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

June 11, 2020 | jnettlebeck

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

June 10, 2020 | jnettlebeck

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

June 9, 2020 | Tim Virgin

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’

June 9, 2020 | jnettlebeck

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

June 9, 2020 | jnettlebeck

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!

Get Scared! Netflix reviving Unsolved Mysteries

June 9, 2020 | Kevin

From the opening notes of that synth-wave theme song which sent goosebumps up my arms, ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ scared the crap out of me

with stories of unsolved terrifying stories of missing people, murders, ghosts, and other generally creepy things that reportedly really happened. Netflix is rebooting the show with producers of the hit series ‘Stranger Things’ on July 1st.

The show started in 1987 and has ran on NBC, CBS, Lifetime, and Spike with sternly-voiced actor Robert Stack and former Chicago Police officer-turned-actor Dennis Farina serving as hosts. The new revived series will be “pure documentary style” according to producers.

FilmRise has controlled the streaming TV rights to the series and they have restored the series. You can stream multiple seasons now for free on YouTube.

Will MLB get back on the field in 2020?

June 9, 2020 | Kevin

The owners and the players have gone back and forth in testy negotiations on how to handle a shortened 2020 seasons, but the latest amended proposal was put out by the league to the players yesterday with “significantly more money” being offered according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The two sides do not seem to be close on an agreement.

There is a lot of challenges to making it all work out especially with player compensation, the amount of games, draft selections, and what would happen if there is a second Coronavirus outbreak in the fall right around the time the World Series playoffs would start.

The sports world has been adapting to our COVID-19 circumstances with the NHL, NBA, PGA, and MLS have already put plans into action to get play back with no fans and cameras rolling to broadcast the action. Baseball is trailing behind other leagues which have made adaptions, but would it be summer without us talking trash between Cubs and White Sox fans?

Sports podcast good guy Pat McAfee laid into the whole issue proclaiming this could be really bad if a deal can not be reached soon.

 

Drive-in movies coming to Bridgeview

June 8, 2020 | JVO

Drive-in movies are coming to Bridgeview this week, as Chicago Drive-In Theatres begin operation.

SeatGeek Stadium will host movies every night, starting at 8:30pm. The early shows will all be family-friendly, while weekend “midnight movies” will be tailored to a more mature audience. The screen is 70 ft., and audio will be transmitted through car radios.

Tickets can be found here. They’re 30 bucks a car, or 50 bucks if you want something closer to the screen. Hand sanitizer stations will be abundant, and concessions will be available. The schedule kicks off Thursday night with “The Goonies,” which is good enough for me.

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The Golden Gate Bridge makes weird noises now… creepy

June 8, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Designers accidentally have made it so the Golden Gate Bridge sings now!

People started noticing that there were strange noises coming from the bridge all across the city, so naturally people took this to the internet.

Luckily people were quick to answer the mystery.

It’s all fun and cool now but I bet San Fransisco residents are going to get tired of this pretty quickly.

Queued Up Playlist 6/7/20

June 7, 2020 | jmanley
HOUR 1
Car Seat Headrest Hollywood
Gaurdin Alive
Loveleo Rosie
All Time Low Monsters
Dayglow Can I Call You Tonight
Protomartyr Michigan Hammers
070 Shake Guilty Conscience
The Used The Lighthouse
Wallows OK
Dirty Projectors Lose Your Love
Declan McKenna Beautiful Faces
Bakar Hell n Back
Hoko Ok Ok
Chaz Cardigan Not Ok
Run The Jewels Ooh La La
Powfu Coffee For Your Head
Flume The DIfference
HOUR 2
Neon Trees New Best Friend
Kennyhoopla How Will I Rest In Peace If Im Buried By A Highway
Wilderado Surefire
Melody Federer This Town
Palaye Royale Lonely
Rezz and Grabbitz Someone Else
Alkaline Trio Minds LIke Minefields
The Strokes Bad Decisions
Oliver Tree Let Me Down
Sam Tinnesz Play With Fire
Airborne Toxic Event Come On Out
Joji Run
24k Goldn City of Angels
Lund Broken
Judah and the Lion Beautiful Anyway
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