferred to a hospital near Denver. What they're saying The Chicago Fire Department Foundation also spoke about Perez's injury. "Hearing about his injury during the triathlon hit [the foundation] hard. It's difficult to see someone so dedicated to helping others facing such a tough battle. Jose has always been there for his community, and now he needs our support," the foundation said. The firefighter also said he felt like the triathlon was one of "the least organized races" he has participated in and said his injury could've been avoided had race officials made proper preparations, SFGATE reported. The other side In a statement to KTVU, event organizers confirmed a participant had a "medical emergency" during the event. A spokesperson said their onsite medical team immediately responded and treated Perez. Event officials said the triathlon used their yearly-evaluated safety protocols during this year's event which are in line with USA Triathlon's best practices, they claimed. USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, and more in the country. "The safety of our participants is our priority. While thousands of triathletes have enjoyed a safe Escape experience over the past 40+ years, we always review our safety plans and water safety measures after each race and make any adjustments as needed, as we work to ensure the continued safety of this iconic race. "The Escape team is ready to support the participant and his family during this difficult time and we wish him a full recovery," organizers said. KTVU reached out to Perez for comment but did not hear back in time of publication. The Source SFGate, Escape From Alcatraz spokesperson, GoFundMe, Chicago Fire Department Foundation
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Chicago firefighter begins battle back after being paralyzed during San Francisco triathlon
*Editor's note: A link supporting Chicago firefighter Jose Perez in his recovery can be found at the bottom of this article. (WGN) — Paralyzed ten days ago in the middle of a San Francisco triathlon, injured Chicago firefighter Jose Perez is beginning the battle back after multiple surgeries. Perez was on the West Coast for the June 1 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon when he launched himself off a boat, and a freak collision left him face down in the waters near the Golden Gate Bridge. 'I just felt a big boom,' Perez said. '[I] just hit the back of my head.' Perez described the moment over Zoom from his San Francisco hospital bed. Another triathlon swimmer landed on top of him, leaving him paralyzed. 'I couldn't move. I couldn't do anything and I was telling myself, 'come on man! Start swimming!'' Perez said. 'But I couldn't do anything.' More from Julian: Emotional plea from Michael Madigan's wife seeks leniency before his sentencing The 35-year-old firefighter said the swim portion of the Triathlon felt chaotic and disorganized, with transport boats delivering numerous triathletes to a jump-off point. Swimmers jumped off the transport boats in droves. Perez said he was fully aware of what was happening, even after the collision. 'I actually remember everything very vividly. I never lost consciousness,' Perez said. 'There was another swimmer that just happened to be in the water, saw what happened, [and] came on by. He turned my head over, turned me on my back and just started yelling for help.' San Francisco Fire Department marine units on Jet Skis took Perez to shore before rushing him to Zuckerberg General Hospital, where specialists in spinal cord injuries performed emergency surgery. Several days later, Perez went under the knife again, this time for spinal decompression surgery. The end result helped Perez regain movement to portions of his arms, hands and feet, but doctors warn it's a long road to recovery. Perez said he faces at least a year of treatment and rehab with uncertain long-term results expected from his efforts. His family and friends have started a GoFundMe page to help with growing medical expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Chicago firefighter recovering from injuries he suffered competing in triathlon in San Francisco
A Chicago firefighter was in the ICU Monday after he was injured while competing in a race last week. Jose Perez was seriously hurt during the swimming portion of the San Francisco Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Perez underwent emergency spinal surgery and was recovering Monday. The Chicago Fire Department Foundation said Perez's family is now facing mounting medical bills. They are asking for donations to help cover medical costs. As of Monday evening, a total of $62,842 had been raised for Perez. The organizer of the GoFundMe said he successfully underwent spinal decompression surgery and regained movement in his hands and feet.
