How to Deal With Large Icicles On Your Roof

February 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

If you’re worried about the winter weather piling up on your roof, whether it be heavy snow, ice dams, or giant icicles, here’s what you need to know.

When it comes to icicles, try not to break them off. They can weigh a lot and a sudden shift in weight can cause major issues. It’s better to find a way for them to melt and then naturally fall off. Large amounts of icicles are usually a sign of poor insulation, while snow compiling is usually a sign of good insulation.

Stay safe, Chicago. Warm weather will be here soon!

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This Man Landed the Mars Rover While Working From Home

February 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

One man took working from home to a new level. As you can see from the video below, he was partially responsible for landing the Mars Rover from the comfort is his home office.

This is not only a miracle feat of science, but a miracle feat of productivity while working from home. The focus and intensity while landing it is awesome and the celebration afterwards is incredible.

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Skiers and Snowboarders, Unite!

February 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

With a country so divided it can be easy to forget what healing looks like. This is it, though. Bitter rivals. A man on a s snowboard and a man with skis. They aren’t supposed to get along with one another, yet here they are.

This video is not only beautiful, but it’s EFFICIENT. This needs to become the new trend. We love seeing it.

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Plane Ride From Hell Takes Place Over the Weekend

February 22, 2021 | jnettlebeck

We’re not sure who this flight was worse for, the passengers in the sky or the people on the ground. A Boeing 777 suffered catastrophic engine failure en route from Denver to Honolulu over the weekend. Parts fell off the plane off in Denver’s surrounding suburbs.

Passengers noted that they thought they were goners while the plane was going down. They’re luckily here to tell their story (and still get to fly to Hawaii). What’s your closest near-death experience? Fly on over to our Facebook and let us know.

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Queued Up Playlist 2/21/21

February 21, 2021 | jmanley
HOUR 1
Mike Shinoda Happy Endings feat Iann Dior and UPSAHL
Blu de Tiger Vintage
AJR Way Less Sad
Maggie Lindemann Knife Under My Pillow
Dayglow Close to You
Lil Huddy The Eulogy of You and Me
Yuno Somebody
Weathers C’est La Vie
Bad Suns Baby Blue Shades
Laura Jane Grace Swimming Pool Song
Death from Above 1979 One Plus One
Mod Sun Flames feat Avril Lavigne
Baio Dead Hand Control
bbno$ Help Herself
Jawny Sabotage
AFI Twisted Tongues
Little Hurt My Head Hurts
HOUR 2
Manchester Orchestra Bedhead
The Dirty Nil Blunt Force Concussion
Xiu Xiu A Bottle of Rum
Beach Bunny Good Girls (Don’t Get Used)
Cloud Nothings Nothing Without You
Foushee Deep End
Mansionair Guillotine feat NoMBe
Nothing Nowhere Fake Friends
Pale Waves Easy
Kids in America Afterlife
Sir Chloe Michelle
TV Priest This Island
Goldpark Beautiful Desperation
Holly Humberstone Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Giant Rooks Heat Up
Melody Federe I Hate Love
Missio Can You Feel the Sun
Frances Forever Space Girl
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2.21.2021 History Of Alternative

February 21, 2021 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • R.E.M. – Pop Song 89
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Rocket
  • Blink 182 – The Rock Show
  • The Flys – Got You (Where I Want You)
  • Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains
  • Love And Rockets – Ball Of Confusion
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Zephyr Song
  • Soho – Hippychick
  • Pearl Jam – Corduroy
  • Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
  • The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
  • Matisyahu – King Without A Crown
  • Incubus – Wish You Were Here
  • The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road

Hour 2

  • The Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
  • Fountains Of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Wicked Garden
  • The Church – Under The Milky Way
  • Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
  • Juliana Hatfield – Universal Heart-Beat
  • The Killers – Smile Like You Mean It
  • Beastie Boys – Sure Shot
  • Depeche Mode – Policy Of Truth
  • The Cranberries – Free To Decide
  • 311 – Down
  • The Bravery – An Honest Mistake
  • Sublime – Doin’ Time


Hour 3

  • The Clash – London Calling
  • Weezer – The Good Life
  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • The The – This Is The Day
  • Veruca Salt – Seether
  • They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng
  • The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
  • Panic! At The Disco – The Only Difference…
  • Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
  • The Cure – Just Like Heaven
  • Blind Melon – No Rain
  • Hole – Malibu
  • Nirvana – You Know You’re Right

Hour 4

  • Rancid – Ruby Soho
  • New Order – Regret
  • Jane’s Addiction – Stop!
  • Siouxsie And The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
  • Talking Heads – And She Was
  • Hum – Stars
  • James – Laid
  • No Doubt – Hella Good
  • Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
  • Porno For Pyros – Pets
  • The Smiths – This Charming Man
  • Stereo MCs – Connected

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Licking ice cream cartons is now a crime in Arizona.

February 21, 2021 | Eric

Remember when a bunch of 🍑🎩’s were filming themselves opening up ice containers in stores, taking a big lick, then putting them back? 🤢

Arizona has passed a law to combat anyone from ever doing this again  From the Phoenix New Times:

“The new law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to intentionally introduce, add or mingle “any bodily fluid or foreign object not intended for human consumption with water, food, or drink.” That’s if a person actually consumes the produce or the damage of the contamination is at least $1,000.

If nobody consumes the contaminated produce and the damage is less than $1,000, it’s still a Class 2 misdemeanor with the potential for four months in jail and a $750 fine.

A final provision “Allows the calculation of damages caused by the contamination to include: a) the cost to clean and sanitize the contaminated area; and b) any monetary compensation given to a human being who consumed the contaminated water, food, drink or other product.”

So, are people gonna get off easy with this?  Does it need to be harsher?  Do we need this specific law?  — [eric]

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Putting up your windshield wipers before a storm? STOP.

February 21, 2021 | Eric

If you are a true blue Chicagoan or suburbanite, one of your tricks in combating winter is to stand your windshield wipers straight up in the air before a coming storm.

Stop doing this.  It has the potential to damage your car.  Windshield wipers aren’t meant to stand up to handle the force of the wind and you could be wrecking the gears that make them move.  More on this from Lifehacker.  Maybe you’ll rethink this move?  — [eric]

Today’s Support Chicago Business: Bombay Wraps

February 19, 2021 | Tim Virgin

Today’s Support Chicago Spotlight Shines on Bombay Wraps!

When husband & wife team Falguni and Ali Dewjee opened Bombay Wraps in 2010, they had one simple mission – to share with you the delicious, simple and fun street food they grew up eating in Bombay (Mumbai), India. Today this mission continues to burn bright, across 3 retail outlets and a food truck, as Bombay Wraps is committed to serving you Fresh, Indian Food, Fast in a modern, casual and fun environment.

Bombay Wraps has taken the best of Indian food – complex flavors, rich aromas, abundant variety and delicious slow-cooked recipes – and made it easy, fast and approachable by serving them in Wraps (Paratha or Whole Wheat Roti), Sandwich Rolls (Buttered & Toasted) and Bowls (Basmati Rice or Fresh Cut Salad) that you can enjoy at the restaurant, work or your home.

Their menu features delicious meat (chicken tikka, lamb curry, beef kebab, etc) and veg (cheese paneer, chickpea chana, etc) choice. Indian food lends itself easily to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, keto plus more diets

Plus they offer popular sides (samosas, sweet potato fries, etc) and drinks (mango lassi, Thums Up, etc)

So what are you waiting for … join them today for some fresh, Indian fast fare today!

https://bombaywraps.com/

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Chicago Has Gotten TONS of Snow Recently – Just How Much Will Surprise You

February 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

After the brutal polar vortex in 2018, Chicago got through winter last year relatively unscathed (it was everything else that came after that was pretty rough). This year, though, the snow has had its revenge. At press time, Chicago has received over 48 TONS of snow over the last month.

Are you still mesmerized by the prettiness of the snow or are you sick of it? Let us know on our Facebook page what you think of it right now?

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Wanted Man Turns Himself In After Hating Quarantine Guests So Much

February 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

It’s always bad when prison is a nice change of scenery. A man in Sussex was wanted on unspecified crimes but was hiding out in quarantine with some people he knew. At some point, things went awry and he decided that it was better to be in prison than to quarantine with the people he was spending time around. Apparently prison offered the “peace and quiet” that this man was looking for.

Has quarantine got you down bad as well? What’s been your breaking point throughout the last 11 months? Head on over to our Facebook page and let us know.

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This Is Why You Tip Rideshare Drivers!

February 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

This video speaks for itself. The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone and it is crucial that we are treating those that are constantly on the grind with the utmost respect.

What advice would you give the driver? Sound off on our Facebook and let us know what you think!

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“Off to Prison” Party Cancelled, Thankfully

February 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

If you need your daily dose of rage, direct your anger to this story about a woman who planned on throwing herself a “Off to Prison” party before being hauled off to the slammer after a drunk driving incident that left two high school students in the hospital.

The party was supposed to be held at a local restaurant who made it clear that they were not interested in sponsoring such an event once they found out what it was. Luckily, the two victims are alive and recovering.

As citizens, we have to be better than this.

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The Snow Struggles Are REAL

February 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Poor one out for this man. We are so sick of the snow and unfortunately we know there is more on the way. The man in this TikTok has it worse than us, though.

@mooredustin♬ original sound – mooreeedust

Our feet are wet, cold, and numb just watching this video. We can’t imagine how bad it must’ve been for him in the moment, watching that clean sneaker drift away from him the same way we’ve all drifted away from sanity over the course of the last year.

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WE LANDED ON MARS!

February 18, 2021 | Tim Virgin

NASA has successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet’s equator called Jezero. I have no idea where that is but I want to move there. The six-wheeled vehicle will now spend at least the next two years drilling into the local rocks, looking for evidence of past life. They need to send some Discovery Channel cameras up there with the cast of GOLD RUSH because those guys would find something.

 

Cover Photo by Nicolas Lobos on Unsplash

Have you heard about Dan the Great Lake Jumper?

February 18, 2021 | <3 Lauren

Back in June, a hungover Dan O’Conor jumped into Lake Michigan and that was the beginning of something beautiful.  A daily pandemic polar plunge that just hit the 251-day mark to raise money for CIVLCHI to help save our stages.

Dan has documented his daily dips on twitter and instagram, maybe Brian will join him one of these days…  <3 Lauren

November 2020 story on Dan by BlockClubChi HERE.

Thumbnail photo by Matthew Henry from Burst

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