Tag: Chicago

Riot Fest: Day 2 Of 3!

Riot Fest: Day 2 Of 3!
Good morning friends! People say I’m a good writer, but half the time, I have no idea how to start a post.  So, let’s just cut through the bullshit: Day 2 of Riot Fest Was amazing!!! Holy crap!  I felt like I was 20-years-old again, and let me assure you, I’m closer to 40 than... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
September 16, 2018 at 10:27 am • 

Life Is About Connecting With People

Life Is About Connecting With People
Have you ever been to The Ogden? The Ogden Chicago, The Official Blackhawks Bar and Restaurant, is an amazing bar and grill actually located on Ogden, 2 blocks away from the United Center.  If you venture over to their website, and check out their About Us page, you’ll see that they’ve featured in a cornucopia... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
September 9, 2018 at 2:11 am • 

Dating And Sex In Chicago: The Summer 2018 Edition

Dating And Sex In Chicago: The Summer 2018 Edition
So, I’m going to tell you a story, and all names have been changed to protect the guilty.  Let’s start by acknowledging that there will be very little discussion (unfortunately) of sex in this blog. This summer has been, less than bountiful in that department you could say.  In all honesty, I have not had... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
August 24, 2018 at 6:00 am • 
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Have you checked out Warm Belly Bakery?

Have you checked out Warm Belly Bakery?
As I type this, on my increasingly problematic iPhone 6s, I am sitting in Warm Belly Bakery in West Loop. Now, anyone who knows me on a personal level knows I am not a fan of the West Loop. I’ve worked here for 3 years. The parking is horrendous. I call it the #PoopLoop because... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
July 29, 2018 at 4:54 pm • 

Reflecting on Shutting Down The Dan Ryan

Reflecting on Shutting Down The Dan Ryan
I’ve always told my students, “Don’t just read about history someone else is making.  Make some yourself.” Yesterday felt like history being made.  It felt momentous.  In the wake of the March For Our Lives movement, and the new explosion of youth engagement, it felt like so many pages coming together. Now, I’m no stranger... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
July 8, 2018 at 10:40 pm • 

Who Went to Puerto Rican Fest???

Who Went to Puerto Rican Fest???
Full disclosure:  This was my first time attending Puerto Rican Fest in any capacity.  Also, I was not at the festival in a purely enjoyment role…I was there for professional purposes.  However, I found adequate time to take in all that the festival was. I will readily admit that I’m ashamed that this was my... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
June 18, 2018 at 11:13 pm • 
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Strides For Peace, Spring Awakening, and UFC 225!!!

Strides For Peace, Spring Awakening, and UFC 225!!!
First things first… I didn’t quit!!! I wanted to quit, could’ve quit…but I didn’t quit. So as I mentioned in my previous blog, I ran the 5K for the Strides for Peace Race Against Gun Violence… …And I didn’t quit. This was my first time running in 2 years…since I ran Strides for Peace in... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
June 9, 2018 at 1:58 pm • 

Are You Going To Strides For Peace?

Are You Going To Strides For Peace?
Do you think about Chicago violence? Do you talk about Chicago violence? If either of those answers is yes, then the only place you should be Thursday night is Grant Park, for the Strides for Peace “Race Against Gun Violence”. I don’t intend to sound mean, but I will say it to all of you as... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
June 6, 2018 at 2:59 pm • 

The Flava of Chicago

The Flava of Chicago
Ahhh…the beginning of summer. I feel like this is the season where Chicago truly comes alive. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the seasons here in Chicago, and yes, that includes Winter. Quick break for this brief PSA: Stop complaining about the weather unless you have a diagnosed ailment. Deal with it! Anyway, as... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
June 5, 2018 at 9:42 pm • 
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Were You At Bike The Drive?

Were You At Bike The Drive?
I had a mini freakout when I awoke to the alarm on my phone going off.  Mainly because I set it 30 minutes after my alarm clock…so I already knew I was behind the power curve.  How far behind…90 minutes. Which, ultimately, was for the best.  The last time I looked at the clock before... Read more »
By Dion McGill,
May 27, 2018 at 2:05 pm •