Is Conor McGregor Done?

April 20, 2016 | Lou

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Is Conor McGregor really done with UFC? Maybe. ‎@TheNotoriousMMA (Conor McGregor) fired off a cryptic Tweet on Tuesday saying ” I have decided to retire young.
Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later.” He was also pulled from UFC 200 because Dana White says Conor refused to stop training in Iceland to travel to Vegas to promote the fight.

Obviously, this could some sort of stunt or a negotiation tactic, but McGregor was ringside April, 9th at a fight between his teammate Charlie Ward and Joao Carvalho. Sadly, Carvalho died shortly after due to injuries from the fight prompting Connor to write…

“Terrible news regarding Joao Carvalho.

To see a young man doing what he loves, competing for a chance at a better life, and then to have it taken away is truly heartbreaking.

We are just men and women doing something we love in the hope of a better life for ourselves and our families. Nobody involved in combat sports of any kind wants to see this. It is such a rare occurrence that I don’t know how to take this.

I was ringside supporting my teammate, and the fight was so back and forth, that I just can’t understand it.

My condolences go out to Joao’s family and his team. Their man was a hell of a fighter and will be sorely missed by all.

Combat sport is a crazy game and with the recent incident in boxing and now this in MMA, it is a sad time to be a fighter and a fight fan.

It is easy for those on the outside to criticise our way of living, but for the millions of people around the world who have had their lives, their health, their fitness and their mental strength all changed for the better through combat, this is truly a bitter pill to swallow. We have lost one of us.

I hope we remember Joao as a champion, who pursued his dream doing what he loved, and show him the eternal respect and admiration he deserves.

Rest in peace, Joao.”

So, it’s very possible that being so close to something like this caused him to reassess his line of work. Time will tell.

Check out more on this at MMA Junkie and ESPN.

@TheLouLombardo

 

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Riding A Divvy Is Safer Than Riding A Personal Bike

April 19, 2016 | Marconi🍕

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(from chicagoist.com)

Given the panic when Divvy first launched in 2013, you might have thought the city was taking the training wheels off droves of teetering wannabe bicyclists and unleashing them onto the streets. Videos confirming that clueless bike riders were wandering down Lake Shore Drive or onto the Dan Ryan didn’t help. But here’s a shocking statistic: three years later, zero fatalities have been associated with bike sharing in Chicago. Typically five to eight cyclists a year die in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. (READ MORE HERE)

No accidents have happened on Divvy because I haven’t been on one!! Seriously,  In the last 8 months I’ve almost broken my ankle misjudging a step at a CHVRCHES show last year. Then I dropped a flower vase on my foot in the middle of the night which almost paralyzed my whole entire left side for a day and then the night of the Jake Bugg show I face planted into the street into oncoming traffic in Wrigleyville. Accident prone much? And before you ask NO I WASN’T DRINKING!!…Okay maybe a few beverages, but still!! I like the Divvy bikes but I always feel as though they are more for friends visiting from out of town to try. If I wasn’t terrified of cycling in Chicago I would rent one. Maybe if they made a sweet bike trail in Grant Park where I wasn’t around other people or near the edge of the Chicago River or Lake Michigan ? Until then, I gotta go my train is here.. – @marconibologna

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Spring has SPRUNG!

April 19, 2016 | <3 Lauren

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Took a minute to soak in the awesome weather by the river yesterday.

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the rooftops are OPEN!!! God I love this city.

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Aire, photo by: Stephen J. Serio

Redeye put together an introduction to Chicago’s 39 new rooftops and patios, or as I like to call it, my “to-do” list.

Check it out HERE and I’ll see you out there!! <3 @thelaurenoneil

Kurt Cobain’s Guitar Hitting the Auction Block

April 19, 2016 | Lou

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It’s a piece of rock ‘n roll history and it could be your’s for a lot of money. One of Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocasters from Nirvana’s final tour is going up for auction. It’s left handed, black & white and was used at the end of shows where Kurt would typically destroy the guitar.

It’s not gonna be cheap. Minimum bid is $45,500. It’s expected to pull in more than n $140K. Read more at Rolling Stone.

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Queued Up #172

April 18, 2016 | Web Team

1. Young The Giant – Amerika (PIQNIQ)
2. Hot Hot Heat – Kid Who Stays in the Picture
3. Bishop – River
4. Kongos – Take It From Me
5. Wild Belle – Throw Down your Guns (local)
6. The Avett Brothers – Ain’t No Man
7. Ra Ra Riot – Water
8. Weezer – King Of The World
9. M83 – Go!
10. She Is We – Boomerang
11. Finish Ticket – Color
12. Nothing But Thieves – Ban All The Music (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
13. The Wild Wild – When We Were Young
14. The Last Shadow Puppets – Miracle Aligner

1. The Temper Trap – Fall Together
2. The Kills – Doing It To Death
3. DMA’s – Too Soon
4. Cage The Elephant – Trouble
5. Bleached – Wednesday Night Melody
6. New Beat Fund – No Type
7. SWMRS – Figuring It Out
8. Holy White Hounds – Switchblade (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
9. Aurora – Conqueror
10. Barns Courtney – Fire
11. EL VY – Need A Friend
12. Andy Black – We Don’t Have To Dance
13. Made Violent – On My Own
14. Dreamers – Drugs
15. Mutemath – Used To

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4.17.16 – Alt_Backspace

April 18, 2016 | Web Team

1. Social Distortion – Story Of My Life
2. Charlatans UK – The only One I Know
3. Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
4. Graham Parker – Local Girls
5. Big Audio Dynamite – Rush
6. Pixies – Monkey Gone To Heaven
7. Green Day – 2000 Light Years Away
8. The Smiths – How Soon Is Now
9. Urge Overkill – Sister Havana
10. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Cities In Dust
11. Paul Westerberg – Knockin’ On Mine
12. Talking Heads – Once In a Lifetime
13. L7 – Pretend We’re Dead
14. Orgy – Blue Monday

1. Beastie Boys – Hey Ladies
2. Bjork – Hyperballad
3. Local H – Eddie Vedder
4. The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums
5. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
6. Stabbing Westward – Shame
7. Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
8. The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
9. Pursuit Of Happiness – I’m An Adult Now
10. Depeche Mode – People Are People
11. R.E.M. – (Don’t Go Back To) Rockville
12. Garbage – I Think I’m Paranoid (PIQNIQ)

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Bike that looks like a car

April 18, 2016 | Marconi🍕

I often have considered biking to work. Many of my co-workers do when the weather is nice. The main thing stopping me is that I’m terrified.  I’ve seen people get hit in traffic. That never looks fun. Maybe all cyclists have ever needed is to look more like a car? – @marconibologna

(SEE FUNDRAISING SITE HERE) 

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Would You Drink Jon Lester’s Glove?

April 18, 2016 | Lou

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The Virgin Hotel is offering up an interesting drink for Cub fans. The “Never Quit.” Made from vodka infused with one of Lester’s gloves. According to the Virgin Hotel, it’s a “vodka infused leather cocktail with peanut syrup and leaf alcohol that smells of fresh cut grass. Top it off with a splash of Old Style, and you’ve got yourself a true Wrigley taste sensation.”

But, it is for a good cause. $1 from each of the $11 drinks will go to Lester’s charity. READ MORE from the Chicago Tribue and the @VirginHotelsChi.

@TheLouLombardo

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NOT READY FOR BROADCAST with SHERMAN!!

April 15, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Sherman is guest co-host and longtime Chicago radio favorite. Marconi might blame lack of coffee or a late night before but an entire podcast was recorded with microphones off. This is the second take of great stories from Sherman. Plus CTA possibly considering a Women ONLY train car we Ask The Office. Talk about PIQNIQ and much more

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Walk The Moon Cancels Upcoming Tour

April 15, 2016 | <3 Lauren
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From the band’s facebook page:

Friends,

We are deeply sorry to say that, due to a serious illness in Nick’s family, we must cancel this summer’s Work This Body Tour. For many years now, Nick’s dad has been suffering from Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately, it’s reached a point where he needs to come home and focus on his family for awhile. Out of respect for the immediate commitments we’ve made, we will play out the rest of our shows in May – after that, we will be taking a break from the road. All tickets to our headline shows in July + August will be refunded. With a heavy heart we send our gratitude out to our team, our industry friends, and most importantly our fans for their understanding and support. Through this time, it continues to be our dream and our mission to take the darkness in our lives and mold it into light + color. The only way out is through. <+>

Love,
WALK THE MOON

 

Our thoughts go out to Nick and his family during this tough time.  Alzheimer’s is such a horrible disease that sadly is very common.  There are more than 3 million US cases per year.  It robs those afflicted of themselves slowly by stealing first their memories and then their awareness and cognitive function.  My Grandfather and therefore entire family battled with it for years.  I really hope a cure can be found soon.  You can read more information on Alzheimer’s Disease HERE  And if you would like to talk to someone about Alzheimer’s, there is a 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900

<3 @laurenoneil

Bears 2016 Schedule is Out!

April 15, 2016 | Lou

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The Bears will start on the road in Houston on 9/11. They’ll also see four primetime games this year. Two Monday nighters, one Sunday night and one Thursday game coming our way this season. And hopefully Santa has a win in his sack for the Christmas Eve game at home with Washington.

Check out the Bears site for more on the schedule and tickets.

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Dunkin Shoots and Scores

April 15, 2016 | Lou

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A Dunkin’ Donuts’ in St. Louis was sent a bunch of cups that were probably meant for Chicago and right before game one between the Blackhawks and Blues. So, they spent the day serving up coffee to Blues fans out of Hawks cups. Needless to say, Blues fans were not thrilled. Dunkin’ says it was simply a shipping error.

Gotcha a “shipping error.” Wink, wink. Nudge, nudge.

Even though the Hawks dropped game one in St. Louis 1-0 it’s still nice to know this little dig made it through. Check out more from Yahoo Sports.

 

 

 

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Bill & Ted are back at it again!

April 13, 2016 | Russell

Looks like Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter will be returning as Ted ‘Theodore’ Logan and Bill S. Preston for one more excellent adventure! Alex Winter, who plays Bill S. Preston, announced that they have been working on a script for the past 6 years with the original writers and that it’s finally complete along with having a Director ready and a studio willing to back the project! The only issue standing in the way, according to Winter, is finding the appropriate start date to start filming between Reeves and his schedule.

Where would you like to see Bill and Ted go in their next adventure??

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In-Studio Interview: Steve and Butch from Garbage

April 13, 2016 | Web Team

wALT talks with Garbage about headlining PIQNIQ and the new doc about their highly successful \”Smart Studios\” – which recorded albums from Nirvana, Fall Out Boy, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Listen below.

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