A list of personalized license plates rejected by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has surfaced. These plates have been rejected because of some combination of profanity, offensive language or illegibility.
According to the secretary of state’s office, some of the rejected plate requests this year include terms like: MILFS, WOOPASS, POOPSY, DZNUTZ and IOWASUX.
The ever-growing rejection list stands at more than 7,674 license plate combinations deemed offensive or difficult to read.
Days after the announcement of the Cubs Convention, the White Sox have finally made some noise about what they’re going to offer their fans this offseason. Instead of offering SoxFest to their loyal fans, they will be offering a party for their season ticket holders.
In essence, they don’t want to face their fans.
The date, which takes place on a Friday (because Jerry probably wanted to save money…), will be the one time that Sox fans can “celebrate” before Opening Day.
While the Cubs promise autograph sessions, panel discussions with Cubs legends, players, and coaches, and so much more, the Sox will give their fans an afternoon of what we assume is warm shrimp and bad hot dogs.
Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard is the gift that keeps on giving. Earlier this year, we discussed her reckless spending of city finances as Ben Bradley from WGN News grilled her in a way that most contemporary journalists can only dream of.
For better or worse, she is the gift that keeps on giving.
Fox 32 has gotten to the bottom of her new billboard campaign that was funded via taxpayer money. Four billboards featuring Tiffany Henyard’s name in large letters, along with her picture, smiling down on the thousands of cars going by on Interstate 57 and the Bishop Ford Expressway. This isn’t the first time Henyard has used tax dollars to burnish her own personal image. In fact, on other occasions, she’s spent a lot more.
As this story continues to develop, we will have all of the information you need on the continued journey of Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Why can’t we have nice things?
Yesterday was yet another tough day to be a Bears fan, although the suffering was reserved for the last few minutes of the game, rather than the entirety. Chicago led through three quarters and appeared to have enough left in the tank to outlast the injury-prone Browns. Then, the Bears happened.
After a deep pass to tight-end David Njoku, the Browns drilled a field goal for the go-ahead points.
With a chance to either tie or win the game, the Bears marched down the field and on the final play of the game, nearly completed a Hail Mary that would’ve put the Bears in playoff contention. Instead, wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught the ball and then fumbled it in the endzone.
The Bears now sit at 5-9 on the season.
Fall Out Boy are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their ‘Folie à Deux’ album by revisiting an old demo from those sessions. ‘Pavlove’ was originally a part of the deluxe CD edition of the album back in 2008. The band gave the song its live debut during their US headline run earlier this year.
Hot Mulligan at the Aragon (Friday)
Emo up-and-comers Hot Mulligan come to the Aragon Ballroom on Friday for a six band lineup featuring Heart Attack Man, Free Throw, Spanish Love Songs, Bogues, and Ben Quad. If you miss the chaotic frenzy of the Warped Tour, Hot Mulligan have become flag-bearers for a new generation of emo bands. This show is nearly sold out. Buy tickets here.
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic (Thursday-Sunday)
Light up the festive season with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo’s 42nd annual Holiday Magic®. Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3 to 9 p.m. More than two million LED lights transform the park into a winter wonderland. While strolling pathways, zoogoers can gaze up at a 41-foot-tall lit tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, stop at the 20-foot-tall orb and 3D gingerbread house to take memorable photos, walk through the 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights,” and more.
Winterland at Gallagher Way (Friday-Sunday)
Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences and returning favorites like the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville and the Gallagher Ice Rink.
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil (Friday-Sunday)
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on families this holiday season. ‘Twas the Night Before…, Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever holiday production, is a whirlwind of love, holiday cheer, riotous fun, and adorably endearing characters that will establish a new tradition for families to treasure.
Join Q101 and Miller Lite for the “Not So Silent Night” Ugly Sweater Competition! (Friday)
Join Lauren, the Q101 crew and Miller Lite for an event filled with holiday cheer and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition offering a chance to win a $500 prize! Hosted by Q101 and Miller Lite, the event will take place on Friday, December 15th, from 7pm -10pm at Fatpour Tap Works in Wicker Park located at 2005 W Division St in Chicago. Get more information here!
Millenium Park Holiday Singalong (Friday)
There’s nothing stopping you from showing up in Millennium Park at any point during the year and belting out your favorite holiday songs, but you can do it with a crowd of like-minded exhibitionists at this annual series of winter concerts and sing-alongs. This year, the series takes place every Friday at 6:30pm from December 1-15, with a different local choral group leading attendees in song each week. Song books will be distributed at each event.
Braid at Cobra Lounge (Saturday)
Chicago-based Braid, longtime emo-stalwarts, head to the Cobra Lounge for a sold-out show on Saturday night, only a few months removed from their stellar set at Riot Fest 2023.
Lucky Boys Confusion at Concord Music Hall (Saturday)
Hometown heroes Lucky Boys Confusion head to Concord Music Hall on Saturday night for a night of fun and excellent music. Tickets are still available for this show.
Hot Mulligan at House of Blues (Saturday)
After headlining the Aragon Ballroom on Friday, Hot Mulligan head to the intimate confines of the House of Blues on Saturday for an encore performance. This show has been sold out since the day it went on sale.
The Armed at Metro (Saturday)
Experimental punks The Armed are back in Chicago as they take their act to Wrigleyville’s Metro on Saturday night for what could end up being one of the best gigs of 2023. Limited tickets are available here.
Ugly Dog Sweater Christmas Party at Cody’s Public House (Saturday)
Celebrate the holidays with your pooch at Cody’s Public House. The Lakeview bar has teamed up with Second City Canine Rescue for a series of fundraising events throughout December. Bring your four-legged BFF in on Thursday, December 14, for photos with Santa, as well as a Tito’s ornament making station. On Saturday, December 16, Cody’s will host an Ugly Dog Sweater Party, with prizes for the best dressed humans and dogs. There will also be a complimentary Tito’s custom dog tag station and a pup cup station. $1 from every sale of a cocktail on the Santa-Paws Sippers menu will be donated to Second City Canine Rescue.
Blackhawks host the Vancouver Canucks (Sunday)
The Blackhawks aren’t any good. The Canucks are very good. Sunday afternoon, the puck drops and it could get ugly!
Not everyone marries their soulmate. In fact, nearly half of marriages in this country end with hatred. The odds are not strongly in your favor. The good news is that if you’re reading this and you’re looking to call it quits, Illinois is one of the best places to get divorced in the entire country. Whereas places like California, New York, and Oregon make getting separated a pricey endeavor, Illinois ranks 39th in the country when it comes to the price of divorce.
The least expensive states to legally dissolve a marriage are in the middle of the country, with Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa as the cheapest.
Introducing the “unexpected” collaboration no one asked for… a Nacho-Cheese Flavored Spirit they say ‘Tastes Just Like the Real Thing.’ Without a typical liquor base like vodka or gin, it’s described in the release as “uncategorized” which is exactly how I feel inside trying to figure this out. I mean, I’ll try anything twice. And I DO like Nacho Cheese Doritos… but what do I do with this? Make a cheesy martini? Shoot it out of a pepperoni shot glass? Add it to my eggs in the morning?
Pre-orders December 13th at at http://doritos.x.empirical.co. Would you try this? What would you do with it? Join the conversation. <3 Lauren
A woman on TikTok has gone viral for an argument with her mom for the way that they shower.
According to the woman, there are two ways to shower. Some people face the water, while other people face away.
How do you shower? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Case the Producer sits down with Wes from Chicago’s very own Brigitte Calls Me Baby to discuss hair, bad band names, and so much more.
A man in Cincinnati was shot in the testicles by his ex-girlfriend while they were attempting to go for a walk.
Charlie Glenn said that, “[She] wanted me to take a walk with her, and I found out she had a pistol with her,” Glenn claims. “She said it was a pellet gun, and I said, ‘Let me see it because I’m not going anywhere with you if you got a gun,’ and she pulled it out and shot me.’”
He continued, “I still to this day love her, and if she ever gets better, well…”
I JUST learned about Whamageddon, do you play? The object of the game is to avoid WHAM!’s Last Christmas until Christmas Eve, and some DJ across the pond played it at a Northampton Town F.C. match knocking thousands out of the game. (I was waaaayyyyy out in November when my daughter took over our nightly dinner dance party with her Christmas playlist, aka this and Mariah Carey on repeat)
The good news is if you DO play, you are safe from WHAM!’s Last Christmas and (all Christmas music) at Q101! Stream at Q101.com from your computer, ask your smart speaker to play Q101 or download the free Q101 app! <3 Lauren
WHAM!AGEDDON rule for those who want to play:
The objective is to go as long as possible without hearing WHAM’s Christmas classic; “Last Christmas”.
The game starts on December 1st, and finishes at the end of December 24th.
Use your local timezone, if you’d like.
(Yes, we’re European heathens)
Only the original version applies. Enjoy the ?#!$&%! out of remixes and covers.
You’re out as soon as you recognise the song.
Post on social media with the #whamageddon hashtag when you get hit.
While we can’t stop you from deliberately sending your friends to Whamhalla, the intention is that this is a survival game. Not a Battle Royale. So … don’t be a dick, mkay?
Photos by: Sarah Giroux, Laurie Fanelli, Alex Geshel, Zach Spangler
Twisted XMAS with Young the Giant & The Gaslight Anthem (Friday)
It comes to a close tonight. After three incredible nights at the Aragon Ballroom, we bring things home with Young the Giant and The Gaslight Anthem. Tickets are still available here.
Pete Davidson at The Riv (Saturday, Sunday)
Funny man Pete Davidson comes to The Riv this weekend for a set of intimate shows that should be nothing short of spectacular. Tickets can still be purchased.
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic (Thursday-Sunday)
Light up the festive season with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo’s 42nd annual Holiday Magic®. Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3 to 9 p.m. More than two million LED lights transform the park into a winter wonderland. While strolling pathways, zoogoers can gaze up at a 41-foot-tall lit tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, stop at the 20-foot-tall orb and 3D gingerbread house to take memorable photos, walk through the 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights,” and more.
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil (begins Friday)
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known Christmas classic, this joyful show about the virtues of generosity and friendship promises to leave a lasting impression on families this holiday season. ‘Twas the Night Before…, Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever holiday production, is a whirlwind of love, holiday cheer, riotous fun, and adorably endearing characters that will establish a new tradition for families to treasure.
Home Alone in Concert (Friday)
Relive John Hughes’ hilarious and heartwarming tale about 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who is left to defend his home against a pair of dimwitted burglars when his family departs for Christmas vacation without him. The 1990 comedy yielded one of John Williams’ most delightful scores. Now hear it performed live by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Millenium Park Holiday Singalong (Friday)
There’s nothing stopping you from showing up in Millennium Park at any point during the year and belting out your favorite holiday songs, but you can do it with a crowd of like-minded exhibitionists at this annual series of winter concerts and sing-alongs. This year, the series takes place every Friday at 6:30pm from December 1-15, with a different local choral group leading attendees in song each week. Song books will be distributed at each event.
Winterland at Gallagher Way (Friday-Sunday)
Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences and returning favorites like the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville and the Gallagher Ice Rink.
