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Matthew Perry Foundation established for late 'Friends' actor to help people with addiction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible,” said an inaugural statement establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation on Friday.The Emmy-nominated “Friends” star often spoke publicly about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. The foundation, which is now accepting donations, cited his desire to be remembered as someone who helped others with substance abuse even more than his sitcom stardom. The foundation will be maintained by the National Philanthropic Trust. No further details on the organization were immediately released. Perry was declared dead...

The Eagles announce second farewell show at United Center due to high demand

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

CHICAGO — Fans worried about missing their chance to see The Eagles in Chicago one last time can 'Take It Easy.'Due to high demand, The Eagles have added a second show in Chicago as part of their ongoing farewell tour, "The Long Goodbye."  Bad Bunny bringing his ‘Most Wanted’ tour to Chicago’s United Center Set for back-to-back nights at the United Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will take the stage on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9.Tickets for the March 9 show go on sale Monday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the March 8 show are also still available. In July, the Grammy Award-winning rock band announced that they are embarking on the "Eagles: The Long Goodbye Final Tour" after what the band called "a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines "This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on."

Search underway for man missing from home on Northwest Side

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway on Friday for a man missing from his home on the city's Northwest Side, police say. According to Chicago police, officers are looking for 29-year-old Cheng Ding, who has been missing for nearly a month.  Former NU athletes share experience with racism, hazing for first time Officers say Ding was last seen at his home in the 5400 block of North East River Road, in the city's O'Hare neighborhood, just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Police say Ding, who stands 5-foot-8 and weighs around 200 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. Officers did not provide details on what Ding was wearing at the time of his disappearance.  Brighton Park residents file lawsuit against city, mayor over proposed migrant camp site Authorities notified the public about Ding's disappearance in a news release on Friday morning. Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of 29-year-old Cheng Ding to contact Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554. Ti...

Didn't receive a bank deposit Friday? This may be why

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Customers of multiple U.S. banks are reporting deposit issues Friday after an apparent industry wide technical problem.The Federal Reserve told banks that a payment processing error at an Automated Clearing House (ACH) operator is preventing some deposits from reaching accounts.According to the Fed, there was an "error" in a file that obscured account and recipient information. Have you been tipping wrong at restaurants? What experts advise Greg MacSweeney, a spokesperson for private sector ACH operator The Clearing House, confirmed to The Hill that there was a "processing issue" with a single ACH file affecting less than 1% of the daily U.S. ACH volume."TCH is working with the financial institutions who have customers that have been impacted," MacSweeney said. "Customers should contact their financial institution to resolve any issues."Bank of America, Chase, US Bank, PNC and other banks saw a spike in reports of problems with fund transfers and online banking Friday,...

Midday Fix: "Brigadoon" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

Sasha Gerritson, Director  Sarah Obert, Performer  Conor Jordan, Performer Music Theater Works presents LERNER & LOEWE’S BRIGADOON NOW PLAYING THROUGH NOV. 12 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. musictheaterworks.com facebook.com/MusicTheaterWorks instagram.com/musictheaterworks sarahobert.com Insta - @sarahellenobert https://www.conorjordan.com/Insta- @conorjordan23 

OSHA investigation closed following airline employee death at AUS in April

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An investigation into the death of an airline employee at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was completed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Family member suing American Airlines for $1M after airline employee death According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the investigation was closed, and no companies were cited as a result of the investigation.On April 20, an American Airlines employee died after operating a ground service vehicle that struck a jet bridge. At the time, the Department of Aviation said it would not be identifying the employee. PAST COVERAGE: APD investigating airline employee death as accidental On the day of the incident, first responders arrived and found the man with injuries in the area where planes park to pick up and drop off passengers.

Warmer weekend with morning fog, especially Saturday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our warming trend is only getting started with temperatures nearing record highs by early next week.We'll jump almost 10 degrees this afternoon with highs bouncing back into the mid 70s, right where we should be this time of year.Southerly winds have replaced the cold northerly direction, warming days and nights through the weekend and into next week. There are no more freezes expected in the near future as overnight lows step up noticeably, and daytime highs return to the 80s in many areas this weekend.Daylight Saving Time comes to an end early Sunday morning, so don't forget to let your clocks "fall back" one hour. BLOG: El Niño into 2024: What that means for winter and spring BLOG: NOAA releases winter forecast Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weather newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Stay up-to-date with the First Warning Weather teamFollow the KXAN First War...

Fear and worry shadow Texas oyster fishermen as another season begins with few reefs open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

TEXAS CITY (The Texas Tribune) — The dreary, gray weather on Monday matched oysterman Johny Jurisich’s mood. This time of year, when workers prepare boats ahead of the Nov. 1 start to Texas’ oyster season, used to feel exciting. Now, it felt muted as the industry faced an uncertain future.Fishermen weren’t playing music, smiling or coating boats with fresh paint. None of them knew if they would make money in the coming weeks.“They love doing it; that’s why they’re here,” Jurisich said, standing by the docks he owns with his dad and brother. “But it’s hard to love anymore, because it’s just heartbreak.”Texas oysters have suffered from stronger storms and worsening droughts as the effects of climate change intensify. The state has increasingly closed public harvest areas where it considers oysters too small or too scarce, in an effort to protect them. Last year, the state opened only a small portion of the public reefs. Fishermen crowded into the available areas, catching what they co...

Wild shakeup continues during long practice Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

The Wild started this season with virtually the same team that ended the 2022-23 season with 46 victories and 103 points, the fourth-best regular season finish in franchise history.So, with his team riding a four-game losing streak and owner of only three victories in 10 games (3-5-2), coach Dean Evason was asked if he has been surprised by the team’s start.“Yeah, a hundred percent,” he said. “We should be better. We will be better. And it will start tomorrow night.”That’s when the Wild are host to the New York Rangers, 8-2-0 and riding a six-game win streak into Saturday’s 7 p.m. puck drop at Xcel Energy Center.After a long practice Friday at TRIA Rink, Evason expressed optimism that his team wouldn’t start Saturday’s game the way it did against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, a 5-3 loss in which the Wild fell behind 3-0 early in the second period. Evason was so angry with the latest in a series of poor starts that he began his postgame comments with, “I thought the game started...

Letters: Rank the candidates on your ballot in St. Paul, voters

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:01 GMT

Rank your ballot in St. PaulSt. Paul neighbors, get ready to rank your ballot on Nov. 7. St. Paul held its first ranked voting election in 2011, and many of us have become familiar with this user-friendly way of voting.For first-time city voters, it’s easy — just rank your city council candidates in order of preference: first choice, second, etc. If a candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of first-choices, that candidate wins. If not, then an “instant runoff” occurs. The candidate with the fewest votes is defeated, and these ballots now count toward those voters’ second choices. This continues until one candidate reaches a majority and wins.Under ranked voting, we’ve seen turnout increase and the council become more diverse in reflecting the communities it serves. It’s not just cost-effective (eliminating costly, low-turnout primaries), it’s more inclusive, civil and representative. Join me in ranking your ballot on Nov. 7 and celebrating St. Paul as a democracy ...