Advertisement:

Paging Dr. House For The Last Time

Paging Dr. House For The Last Time
After watching FOX’s “House” series finale last night (which also had an appearance from Patrick Quinlan, a fellow Prospect High School alum), it brought back memories from my last days of college and the eight years that have passed since. It’s almost been seven years since I left the hallways of Northern Illinois University and going from... Read more »
By Matthew,
May 22, 2012 at 10:40 am
• Leave a comment

Clearbrook’s Jelly Belly® Days This Friday & Saturday!

Clearbrook’s Jelly Belly® Days This Friday & Saturday!
Clearbrook, Chicagoland’s leading provider of innovative programs, services and support for people with disabilities, is encouraging more individuals and groups to take time to “sweeten” the lives of others in mid-May. On May 18th and 19th, during Clearbrook’s Jelly Belly® Days, local residents professionals and members of community organizations can join hundreds of other passionate volunteers that are donating... Read more »
By Matthew,
May 14, 2012 at 11:37 am
• Leave a comment

Who Didn't See "The Avengers" This Weekend

Who Didn't See "The Avengers" This Weekend
Normally I’m not one to jump to see a movie on opening weekend, but for as big as Marvel’s “The Avengers” were this past weekend, I couldn’t pass it up. Seeing an 11am showing at the new AMC Randhurst that was packed to the gills was impressive (especially since we attempted to go to a... Read more »
By Matthew,
May 7, 2012 at 3:32 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Opening Day @ Arlington Park

Opening Day @ Arlington Park
Later this morning at 11:15 am, the gates to Arlington Park opening for another season with a lot of fun and excitement taking place to celebrate. General admission is FREE and for the first 5,000 people through the gates, they’ll get a coupon for a hot dog/beer or soda combo for only 50 cents. Carmen... Read more »
By Matthew,
May 4, 2012 at 9:30 am
• Leave a comment

Are The Bulls Playoffs Hope Toast?

With Mr. Rose tearing his ACL in Saturday’s game 1 in the playoff series with Philadelphia, I’m sure lots of people are asking themselves and those NBA fans around them the same thing. Losing the reining 2011 NBA MVP for the remainder of the year is a tough order for the Bulls or let alone... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm
• Leave a comment

Deftones & System of a Down @ All-State Arena on Wednesday, August 15th!

Deftones & System of a Down @ All-State Arena on Wednesday, August 15th!
Fans of modern rock/heavy metal are most likely familiar with either Deftones or System of a Down or both…both bands having a great influence on the rock/metal scene over the past 10-15 years. I’ve luckily been able to catch both of them live at different points: System of a Down @ the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 23, 2012 at 3:48 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Like Flippy Cup and Feeling Good While You Play It?

Like Flippy Cup and Feeling Good While You Play It?
Obviously for those of us that played “Flippy Cup” during our college years will agree that you “already feel good” while playing the game due to the beverages consumed over the duration of the match, but if your free this weekend and would like to help out great cause while playing, I’ve got the event... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 16, 2012 at 2:02 pm
• Leave a comment

Support The Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights

Support The Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights
A friend that unconditionally loves you day in and day out and if you were to ask my wife, our 5yr old boy, Lucky, is as close to a child that we are going to get for a few years. He follows me from the second I wake up until the second I fall asleep... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 13, 2012 at 12:03 pm
• Leave a comment

Lollapa...who'za 2012?

Lollapa...who'za 2012?
Late Monday night, my buddy dropped me a Facebook message with one of the many blog posts that “supposedly” had the leak for this years Lollapalooza lineup and said “I better not see you complain about this on your blog like you always do”. As I was hoping to not have to do that and... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 11, 2012 at 12:19 pm
• 2 comments
Advertisement:

Wilco Rocking The 'Burbs This July

Wilco Rocking The 'Burbs This July
Not something you’ve probably ever heard…a major local rock band playing a baseball field all the way out in Geneva, but it’s true! Just announced that local Chicago-based artists Wilco will be playing at the newly renamed Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, in Geneva on Sunday, July 8th. The concert... Read more »
By Matthew,
April 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm
• Leave a comment