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Free rides for kids on Metra trains between Memorial Day and Labor Day
Hop on the train after this Memorial Day and your kids ride with you for FREE. Metra is running a promotion that will give kids free rides (when accompanied by a parent) throughout the summer. You hav...
May 20, 2019
Vienna Beef hotdog recall in effect
Image by Robert-Owen-Wahl from Pixabay Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana hotdog fans should really check their Vienna Beef hotdog packages. Cases containing “SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS 6″ 8&...
May 20, 2019
We’ll drive six-and-a-half hours to avoid having to fly
Flying isn’t exactly a pleasant experience at this point, the flights cost more than ever and the service is worse than ever. According to a new survey, flying is now our LEAST favorite way to t...
May 20, 2019
What country has the most drinkers?
A new international survey out yesterday (May 16th) found that British people get drunk more often than people in any other country, with Americans coming in a close second. Addiction psychiatrist Ada...
May 17, 2019
Elton John releases new single with biopic star
Out now is Elton John‘s latest single and the theme to his new biopic Rocketman, according to Best Classic Bands. The song, “(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again,” was released yesterday (May 1...
May 17, 2019
Boeing done with 737 Max software fix
Boeing said yesterday (March 16th) that it had completed a software fix for its 737 Max planes, which have been grounded worldwide after the similar crashes of two of the planes months apart, one oper...
May 17, 2019
Greg Brown’s Weekend Calendar: May 17th – May 19th
Lilac TimeThrough May 19thLombardIt’s the biggest lilac festival around! Check out the plant sales, beer and wine tasting, 5K, live music and more!Chicago Antiques + Art + Design ShowMay 17th &#...
May 17, 2019
Half of dog owners would rather travel with their pet than their partner
Apparently some love their four-legged friends more than their human partners as travel companions. East Midlands Trains in the U.K. did a survey and found some pet lovers say their dogs are better co...
May 17, 2019
Forrest Gump to play in theaters for 25 year anniversary
You never know what you’re gonna get! Except in this case, you do! Cinema classic, Forrest Gump will return to theaters on June 23rd and 25th in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary. You&#...
May 16, 2019
Tom Petty’s daughters suing his widow for $5 million
SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 03: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers kick off their summer 2014 tour in support of their latest album ‘Hypnotic Eye’ at Viejas Arena on August 3, 2014 in San Di...
May 16, 2019
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