Here’s this week’s jerk… but is he? He only buys food for his own kid…
Here’s this week’s jerk… but is he? He only buys food for his own kid…
Here are some bizarre facts that sound fake, but they’re completely true baby! Pay attention, especially to the one about gas… it’s practically a public service announcement. You’re welcome!
Playing with kids is a tiring thing! Here’s a great hack to play with your kids AND take a load off. Spending time together is so important! This dad needs a medal.
The city of Chicago suggested a dome on Soldier Field. The cost could be $400 million to $1.5 billion! The reason – ‘to make it more attractive to potential users.’ The dome would lower seating capacity making it the smallest and the oldest. Twitter had some opinions…
Silent Bob, Jay, and Dante are back for some nostalgia. Kevin Smith made a ‘Clerks III’ and anyone who is a fan of the first one will definitely need to watch this! Here’s the trailer for the 3rd edition of the 90’s classic…
The Black Keys will be playing Red Rocks shortly — and you can stream this once in a lifetime show right to your device.
Nugs.net will be giving you a chance to check out the show July 13th — but only if you are a subscriber, naturally. But it beats airfare, hotel, and tickets!
And speaking of unique performances:
Can’t wait to check out The Black Keys in the Lounge! If you haven’t won your way in, keep an eye on our social media accounts to see how we can bring the show to YOU!
USA Today has compiled a list of verified GoFundMe’s to help the victims of the Highland Park shooting.
The hub is regularly updated as new fundraisers are verified by the organization, according to spokesperson Monica Corbett.
As of Tuesday, the following had been verified:
The City of Highland Park has a number of community vigils planned for this week.
The National Alliance of Mental Illness offers a free, 24/7 hotline for anyone who needs to speak about the events that have unfolded in our community at 833-626-4244.
Martin Cooper is 92 years old, and spends only 5% of his day on his phone. Why is this important? He invented the first cell phone! He urges people to ‘get a life.’ A recent survey found that millennials will spend four or more hours a day on their phones. This has been leading a small percentage of the younger generations to pick a ‘dumb phone’ the original smaller cell phones that only… make calls?!
Sheridan Coldstream is a professional vocal coach, who has posts of him playing popular songs on the piano and encouraging TikTokers to sing along. When he chose “Listen Before I Go” by Eilish, he never imagined that she would respond to it. He said it was the greatest compliment that he could ever receive.
The White Sox made triple play history in a bad way against the Twins. The triple play was the 730th in MLB history but it was historic because it marked the first time that a center fielder and third baseman had combined to record all three outs on a triple play in that order. The first 8-5 triple play, ever. Doesn’t make the Sox feel good. It appears that Moncada got a bad read. He never hesitated while running from first to second, then cue the Benny Hill music… watch!
Watch this Dad’s reaction to a dirty joke about a chicken farm… Feel free to use it today, but only in certain company!
This morning we learned new details about the tragedy that occurred in Highland Park on July 4. Per WGN, “The gunman accused of fatally shooting seven and wounding over 30 people at a Highland Park Fourth of July parade wore a disguise and blended into the crowd he fired upon before he fled the scene and was eventually caught by police.”
Police said he had planned the attack for weeks and on Monday, was able to access the roof of a business near the parade route and fired over 70 rounds into a panicking crowd.
The death toll has unfortunately risen to 7 at the time of publishing, as well as over 30 other parade-goers who received hospital treatment.
We are learning more about the victims throughout the day. The New York Times has an ongoing list of confirmed lives lost and their impacts on the community.
The National Alliance of Mental Illness offers a free, 24/7 hotline for anyone who needs to speak about the events that have unfolded in our community at 833-626-4244.
Xochil Toledo, the grandson of Nicolas Toledo, who tragically lost his life in the Highland Park Parade shooting, has created a GoFundMe in his grandfather’s name. Xochil wrote,
My grandfather Nicolas Toledo father of 8 and grandfather to many left us this morning July 4th, what was suppose to be a fun family day turned into a horrific nightmare for us all. Not only was Nicolas a loving man , creative , adventurous and funny. As a family we are broken , and numb . Our condolences go out to all the other families who lost a love one today. But today Nicolas is our guardian angel. We ask you please keep our family and all the families of this horrible tragic in your prayers and stay strong as a community.
I love you abuelito . Descansa en paz.
God is our refuge and strength, and ever present help in trouble.
❤️Psalm 46:1
The link to donate can be found here.
From 9a-2p, Highland Park High School will be offering counseling with no appointments necessary. The Vine Ave entrance will be open, all that is needed is a valid student ID or driver’s license to enter the building.
Highland Park High School is located at 433 Vine Ave in Highland Park.
A full list of ways to help those affected by the Highland Park tragedy has been compiled by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Car-jitsu is the goofy sport only practiced… in cars. Jiu-jitsu is meant to be done in gyms on matts to keep people safe. Not car-jitsu, all bets are off with this! It was invented by Vikentiy Mikheev, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Judo black belt and a professional mixed martial arts fighter, car-jitsu gets practitioners to subdue their opponent in the small confines of a car. Watch!
There is nothing more American than Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Their super star, Joey Chestnut just snagged his 15th win ever…on crutches! “I’m not eating with my legs he said.” Joey didn’t say exactly how he hurt his legs just that it was an everyday break. He downed 63 dogs this time!
Just before 7:00 o’clock this evening, authorities arrested the man believed to be behind the Highland Park 4th of July Parade shooting. Robert E. Crimo III was taken into custody during a traffic stop in the Lake Forest area. The gunman opened fire and is responsible for the deaths of six adults at this time. Another 31 parade goers have been hospitalized with injuries.
Police believe the shooter, who was apprehended later Monday, climbed onto a rooftop of a business and opened fire on the parade about 20 minutes after it started.
On July 5, counseling is available at Highland Park High School from 9:00a-2:00p. No appointment is necessary. A valid driver’s license or student ID need to be shown to enter the school.
Q101 is devastated by another senseless tragedy in our own community. The Chicago Sun-Times has put together a list of resources that can be used to aid those affected by the violence.
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Alanis Morissette recognized her former bandmate, the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, during her performance of “Ironic” at the O2 Arena in London last week.
Hawkins played in her band during the Jagged Little Pill tour before joining the Foo Fighters in 1997.
Alanis among the artists playing the Taylor Hawkins tribute show scheduled for September 27 at the Kia Forum in LA.
And the mystery sound IS… THIS!