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Where does the cost of Cubs, White Sox home openers rank in MLB?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

CHICAGO — While it's one of the most celebrated days in all of American professional sports, it can sometimes take a hit out of the pocketbook.Opening Day for baseball is fun but it can be expensive for fans of the Cubs and White Sox who make their way to the ballpark for their first home games of the 2023 season. So where do both Chicago teams rank when it comes to the most expensive for the opener? According to research from MIBets.com, which ranked the most affordable home openers for the 2023 season, the Cubs and Wrigley Field ranks tenth while the White Sox first game at Guaranteed Rate Field comes in 15th. They determined the cost of available ticket prices, nearby parking, along with the cost of a beer and a hot dog for Opening Day for each team. They also used four websites - SpotHero, SeatGeek, MLB, and Cheapism, to compile data on all of these prices.According to MIBets.com, an adult can expect to spend $91.98 for a ticket, parking, a beer & hot dog when attending to t...

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles over mirror issue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash.Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. Five big questions if Trump gets indicted The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.Honda dealers will replace the side-view mirrors on impacted vehicles free of charge.Owner notification letters are expected to be sent out on May 8. Vehicle owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Dean Richards chats with the stars of The Book Of Mormon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

Sam McLellan – Plays Elder Price in THE BOOK OF MORMONBerlande – Plays Nabulungi in THE BOOK OF MORMONTHE BOOK OF MORMONBroadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre151 W. Randolph St., ChicagoMarch 28 – April 16http://www.broadwayinchicago.comhttps://thebookofmormontour.com/

UK Space Industry Income Reaches £17.5B With Job and Service Growth

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

Elgin ISD addresses spoiled milk served to students

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — Parents in Elgin ISD sid they were shocked to see spoiled milk being served to their kids in school cafeterias.“Just seeing it grosses me out,” an Elgin ISD parent who wished to remain anonymous told KXAN.Parents in the district reached out to KXAN after they said there have been multiple issues with spoiled milk. One video shows a student pouring slimy milk onto his plate in the cafeteria.Screengrab of milk poured onto a cafeteria tray. Elgin ISD parents tell KXAN the milk is spoiled. (Photo: KXAN ReportIt)“The date appears to be good, but the milk has a bad taste,” a parent in the district said to KXAN.“He has felt sick, he has come home feeling sick, I told him to stop drinking the milk altogether just to avoid this, but my concern is that there are other kids, other parents that are not aware of what is going on,” a parent said.KXAN reached out to Elgin ISD who confirms there is an issue involving the quality of milk cartons supplied by their dairy vendor.E...

'A new lens': Jesús Garza on Austin leadership shakeups, office procedures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A little more than a month after Jesús Garza was asked to temporarily take Austin's city manager seat, Garza has shaken up the city's leadership structure and is working towards establishing what he thinks will be more collaborative office procedures. Garza is being asked to fill the city manager role after council and the mayor voted to part ways with former city manager Spencer Cronk last month. The body expressed concern about Cronk's handling of the February winter storm and police contract negotiations, among other issues."While I understand that change can lead to some anxiety, in the end the way we grow, the way we develop is to be challenged," Garza said. "If you're comfortable being challenged, you're going to be absolutely alright in this new structure." Late Friday night, the city announced a shakeup in who reports to who at some of the city's highest levels. It means several assistant city managers will oversee a different spread of city departments. ...

Palliser teacher honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoalhurst High School teacher, Michael Saad, has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.The medals are awarded to a distinguished group of recipients who were nominated by other Albertans who indicated the nominee should be recognized for their contributions and commitment to their communities.Although the tradition of commemorative medals dates back to the middle ages, since the 1930s the selection criteria has changed and are now awarded with “equitable representation” in mind. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created in 2022 by the Provincial Government and will be awarded to 7000 Albertans who are emblematic of the late Sovereign’s own commitment to public service.Michael Saad currently teaches social studies at Coalhurst High School, where he has been working for 19 of his 25 years as a teacher.Saad said receiving the prestigious medal was, “a big surprise and an even bigger honour. Growing up as a...

Coaldale RCMP investigate collision involving a school bus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

Coaldale RCMP- updateCoalhurst, Alta. – On March 27, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Coaldale RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Township Road 10-2 and Range Road 232, north west of Coalhurst. The collision was between a school bus and a pick-up.It has been determined that there were further injuries as a result of this collision. The bus driver suffered serious injuries, but it is expected that they will make a full recovery.  One child was taken to hospital and suffered a concussion as a result of the collision. At the time of the collision there were 18 kids on the bus.A 25-year-old male, a resident of Coalhurst, has been charged with failing to obey a yield sign under the Traffic Safety Act.  He remains in hospital with serious injuries.No further updates are anticipated.

Coalhurst names new CAO

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Town of Coalhurst has announced Shawn Patience will be the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective May 2023.Mayor Lyndsay Montina said, “We are thrilled to have Shawn joining our administrative team. His experience as both an elected official and a Chief Administrative Officer was very appealing to Council because he has a great understanding of both governance and operations.”Patience has served four terms on Fort Macleod’s municipal council, three of which as mayor.Patience holds a Land Use Planning certificate from the University of Alberta, as well as a Local Authority Administration (NACLAA), and has held leadership positions with organizations at the local and regional levels including the Fort Macleod Historical Association, and the Alberta Southwest Regional Economic Development Alliance.Patience has recently served as CAO for the now-amalgamated municipalities of Black Diamond and Turner Valley, Diamond Valley.Following the announc...

Picture Butte Council briefs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:13 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe following are selected briefs from the March 13 regular meeting of Picture Butte CouncilPicture Butte to explore options for municipal police forcePicture Butte Council have expressed interest in considering municipal policing solutions with neighbouring communities.During the March 12 regular council meeting, Deputy Mayor de Kok said, “I am wondering if there is an appetite for us (to) host a meeting with neighbouring municipalities to discuss topics such as garbage, policing and/or bylaw (officer) sharing.”“The government is giving big grants right now for towns that want to switch from RCMP to (municipal) police. If we could get together with the County, Coalhurst, one or all, and maybe do our own police service. I am just curious what the appetite between the different towns in our area is in general.”De Kok noted the Town has previously considered the possibility of the Town sharing garbage services, but suggested there may be an opportunity ...