Kings of Leon show cancelled for tonight

I hate to say it, but I am afraid we are going to be seeing more of this:

Which includes their show at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park tonight.  The rescheduled date will be October 9th, 2021 tickets will be honored then.  <3 Lauren

More Riot Fest Late Night Shows announced!

Yesterday we got the big announcement that Slipknot will be replacing Nine Inch Nails (who cancelled all 2021 tour dates) Sunday night at Riot Fest and Morrissey will headline a special Preview Party on Thursday (on sale with proceeds going towards Chicago Coalition for the Homeless)

Today we get the rest of the Late Night Shows!  Tickets are on sale now for:

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17
MR. BUNGLE
with Fishbone
Radius
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK
Concord Music Hall
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

EMO NIGHT BROOKLYN
Metro
18+ | Doors: 9:30pm |

LIVING COLOUR
with The Revel
Reggies Rock Club
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

MAN ON MAN
Cobra Lounge
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
NEW FOUND GLORY / LESS THAN JAKE
POP PUNK’S STILL NOT DEAD TOUR
with Hot Mulligan, LØLØ
Radius
17+ | Doors: 9pm |

DINOSAUR JR.
with Ryley Walker
Bottom Lounge
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

GOGOL BORDELLO
Concord Music Hall
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

BIG FREEDIA
with Special Guests
Martyrs’
18+ | Doors: 10pm | TICKETS

THURSDAY
Cobra Lounge
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

THE SOUNDS
Reggies Rock Club
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
TAKING BACK SUNDAY
Metro
18+ | Doors: 10pm |

BAYSIDE
21 YEARS OF REALLY BAD LUCK TOUR
with Senses Fail, Hawthorne
Heights & The Bombpops
Concord Music Hall
17+ | Doors: 8pm |

THE BRONX
Cobra Lounge
17+ | Doors: 10pm |

On top of Late Night shows going on sale today, single-day tickets for all three days of Riot Fest 2021 are now available in limited quantities. Thursday Preview Party tickets, in a move reflecting the fest’s charitable efforts, are on sale with proceeds going towards Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, in addition to other organizations (to be announced).

In accordance with the latest COVID-19 directives from the City of Chicago, face masks will be required at all indoor events, which applies to all Riot Fest Late Night venues; those planning on attending should be sure to check with each venues’ respective entry policies prior to arrival.

See you (masked) in the pit \m/   <3 Lauren

Early registration for PAWS Chicago 5K ends soon, run with me, ALI!

PAWS CHICAGO WALK/RUN 5K is Saturday, September 18th

I think I’ve made it clear by now that I love dogs as much or more than people. I also love PAWS Chicago because of their dedication to animals that need homes. It’s also Midwest’s largest No Kill Animal shelter. Their Run/Walk is a great way to raise money for PAWS and go for an extra long walk with your pup!

Sign up here and I’ll see you there!

https://my.pawschicago.org/PAWS5K2021/Static/Event-Info

What’s going on in Chicago this weekend?

The Windy City is loaded this weekend with events happening all around town. In the digital stratosphere, tickets for Kanye West’s “Donda” listening party at Soldier Field go on today at noon. The event takes place on the 26th.

The Blue Angels fly into the city this weekend, first with a practice run on Friday from 10a-2p. The big shows take place the following days with liftoff taking place from 12p-1p on Saturday and Sunday.

All Elite Wrestling brings the first major pro wrestling event to the United Center in 22 years with an ‘AEW Rampage’ television taping on August 20. This will be the largest crowd in the two-and-a-half-year history of AEW and the show will be highlighted by the all-but-confirmed AEW debut of CM Punk. Tickets are still available.

There’s also a Sangria Festival, the largest Latin music festival in the country, and the Blue Man Group returns to Chicago!

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Hot dogs could cost you 36 minutes of your life

Healthy people beware, avoid hot dogs as your cheat meal going forward. A new study shows that hot dogs are among the most deadly foods you can eat as they can take off 36 minutes of your life. Is death-by-hot dog the way you want to go out?

The moral of this story, folks, is that nuts could save your life. Next time you feel like snacking, grab a handful of nuts.

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Oak Forest man robs restaurant right next to where he works

Ronnak Niazi (unfortunate name) was charged with robbing Southfork in Orland Park earlier this week, a bizarre decision given that he worked right next door to the establishment. After reviewing video evidence, it was determined that a suspect forced open the rear doors of the business at 9 p.m. the night before and removed two cash registers that allegedly contained $2,500, according to Fox 32.

You couldn’t have walked across the street to a place that has never seen you before?

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Are you the ugly one in the office? This can help you get the leg-up on attractive people

We can all agree that attractive people are treated better than regular people. It’s unfortunate, but that is how the world works. Luckily, there is a new study that can help aid ugly people in their pursuit of professional success. According to researches, “By adopting the physical postures associated with feelings of power and confidence, less attractive people can minimize behavioral differences in the job search.”

To go along with that, researches noted, “But power posing is not the only solution—anything that can make you feel more powerful, like doing a confidence self-talk, visualizing yourself succeeding, or reflecting on past accomplishments before a social evaluation situation can also help.”

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OnlyFans plans to born porn starting in October because they hate us

In an all-time bad decision, OnlyFans is moving to a porn-free platform starting later this year. On October 1, “sexually explicit content” will be barred from the platform as they look to expand the company and bring in new investors. Of course, ditching the thing that you’re best known for is probably not the best move.

Nudity will still be permitted on the site as long as it fits the site’s new community guidelines. Good luck navigating that trap, ladies.

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Slipknot Replaces NIN at Riot Fest. Morrissey to play Thursday Preview Party.

Nine Inch Nails has cancelled all 2021 shows, including Riot Fest. Slipknot will take their place on Sunday, while Morrissey will headline the Riot Fest Thursday Preview Party. All 3-day and Sunday ticket holders now gain access to the Riot Fest Thursday Preview Party, as a bonus!

Plus: to benefit the Chicago community, tickets for Thursday are now on sale for anyone who wants to attend—with all proceeds going to Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (and other organizations, TBA).

Look at that!  Out of bad comes good!

You can read more about the changes HERE

 

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Are you the biggest wiener in Chicago?

Don’t be nasty!  I’m talking about the biggest hot dog fan, the Vienna Beef Top Dog.  In what may possibly be the most Chicago contest of all time, Vienna Beef is hosting a contest to see who can visit/eat the most hot dogs at participating hot dog stands through October 17th.  It works kind of like Pokemon Go but instead of Charlizards, you’re catching delicious dogs and possibly a cholesterol issue. Do hot dogs with ketchup on them count?  What are the prizes?  Find out HERE, and good luck! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOT DOG STAND.

 

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Incredible tattoo artist is helping breast cancer survivors, one nipple at a time

Tattoo artist Vicky Martin has been blowing people’s minds for the last 15 years as she’s been tattooing people who have lost breasts due to breast cancer. She specializes in tattooing nipples onto them, specifically.

It’s incredible that nipples have as much power as they do. Major props are due to Vicky Martin.

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Um, what kind of animal is this?

We know you. You’re sitting here thinking “I know animals” and so you think you can easily identify this animal. Well, good luck, folks, because we got nothing.

 

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If you could look through anyone’s phone, who would you choose and why?

If you are on T-Mobile, there’s a chance that your information was stolen in a recent data breach. Over 47 million people have had information exposed because of data breaches by cell phone companies with 7 million of those being current T-Mobile users, specifically. The data includes some personal information including the first and last names, date of birth, SSN, and driver’s license/ID information for a “subset of customers.” So far, T-Mobile said it does not have any indication that the stolen files contain phone numbers, account numbers, passwords or financial information.

Brian, Ali, & Justin do not condone identify theft, BUT, if you were given the chance to look through anyone’s phone in the world, whose would it be? The conversation lives on Facebook!

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Liar, liar, pants on fire: Andy Dalton claims he’ll be starting over Justin Fields

To quote Dr. Evil, “how about no.” Andy Dalton was talking to the press after training camp and he said, “Justin’s going to have his time, but right now is my time.” We have the utmost respect for Dalton, but step aside and let the Bears win some games for a change. We don’t want to be a part of the Andy Dalton Experience.

 

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Temper your expectations, Chicago, this is going to be a long season.

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A Hella Mega Karen: Whose Karen Is It?

We thought no one could complain about the Hella Mega Tour. It was the perfect evening with perfect bands. Unfortunately, one Karen had a serious issue with the evening and people having the time of their lives at the summer’s most anticipated concert.

Where is this Karen from? Sound off on Facebook!

This Karen is also a Bad Neighbor

Imagine living in a situation where five security cameras are pointed at your place at one time. This is the life that one couple has been living as they’ve been combatting a next-door Karen. This is brutal.

This is a special supernova for Brian, Ali, & Justin. It’s everything we hate in one post!

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Insane road rage fight ends with a gentlemanly sign of respect

You ever beat the tar out of someone and then shake their hand? That’s what these two fellas did and we’re honestly blown away by it.

We’re not encouraging anyone to get into a fight just to then shake their opponents hand, but if you already have video of it…please send it to us.

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Is it okay to go to a chain restaurant on the first date?

According to this woman, Olive Garden, Chili’s, and the glorious destination that is Applebee’s are off limits when it comes to a first date. This lady won’t even entertain the idea.

Are you okay with chain restaurants on a first date? The conversation lives on Facebook!

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