Category Archives: Brian Peck's Blog

This seems like something that goes without saying, but the Medical Defence Union (MDU) in the U.K. has issued guidelines for medics about the use and disposal of real human bones. The MDU writes, ...

We have a lot of great restaurants in and around Chicago. One of the best ways to prove that is by how much money those restaurants bring in. Restaurant Business Magazine has released their list of th...

Soul legend Chaka Khan has been announced as the grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade. According to Billboard, Tournament of Roses president Gerald Freeny made the announcement yesterday (October 17t...

Keira Knightley may be promoting a Disney film (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, out November 2nd), but she isn't afraid to throw the House of Mouse under the bus when it comes to Princess culture....

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, the Stray Cats— Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom, and Lee Rocker will reunite in Nashville to record their band’s first new album in 25 years, and h...

It may have a new face, but the new “Flagship McDonald’s” has covered that up with it’s Halloween costume. In the spirit of the holiday, the former Rock n’ Roll McDonald&...

Ryan Coogler will begin writing the follow-up to his $1.3 billion Black Panther original next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Marvel is mum on when it will land. Chadwick Boseman and other ...

Out today (October 12th) is the fourth in a series of David Bowie box sets, titled, Loving The Alien (1983-1988). The 11-CD box, 15-LP vinyl set, and standard digital download boxed set is named after...

Timeout Chicago has released their list, “Where to see the best fall foliage in Chicago.” The list has some of my year-round favorite outdoor locations in Chicagoland and I highly recommen...

Don Sandburg who played, “Sandy The Tramp” on WGN-TV’s Bozo The Clown has passed away. Sandburg served as an actor, writer and producer on the classic Chicago show. After leaving the...