8-year-old Molly Morris, someone who captured the hearts of Brian & Justin and all of Chicagoland in May 2021 when she was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer, has passed away.
Morris will be remembered for her infectious spirit and the #MollyStrong campaign that took Chicago by storm. In a statement written by her parents, they said, “The void of Molly Grace will be felt on a million levels for us and thousands of people. Molly united strangers and whole communities like nobody before her. She showed the world how much love and kindness exists,” Erin Morris wrote. “We will never, ever let a day go by without mentioning her name or rehashing a hilarious Molly story. We promised her we wouldn’t let anyone forget her, ever. We also promised her we would fight like hell for all the other children and families.”
The first signature on my 48 jersey came from Molly. A warrior who fought as hard as she could for nearly 2 years. She was feisty & fun & an amazing big sister. I will always look at this jersey and think of you & will continue fighting until we have a cure. #NoGiveUpInUs. pic.twitter.com/v1hOgWErby
With 11 bodies of young men being pulled out of Lake Michigan recently, it’s impossible to ignore the growing rumor that there is a serial killer on the loose. The National Desk news outlet recently spoke to Karen Conti, who represented John Wayne Gacy during his death row appeals. She said, “Nobody’s talking about it but it’s an astounding amount of men and it could be as many as 15 men in a period of just over a year.” She continued, “Days later, they are found in either the lake or the river…and this is now being tied to what they called ‘The Smiley Face Killers,’ and I urge your viewers to Google that. That’s somewhere between 45 and 200 young men, who have disappeared all over the country in the same exact way. and they’re saying that there’s a possibility that there is a killer or group of killers who are doing this in a ritualistic fashion. We don’t know those facts yet, but it’s something we really need to watch.”
Information on The Smiley Face Killers can be found here.
You might be suffering from “Boyfriend Air” and you don’t even know it. If your house feels grimy, slimy, or greasy after your boyfriend is in your space, you might be one of the many women who are falling victim to this phenomenon.
“Two seconds with my boyfriend and suddenly I have no makeup on, my face is puffy and breaking out, I haven’t showered in weeks and my hair looks like a creature has been living in it.” claims one woman. Her thoughts were echoed by commenters immediately.
If you or someone you know is suffering from boyfriend air, they may be entitled to financial compensation.
If you are itching to get out of the house this weekend with temperatures expected to flirt with 50 degrees, check out these events that the Q101 staff are itching to get to.
University of Chicago Folk Festival (February 10-11): The 63rd annual University of Chicago Folk Festival is back in person for 2023. Attendees will enjoy seven bands from a variety of genres, including blues, bluegrass, Bulgarian folk, Irish folk and more. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $20 for seniors and $5 for students. You can purchase tickets here.
Winter GreekFest(February 10-12): It’s still cold out but you can escape to the isles of Greece for a bit this weekend by heading to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church for Winter Greekfest. The three-day event will include lots of authentic Greek fare and spirits plus live music and dancing. Free parking will be available at Swedish Hospital. More info can be found here.
Chicago Auto Show (February 11-19): The Chicago Auto Show, the largest car show in North America, is headed back to McCormick Place for 10 days this February to showcase the latest and greatest developments in the world of cars, trucks, electric cars and concept cars. Manufacturers trot out their newest models in elaborate exhibitions, often accompanied by interactive installations that allow you to get behind the wheel (whether physically via indoor/outdoor test track or virtually). Tickets can be purchased here.
Sarah Silverman at The Chicago Theater (February 11): Sarah Silverman will bring the Grow Some Lips Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, February 11.
Cocktails With Cupid (February 12): Presented by Chicago Vintage Fest, Cocktails With Cupid at Thalia Hall will showcase 20 vintage and handmade vendors. Guests will also be able to sip on Valentine’s-themed concoctions and take a picture with cupid. Entry is free; RSVP here.
The Den Theater’s Puppy Bowl (February 12): Don’t care about football? Then join the Den Theatre for the Puppy Bowl instead. You’ll be able to watch little pups on the big screen and enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys from the bar all afternoon. There will also be a complimentary brunch buffet as well as activities for children. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Anti-Cruelty Society to help rescue, shelter and foster animals. Buy tickets here.
Paramore played to a sold-out Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for their “This Is Why” album release show. Their sixth studio album is set to be released on February 10, but Paramore gave their hometown fans a treat during the blistering 90-minute set, debuting “Running Out of Time” as a part of the band’s three-song encore.
“It’s not that deep…unless you want to think about the planet dying,” explained front-woman Hayley Williams before launching into the post-punk number.
We cannot wait to listen to “This Is Why” upon its release.
Jessica Nesbitt, known better by her working name “Madame Priscilla Belle”, has pled guilty to conspiracy for her work tied to her West Side business Kink Extraordinaries. Her attorneys said her 9,000 clients included people holding “positions of prestige in the community, including in law enforcement and government.”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika Csicsila told the judge that the conspiracy lasted from September 2010 until Jan. 11, 2017. The prosecutor said Nesbitt had multiple employees who traveled to San Diego, Miami, Las Vegas and Wisconsin to perform acts of prostitution. Nesbitt and her employees accepted more than $1 million in cash or debit, credit and gift cards, the prosecutor said. Kink Extraordinaires has been described as “the premier Dungeon of Chicago.” Its website said it offered “beautiful, psychologically sophisticated Kinksters” who “play out of a private five-floor dungeon with multiple, fully equipped themed rooms.”
Nesbitt’s sentencing hearing is set for May 3. She faces a maximum of five years in prison, but there is a disagreement among the lawyers as to how much time she should face under federal sentencing guidelines.
This video caught our attention this morning. At the State of the Union, The First Lady approached Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, and the two embraced in a seemingly passionate kiss.
If you clicked on this link, you are in a safe space.
Tanya Herbert, who is the Guinness World Record book for having the largest feet in the world for a female, has finally found a pair of heels to fit and its thanks to a Chicago store. Herbert is 6’9″ and has been using men’s shoes for most of her life. “I was using men’s shoes and trying to manipulate them and modifying them and doing different things in order to try to have feminine shoes.”
After sharing her struggles of shopping, someone reached out to Mohop, a Rockford-and-Chicago-based shoe store. The company has long tried to make more “inclusive” footwear, including shoes for trans women. The store had never made a shoe that big before, but after some crafty work, they were able to build a four-inch heel that makes Herbert over seven feet tall.
The heels are just the beginning of a larger collaboration between Mohop and Herbert.
Mohop’s West Town boutique is open 12-7 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.
Naps, more than food or “riffing”, rule the lives of Brian & Justin. Luckily for us, our friends at Inc have figured out the perfect way to nap and it’s called the 30-90 Rule. Naps are great for you. They help with memory, health, and productivity, but sometimes naps leave you more drained than before. NASA has found that 26 minutes is the perfect length for a nap, which helped the 30-90 Rule come into existence.
However, if you are looking to snooze for longer, Boston Globe recommends, “Naps of 90 to 120 minutes usually comprise all stages, including REM and deep slow-wave sleep, which helps to clear your mind, improve memory recall, and recoup lost sleep.”
So as a general rule of thumb, if you’re going to lay down in the middle of the day, it should be shorter than 30 minutes or longer than 90 minutes.
Before you enjoy a baseball game under the warm sun this summer, remember that Justin is asking you to stop eating hot dogs.
In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that processed meat of any kind was a Class 1 carcinogen (the same classification as cigarettes). If a person eats 3.5 ounces (the size of one jumbo hot dog) of processed meat every day, their risk of colorectal cancer will be 36% higher than someone who eats no processed meat. If they eat 7.0 ounces of processed meat every day (49 ounces per week), their risk will be 72% higher.
A devastating earthquake hit the southern portion of Turkey and parts of Syria early Monday, February 6, at 4:17 am.The 7.7 magnitude quake already took more than 3000 people’s lives, even as rescue & recovery is still underway, left thousands injured and destroyed countless homes, buildings, and critical infrastructure. Surrounding cities are also affected, and aftershocks are continuing.The Turkish American community is deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. We send our condolences to those who lost loved ones and speedy recovery to the injured. As the Turkish government declared a Level 4 national emergency, the earthquake victims in Türkiye urgently need humanitarian help to recover from this catastrophe. As TACA, in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate in Chicago, we are collecting the following items and monetary donations that Turkish Airlines will transport to the earthquake zone with the organization of the Turkish Embassy.
Items needed (all either new or gently used and CLEAN)Winter clothing for adults and kids of all genders. Coats, boots, raincoats, pullovers,Trousers, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, underwear, tent, tent bed, blanket, sleeping bag, thermos, flashlights, power bank, generators, baby food, diaper cleaning and hygiene supplies. PLEASE make sure the items you will donate are either brand new or less used, in excellent condition, and CLEAN. Please bring them in a box or a bag, and do not seal them.
Drop-off at the Turkish Consulate in Chicago – 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr #2900, Chicago, IL 60611 Weekdays 9 am to 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
‘The Chosen One’ has done it. Faced with more pressure than perhaps any other athlete in history, LeBron James once again reminded people that he has lived up to the hype by breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s scoring record, once thought to be an impossible record to break. James put up 38 points in a heroic effort against Oklahoma City, only to lose in defeat thanks to the lumbering oafs that James has surrounded himself with.
2,000 adults were recently polled and asked when the most stressful time of the day was. Because of morning commutes, whether they be your own on your way to work or getting children to school, has shown that the most stressful time of the day is 7:23am. The poll found that adults face about three stressful events every day. They occur about an hour earlier in women than men.
What are you doing at 7:23? The conversation lives on Facebook!
A recent MoneyGeek poll has found that two Chicagoland hotbeds are some of the safest cities in America. Naperville, home to just shy of 150,000 citizens, was named the safest city in all of the country. “The Dirty J” Joliet, who narrowly edges them out in population, finished seven spots behind them. According to the publication, the ranking looked at “standardized crime statistics reported to the FBI” in 2021. That data was then analyzed with the population of each city to determine crime rates per 100,000 people.
Midwest cities like Detroit, Milwaukee, and St. Louis found their way onto the 15 Most Dangerous Cities list. Chicago ranked on neither list.
Does this poll accurately represent the feelings of those in Naperville? The conversation lives on Facebook!
In case you need an incentive to head to the Friendly Confines this year, the Cubs have stocked up on giveaways for the upcoming season.
Thursday, March 30 – Opening Day pin (First 10,000 fans)
Saturday, April 1 – Picnic Blanket (First 10,000 fans)
Monday, July 17 – Hawaiian Shirt (First 10,000 fans 21+)
Sunday, August 6 – Replica “City Connect” Jersey (First 10,000 fans)
For the first time, the Cubs are having a bobblehead series that features the five people who have statues around Wrigley Field, which will be handed out to the first 10,000 fans entering the ballpark.
Saturday, May 6: Fergie Jenkins
Saturday, May 27: Billy Williams
Wednesday, July 19: Ernie Banks
Sunday, August 20: Ron Santo
Saturday, September 9: Harry Caray
As they have for a number of seasons, the Cubs will have a variety of theme nights for fans starting in April and running through September.
Tuesday, June 13: Pride Celebration
Thursday, June 29: NASCAR Night
Sunday, July 2: “Rookie of the Year” 30th Anniversary Day
Tuesday, July 18: Marvel Super Hero Nigh
Wednesday, August 2: Star Wars Night
Monday, August 28: WWE Night
Tuesday, August 29: HBCU Celebration
Tuesday, September 19: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sunday, September 24: Sesame Street Day
The White Sox released their promotional calendar in December. Their lineup features a bucket hat, a slew of jerseys, and some spectacular bobbleheads.
Chicago Police discovered stolen mail in a vacant South Loop hotel room just after midnight on Tuesday. The Virgin Hotel on North Wabash housed the stolen mail. WGN cameras caught officers transporting the mail upon their arrival on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for USPS said, “Postal Inspectors and Chicago Police have launched an investigation this morning into which individual(s) possessed Postal property at that downtown hotel room, how they came into its possession, and what specific criminal activity they may have used it for.”
On average each household receives two pieces of mail each day. 9.5 million people live in Chicagoland – that’s 19 Million pieces of mail a day in Chicagoland. The Sightline Institute says each American receives an average of 41 pounds of junk mail per year. New York University says 5.6 million tons of junk mail end up in America.
