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Hundreds climb steps of Soldier Field to raise money for lung disease

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Hundreds of climbers took the stairs at Soldier Field to raise money for the American Lung Association to help the millions of Americans battling lung disease.Siblings Marucs and Marissa Sciacca came back for another year to help out. This will be Marcus' seventh year doing it, and as a healthcare professional, he said it is crucial to bring awareness to the number one cancer killer. March for Justice: Victims exonerated of wrongful convictions from former CPD detective rally in Chicago "What you breathe matters, clean air matters, its getting the word out and that advocacy makes a difference," Sciacca said. His sister, Marisa., a healthcare professional who has been smoke-free for eight years shared her excitement at her first climb. "I'm able to run, stair-climb", Sciacca said.The goal is to raise $450,000 for people in Illinois battling lung disease.

Tech CEO found dead under mysterious circumstances, family seeking answers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

(KTLA) – A vigil was held Saturday night for Beau Mann, a 39-year-old tech CEO who was found dead under mysterious circumstances.Mann's body was found in Santa Monica, California, on May 8 – nearly a year and a half after his disappearance.He was last seen alive on Nov. 30, 2021, at a 7-Eleven in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City. An Uber picked him up from the store and dropped him off in Santa Monica. When will Facebook settlement payments be sent out? Here’s what we know He had been in contact with his family two days prior, but a text to 911 was the last time anyone heard from him.Mann’s remains were found in the courtyard of an abandoned property on Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The remains were identified by the county coroner through dental records.The cause of death, however, has not been released. His family believes foul play was involved, pointing to the fact that he bought a bag of ice at the store before taking an Ub...

The northern lights are heating up: Could they come to all 50 states?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Recent strong activity on the Sun has led to multiple appearances by the northern lights across much of the U.S. One recent geomagnetic storm even made the brilliant swathes of color visible as far south as Alabama, a rare occurrence that could become more common.A geomagnetic storm powerful enough to send the northern lights into the very southern portions of the U.S. occurs about once every 11 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The late April event that brought the aurora into the southern U.S. was sparked by a coronal mass ejection, or a CME, and a solar flare.  We could be seeing the northern lights more often: Here’s why The current solar cycle, dubbed Solar Cycle 25, is to largely to thank for that. It began in December 2019, according to Rob Steenburgh, a space scientist with NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. During this cycle, an 11-year period, the Sun will flip its magneti...

'Do not drive': Illinois in top states with most car recalls, CARFAX says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Millions of cars around the country need urgent repairs — some so serious that the feds have classified them as “do not drive” or “park outside” alerts.These types of recalls are issued because there’s a problem serious enough that it could cause an accident or severe physical harm if left uncorrected. "Park outside" recalls in particular are issued when there is a fire risk with the vehicle, which could spread to a home or other structures if parked in a garage. CARFAX estimates 2.5 million cars nationwide have these serious unresolved recall repairs, despite federal authorities and car manufacturers trying to get the word out. These 5 US metros have the most debt, study finds “There are many different factors involved,” Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief at CARFAX, explained. “I do think consumer apathy. I also think recall fatigue is a real thing."For example, many Takata airbag recalls are listed as "do not drive," but those recalls have been going on sinc...

Crown Point police found guardian of child, 1, found in park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

CROWN POINT, Ind. — A 1-year-old boy was found in a park in a park in Crown Point Sunday morning. Crown Point Police said the baby was found at around 9:00 a.m., in the 300 block of West Noth Street, near Jerry Park. North Chicago man dead, 18-year-old injured in alleged targeted shooting: docs Police reports say that the baby was wearing green pajamas with racoons that say "Mom's Little rascal." Police are seeking information about the child's guardians. Contact police if any information is recovered. No further information is provided.

Affordable places to live in Texas with high salaries, low cost of living

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Four of the 10 most affordable places to live in the southern United States were in Texas, according to a recent study.To find the most affordable cities, The Ascent said it compared median household incomes to cost-of-living data, which was used to calculate an estimated income-to-expense ratio, with a higher ratio indicating more affordability. Census Bureau: Texas continues to top the charts with fastest-growing cities Cedar ParkAccording to the study, Cedar Park was considered the most affordable place to live in the south, and in the United States as a whole, ranking at No. 1.“It has excellent wages, with a median income 22.2% higher than the U.S. median income. While it isn't the cheapest city in the country, the cost of living beats the national average by 7.7%,” the study said.According to The Ascent, Cedar Park’s largest industries were:Professional, scientific, and technical servicesRetail tradeHealthcare and social assistance Which Texas airport r...

Kyle, Texas, vies for world record

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Kyle could soon be the proud holder of a Guinness World Record.City leaders will host the "Gathering of the Kyles" world record attempt Sunday afternoon at the Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza. Anyone with the name "Kyle" -- spelled that exact way -- is asked to attend Sunday afternoon as part of an attempt at hosting the largest same-name gathering. RELATED: City of Kyle attempting Guinness record for largest same-name gathering Sunday's event marks the city's fourth attempt at breaking the record, per a city release. Currently, the Guinness World Record is nearly six years old, set by Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina July 30, 2017. That record saw 2,325 Ivans participate to seal the deal.“In order to break this record, we’re calling for any and all Kyles. We need tall Kyle’s, short Kyle’s, young Kyle’s and old Kyle’s to get close to the record set five years ago” City of Kyle Special Events Manager Claudia Rocha said in the release. “We’re ve...

Boil water notice lifted in Taylor

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A boil water notice in Taylor was lifted Sunday afternoon, the city said. Taylor water customers in the upper-pressure plane were put under a boil water notice Saturday morning. The city said this was due to complications in a water main project. The city said test results sent to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality showed the water is safe to drink and use as of Sunday. Taylor water customers in the upper-pressure plane were under a boil water notice Saturday morning into Sunday morning. (Courtesy City of Taylor) PAST COVERAGE: What causes a city to issue a boil water notice? Customers with questions about the situation are instructed to call 512-352-3251.

Business People: Scott Ford to lead U.S. Bank wealth management

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

OF NOTEScott FordU.S. Bank, Minneapolis, announced the promotion of Scott Ford to president of Wealth Management, effective June 1, leading Affluent Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management and Ascent Private Capital Management. He succeeds Mark Jordahl, who is retiring.AGRICULTUREZinpro Corp., an Eden Prairie-based maker of organic trace minerals for animal nutrition, announced that the company has awarded Isabella von Seggern, Iowa State University, with the 2023 Zinpro Undergraduate Poultry Science Scholarship Award.AIRPORTSThe Metropolitan Airports Commission announced the hire of Samantha Porter as vice president of finance and revenue development. She comes from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, where she was the chief operating officer. The Metropolitan Airports Commission owns and operates the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six suburban general aviation airports.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGMSR Design, Minneapolis, announced that its design for RIDC Mill...

Team Billy Ride and Walk raises over $106k for brain tumor research

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:29:52 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Over 400 folks participated in the 19th Annual Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research event in Saratoga Springs. News10 is a proud sponsor of the event, and organizers were able to raise $106,000 for the National Brain Tumor Society.In 2001, Billy Grey passed away from one of the deadliest forms of a brain tumor, glioblastoma, at just 13-years-old. After his passing, Billy’s parents Cherie and Ken Grey, decided to create the event to help spread awareness of brain tumors and to help raise funds for the national brain tumor society to help find better treatments and hopefully even a cure. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lauren Gainor, Senior Director of Community Events for the National Brain Tumor Society. Says that she is amazed at how much the community continues to support the cause.“Ken and Cherie Grey have hosted this community event in support of the National Brain Tumor Society. And t...