Chicago Pushing to Be Fully Reopened By July 4

On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the goal for the city is to be reopened by July 4 this summer. Summer events such as street festivals and concerts were announced on Wednesday, including Taste of Chicago To-Go, Millennium Park Programs, and City Markets, which are slated to return on May 15. Mask wearing and social distancing will be encouraged at all of these events. A full list of events on the docket for this summer can be found here.

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This Mother-Daughter Combo Does Something Truly Disturbing

As we plunge deeper to the point of no return, TLC is still pumping out “fresh” reality shows. The third season of sMothered is close to premiering (we know you know this, but just in case you didn’t) and the season three trailer revealed that a mother-daughter combo give each other Brazilian waxes.

Take a moment, cleanse yourself.

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Do You Know Why You Have Pubic Hair?

Did you know there are actual health benefits to having hair down there? Without them, our bodies would be drastically different. They produce pheromones, scent glands in your groin, which is a chemical that is thought to trigger attraction in a potential sexual partner. They act as cushioning because otherwise all of that skin-to-skin contact could take a toll on your junk. Plus, they provide cleanliness. Clean pubic hair provides a protective barrier that can help prevent dirt, debris, and germs from invading sensitive areas.

A full list of reasons and more information about the benefit of pubic hair can be found here.

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Did Ryan Reynolds Mom Actually Drunk Sext His Brother? 😂 🍆

In a new commercial, Ryan Reynolds claims his mother accidentally drunk-texted his brother and said, “I’m having a bath. Wanna join?” . . . followed by three eggplant emojis.  And he says he’s not kidding.  (The commercial is about the dangers of drunk texting.  While talking, popup messages are being shown, including the one from his mom.).

It’s pretty awesome! 😂

 

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Whose Karen Is It?

Dear God, please help us locate this Karen. We’ve seen Karen’s come in many forms since we began hunting them down, but this Missed Connections Karen is a different beast. This is a special kind of evil.

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New Study Shows Men with Big Noses Also Have Big…You Know…

You know what they say? Big nose, big hose. A recent study reveled that men with large noses are more likely to have tree trunks growing out of their pants. They said it may be down to exposure to key hormones, called androgens, in the womb. More info on the study can be found here.

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Must-See Video of Fasted PB&J Ever Made!

Parents, start your engines. The PB&J Wars are heating up on TikTok and Brian, Ali, & Justin’s World Record department has verified this woman as creating the world’s most beloved sandwich in the shortest amount of time.

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Hero Alert: Chicago Uber Driver Saves Life, Turns Down Reward

Mike Bussan, an Uber driver in Chicago, reacted quickly and ultimately gave a gunshot victim another chance at life earlier this week. Bussan rushed the victim and his brother to the hospital after hearing their car crash near Clark and Roosevelt in the South Loop. He scooped up the two and rushed them to the hospital. Afterwards, he was surprised with a cash reward, which he declined.

Chicago, this is what it looks like when we have each others backs. You love to see it.

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An Actual Explanation about McDonald’s and Their Ice Cream Machines

We don’t want to come across as Karen’s, but what’s the deal with all of these broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s (wait, is Seinfeld a Karen?). Every time we look forward to stuffing our face with hot fast-food and then cold, refreshing ice cream goodness, our attempts our thwarted. Finally, someone went straight to the source and figured out why we have all of these issues getting ice cream.

@behindthebrandsJOHNNY HARRIS made a great video on the topic, check it out to learn more #marketing #businesstiktok #behindthebrands #mcdonaldsicecreammachine

♬ original sound – BehindTheBrands

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The Cutest Cubs Highlight of the Season

Chicago parents, this is how you do it! In the midst of an afternoon thrashing on the Dodgers, the visitors found one small glimmer of hope with a solo home run from Keibert Ruiz. That glimmer of hope was luckily immediately erased by this adorable Cubs fan combination.

The Cubs haven’t had a lot of highlights this season. This is undoubtedly the cutest moment of their season thus far.

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Disney made a ‘REAL’ lightsaber!

May the 4th be with you!  Disney celebrated Star Wars Day this year by unveiling something every nerd has been waiting for since the very first time they saw A New Hope….a REAL lightsaber!  I MUST HAVE IT.  Check it out, and read more about the coolest toy of all time HERE

 

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First impressions: Best debuts (with special guest Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons) – History of Alternative Podcast

In the world of alternative music, what’s new and what’s next are every bit as important as what’s come before and paved the way. But every artist starts somewhere…

This week’s discussion of best alternative debuts includes a chat with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, who joins the show to talk about the band’s debut, “Night Visions.” Also discussed in this episode: Liz Phair, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Sugarcubes, DEVO, Arcade Fire and more.

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World’s Luckiest Woman Announces Divorce to Bill Gates

Melinda Gates is about to be swimming in cash. The soon-to-be-divorcee of Microsoft founder and longtime hoarder of wealth Bill Gates, announced on social media yesterday that “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage.”

On a serious note, the two announced that they will still keep the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation going, a charity that does a tremendous amount of work in impoverished nations.

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Are You Aware That These Body Parts Are Incredibly Dirty?

These body parts are often the least noticed, thus least cleaned, which means that they are bacteria factories. For instance, the tongue, the armpits, and the belly button are all breeding grounds for germs. The biggest offender of this, though, is the mouth. The mouth is the dirtiest part of the body. Doctors recommend cleaning your mouth twice a day!

A full list of the dirtiest body parts can be found here.

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How Did You Get Revenge After Being Cheated On?

There’s no good reason to cheat, and there’s no good way to respond to being cheated on. This man took matters into his own hands and sprinkled his ex-partner’s belongings all over the street.

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Food and Wine Magazine crowns BURT’S PLACE in Morton Grove “Best Pizza in Illinois”

In my opinion, Chicago will always be the best for pizza. There are a lot of states in this country that can claim they have the best pizza.  Which means there are a lot of states that won’t like hearing someone say they don’t

“Food & Wine” magazine just put out a list where they ranked the 10 best pizza states in the U.S., and number one might be an upset:  They went with New Jersey.

Why?  Quote, “Imagine what New York’s pizza culture might look like, forced to exist outside of the spotlight . . . mostly serving a very local clientele that will have no trouble holding them accountable.”

In other words, people in New Jersey telling the pizza shops “Whaddya think you’re doin’ ova here wit dis” while they wave their hands around wildly led the pizza shops to perfect their unique recipes.

Here are the rankings for the top 10 pizza states:  New Jersey . . . Connecticut . . . New York . . . Illinois . . . Michigan . . . California . . . Pennsylvania . . . Massachusetts . . . Ohio . . . and Missouri.  (Food & Wine)

(They also picked the best pizza spot in every other state as well, just scroll down past the top 10.)

 

According to the Food and Wine the best Illinois pizza is Burtsplace in Morton Grove!

 

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