A new study has come out that claims that people who are abstinent until marriage are THREE times more likely to have higher stability in their relationship than those who don’t. Apparently those public high school sex education lessons really made an impact on some people. Researchers from Brigham Young University found that 45 percent of men and women who had only had sex with their spouse reported a “very high” level of relationship stability in their marriage. The researchers claim their findings might be due to the risk of comparing or previous sexual partners interfering with a marriage.
Of course, this study was done by BYU, and your milage may very on how true it is.
Last night, it become official. Per multiple reports, including Adam Schefter from ESPN who first reported it, the Packers are sending Aaron Rodgers to the Jets. This comes after months of an awkward relationship between Rodgers and the Packers.
New York will get Rodgers, the 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, and a 2023 fifth round selection. Green Bay will get the 13th overall pick in this year’s draft, a 2023 second round pick, a 2023 sixth round pick, along with a conditional 2024 second round pick that could become a first rounder if Rodgers plays 65% of the plays next season.
An iconic figure in Wrigleyville has lost their battle with cancer.
Beth Murphy, who has been running Murhy’s Bleachers since 2003 when her husband passed away, had been battling cancer “on-and-off” for five years. A spokesperson for the restaurant confirmed that she had passed away yesterday.
“It is with great sadness we announce that our owner and the heart of Murphy’s Bleachers, Beth Murphy, peacefully passed away early this morning,” said Murphy’s Bleachers on social media. “The Murphy’s family and all of us here would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.”
Yesterday, we were blown away by the work that Sarah Jindra and the WGN Morning News Team did as they flew over Westmont (aka the Bestmont) to capture an epic, high school ‘promposal’.
A change could be coming to the Chicagoland workforce. Restaurant workers and union activists are advocating for a raise in minimum wage for tipped workers in Chicago and across the country. The group One Fair Wage is calling to raise the minimum wage to $15, which is the current Chicago minimum wage for non-tipped employees.
In Illinois, tipped workers have a minimum wage of $7.80 an hour, and nationally, a wage of $2.13 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
U2 have confirmed dates for their upcoming residency at the brand new Sphere in Las Vegas. “U2: UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere” is set for September 29th and 30th, October 5th, 7th and 8th at the brand new $1.8 billion, 20,000-seat performance venue.
A Ticketmaster Verified pre-sale is now ongoing through Wednesday, April 26th. General on-sale on Friday, April 28th. All-in tickets start at $140, and 60% of all seats will be priced under $300. In an effort to minimize resale and keep ticket prices low, GA floor tickets for will not be transferrable.
U2:UV ACHTUNG BABY. LIVE AT SPHERE, LAS VEGAS. FALL 2023.
SEP 29 & 30. OCT 05, 07, & 08.https://t.co/JseHnTMERG paid subscribers have first access to tickets through Ticketmaster Request, open now through Wednesday, April 26 at 7AM PT.
In the name of “free speech”, Elon Musk’s new verification system is already causing havoc. Over the weekend, fake city of Chicago Twitter accounts sprung up and announced fake news regarding the city. One specific phony Tweet took off, saying, ““We’re excited to announce that beginning 5/2/23, North DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to private vehicles between Grand and Hollywood.”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago & Illinois’ transportation departments just announced the permanent closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Except, of course, they didn’t really do that.
Fake accounts posing as (previously verified) government accounts did & 100k+ people saw. pic.twitter.com/RjJ64dEpge
Our leaders of tomorrow are really getting after it. Before spring break, teacher and students in Utah decided to raise some money by licking marshmallow cream off of plexiglass.
Desert Hills Middle School, Utah held prior to spring break an annual event involving a fundraiser and staff versus student competitions. One competition included a race to lick marshmallow crème from plexiglass.
A Vice News report has come out that could change what ride share app you use. According to a recent news report that saw two people in an identical location request an identical destination, the person with the lower battery life was charged more.
We had an amazing day at the Great Chicago Food Depository, and we couldn’t have done it without our awesome volunteers! Together, we inspected, packed, and sent out a whopping 8,784 pounds of bread, which will supply over 7,000 meals to those in need in our community.
But that’s not all! During our second repack session, we also helped prepare 987 CSFP Shelf Stable Boxes, which totaled 23,142 pounds of food, providing 19,286 meals. That’s an incredible 567 meals per volunteer! We’re thrilled to have made such a huge impact and can’t thank everyone enough for their hard work and dedication.
White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced yesterday on Instagram that he is cancer free and in remission. The Australian-born hurler announced back in January that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
There is no timetable yet for his return to the team, but the Sox could absolutely use him as they currently sit at 7-12. His return to the South Side will be a forever memory, when it does occur.
In one of the most shocking videos we’ve seen in quite some time, a man on a Southwest flight lost his mind over a baby that was crying on the plane. When confronted over his yelling, he responded, “so is the baby!” Nothing could console this man (or the baby, which is unfortunate for his sake) and the Fort Lauderdale-bound flight was forced to land in Orlando and all the passengers were forced to deplane.
Southwest released this statement to ABC News saying, “We commend our crew for exhibiting outstanding professionalism while handling a challenging situation and we appreciate the patience of our other customers onboard who had to experience the behavior.”
Days after a video has gone viral featuring a brutal punch to the face between two amateur wrestlers at Oak Park River Forest High School, the victim’s family has decided to press charges towards the assailant. Police in Oak Park say that they are continuing to investigate, and that all parties have been cooperative during that process.
The victim’s septum was “moved a little bit”, but his recovery process is going smoothly.
Viral sensations and 21st century pop sensations AJR are back with a new single, their first since November. The band will join Imagine Dragons in Milwaukee this summer as a part of SummerFest. Tickets can be purchased here.
Cannons: Loving You
DVT’s song of the week is the newest installment from Cannons and it is an absolute vibe. The band is bigger than ever off the heels of last year’s show-stopping PIQNIQ performance and this year’s packed Pop-Up Performance at The Cubby Bear. The new track, “Loving You”, might be their best one yet.
Florence + the Machine: Mermaids
London-based Florence + the Machine reentered our lives last year with 2022’s “Dance Fever”. We’re lucky enough to get even more new music with the release of their latest single, “Mermaids”.
The Front Bottoms: Outlook
The boys are back. PIQNIQ alumni The Front Bottoms (and Case the Producer’s all-time favorite band) have announced a new album, “You Are Who You Hang Out With”, which will come out on August 4. The first single off the new record is ‘Outlook’, a four-minute banger that has all the wit, quirk, and charm that you would expect from The Front Bottoms.
LURK: Honey Hive
LURK is perhaps Chicago’s most exciting up-and-coming band and they’ve added to their already stellar discography with their release this week, Honey Hive. A band that once described themselves as a mix between DEVO and Ramones are certainly living up to that claim with buzzing, hooky tracks like this. If you are going to dive into any local artist this year, we highly suggest it be LURK.
Militarie Gun: Very High
This is your warning: don’t be late to the Militarie Gun. Originally just a hardcore outfit for your agitated stepson to enjoy, they’ve become a band with much buzz about them in recent months. After three stellar EP’s and numerous jaw-dropping live sets (including many in Chicago), the band finally announced that they’ll be releasing their first full-length album, “Life Under the Gun”, which is set to drop on June 23. “Very High” is the latest release from a band with a prolific output. They simply do not miss.
MUNA: One That Got Away
MUNA has an upcoming show at The Salt Shed that sold out very quickly. They have a date opening for Taylor Swift at the end of April. They’re doing a lot right, right now, and one of those things that they’re doing right is putting out songs like “One That Got Away”, a jaunty, electronic banger that is the perfect summer revenge track.
Staind: Lowest In Me
Staind is back with their first single in 12 years. In the best way possible, it’s exactly what you’d expect from Staind. The guitars are abrasive, the drums sound like shotgun blasts, and Aaron Lewis’ vocals cut through in a way that many could only dream about. They are back in Tinley Park on August 10.
Chicago Latino Film Festival (Thursday-Sunday): The Chicago Latino Film Fest returns for its 39th year, showing films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States via screenings at Landmark Century Centre Cinema and AMC River East. More information on the event can be found here.
Placebo at The Salt Shed (Friday): English alt-rock icons, Placebo, make their way to The Salt Shed on Friday for their first show in Chicago since 2014. The band was originally booked for last year’s Riot Fest, but had to pull out of the festival because of visa issues. They’ve found themselves back stateside and limited tickets available here.
Rat Tally at Golden Dagger (Friday): Rat Tally is one of Chicago’s best up-and-coming artist and she’ll be at the intimate Golden Dagger on Friday. Tally shakes listeners to the core with soft-spoken, albeit powerful lyrics over crashing guitars and enchanting percussion. As she says, “writing sad music for sad people. Or happy people. Or whoever.” Grab a ticket to her show here.
Lizzy McAlpine at The Riv (Friday): Folk singer-songwriter has exploded in popularity over the last year. In the fall, she sold out the Metro. A few months later, she’s now packed The Riv and will play to a sold out crowd on Friday.
Bikini Kill at The Salt Shed (Saturday): Riot Grrrl icons are back for their first proper Chicago date in nearly 30 years. The only other time they’ve come to town this century was during their much-anticipated reunion at Riot Fest 2019. This time, they take over The Salt Shed for what should be an incredibly cathartic show. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Office Reunion Convention at Navy Pier (Saturday-Sunday): The Reunion™ 2023 is the Biggest Collection of Office Cast Members since our first convention Dunder Con! This weekend at Navy Pier, come meet some of your favorite characters, enjoy interactive activities made just for fans & experience The Office like never before! Get tickets here.
Rainn Wilson at Francis W. Parker School (Saturday): To go along with The Office convention that is in town, Rainn Wilson, of Office fame, will sit down with Second City vice president Kelly Leonard to talk about spiritual thinking and profound healing. Photo opportunities will be available to those who purchase pre-signed copies of Wilson’s novel Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Information can be found here.
Pixar Putt (Saturday-September 10): Pixar Putt returns to Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier for the 2023 season. The mini golf pop-up presents 18 holes of fun inspired by some of Pixar’s most beloved films, including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Wall-E and more. Get tickets here.
Record Store Day (Saturday): It’s the most wonderful day of the year for people still clinging to physical music (like the person writing this post). Hot items this year include The 1975: Live with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Black Keys: Live at Beachland Tavern 2002, Blur: Blur Presents the Special Collectors Edition, Macho Man Randy Savage: Be A Man, Pearl Jam: Give Way, and Taylor Swift: Folklore – The Long Pond Studio Sessions. A full list of available titles can be found here. Participating record stores include Reckless Records, Shuga Records, Bric-a-Brac, and more.
NASCAR Watch Party at Heroes West Sports Grill in Joliet (Sunday): Rev your engines, racing fans! join Q101 to watch The GEICO 500 and cheer on your favorite drivers at our official watch party! Joinus at Heroes West Sports Grill located at 1530 Commerce Ln, in Joliet on Sunday, April 23rd from 2pm – 6pm for a watch party filled with high-speed thrills, delicious food, and unbeatable company. Get ready for the green flag with a cold drink in hand and a group of friends by your side.
Check out our table to win cool prizes, make sure to enter to win a pair of GA tickets to NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend on July 1 & 2nd 2023. We’ll also be giving away a pair of tickets to 3 Doors Down at Hollywood Casino Amphiteatre and Dead & Company – The Final Tour at Wrigley Field. Get there early and secure your spot to the finish line!
Click HERE to buy Tickets to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend.
Pearl Jam will play the United Center on Tuesday, September 5th & Thursday September 7th. Tickets will feature all-in pricing, meaning the price listed is the actual cost inclusive of transaction fees.
Pearl Jam is officially hitting St. Paul, Chicago, Indianapolis, Fort Worth and Austin this year with @inhalerdublin opening in select cities. pic.twitter.com/RYUdX8dYiu
A special ticket presale began today for all eligible Ten Club members. General public tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, which requires advance registration in order to participate. Registration begins now and closes on April 25 at 5pm PT.
Members of Tool and Queens Of The Stone Age joined Primus onstage at a benefit concert for renowned director, animator and writer Jimmy Hayward (Finding Nemo, Toy Story), who is receiving treatment for a very rare and life threatening skin Cancer (squamous cel carcinoma) that grew tumors into the bones of his skull. (You can find his gofundme HERE.)
The show’s setlist comprised of six Primus songs and four covers, on which the band were joined by Tool’s Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor, as well as Queens Of The Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen and comedian Dean Delray.
“As we move through life, every now and again, something comes along and kicks us in the testicles. And sometimes it kicks someone we care about in the testicles. And that has happened to our good friend Jimmy Hayward. And so tonight, this show is for Jimmy Hayward” proclaims Les Claypool before diving back into Those Damn Blue-Collar Tweekers. Enjoy! <3 Lauren
And the DRUM SOLOS Danny Carey vs. Tim Alexander and Danny Carey with Tim Alexander.
And comedian Dean Delray covering AC/DC’s Whole Lots Rosie (warning naughty words)
One of Manchester’s greatest exports, Oasis, have been broken up since 2009. Despite pleas from their millions of adoring fans and Matty Healy, Liam and Noel Gallagher have shown no signs of making up and showing one another brotherly love. Fans have been left wondering for years now what a follow-up to 2008’s “Dig Out Your Soul”, would sound like, and we now have an answer.
When asked about the record on Twitter, Liam Gallagher responded,
Not the album heard a tune it’s better than all the other snizzle out there
They said it couldn’t be done. They said it wouldn’t be done. They said it should’t be done. They said a lot of things, and yet, it’s happening. McDonald’s, who has under gone some extensive changes lately, is making headlines yet again as they’ve announced that starting on April 27, participating restaurants across the U.S. will offer Big Mac sauce dip cups, available only when ordering through the McDonald’s app.
my saucy secret is out, starting on 4/27 you can put Big Mac Sauce on everything pic.twitter.com/7mirxP8YKS
