Chicago Today’s Matt Rodrigues, Cortney Hall to make cameo appearances on ‘Chicago Med’
Chicago Today’s Matt Rodrigues, Cortney Hall … Chicago Today’s Matt Rodrigues, Cortney Hall to make cameo appearances on ‘Chicago Med’ traded their mics for scripts, landing walk-on roles in “Chicago Med”! From a surprise trailer reveal to running lines with the cast, they got the full behind-the-scenes experience—complete with a dramatic rescue scene. NBC Chicago’s Matt Rodrigues and Cortney Hall may be known for anchoring “Chicago Today,” but they both got a taste of a different kind of NBC program, making cameo appearances as themselves in Wednesday’s brand new episode of “Chicago Med.” Now in its 10th season, Chicago Med is airing its 15th episode of the season, which initially premiered on Sept. 25, 2024. Rodrigues and Hall, neither of whom had prior experience in the walk-on roles they have on Wednesday’s episode, gave a behind-the-scenes look of their experience on Chicago Today. For their role, Rodrigues and Hall traveled to a filming location well outside the city, in far northwest suburban McHenry. The Chicago Today stars were both greeted with their own trailers to prepare for their role, stocked with a TV, refrigerator and full bathroom with a shower. After getting their makeup done, it was time to head to the set to begin filming. Find More About Matt & Cortney at NBC 5 Chicago!https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-todays-matt-rodrigues-cortney-hall-to-make-cameo-appearances-on-chicago-med/3689979/ PWA ContentKeywords ContentQuestion answer Content
Chicago tech incubator 1871 leaving the Mart after 13 years!
Chicago’s downtown rebirth has taken a hit after the federal government and other high-profile companies announced decisions to sell and relocate from significant buildings. Why it matters: The Loop and the River North area are the economic engines of the city. The latest: Chicago’s premier tech incubator, 1871, announced it is leaving the Merchandise Mart after 13 years. The incubator, founded by now-Gov. JB Pritzker and fostered by then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel, was the anchor of the renovation of the Merchandise Mart in the 2010s. What they’re saying: “As an organization, we have continued to perform, but not at a level that allows us to sustain the real estate commitment that once served 1871 so well in the pre-COVID years,” CEO Betsy Ziegler said in a staff memo obtained by the Tribune. Zoom in: 1871’s decision to leave puts vacancies back in the spotlight. It comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s decision to sell some of the Loop’s federal buildings, namely the Kluczynski and Metcalfe buildings near Federal Plaza, while private companies like Ken Griffin’s Citadel are leaving their offices for a smaller footprint. Zoom out: The depressed commercial real estate market isn’t helping. Buildings aren’t selling for anywhere near the price they were bought for, forcing landlords to recoup their money in higher rents or foreclose on properties. Between the lines: The downtown reshuffling comes at a tricky time as companies push to get workers back in offices full time. According to return-to-office data for January, Chicago office visits were down 47% from January 2019. That’s a huge difference from December 2024, which was 31% less…
Now, this is cool!!! Godzilla INVADES Chicago! What could go wrong?
Godzilla INVADES Chicago! What could go wrong? IDW continues to take Godzilla to new heights in their newest series in which Godzilla invades Chicago, the Lizard King is making his way across the USA. This short will discuss the story and show off all the great comic covers, make sure to subscribe and tune into our live show every Thursday at 6:00 ES!!! Portage Park Godzilla Descends On Chicago In New Comic Book, With Nods To Dibs, Svengoolie And Dave Matthews’ Bus Released Wednesday, “Godzilla Vs. Chicago” features two Portage Park artists. The Seventh Corner Gallery is hosting an art show celebrating the release on Friday. by Molly DeVore6 hours agoPORTAGE PARK — In the latest Godzilla comic book, the King of the Monsters descends upon Chicago and hits all the classic spots, literally. The Blue Line, Lollapalooza and Indiana all take a beating in “Godzilla Vs. Chicago,” while Soldier Field and Cottage Grove Heights face some near misses. The comic — released Wednesday as the first installment of IDW Publishing’s “Godzilla Vs. America” series — features four stories from Tim Seeley, Ryan Browne, Ezra C. Daniels, Caroline Cash and Mike Costa. For each comic in the Godzilla Vs. America series, IDW sought out artists local to the city being featured, Seeley said. Godzilla will take on Los Angeles next. The Seventh Corner Gallery, which Seeley co-founded with four other local artists in 2021, is hosting a Godzilla Vs. Chicago art show celebrating the comic’s release on Friday. The gallery, located in the back of Howling Pages Comics in Portage…
This is just wrong!!! Why should we pay & we never owned a slave?!?!? Former educator, historian makes push for reparations
Former educator, historian makes push for reparations Ernest Crimm, a former public school teacher and historian, speaks on his roots and push for reparations in the Black community. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports. Do they realize the very word slave is from white European people the Slavic’s!! Who were slaves!!! Especially, under Muslim rule in the ottoman empire!!! And Whites were enslaved along side blacks in early America! But, no one ever talks about that!!! White Slaves In Barbary Slave Trade exceeded the number of African slaves in the USA – Thomas Sowell!! The truth about WHITE Slave Trade – reaction!!! White Slaves In Barbary Slave Trade exceeded the number of African slaves in the USA – Thomas Sowell “The number of whites who were enslaved in North Africa by the Barbary pirates exceeded the number of Africans enslaved in the United States and in the American colonies before that put together.” – Thomas Sowell The truth about WHITE Slave Trade – reaction My first time EVER Hearing the Truth about WHITE Slave Trade – Reaction Are You RACIST? Black People OWNED SLAVES Too! Jesse Lee Peterson Interview a Black Supremacist White slavery (also white slave trade or white slave trafficking) refers to the enslavement of any of the world’s European ethnic groups throughout human history, whether perpetrated by non-Europeans or by other Europeans. Slavery in ancient Rome was frequently dependent on a person’s socio-economic status and national affiliation, and thus included European slaves. It was also common for European people to be enslaved and traded in the Muslim world; European women, in particular, were…
Close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a string of recent mishaps and disasters!!!
Close call at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a string of recent mishaps and disasters!!! A near miss, recorded by airport surveillance camera, shows a Southwest Airlines plane on its final landing approach, as a small private jet rolls right into its path. The Southwest plane quickly climbs again – out of harm’s way – but not before rattling the nerves of those on board and those who see the footage as part of a recent string of events. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin talks to passengers and an expert about what’s going on in America’s skies. Read More At NBC 5 Chicago! PWA ContentKeywords ContentQuestion answer Content
No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says! Includes 4 Videos!!!
Read More At Our Previous Articles! Here & Here!!!! TAIPEI, Feb 15 (Reuters) – There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan’s top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island’s chip dominance. Trump repeated claims on Thursday that Taiwan had taken the industry and he wanted back in the United States, saying he aimed to restore U.S. chip manufacturing. Wu Cheng-wen, head of Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council, did not name Trump in a Facebook post but referred to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s comments on Friday that the island would be a reliable partner in the democratic supply chain of the global semiconductor industry. Wu wrote that Taiwan has in recent years often been asked how its semiconductor industry had become an internationally acclaimed benchmark. “How did we achieve this? Obviously, we did not gain this for no reason from other countries,” he said, recounting how the government developed the sector from the 1970s, including helping found TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab, now the world’s largest contract chipmaker, in 1987. “This shows that Taiwan has invested half a century of hard work to achieve today’s success, and it certainly wasn’t something taken easily from other countries.” Each country has its own speciality for chips, from Japan making chemicals and equipment to the United States, which is “second to none” on the design and application of innovative systems, Wu said. “The semiconductor industry is highly complex and requires precise specialisation…
Construction Underway After Ownership Change At 2636 West Evergreen Avenue In Humboldt Park
There is finally activity at 2636 West Evergreen Avenue in Humboldt Park. By: Daniel Schell 7:30 am on February 16, 2025 Construction is underway for a residential project in Humboldt Park that has changed hands since its building permit was issued. At 2636 West Evergreen Avenue, three new units are on the way, more than half a decade after the building they’re replacing was permitted for demolition. SIte context of 2636 West Evergreen Avenue, via Google Maps Real estate records indicate that a two-story multi-unit residence at this address sold in May 2018 for $256,000. Two months later, the City of Chicago issued a demolition permit to raze the property. The new owner applied for a construction permit to build three units on the site in December 2020. Perhaps due to the COVID pandemic, that application remained idle until finally being approved on August 14, 2023. 2636 West Evergreen Avenue, via Google Street View Redfin image of the vacant lot for sale after demolition But work still didn’t begin. A reinstatement permit was issued for the new building in September of last year, with work required to begin by this month. However, the property was sold again, with records showing the current owner, named as Live Once LLC in Buffalo Grove, making the purchase in December 2024 for $436,000. An express permit program authorization was then granted on January 2 of this year, changing ownership to Live Once, and naming Amazing City LLC of Lake Zurich as the new general contractor. Photo by Daniel Schell Photo by Daniel Schell And that’s…
SNL’s “Olympia Restaurant” Was Inspired By a Classic Chicago Tavern. Maybe.
Yes, the classic Season 3 sketch was based on a real place. Which one, however, is a point of debate for the cast and writer. By Samantha Vincenty Feb 14, 2025, 2:54 PM ET When it comes to iconic early Saturday Night Live sketches, “The Olympia Restaurant: Cheeseburger, Chips, and Pepsi” ranks up there. Set at a bustling diner where customers can have anything they’d like (so long as it’s among the three items actually on offer), the proprietor and cooks played by John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Bill Murray quickly dispel anyone’s notions about ordering something else. Such as, oh, breakfast, or a single beverage that isn’t Pepsi. Starring most of the original cast — minus Chevy Chase, who’d departed halfway through Season 2 — and Host Robert Klein, it quickly made the phrase “cheeseburger, cheeseburger” cultural shorthand. So much so, in fact, that it inspired an actual namesake burger chain. And another real Chicago institution has claimed to be real-life inspiration for the sketch, inspiring a debate between “Olympia Restaurant” writer Don Novello and stars including Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray. A scene from The Olympia Restaurant sketch on Saturday Night Live Season 3 featuring John Belushi. Photo: NBC Writer Don Novello says SNL‘s Olympia Cafe is based on Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern “Olympia Restaurant: Cheeseburger, Chips, and Pepsi” was the first of five sketches featuring the Olympia Café gang. It premiered on the January 28, 1978, episode with Host Robert Klein and Musical Guest Bonnie Raitt. It was written by Don Novello, a cast member, writer, and two-time Host of the show, best known for his character Father Guido…