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T-Mobile's Home For The Holidays Surprise [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:56 +0000

In continuing with the Holiday spirit, I thought you might like to see this video. It was shot in 2011 at the Chicagoland area’s Woodfield Mall with a surprise performance and updated spin on the holiday classic, “(There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays.” Wouldn’t it be cool to be shopping and get surprised [...]

Jerrod Niemann Opens Show for Paid Streaming, Proceeds to Go to St. Jude

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:40:26 +0000

When given, the opportunity, Jerrod Niemann wastes no time doing good for others, which is why the singer-songwriter is taking portion of proceeds raised from his upcoming Chicago concert and giving it to the children at St. Jude. Niemann’s show at the famed Joe’s Bar this Thursday (Nov. 29) will also be broadcast live via [...]

My Friend Wayne Takes His Dad To Wrigley Field [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:00:12 +0000

My friend Wayne took a very special trip with his dad recently. Wayne’s father Jerry is now 79 years old and grew up in Chicago. Although Jerry does not live in Chicago anyone, he is still a huge Cubs fan. Recently, Wayne was able to take his dad back to Chicago. Their trip included a [...]

Lake Michigan Takes On Cyclists And Pedestrians [VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:23:32 +0000

Just a couple of days ago residents living near Chicago’s Lake Shore were warned about gusty winds and huge waves. They were urged by authorities to stay off a specific street because travel along it could be dangerous. Here is what happened to the few who did not take the warning!…… Lake Michigan Vs. Stragglers [...]

Tim McGraw Tosses Yet Another Fan?

Clay Moden — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:41:45 +0000

Sounds like you don’t want to act like an idiot at a Tim McGraw show. At least if you are sitting up close to the stage where he can see you! Sounds like some fans may have gotten a little out of hand over the weekend at one of his shows near Chicago.A caller to [...]

A Picket Line Forms At Kenny Chesney's Show

Clay Moden — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:13:25 +0000

Saw this story this morning via albrightandomalley.com. Recently at a Kenny Chesney show near Chicago, there was a group of picketers that were trying to express their displeasure with the moms that were in attendance. According to Lisa from radio station US 99, “It was some church, I don’t know what church…they had megaphones and [...]

Dale's Daily Data: Midway Airport

Dale Mussen — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:09:23 +0000

I learned something on my trip out to California last week.
I flew on Southwest Airlines and went thru Chicago’s Midway Airport. Southwest is the largest airline using Midway which at one time was known as the world’s busiest airport until O’Hare Airport opened in 1961. It was originally called Chicago Air Park, then became Chicago Municipal Airport and finally in 1949 it was renamed Midway Airport. I always thought they called it that because Chicago is about midway between the two coasts.