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Body Found in Front of the Vail Avenue Parking Garage Between Campbell St and Sigwalt St in Arlington Heights – Arlington Cardinal

Arlington Heights police officers protect the scene as staff from a funeral home or the Cook County Medical Examiners Office work to remove the body from the scene.

Police from Arlington Heights at about 10:14 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 called Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics to respond near the parking garage at 43 South Vail Avenue in Arlington Heights where they were standing by where a body was located just in front of the parking garage at 22 South Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Police Department stated they were called to the scene just after 10:00 a.m. after a 9-1-1 call for help to check on unresponsive male that was located in a planter bed located adjacent to the east side of the parking garage.

Paramedics from Arlington Heights Fire Department confirmed that the person was dead at the scene. Arlington Heights police collected evidence at the scene, including photographic evidence. Police determined that the victim was a 74-year-old man from Rolling Meadows. The Arlington Heights Police Department also determined that the victim probably fell from an upper floor. According to the Arlington Heights Police Department, paramedics determined the victim was beyond medical intervention and had succumbed to his injuries.

The scene did not involve an extended crime scene investigation, so it was probably safe to assume there was no indication that caused police to suspect foul play at the scene. The Arlington Heights Police Department stated in a news release that the department has no reason to believe any criminal act preceded the victims fall, and no suspicion of foul play exists.

According to the Arlington Heights Police Department, the Cook County Medical Examiners Office will perform a postmortem examination on Friday, June 3, 2022 to determine the cause and manner of death.

The body was removed about 1:30 p.m. Two witnesses at the scene heard that police were investigating reports that a male in his 70s jumped from an upper level of the parking garage.

The scene included police and fire/EMS activity in view by diners at Arlington Alfresco on Vail Avenue south of Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights, and caused several inquiries to CARDINAL NEWS.

Street traffic on Vail Avenue was blocked between Sigwalt Street and the northeast entrance/exit to the parking garage. The Arlington Heights Public Works Department removed a bench located at the front of the parking garage immediately after police left the scene about 1:35 p.m.

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Upfronts Week Had Everything Except New Shows With Sizzle – Variety

The broadcast network upfront presentations returned to New York last week, although theyre not really about broadcast or networks anymore. The media buyers were back, executives were back, talent returned, and members of the press were also there.

But heres what wasnt back: The shows. The entertainment conglomerates shared tiny glimpses of upcoming offerings: A short peek at the revived Night Court and Quantum Leap plus George Lopez comedy Lopez vs. Lopez at NBCUniversal, a taste of Supernatural spinoff The Winchesters at The CW, Foxs soapy Monarch and animated series Grimsburg and Krapopolis, and a first glimpse at Sylvester Stallones Tulsa King at the Paramount Global upfront.

Wait, what network is Tulsa King on? The only new show to get any major attention at Paramount Global wasnt for a network at all, but streamer Paramount+. Media buyers curious about CBS new series So Help Me Todd, Fire Country, The Real Love Boat and East New York had to go online to watch their respective trailers.

At NBCUniversal, a new show for Peacock starring Pete Davidson and Edie Falco got more of a spotlight than just about anything on broadcast. At Disney, we learned very little about new dramas Alaska and The Rookie: Feds, and no one from ABC even stepped on stage. But Marvel boss Kevin Feige and Disney Studios head Sean Bailey had a chance to show clips from upcoming Disney+ offerings.

The marginalization of the broadcasters at the upfronts is nothing new: Presentations have been moving toward a new message for some time, as the congloms sell across broadcast, cable and digital platforms. And the ongoing mergers and acquisitions throughout the business mean that theres a lot more to cover than there used to be.

Warner Bros. Discovery took over the Wednesday morning upfronts slot once utilized by Turner which meant TBS, TNT, TruTV and Adult Swim. Now, those are just four entities in a sprawling company of 40 networks and, of course, two streamers in HBO Max and Discovery+. Even Fox, the most independent of the Big Four,

concentrated on Fox Sports, Fox News and Tubi before getting to the broadcast network.

Network presentations used to be hours long were talking Marvel-movie length featuring generous samples of drama and comedy pilots to give media buyers an immediate feel for what these shows were all about. Sometimes, networks were so bullish on their pilots that they would screen entire episodes right smack in the middle of their presentations. ABC did it with Modern Family, which kicked off the smash hits long run. NBC did it, too, with the Friends spinoff Joey, which well, OK, wasnt such a great idea in hindsight.

CBS would have multiple suits on the Carnegie Hall stage, giving their intense pitch for why moving, say, Survivor to Thursdays opposite NBCs lineup was a masterstroke (for a while, it was) or how the new Friday series The Fugitive was going to be their new smash hit (not quite that turned out to be the lead-out, something called CSI: Crime Scene Investigation).

Perhaps it makes sense to keep these presentations shorter and let media buyers catch the trailers on their own time. Even though CBS didnt share clips of its new shows, the network was the only one of the Big Four to run down its schedule and quickly give the audience a glimpse of its fall strategy.

But really, live sports are keeping the lights on for the broadcasters and even cablers at this point. No surprise, then, that the legacy media companies leaned hard into their sports offerings. Fox Sports touted the eventual arrival of superstar quarterback Tom Brady to the announcing booth and showcased its partnership with the relaunched United States Football League. Disney brought out Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia to reveal their deal to air the revived XFL on ESPN, ABC and FX; the company also leaned heavily on Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, whose Monday Night Football megacast has been a big hit. Warner Bros. Discovery relied on NBA legend Shaquille ONeal to tout its sporting interests.

Recently there have been headlines saying, advertising is back. I didnt know it had left, quipped Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier in a pre-taped upfronts pitch that did hold a kernel of truth: Netflixs recent troubles couldnt have come at a better time for upfront week: Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO Max and Discovery+ all have ad options; Tubi is ad-supported only; and Disney+s ad tier is coming soon. Netflixs entry into the advertising space could also be available shortly.

Perhaps, by next year, Netflix will be in the upfronts game as well. And maybe the streaming giant will spur traditional media companies to bring more sizzle back to their presentations. You might have a stunning platform, amazing reach, tremendous

heft and a growing, global subscription rate. But if you dont have the shows, none of that will last for long. Media buyers left last weeks upfront presentations with a better idea of how the conglomerates are leveraging their streamers and bulking up their consumer offerings. But whats the next must-see show? Theres probably not a single media buyer who could tell you a new series theyre bullish on in the coming season.

This isnt just any business: Its show business. But this year, the networks forgot the show.

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Keiser Alumni Return to Share Professional Insights with Crime Scene Technology and Forensic Investigation Learners – Keiser University

Keiser University Crime Scene Technology and Forensic Investigation students recently welcomed graduates and other local professionals to campus as part of the universitys Major Day.

Led by Program Director Maria Golonski, learners were able to gain insights relating to internship preparation, interview processes, and the day-to-day duties of crime scene technology professionals.

The group was thankful to glance into the professional lives of Keiser University alumni Courtney Mezancello and Tyler Corazzini of the Delray Beach Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit; Johnathon Musgrave, President of Semper Fi Service Dogs and Elionnet Luna, Security Supervisor with Allied Security. They also send special appreciation to Riviera Beach Police Department Crime Scene Investigator Jennifer Lagomasino, Palm Beach Sheriffs Office Forensic Services Crime Scene Investigator Neil Zielinski, and Jupiter Police Department Investigator Teresa Bryant for their participation and sharing their expertise and insights.

Keiser Universitys Associate of Science degree in Crime Scene Technology prepares students with fundamental competencies in the areas of recognizing, documenting, collecting, preserving, and presenting physical material for use as evidence in legal proceedings. Keiser Universitys Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Investigations(Investigations Concentration) prepares students with competencies in the collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence for presentation in legal proceedings. The program can provide students with the skills required to recognize relevant scientific information discoverable through forensic analysis of various types of physical evidence. Oral and written communication regarding the results of investigations and forensic analysis are also emphasized.

Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees from associates to the doctoral level. Keiser University is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. in Social Mobility by U.S. News And World Report in 2022.

Keiser Universitys West Palm Beach Campus welcomes alumni members back to share their professional experiences.

Keiser Universitys West Palm Beach Campus welcomes alumni members back to share their professional experiences.

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Suspect in racist Buffalo mass shooting indicted by a grand jury – WJRT

The 18-year-old White man suspected of carrying out a racist mass shooting Saturday in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday, according to an affidavit from Erie County Assistant District Attorney Gary Hackbush.

The Erie County Grand Jury voted for an indictment against defendant Payton Gendron, "with regard to the felony complaint filed on or about May 14, 2022," the affidavit states. The grand jury investigation has not yet been completed, Erie County DA John Flynn said in a statement.

Gendron, of Conklin, New York, previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder, and other charges are expected. The charge of first-degree murder covers two or more murders in Buffalo, a spokesperson for the DA's office told CNN.

The indictment was announced Thursday during a brief court appearance for Gendron, who was ordered to remain held without bail until further action from a grand jury. He wore an orange jumpsuit and a white face mask and was handcuffed and shackled as he walked into the courtroom flanked by officers.

His next court appearance is scheduled for June 9. Defense attorney Brian Parker had no comment.

As Gendron was led away following his court appearance, someone in the packed courtroom yelled, "Payton, you're a coward!"

Gendron is accused of driving from nearly 200 miles away to kill 10 people and wound three others in a shooting that took aim at a Tops supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood. The FBI has completed its crime scene investigation at the supermarket, city officials told CNN on Thursday.

Authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism. Of the 13 victims shot, 11 were Black.

In online posts by Gendron on the chat app Discord and in a 180-page document investigators believe he wrote, he described himself as a White supremacist, fascist and anti-Semite. He wrote he targeted the Buffalo supermarket because it had the highest concentration of Black people in upstate New York and said he subscribed to "replacement theory," a conspiracy theory that claims a cabal of elites are trying to replace White people with non-White immigrants.

The suspect's social media posts have become central to the investigation because they offer details about how he planned his attack and his motives.

In posts first shared on Discord, then more widely on the hate-filled online forum 4Chan, Gendron said he visited the grocery store multiple times on March 8 to learn its layout. He noted how many Black and White people shopped during his visits and drew a map of the store's interior, according to his posts.

The suspect also livestreamed the shooting on the website Twitch. The company said it took down the video within minutes, but social media companies were struggling to contain its spread.

While the suspect is behind bars, New York officials have called for further examination of how he was able to get guns and how he communicated his plans online.

In June, Gendron showed a warning sign of potential violence when he made a school project about murder-suicides when he was a student at Susquehanna Valley Central High School in Conklin, New York, officials said.

Police were called to the school, and he was taken for a mental health evaluation and later released. At the time, police didn't seek a "red flag" order of protection against Gendron.

The red flag law, also known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, is designed to prevent anyone who shows signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing a firearm, New York's website states.

But because the evaluation was not an involuntary commitment, it did not prevent the suspected shooter from purchasing or possessing a gun under federal law, said New York State Police spokesperson Beau Duffy.

Since the shooting, Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a gun laws package, as well as other changes to law enforcement protocol when a person shows they may be harmful to themselves or others.

On Wednesday, Hochul said she would sign an executive order requiring state police to file an "extreme risk order of protection" under the red flag law when they believe that an individual is a threat to himself, herself or others.

The gun laws package would aim to close loopholes around specific types of guns that fall outside current regulations, including high-powered, concealable guns and those that can be modified to hold high-capacity magazines, she said.

The proposed legislation would remedy "just one of those enormous loopholes that you can drive a truck through," she said.

In addition, New York Attorney General Letitia James launched an investigation into the social media platforms allegedly used by the suspect.

The probe, disclosed Wednesday by James' office, focuses on Twitch, Discord and the websites 4chan and 8chan (now known as 8kun). Other as yet unnamed companies could also be drawn into the investigation, James said.

The investigation is expected to focus on companies that "the Buffalo shooter used to plan, promote, and stream his terror attack," James announced in a tweet.

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People are only just realising Taylor Swift once played a naughty murder victim on CSI – HITC – Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music

Despite being one of the most popular and greatest singers of todays generation, Taylor Swift also had screen time on CSI. Her acting credit on the hit television show came before her fame skyrocketed. No, I dont mean her music videos.

Not only had she starred alongside her then-boyfriend Taylor Lautner for romantic-comedy Valentines Day, but she has also made guest appearances on television shows.

One of the most iconic probably most forgotten appearances was the time she featured in CBSs CSI: Crime Scene Investigation back in 2009.

Think back to 2009, and it may feel like forever ago. The now-mega superstar had an interesting beginning in her career. Some celebrities come from Disney, others from cameos. However, Taylor Swift shifted her career by acting as a murder victim on CSI.

However, she hasnt been the only popular musician to ever appear in the series. Justin Bieber and John Mayer also guest-starred as murder victims on CSI.

According to People, Taylor has always been a huge fan of the series and it was a life-changing experience that she will tell her grandchildren all about.

As a guest role in season nine, Taylor Swift interpreted the character of a teenager named Haley Jones.

Those who have known the Never Getting Back Together hitmaker from the beginning will know shes remembered for her persona of the All-American type of girl.

During her appearance on the show, she had followed her Wildest Dreams by trying something new.

According to Republic World, she told The New York Times her role as Haley Jones allowed her to be a little bit naughty, and credibly so.

I Knew You Were Trouble, as one of her songs says.

Her character Hayley, who appeared in Season 9 Episode 16, sees her thinking about a lost love. After the breakup Hayley is upset in her home as she deals with a difficult relationship with her stepmother. As her stepmother taunts Hayley over her appearance, they row.

However, it doesnt end well as her stepmother stabs her and leaves her for dead. The story arc forms a full circle as her ex-boyfriend discovers her body.

Want to see it for yourself? Check the video down below with Taylor Swifts CSI scenes.

Not only did she act but also sang.

Written and produced by her, the singer remixed her song Youre Not Sorry for an OST in the series.

The song was about anex-boyfriendwho ended up being the opposite of what he appeared to be. It was perfect for the occasion since it related to her character, Haley, who became the victim of a murder.

In other news, Spy x Family is on Netflix, but streaming is sadly limited to certain locations

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