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Lollapalooza North America Brings in McCartney | Lineup
[av_heading heading='McCartney, Gogol, Cudi + Over 130 Bands At Lollapalooza 2015 ' tag='h1' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park this July 31 - August 2 with McCartny, Florence + the Machine, and many other breakthrough, and legendary performances. The U.S. Lollapalooza is held in Chicago, Illinois. Currently the festival is branching out to South America and Europe, but has had a hungry home base for decades. Weekend passes sold out quickly yesterday, but single day passes are still available, and go on sale at 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday,
Caravan of Thieves | YouTube Playlist, Kiss Kiss
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Big Gigantic | Live at the Aragon Ballroom – Yahoo Live
[av_heading heading='#ChiTownThrowDown' 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] Big Gigantic is currently blowing the lid off the Aragon Ballroom in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The venue is packed tonight, but fans can experience this live concert via Live Nation & Yahoo Live. Watch the performance below and dig deeper into the Big Gigantic catalog of music. They have continued their high energy opening from 2014, but have tweaked it for their 2015 live shows. Big Gigantic is once again showcasing why they are the hardest working duo in electronic dance music. The band released
Illinois Pension Plan for 2015 | Politics
[av_heading heading='Illinois Supreme Court to review pension reform in March' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] In 2015, select unions in Illinois will have the opportunity to speak with members of the Illinois Supreme Court on how and when they will vote regarding the pension system within the annual budget. In addition to these open discussions, the state is providing new retirement options for those working in the private sector. These options appear to be prevented measures to help build additional revenue and resources to be built to help the enconmy on
Grateful Dead, Trey Anastasio and the Dead Return to Chicago
[av_heading heading='Grateful Dead Return to Solider Field July 3-5' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Hop on the bus and ride into summer with the Grateful Dead for their 5oth anniversary and final set of shows. Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite at Chicago's Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day from the last Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue. “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead" will occur over three nights on July 3, 4, and 5, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois
Justice for Molly | Editorial
How to Solve the Molly Young Case in Illinois Written by: Matthew McGuire Molly Young was killed over two years ago, and the state has failed to provide any real prosecution towards her death. Yesterday, the special prosector for Michael Carr and State's Attorney Office for Jackson Country, stated as of 11/19/2014: "In the 19-page report, authorities concluded, "there is simply insufficient evidence at this time to charge anyone as accountable for a murder. This remains an open case." 1. the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. Logically their claim holds very little
Keller Williams at the Coper Dragon | Review + Photos
[av_heading heading='Keller Brings the Freshies to Carbondale' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Photos & Words by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Keller Williams busted out two big barefoot sets of music at the Copper Dragon on Friday, November 14. This show marked my fourth time seeing Keller at the Copper Dragon. Jason Ross, editor with Crescent Vale, attended my first Keller concert with me in 2001 at the The Arc in Ann Arbor Michigan with The String Cheese Incident. We went to the show together last night and shared drinks and laughter with old and new friends. Skim through quotes,
Keller Williams – Fall Tour 2014 | Interview
[av_heading heading='Stripped Down & Dirty in Carbondale' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='5' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Keller Williams is touring coast to coast this fall and we caught up with before he ventured off to the northeast for a set of shows. This weekend he will be performing in Portland, Boston and Burlington. It was an honor to talk with Keller on the phone in the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, November 5. I opened by asking him if he was at home or currently on the road. [av_testimonials style='slider_large' columns='2' interval='40' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content=''] [av_testimonial_single
SPREAD + Aaron Kamm | Halloween at Hangar 9
[av_heading heading='Little Shop of Horrors Halloween Concert' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Photos and Words by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] SPREAD teamed up with Aaron Kamm & the One Drops for a double header at the Hangar 9 on 10/31/14. We covered the 3rd annual SPREAD Halloween takeover at Hangar 9. Since the inception of SPREAD we have been very supportive to the up and coming band, as well as Aaron Kamm and the One Drops. It is heart breaking to think about moving away from the Midwest, and losing the ability to cover these shows. Hopefully
Chicago Fine Art, Sculpture & Architecture | Virtual Tour
[av_heading heading='Contemporary Art Museum of Chicago & Art Institute of Chicago' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='5' color='' custom_font=''] Photos & Words by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] A group of colleagues from Southern Illinois University Carbondale visited downtown Chicago this past Saturday, November 1 to explore and experience downtown architecture, sculpture and art. After taking a walking tour we stopped at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to see the latest art pieces. The Mirror Room was one of the groups top art installations at MCAC. They had a David Bowie display, but did not allow photographs. As a photographer, this
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How to Solve the Molly Young Case in Illinois Written by: Matthew
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