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Chi-raq by Spike Lee reviews gun control within inner city Chicago
[av_heading heading='Trailer release for Chi-raq ' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Spike Lee’s new movie “Chi-raq” has just released a new trailer. This preview lands just a month ahead of its release. The plot of film centers on gang violence in Chicago’s neighborhoods, as well as a deeper look on the gun control and culture in the city. We find that this film does an excellent job of showing the problems that are taking place in Chicago, without glorying the violence. The city of Chicago experiences a larger than average homicide rate
Giant City State Park offers hiking trails and healthy ways to connect with nature
[av_heading heading='Sandstone bluffs, rock climbing and outdoor recreation at Giant City ' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] [av_one_half first]On October 4, I visited Giant City State Park for an afternoon of hiking in Southern Illinois. The park has several trails to choose from including: Post Oak, Devil’s Standtable, Giant City Nature Trail, Stonefort, Indian Creek, Trillium and the Arrowwood trail. My first trail was on Devil's Standtable. I found out that visitors can rock climb to the summit, or hike around the bluffs to reach the top. It was more enjoyable
Freaky Deaky reveals daily lineup for Halloween weekend at Toyota Park
[av_heading heading='Daily lineups released for Freaky Deaky 2015' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Originally founded in 2008 by React Presents, Freaky Deaky continues to grow bigger each year in the Chicago area. Discounted 3-day passes are 75% sold out, so get the best value while you still can. Single day tickets are currently on sale. Scan over history and preview coverage for the 2015 Freaky Deaky event in Bridgeview, Illinois on Halloween weekend. React Presents has noted that Freaky Deaky has partnered with 3 hotels conveniently located near the festival: Chicago Marriot Midway,
The Pygmalion Festival hosts a marketplace, music festival, technology conference and more in central Illinois
[av_heading heading='Sylvan Esso, tUne-yArDs, Savoy and more headline Pygmalion Fest' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Pygmalion Festival is Champaign/Urbana, Illinois kicks off today with featured literature at the Krannert Art Museum. This year the festival has continued to expand from their roots within music, and have branched out to include more technology and literature aspects. Scan over the schedule of events at Pygmalion Fest. [av_image src='https://crescentvale.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/unnamed2.jpg' attachment='11606' attachment_size='full' align='center' animation='no-animation' styling='' hover='av-hover-grow' link='lightbox' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff'][/av_image] [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue8cb' font='entypo-fontello' title='The Pygmalion Festival' link='manually,http://www.thepygmalionfestival.com/tickets/' linktarget='_blank'
Jeff Austin Band tours through the Hangar 9 in Carbondale, Illinois
[av_heading heading='Way Down Wanderers join the Jeff Austin Band on the road' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Jeff Austin Band and Way Down Wanderers plugged in and stripped down their sound on Wednesday, September 16 in downtown Carbondale, Illinois. The doors opened at 8 p.m. and the Way Down Wanderers performed from 9-10 p.m. Their traditional bluegrass sound reminded me of the Henhouse Prowlers. Both bands showcase the Chicago bluegrass style, and I enjoyed listening to their approach to live music before the Jeff Austin Band got ready to go.
North Coast Music Festival hosts Widespread Panic + over 100 acts
[av_heading heading='The Chemical Brothers + D Angelo and the Vanguard ignite Union Park' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The North Coast Music Festival is hosting their 6th annual event in Union Park September 4-6. In 2014, the festival grounds were expanded, allowing for an increased capacity of 20,000 per day. Saturday and Sunday sold out, and Friday drew 19,000 fans. This year the festival has sold out of three day passes and currently have single day tickets available for next weekend. Stay up to date with everything North Coast featuring the #NCMF
Jessa Brooke shares her top three favorite summer spots in Southern Illinois
Jessa Brooke, writer and media producer, continues to mold the fabric of Southern Illinois culture. In her first piece, she highlights the top three spots to visit during summer in the southern section of Illinois. Top 3 Summer Spots Written by: Jessa Brooke Rend Lake – South Sandusky Beach Benton, Illinois Who doesn’t love sand and water? Throw in some grills and a sand volleyball court and this spot could be a summer game changer. The fee for use is only a few dollars and you can stay all day. It’s family friendly and equipped with clean bathrooms and places
Last call at Hangar 9 with Cheech
[av_heading heading='Hangar 9 | Established 1978 ' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] [av_image src='https://crescentvale.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fat_tire-176x300.jpg' attachment='10988' attachment_size='medium' align='right' animation='no-animation' styling='' hover='av-hover-grow' link='lightbox' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff'][/av_image] On Friday, August 21 the Hangar 9 hosted live music by Hobo Knife and James Leg. I walked into the venue and took a seat at the end of the bar. Rosario, a law student at SIUC looked over my attire, assumed I was a law student, and introduced himself to me. Guests filled up the bar as Liz worked on as many
Fracking in Illinois During 2015
[av_heading heading='Fracking in Illinois Running Out of Gas' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Tammy Webber/AP | Photo by: Kate Ausburn / Flickr [/av_heading] High-volume oil and gas extraction probably won't begin in earnest in Illinois until next year because the state first must adopt rules and hire dozens of new employees to help regulate an industry eagerly pushing into new territory. Gov. Pat Quinn promised a quick signature on a measure the Legislature approved last week that would impose the nation's strictest regulations on hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," which he says would create thousands of sorely
Taste the Norton and Vignoles at Blue Sky Winery
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