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Chip component plant to get $300M expansion in Pennsylvania

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The electronics subsidiary of German multinational health care company Merck KGaA said Wednesday it will spend $300 million to expand its specialty gas production facility in eastern Pennsylvania in a step that state officials hope will help boost the area’s appeal to the fast-growing semiconductor industry.The subsidiary, EMD Electronics, said the expansion will create the world’s largest integrated specialty gases facility as part of its program to invest over $3.5 billion on projects by 2025, including at sites in Arizona, Texas and California.Company officials say the site houses a research center and synthesizes materials that form core building blocks of transistors, a component of microchips.Gov. Josh Shapiro, who attended the announcement at the site in Schuylkill County, pledged more than $1 million in state grants for the expansion.“This industry is huge and its growth potential is enormous, and it is key to our economy and to our national secu...

Man, 18, charged with killing CPD Officer Andres Vásquez Lasso pleads not guilty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

CHICAGO — The man accused of killing a Chicago cop last month entered a not guilty plea Wednesday.Steven Montano, 18, answered a few "yes or no" questions during the court hearing, before his public defender entered the plea of not guilty.Montano is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of police Officer Andres Vásquez Lasso. He is also facing a number of additional felony charges.Montano is being held without bond.On March 1, Vásquez Lasso was investigating a domestic-related call in the 5200 block of South Spaulding and saw Montano running from the scene with a gun.Court records say Officer Vásquez Lasso started chasing him, and the two men exchanged gunfire. The officer was shot several times and was killed. Bodycam video released from Louisville bank shooting Montano was shot and transported to a hospital in critical condition, but has since been released and is currently in Cook County Jail.Dozens of police officers were inside and outside of the courtroom We...

Comedian Chelsea Handler coming to Chicago Theater

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

CHICAGO — Add another name to the lineup of stand-up comedians coming to the Chicago Theater.   Grammy-nominated comedian, television host and best-selling author Chelsea Handler has added a Chicago date to her 2023 tour.   Dean’s Home Video: Jeremy Renner’s new show debuts Even though she'll play in Peoria on April 13, she'll also be at the Chicago Theater on Friday, October 27. Pre-sale for tickets began at 10 a.m. Wednesday.  General on-sale starts on Friday at LiveNation.com.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Midday Fix: A live performance from JAGGED LITTLE PILL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

Jade McLeod Maya J. ChristianEvent:JAGGED LITTLE PILLJames M. Nederlander Theatre24 W. Randolph St., ChicagoPlaying now through April 23!http://www.BroadwayInChicago.comhttp://www.jaggedlittlepill.com

Amy Rutledge’s Bozo’s Circus Revenge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

Daytime Chicago’s Amy Rutledge suffered an early setback in life with respect to Bozo’s Circus. But now she’s getting the last laugh. WGN celebrates 75 years with special report For more great WGN at 75 stories, check out WGNtv.com/stories

With hit movie and comedy special out, Marlon Wayans bringing stand up tour back to Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

Actor, comedian, writer Marlon Wayans took time from his morning workout for a little fun, as he prepares for two weekends of shows at the Improv in Schaumburg.Visit here for showtimes and tickets.

MLB's new pitch clock is prompting parks to change their beer policies: Here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Several MLB franchises are relaxing the alcohol cutoff times at their stadiums to increase sales and give fans more time to enjoy their beverages during shorter games.At least four teams — the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers — have chosen to extend sales into the eighth inning as a response to the new pitch clock rule which speeds up the pace of play, the Associated Press reported.“This is [reflective] of the fact that the games are shorter. From a time perspective, we're probably looking at selling beer for the same amount of time by extending to the eighth inning that we did last year through the seventh,” Rick Schlesinger, Milwaukee's President of Business Operations, said in an interview with MLB.com. The policy was implemented for the final two games of the team's home-opening sweep against the New York Mets, and Schlesinger said there were no reported issues. Padres slugger draws first-ever pitch clock viola...

Pennsylvania man charged with drugging, killing his 72-year-old mother

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

(WPHL) – A Pennsylvania man was charged Monday with drugging and killing his own mother. Sean Rivera, 28, of Falls Township in suburban Philadelphia, was arrested on allegations that he killed his 72-year-old mother, Carol J. Clark, by putting fentanyl in her iced tea, shooting her, and then leaving her body in a shed. According to Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub's office, police on Sunday afternoon received a report of a verbal domestic dispute between two brothers over the whereabouts of their mother. According to Weintraub, Rivera called his brother, Adam Clark-Valle, Sunday morning to let him know their mother had died after an illness. Clark-Valle, who lived in New York at the time, drove to Rivera's home to mourn. When Clark-Valle arrived, he asked Rivera where their mother was, but Rivera did not give an answer. Then, at one point, Rivera told his brother that their mother had had a heart attack and was in a local hospital, which Clark-Valle checked but found no...

Sam's Club offering $10 memberships for limited time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

(WXIN) – If you’ve ever wanted to give Sam’s Club a try, this might be the time to do it.The warehouse club is offering $40 off of its membership prices to celebrate the company's 40th birthday. That means first-time members can get a standard membership for just $10. "Plus" memberships, which offer additional perks like free shipping, will go for $70. The typical prices of the memberships are $50 and $110, respectively.The offer is good from Friday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 19. YouTube announces pricing for NFL Sunday Ticket The first Sam’s Wholesale Club opened in Midwest City, Oklahoma, on April 7, 1983, as an experiment by Walmart founder Sam Walton. In the decades since, the chain has grown to nearly 600 locations in the U.S.The company is offering a few more celebratory perks to mark the occasion, including a free sweet treat and fountain drink on April 15. Members simply need to visit a Sam’s Club location that day to enjoy it. Sam’s Club also added a limited...

'Malibu Barbie Cafe' pop-up coming to Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:11 GMT

CHICAGO — A Malibu Barbie Cafe is heading to Chicago this summer!The restaurant will be a pop-up organized by the company Bucketlisters and is expected to open June 7.According to the experience company, the cafe will transport you to "1970s Malibu California with a sea of poptimistic Barbie colors, laid back beachy motifs, and lots of retro glam. Soak up the Cali vibes as you explore the immersive space and photo ops inspired by Malibu Barbie, including an iconic life-size Barbie Box, made for snapping photos with your best pose." A Cubs’ comeback so good you could hear it on Tuesday night The pop-up will also have exclusive merchandise and a variety of signature photo moments for fans to interact with.The exact location has not yet been revealed yet, but is reported to be in the city's Loop.Tickets go on sale April 16 with prices starting at $35 for kids and $50 for adults.For more information, go to: bucketlisters.com and BarbieCafeOfficial