The 411 on 5/20 420 in the 21st state

Illinois marijuana dispensaries saw weed flying off the shelves (or out of the cases) in May. Dispensaries took in over 44 million, which was more than 5 million over what sales were in January (the first month of legalization).

Of the $44.3m made in May, roughly 34 million were from state residents. The other 10.2 were from out-of-state buyers (shout out to our friends in Northwest Indiana and Kenosha!).

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Comic-Con at Home: San Diego comes to us on July 22

The San Diego Comic-Con is the pop culture industry’s biggest annual event, drawing an international crowd to its panels, exclusives and community.

COVID-19 had other plans for Comic-Con this year, and the event (scheduled for 7/22-7/26) was canceled. In its place this year will be “Comic-Con@Home,” a virtual convention open to all. The digital conference will be held on the original event dates, and every aspect will be free to virtually attend.

So instead of camping out on a convention floor, we can all wait patiently in our homes for Marvel Studios’ annual reveals. Count us in for a “Shang-Chi” sneak preview (fingers crossed)!

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‘You about to lose yo job’ says her viral video changed her life for the better

When Johnniqua Charles was detained by a security officer she broke into song and dance about how he was going to lose his job, and it is amazing.

This low point in her life was captured on video and has since gone viral during the George Floyd protests.

People have even remixed the song and it is also pretty amazing.

Turns out, Johnniqua had been struggling for years with drug addiction and was also homeless. When this video went viral it helped her family find her so they could help get here back on her feet.

Johnniqua Charles is just happy that people enjoy the video and that it has done some good during these times.

That is the awesome power of the internet!

Twitter to test new feature to help stop the sharing of fake news articles

Twitter is trying out some new software that will prompt users with a message before they retweet an article that they have not actually opened and read.

This may help stop the spread of misinformation from malicious fake news sources.

Is this a good idea? Or do you want to keep retweeting as you please whether or not you read something.

Lori Lightfoot gets into foul mouthed argument with an alderman on zoom conference

Lori Lightfoot and Ald. Raymond Lopez got into a foul mouthed shouting match over the cities handling of looters and violence that has occurred in the city.

Really goes to show you not to mess with Lightfoot, she’s not afraid to speak her mind.

It would be nice if City officials could work together in a professional manner though…

 

Chicago has two new Drive- In movie theatres opening this week

Thanks to the pandemic the Chicago area is getting two new drive-in movie theatres.

Tonight the Chi-Town Futbol facility, 2343 S. Throop Street, will show movies in its parking lot on a 40-foot projection screen. The price is $33 per vehicle for up to five adults and $5 additional charge for each extra adult. The first featured film will be, “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.”

On Thursday, Chicago Drive-In Theaters is opening a location at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, in Bridgeview. Movies will screen at 8:30 p.m., with midnight movies on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $30-$50 per vehicle. The opening night movie will be “The Goonies.”

 

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.ChiTownMovies.com and www.chicagodrivein.com.

 

 

See you there! – Tim Virgin

 

Joe Exotic writes that his life is a living hell and the he is ‘dying in prison’

A letter was obtained by TMZ that was written by the tiger king himself, it has many people concerned.

Joe Exotic seems to be at the end of his rope while he and his legal team try to get him pardoned from his prison sentence.

Exotic starts off the letter by telling the President that the pandemic is over, so now he should focus on releasing him.

He also goes on to say that the prison is not giving him his prescribed medicine.

And maybe the worst claim, Joe exotic says that his newest husband Dillon has gone radio silent on him.

Dillon promptly responded to this news on his Instagram.

 

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My heart is breaking after reading Joe’s letter 💔 He is living in hell right now and I’m outraged by the way he is being treated. I can’t even begin to imagine how that is breaking his spirit. I love Joe and I’m standing by him. The photos that I post on here are a highlight reel of my life… What you don’t see are the hours that I’m alone at home, missing my husband and my friend. I’ve been writing letters and it is a shame to hear that he isn’t receiving them… I know they limit the amount he can read in a week and I only hope they eventually get to him. Joe, I hope that this reaches you too. Know that I love you and I’m fighting for you everyday. #freejoeexotic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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He claims he is writing Joe, he must not be getting the letters.

Somebody save Joe Exotic!

You need to try the Wiener Circle’s new face time ordering option

The Wiener Circle might be able to save us all.

If you don’t believe me then check out this video.

They’re bringing us back to humanity with their face time ordering option!

Plus a portion of their profits go directly to COVID-19 relief funds right here in the city!

What are you waiting for grab your phone and facetime your order in!