Courtney Spinelli
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Reporter for @WGNNews . 2x Emmy nominated. Survives on coffee. Views = mine. RTs, likes ≠ endorsements. Here to listen. Story/tip? Email: cspinelli @wgntv .com
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The Chicago Police Department shared this photo of Officer Luis Huesca, 30, shot and killed in the Gage Park neighborhood early this morning as he arrived home from work. Huesca served on the department for six years. Thank you for your service, officer. May you RIP.
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Hi, Chicago, you’re looking dazzling this afternoon. 🚁✨
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#VIDEO
: An honor walk for Richmond PD K9 Officer Seara Burton took place this morning at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was surrounded by her brothers & sisters in blue, family, medical staff & K9 partner, Brev. 💙
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I stopped in my tracks when I saw this emotional moment today.
Sammy, who’s 2.5-years-old, went with his dad this morning to leave flowers for, and salute fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy. ❤️
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This is the man who assaulted me last weekend. I have my opinions, but my job as a journalist and maintaining my integrity doesn’t stop when something involves me, so I’ll share this info. below and hope you take a good look at Hill should a judge decide to again release him.
How does a man, arrested 75 times since 2015, get arrested twice in one day while on electronic monitoring for two robbery cases?
Meet Sean Hill.
If the topic is "What's wrong with our justice and social service systems," this is Exhibit A.
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Overheard on the scanner: "He said the bicyclist reached into his window and slapped him."
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“He’s one of those guys that actually deserves this star. He’s very proud to wear this star.”
Officer Huesca honored the life of his close friend, fallen CPD officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso, in a video shared just over a year ago.
#ICYMI
Heartbreaking.
Last year, following the LODD of CPD Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso, the department shared a video honoring his life. One of the people in it, Officer Luis Huesca, who was shot and killed this morning as he returned home from work.
🎥:
@CPD_Media
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Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel switching places is an absolutely epic
#AprilFoolsDay
prank. 🤣👏🏼
#SoGood
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The funeral service for fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca is about to get underway. Here are a few photos shared with me by his family, who says he was the greatest uncle, a man who went the extra mile for everyone, and brought immense joy to their lives.
@WGNNews
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@BindiIrwin
Hugs to you, Bindi! Fellow Endo warrior here. It took 10 years of being dismissed by docs that it was “normal,” despite crippling pain, abnormal ultrasounds, etc. Finding a doc that believed me & did surgery was life-changing. I’m forever so grateful. So glad you have answers!
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Meet 7-year-old Brady of Whitman. He held a lemonade stand today that raised a little over $1.1K for Sgt. Chesna's family. Brady's mom says, "he loves police officers and really looks up to them." Way to go, Brady!
#Boston25
#BackTheBlue
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Multiple sources confirm the family of fallen Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca expressed their wishes for Mayor Brandon Johnson NOT to attend the funeral tomorrow. A police source also tells me Governor Pritzker was asked not to attend… (1/X)
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Officer Luis Huesca would have turned 31 today. He never got that chance. Two days ago, his life was taken, when he was gunned down as he arrived home after finishing a work shift. Thank you, Officer Huesca for your service to our community. RIP. 🙏🏼
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Tornado sirens started going off in downtown Chicago while I was getting into my car to head home. Be safe and seek shelter if you’re in the area.
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Group of women from around the U.S. form sorority for Andrew Yang in Davenport
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Heartbreaking.
Last year, following the LODD of CPD Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso, the department shared a video honoring his life. One of the people in it, Officer Luis Huesca, who was shot and killed this morning as he returned home from work.
🎥:
@CPD_Media
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@BarryGadbois
The department’s superintendent provided an update this AM outside the hospital. It’s not clear what the motive was, but a carjacking is being investigated as one of the possibilities. He was in uniform, but had a jacket over it from what we were told.
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The flag-draped casket carrying the body of Chicago Police Dept. Officer Luis Huesca has been carried into St. Rita’s, where a service to honor and remember the fallen hero will get underway momentarily.
@WGNNews
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Richmond Police K9 Officer Seara Burton has answered her final call. RIP, hero. 💙
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Academy recruits, CPD officers, command staff here at 26th & Cal. to support their fallen brother, CPD officer Luis Huesca, and his family. His accused murderer will face a judge this morning for a detention hearing. The courtroom is maxed out.
@WGNNews
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Police departments from all over are helping lead fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca to his final resting place. ❤️
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When you walk off the set after four hours and realize you’ve had your shirt on backwards all day 😂😂 I am a hot mess today
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Nicholas Bongiorno, 18, of Park Ridge is facing several charges after police say he allegedly battered a CPD officer protecting people protesting in the 1900 block of W. Maypole on 8/19. Bongiorno allegedly tackled an officer, resulting in a concussion to the officer.
@WGNNews
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Real talk,
#Changes
is a SOLID album. Say what you want about
#JustinBieber
, but his new music is🔥. Good stuff.
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Rest in peace, Officer Huesca. Thank you for your service. 🙏🏼
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It’s been a somber week for many following the murder of Chicago PD Officer Luis Huesca, who was laid to rest this afternoon. His family says the support received has been incredibly moving. My condolences to Officer Huesca’s family and CPD. Thank you for your service. RIP. 🙏🏼
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Hearing lots of praise for CPD Supt. Larry Snelling, who was visibly out with officers throughout the entire convention. Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. tells me, “I want to commend the superintendent. I think he did a great job. I was here on the ground looking at them and I saw…
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Meet 13-year-old Morgan Blann from Brick Township, NJ. She’s part of a nonprofit called Running 4 Heroes, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. On Thursday, she ran in honor of CPD Officer Luis Huesca, who was laid to rest today. 🙏🏼
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After more than 5 yrs. an arrest has been made in connection to the
#Delphi
murders of 14YO Libby German & 13YO Abby Williams, sources confirm. We’re told the man arrested is Richard Allen, 50. We’re in Delphi speaking w/ community members tonight.
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#New
: Officials in Elmwood Park, which borders Chicago, say the suburb will begin using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in the next few weeks.
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So often, I share others’ stories to help raise awareness about things occurring. Today, I’m sharing my own, in hopes of doing the same. Thank you to all who have reached out. To those, especially women, in Chicago (particularly River North area) please be vigilant.
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More financial turmoil in Dolton after the Board of Trustees got a letter saying the village failed to pay a loan payment for 13 vehicles it financed, including 6 Dolton PD cruisers. Trustees said they authorized the $76,138 payment last May & want to know where it went.
@WGNNews
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#New
: Family of fallen
@Chicago_Police
Officer Luis Huesca has shared a statement following the arrest of the man accused in his murder. You can read their words below.
@WGNNews
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Chicago PD Officer Luis Huesca’s death has been declared a line of duty death. Huesca was shot multiple times and killed Sunday morning as he arrived home from his shift. He was still in uniform when his life was taken. Today would have been his 31st birthday.
@WGNNews
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Prosecutors: Taeyoung Kim, accused of reckless homicide, aggravated DUI, other crimes in the death of 17-year-old Marko Niketic, was allegedly going 122 mph at the moment of impact -- nearly 100 mph over the posted speed limit of 35 mph in the area.
@WGNNews
(1/X)
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"...I'm furious that whoever did this is still out there, and my brother is not, and they didn't even give him a chance."
At 5 & 6 on
@WGNNews
, I sit down with CPD Officer Luis Huesca's sister, who shares more on his life, how they're remembering him, and their hope for change
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#UPDATE
: We are now learning the names of the victims who lost their lives in the
#Indianapolis
#FedEx
shooting. 💔
19-year-old Samaria Blackwell
19-year-old Karlie Smith
32-year-old Matthew R Alexander
48-year-old Amarjit Skhon
64-year-old Jaswinder Kaur
(1/2)
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Local artist Juan Cayetano created this beautiful memorial piece to give to the family of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston. He says it’s his way, and his family’s way, of saying thank you for her service & sacrifice. It took him about 80 hrs. of working nonstop.
@WGNNews
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66-year-old Amarjeet Johal
68-year-old Jaswinder Singh
74-year-old John Weisert
My heart and most sincere condolences are with the families who lost their loved ones and are enduring this unfathomable pain. 🖤🙏🏼
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Weslee Kemplen brought flowers to show his respect for RPD K9 Officer Seara Burton. His mom tells me they’ve never met Burton, but they know her family/department need the community’s support right now more than ever. 💙
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A procession carrying the body of the fallen CPD officer just left UChicago Medical Center, making its way to the ME’s Office. An incredibly somber moment for all. 🙏🏼
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New work headshot 📸
Grateful to be here, on this team, and sharing stories from the Chicagoland area. ❤️ Last week marked five months at WGN. Not taking a second for granted. 🙏🏼
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An incredibly sobering scene I can only describe for you, because cameras are not allowed past the lobby, but recruits, officers, staff, alders lined the entire hall from the courtroom to the lobby, standing at attention as family made their way out following the hearing.
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Life update. 🙏🏼 Thank you all for two incredible years here in Indianapolis. I could not be more grateful. ❤️
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As some know, I was diagnosed with
#Endometriosis
in 2018 after 9+ yrs. of fighting for answers on the cause of the pain I faced daily. I found 5+ yrs of relief from that surgery until ~4 mos. ago. A few days ago, I went back under again for round two & hopefully will…
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Investigators on scene at Union Station after a stabbing this afternoon left a 71-year-old woman critically injured. CPD says the victim was approached by a male suspect, who stabbed her, and took off. I’m told two people chased the suspect & held him down til’ police arrived
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Seven weeks of filling in on traffic most weekdays flew by (pun intended)! 🚁 I’m so grateful for this opportunity to help bring info. to our viewers that hopefully helped some of you plan your morning commutes and avoid those messy areas. Thank you all for the kind messages!
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#Thread
: Today, family of fallen CPD Officer Luis Huesca faced the man accused in his murder, Xavier Tate, for the first time.
The detention hearing lasted for close to an hour.
In court ASA Ann McCord said, “We don’t just have video, he left pieces of himself at every turn.”
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Huesca’s sister, Lily O’Brien, said to me: “We hold police accountable when they do something wrong, but when something happens to them, nobody cares. There’s no protests out there, there’s no politicians talking about making changes so that these types of things don’t happen.”
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Victor Pena, 38, lives on Walford Way, where Olivia Ambrose was found. He is the male observed on video 2x physically guiding and holding Ms. Ambrose. He is charged with Kidnapping, and it is possible more charges will be filed.
#Boston25
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I always think it’s so neat to watch planes on the approach at Midway as we’re flying. Here’s a
@SouthwestAir
flight landing a few minutes ago from our view in the 🚁
#Skycam9
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THIS is what Chicago media is about, showing up for each other! We’re all Team Lowe and that was evident today as people from all the stations came together to cheer on and support our dear friend Mike Lowe as he begins treatment for Stage 3 Colon Cancer.
#LoweStrong
🙏🏼💪🏼
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When the airline (possibly) loses your luggage, you’re dressed like this and have work… 🤦🏽♀️😂
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Today marks two months since 10-year-old
#BreasiaTerrell
#disappeared
from Davenport,
#Iowa
. Investigators continue to pursue her case, but still need the public’s assistance. Please
#share
if you know anything.
#Missing
#MissingChild
@DavenportPolice
@FBI
@MissingKids
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Chicago police are asking you to take a hard look and see if you recognize the person in these photos/video, wanted in connection to the murder of Officer Luis Huesca. He was shot to death as he returned home from work yesterday morning.
@WGNNews
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Since I only have one more day to take these pics before I move back into reporting in the field, I figured I’d share a few more shots from our flight this AM. When traffic reports take you to DLSD and these are your views, you can’t pass up documenting it. 🚁😍
#Chicago
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Four days ago Chicago Police Dept. Officer Luis Huesca was gunned down as he returned home from work. Still in uniform, sources confirm his service weapon was stolen, vehicle stolen and later recovered, and the motive for it all is not publicly known.
@WGNNews
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Now to the timeline investigators developed, according to prosecutors:
- Fri. April 19, approx. 36 hrs. before the murder, Tate's cousin reportedly ordered him an Uber to his cousin's house on S. Morgan St. Surveillance video shows Tate wearing a distinct outfit...
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A 2-year-old child, a woman & a man are all okay after 3 Naperville police officers jumped into a frigid retention pond, broke the back window, & pulled them out of an SUV early this afternoon.
@WGNNews
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CPD says Xavier L. Tate, 22, is charged with first degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm. He is set to appear in court tomorrow for a detention hearing.
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The city skyline photobombed my picture this morning 😉
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One final time today. 🎤🎥
Thank you, Indy. Thank you to my team at FOX59 and CBS4. Thank you to every Hoosier who has opened your heart to sharing your stories and allowing me the privilege of having a small part in that. Grateful beyond words. ❤️🙏🏼
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I am not the cheerleader I once was 😂😂
#NoLongerGraceful
We’re here at the grand opening of Sky Zone in Evanston. It’s an action-packed day with giveaways, a DJ, everything you can think of! We have more through 10 a.m. on
@WGNMorningNews
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Look at this good boy named Spencer cheering on the
#BostonMarathon
runners today!! 😍 The wind was no match for his flag holding skills. Credit: Rich Powers
#Boston25
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Chicago police leadership were in attendance for this morning’s press conference. The mayor was not here.
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@michaelscat2
Here’s some extra Piper content since she’s made so many new friends on here 🤣😻🫶🏼
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Incredibly important information for anyone in domestic violence situations who may have a hidden safe phone for emergency/escape purposes. ⬇️🚨
Tomorrow, a nationwide test of the EAS will be issued, expected to begin around 2:20p EST.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness
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Gave dad a quick tour of the station after picking him up at the airport! Excited for a weekend with family and to take in my first game at Wrigley 😊
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“I had no clue how many people’s lives she touched.”
Today marks one year since Officer Aréanah Preston was murdered as she arrived home from work. We spoke with her mom, Dionne Mhoon, who shared how her family is working to continue Preston’s service in her honor. 🌻💛
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Saw more than one tweet with hateful comments regarding the death of a fallen officer in MA today. For those who feel it is appropriate to turn a tragedy of such into a soapbox for you to make your points about your view of LEOs, I really have no words. Despicable, quite frankly.
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Made my anchor debut at 5 and 6 tonight!
Don’t worry, Quad Cities
@KWQCJenna
is back and has you covered at 10. Join us on
@kwqcnews
for your news, sports, and more.
#KWQC
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Disclaimer: this will make you smile BIG! 🥰 Manchester Fire responded to a building for an alarm activation. Lt. Rheault noticed Tegan doesn’t speak and asked him if he knew sign language. Look at this exchange. How amazing?!
#Boston25
CREDIT: Amy McCall
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I once got a call from Commissioner Evans at 6am on a Sat. & he said, "I'm on the treadmill & heard your reporter say she had just reached out to BPD for an update, so I wanted to make sure I called." Even when he wasn't working, he always was. Congrats on a great career @ BPD!
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Twas’ a fun week filling in on AM traffic and then covering nightside tonight! Thanks for having me. Have a great weekend to those who celebrate 🥳
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Remembrance ceremony honoring fallen CPD Officer Aréanah Preston is underway at
@Chicago_Police
5th District. It was one year ago today the 24-year-old was shot and killed during an alleged robbery as she arrived home after her shift.
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It feels like a Chicago rite of passage to take touristy pictures near the river after it’s been dyed. ☘️ I somehow avoided this last year, so here we are! Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend!
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#UPDATE
: I’m told the suspect was arrested this morning in a theft, released, and re-arrested this afternoon in a similar assault on another victim. He is reportedly being held due to violating the terms and conditions related to a previous case.
So often, I share others’ stories to help raise awareness about things occurring. Today, I’m sharing my own, in hopes of doing the same. Thank you to all who have reached out. To those, especially women, in Chicago (particularly River North area) please be vigilant.
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That’s a wrap!
Thank you to my Boston 25 News family for these past few years. I’m one grateful girl! 💙
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EOW: A memorial is growing outside of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office & Jail for Sheriff Deputy Noah Rainey & Jail Deputy Dane Northcutt, tragically killed over the weekend while responding to backup another agency involved in a pursuit. Thank you for your service. RIP. 💙
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Today I’m celebrating my 2 year anniversary as an assignment editor with
@Boston25
! Woo! Glad they’ve kept me around all this time... plus my internships 😉
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I know several people have asked about this. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family of Chicago PD Officer Luis Huesca, shot and killed as he arrived home after a shift Sunday morning.
@WGNNews
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What an absolutely beautiful day on the lakefront for the Chicago Air and Water Show! ✈️🌊
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A 19-year-old autistic student from Antioch is being hailed a hero after his bus driver suffered a medical emergency. He jumped in, maneuvering the bus onto a lawn, and stopping it before it hit a tree head-on, narrowly missing a retention pond.
@WGNNews
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