Cities with the most expensive homes in Illinois

June 21, 2022 | jnettlebeck

using data from Zillow, Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Illinois. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home value of $1,543,695 which is 494% higher than the state average of $259,879.

#1. Kenilworth

– Typical home value: $1,543,695
– 1-year price change: +10.0%
– 5-year price change: +13.0%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#2. Winnetka

– Typical home value: $1,418,184
– 1-year price change: +8.6%
– 5-year price change: +12.1%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#3. Glencoe

– Typical home value: $1,313,400
– 1-year price change: +13.7%
– 5-year price change: +19.8%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#4. Hinsdale

– Typical home value: $991,235
– 1-year price change: nan%
– 5-year price change: +2.4%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#5. Golf

– Typical home value: $962,147
– 1-year price change: +19.6%
– 5-year price change: +14.6%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#6. Bannockburn

– Typical home value: $944,986
– 1-year price change: +14.8%
– 5-year price change: +11.9%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#7. Lake Forest

– Typical home value: $929,444
– 1-year price change: +15.2%
– 5-year price change: +12.6%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#8. South Barrington

– Typical home value: $912,159
– 1-year price change: +11.4%
– 5-year price change: +12.7%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#9. Barrington Hills

– Typical home value: $840,917
– 1-year price change: +10.3%
– 5-year price change: +9.9%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

#10. Wilmette

– Typical home value: $840,150
– 1-year price change: +10.2%
– 5-year price change: +13.3%
– Metro area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/cities-with-the-most-expensive-homes-in-illinois/

PIQNIQ 2022 <3

June 20, 2022 | jnettlebeck
Lauren and School of Rock!
Name our band…
Bastille! In the crowd!
Cannons
He’s buying a shirt for Piqniq Bear
New year, new bandana!

See the difference between the high paying jobs in the 1950’s compared to today!

June 20, 2022 | jnettlebeck

The 1950’s were a great time for U.S. People had more purchasing power, and more people were in the workforce, including women. In 1957, the minimum wage was $1. You heard me. But, it worked out with the cost of everything. An average office worker would get anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 a year- or $20,000- $60,000 today. 1 in 16 people did “blue-collar” work and made around $3 an hour or $63,000 today. The minimum wage now is $7.25.

The higher paying jobs today? Anesthesiologists- they’re getting around $131 an hour or $261,000 per year. Not too shabby. Next on the list is CEO- they’re making on average of $193,00 annually, and finally pilots are bringing around $175,000 a year. There you have it. Pick one of these three, and you should be gooooood.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/angelaandaloro/highest-paying-jobs-in-1950-compared-to-today

The robots are taking over- watch this robot make a perfect half-court shot

June 20, 2022 | jnettlebeck

The robots are taking over no matter what. But before they can run, they need to…. shoot half-court shots first? Check out this robot make a perfect shot from half-court. It’s not as smooth as Jordan, but it got the job done!

Need to fix something this summer but need some tools- try the Chicago Tool Library!

June 20, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Need to do some gardening but don’t want to buy all of the equipment? Or maybe you need to fix something around the house, but don’t want to hire someone else to do it? Try the Chicago Tool Library this summer! This non-profit is just like a library, but with tools, outdoor equipment, you name it! They have almost everything you need. Located at 1048 W. 37th St. Suite 102, the Tool Library was started in 2019 and has grown massively since in their stock. Go get your (tool) library card today!

Weezer wants you to be a “human record player”

June 20, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Weezer wants to give people an opportunity to hear their new stuff, but there is one catch, you have to become a human record player. It doesn’t make sense, but if you go to the website below, and then hold your phone and spin in circles, you can hear it! Pretty nuts right? Try it!

6.19.2022 History Of Alternative

June 19, 2022 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • NOFX – Linoleum
  • Foo Fighters – These Days
  • Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
  • Oingo Boingo – We Close Our Eyes
  • No Doubt – Hella Good
  • Primitive Radio Gods – Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand
  • Depeche Mode – People Are People
  • Stroke 9 – Little Black Backpack
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Days Of The Week
  • Psychedelic Furs – Heartbreak Beat
  • Blur – Song 2
  • Hole – Doll Parts
  • The Clash – Train In Vain

Hour 2

  • The Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop
  • The Shins – New Slang
  • Pearl Jam – Alive
  • The Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong
  • Live – Selling The Drama
  • Brand New – Sic Transit Gloria…Glory Fades
  • 311 – All Mixed Up
  • Generation X – Ready, Steady, Go
  • Beck – The New Pollution
  • Love And Rockets – So Alive
  • Garbage – Special
  • White Stripes – You Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You’re Told)
  • The Cure – Love Song

Hour 3

  • Blink 182 – Dammit
  • New Order – Blue Monday
  • Nirvana – Come As You Are
  • Killing Joke – Eighties
  • U2 – Vertigo
  • Elastica – Connection
  • The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
  • Nada Surf – Popular
  • Faith No More – Epic
  • Concrete Blonde – Joey
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
  • Morningwood – Nth Degree
  • R.E.M. – Stand

Hour 4

  • The Flaming Lips – She Don’t Use Jelly
  • Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
  • Social Distortion – Story Of My Life
  • Til Tuesday – Voices Carry
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Zero
  • Paramore – crushcrushcrush
  • The Smiths – Ask
  • Oasis – Supersonic
  • Jane’s Addiction – Had A Dad
  • Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
  • Everclear – Father Of Mine
  • Limp Bizkit – Nookie

A wine store employee went overboard when she got fired

June 17, 2022 | jnettlebeck

A disgruntled wine store employee was NOT happy when she got fired. She didn’t take out the years of frustration on her boss, but rather his inventory. No bottle was safe that day! Check it out!

Rainbow Cone has you covered for Father’s Day

June 17, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Rainbow Cone is hooking you up Father’s Day! At least all the the dad’s out there that is… They’re giving all fathers a free cone on Sunday. Rainbow Cone has been a staple for over 95 years and their staple 5-flavor cone features strawberry, chocolate, Palmer House, orange sherbet, and Pistachio. Here are the locations that are participating-

  • Beverly – 9233 S Western Avenue
  • Lombard – 498 E Roosevelt Road
  • Darien – 7417 S Cass Avenue
  • Lakemoor – 31500 US Hwy 12
  • Skokie – 3754 W Touhy Ave

Papa John’s tests drone delivery

June 17, 2022 | jnettlebeck

With gases prices soaring, Papa John’s has teamed up with drone company so they can start using drone delivery more. Although it does require more man power than your average vehicle delivery, people do get excited to see he pizza drone in their neighborhood. So far, they’ve only tested in Atlanta burbs but they plan to expand. Watch out for the pizza drone in your hood soon!

Boban Marjanovic had no mercy for these basketball camp kids

June 17, 2022 | jnettlebeck

7’3″ Boban Marjanovic showed kids at a Maverick’s basketball camp who is boss! They have to learn somehow! He’s not going to sugarcoat everything and pretend like basketball is easy! He was blocking shots left and right with zero effort. Kids were falling down! He taught them an important lesson though, always go for the ball no matter what level you are. Yeah, that’s it.

The first wave of the L.A. Taylor Hawkins tribute show is out…

June 16, 2022 | Eric
Dave Grohl looks up at Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins at one of their last shows in February [📷 : Megan Mendoza/USA TODAY NETWORK]

We’re getting the first parts of the lineup for what the Foo Fighters are calling an “all-star tribute” to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

Among the artists that will be playing the Los Angeles version of the concert on September 27th with the Foo Fighters will be Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson (Rush), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Gene Simmons (KISS), Chad Smith (Nickelback), as well as Alanis Morisette and Chris Chaney, whom he played with before joining the band.

There is also a U.K. version of the show that month with a completely separate lineup. Tickets for both shows go on sale June 17th.

As for Taylor Hawkins’ all-time favorite Foo Fighters song? Turns out he didn’t even play on it originally — but check him out on Letterman playing “This Is A Call.”

Bam Margera no longer a missing person, taken back to rehab facility

June 16, 2022 | Eric

Bam Margera is no longer being sought by authorities in Florida after he skipped out on a court-ordered rehab facility in that state.

The former Jackass star was reported missing on Monday — reportedly he fled “after saying he was unsatisfied with the facility’s treatment and that he was going to check himself into a different one.”

 No word if he is back in that same facility.

PIQNIQ FAQ’s

June 16, 2022 | <3 Lauren

PIQNIQ is coming up fast, this Saturday the 18th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Bastille, Walk The Moon, Cold War Kids, Milky Chance, Cannons, Almost Monday and School of Rock! I have been getting a lot of PIQNIQ-related questions and thought it would be great to create a FAQ page for you. Have any other questions I didn’t cover below? Email me: [email protected] or tweet me @laurenoneil or text me at 312101. See you soon! <3 Lauren

Can I still buy tickets to PIQNIQ?

YES! You can buy them HERE or walk right up and buy them at the door!

What time does the party get started?

Gates open at noon Saturday!

Will there be two stages as there have been in the past?

No side stage this year, all bands will preform on the main Saint Xavier University stage!

When does ______ go on the stage?

*times subject to change

Does the party end when the music does?

HECK NO! Join me at the official PIQNIQ After Party right down the street at JamosLive! Live music from ALT101, all the hangs you can handle and you could walk away with The Lumineers or Black Keys tickets! (10p-1a) More info HERE.

10160 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448

How’s the weather looking?

PIQNIQ PERFECT:

Can I bring food?

YES! There will be food and drink vendors on both plazas, but you can bring your own food in a clear, 1-gallon ziploc bag.

I should hydrate, can I bring my own H2O?

Smart! And yes! Water is allowed in up to 1 gallon in a factory sealed or empty bottle to fill on site.

Can I bring a bag?

The venue allows clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and/or small clutch bags (4.5”x 6.5”). No other bags of any type will be allowed.

Can I bring the kids?

Yes! PIQNIQ is all ages, bring the whole family!

Will there be Q101 PIQNIQ merch?

Yes! We have a limited edition 2022 PIQNIQ shirt available is sizes S-3XL while supplies last, Q101 PIQNIQ blankets, water bottles, and other swag and the annual (free) PIQNIQ bandana, what color do you think this year’s will be?

How do I pay for stuff?

All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). For fans that wish to use cash, cash to card conversion will be available at the guest services location in the main plaza.

Can I bring a camera?

Yes! Nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses

I will be partying on the lawn, can I bring a chair or blanket?

Yes! Lawn chairs must be low profile (seat no more than 9 inches off the ground); no chairs in bags or with coverings are allowed *subject to change per event, check the Day of Show tab blankets are allowed, and we will have special edition Q101 blankets available for purchase (for as long as they last!)

What about Parking??

Parking is already included in your ticket, but you can check out parking upgrade options here.

Can I upgrade my ticket?

Yes! Here.

Where are my seats?

Who should I think for making PIQNIQ possible this year?

Our amazing sponsors!

Anything I should definitely leave at home?

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Alcohol
  • Illegal drugs/substances
  • Glass containers
  • Cans
  • Hard sided/large coolers,
  • Bags that are not clear or are larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
  • Laser pointers
  • Animals (except service animals)
  • Fireworks
  • Aerosol cans of sunscreen or bug spray

*** Subject to change based on the show. 

More Hollywood Casino amp FAQ HERE.

Do They Belong To The Streets?

June 16, 2022 | jnettlebeck

He wouldn’t kiss her in front of the world on the Kiss Cam- does he belong to the streets?!

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Am I The Jerk?!

June 16, 2022 | jnettlebeck

In this week’s edition of Am I The Jerk- a guy sends his food back… but he seemed to like it enough to eat half!

Chicagoans’ favorite restaurant citywide IS…

June 16, 2022 | jnettlebeck

The place that Chicagoans love for a quick bite is- Portillo’s! Started in Villa Park in 1963, they’re known for their dogs, Italian beef, and cake shakes. In 2005 they spread their wings and opened up several places in other states like California and Wisconsin. The survey was done by Bid-On-Equipment. They looked at the top 20 highest rated and top 20 most reviewed restaurants on Yelp for each city.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicagoans-favorite-restaurant-is-a-citywide-classic-according-to-a-new-list/2858219/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand&fbclid=IwAR3kD57dH7KQPLghLWmohr_TfY5hJUwLjiwIWkPuy8I4e7Wxfa-9Qxftal8

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