Chicago

Chicago’s Tornado History: What You Need To Know

If you include the greater metropolitan area (DuPage County, Lake County etc.), there have been a total of 120 tornadoes in the Chicagoland area in the past sixty-three years. It’s important to acknowledge that Illinois has a long history with tornadoes…

2013/05/21

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Survey: Chicago Named One Of The Most Superficial Cities In America

According to a new study by Whatsyourprice.com, Chicago ranks #4 on the list of superficial cities!

2013/05/02

The Henningsens Stop By To See Drew Backstage In Vegas!

Fun chatting with our hometown friends … listen as they tell us who calls the shots in the band, why they’re not spending much time on the casino floor, what they’re preparing for this summer […]

2013/04/14

Thomas Rhett Stops To Chat With Drew At The ACMs!

Such fun to see Thomas Rhett, who’d like to adopt Chicago as his second home. Listen as we chat about he names the three HUGE stars whose next singles are all penned by him (!), […]

2013/04/08

List: The 5 Best Late Night Eating Spots In Chicago

Do you have a favorite late night dining spot?

2013/04/05

Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home In Hyde Park Has Been Demolished

Demolition crews are tearing down the former boyhood home of President Reagan in Hyde Park.

2013/04/03

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Movie Production Trailers Spotted In Downtown Chicago: What Is Filming Here?

Last week it was reported that “Transformers 4″ might film in Chicago this summer? Today these movie production trailers were spotted outside of the US99.5 Studios close to Michigan Ave at lower Southwater and Stetson Ave.

2013/03/29

Trish Biondo & Scotty McCreery in Studio before his sold-out concert at the Paramount in Aurora March 28th, 2013

“Idol’s” Scotty McCreery Joins Trish In Studio, Talks New Music, Tour, & Paisley Pranks!

Scotty McCreery jumped into super stardom when he won the 10th season of American Idol, the same talent show that skyrocketed the careers of Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. He’s playing a sold-out show at […]

US99.5–2013/03/28

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Will “Transformers 4″ Film In Chicago This Summer?

Will Transformers 4 film in Chicago this summer? The production schedule and cast hasn’t been completed, although Chicago location scouts have been hired.

2013/03/18

DUMB CRIMINALS: Hiding In The Ceiling Is Not The Best Idea!

Did you hear the story of a Chicago scrap yard owner over the weekend? He hired some friends to steal 8 school buses for scrap, and when the police followed the GPS signals to the […]

2013/03/11

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