The Most Unusual Things To Do In Chicago

June 22, 2022 | jnettlebeck

There are some places that you MUST go to when you visit Chicago. The Art Institute, Buckingham Fountain, The Museum of Science and Industry, The Shedd Aquarium… I digress. There’s a lot of things to do. However, here’s a list of things that are more unusual that are definitely worth checking out!

1: International Museum of Surgical Science -1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610

2: Medieval Torture Museum – 177 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601

3: Oz Park – 2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614

4: Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities – 1513 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

5: Sh*t Fountain – 1001 North Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

6: The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail) – 1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

7: Turtle Race At Big Joe’s – 1818 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

8: Dusty Groove – 1120 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60622

9: The Crown Fountain – 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

10: Chicago Magic Lounge –  5050 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

https://www.attractionsofamerica.com/attractions/most-unusual-things-to-do-chicago.php

When you talk trash about Mike Tyson, and he’s right behind you

June 22, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Jimmy Kimmel Live played a genius prank on people out on the streets. Get them to talk a lot of trash about Mike Tyson, then have Mike standing right behind him. Their reactions are priceless when they realize they’ve just insulted one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

@jimmykimmellive

Mike Tyson is right behind you…

♬ original sound – Jimmy Kimmel Live

Squirrel on the field!

June 22, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Here’s the furry, little squirrel that made the grounds crew look silly chasing it at the Pirates-Cubs game. The best part was the play-by-play of the action. Here it is!

Relationship Court

June 21, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Dating apps are great, but at some point you have to make a decision, let’s help this girl choose!

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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.

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