‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison heads to Chicago for medical conference

BY BILL ZWECKER

Sun-Times Columnist

Without question, “Pawn Stars” star Rick Harrison is one busy man. Along with being a key player on the popular History Channel reality series, running the real-life business in Las Vegas the show is built around, the TV personality is also involved with a number of medical causes.

Recently, Harrison was in town for an event with the Epilepsy Foundation, and he’s back in Chicago on Monday to address the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. That event is tied to his endorsement deal with the Amarin Pharma drug company, which makes Vascepa, a drug designed to lower high triglycerides — and the medication Harrison both takes and promotes.

Read more here.

billzwecker@suntimes.com

@billzwecker

The Latest
Taking away guns from people served with domestic violence orders of protection would be a lot of work. “There aren’t enough sworn officers to carry out what’s being asked here,” Pritzker said.
Previously struggling to keep its doors open, the Buena Park establishment received a boost from the popular TikToker.
Bagent also said the negative publicity about teammate Caleb Williams leading to the draft has turned out to be “completely false.”
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Massey, who had called 911 to report a possible prowler. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the Department of Justice is investigating.
Here’s how Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention are embracing Charli XCX’s social media post that sparked a cultural movement.