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CORDERJeff Corder or "Quarter" (nicknamed because of his sound-alike last name) is a Chicagoland food, improv, and live music fan who's always out wherever there's great pizza, plenty of laughs, and a good (or bad) band playing. Corder "grew-up" (…questionable) 28 Metra stops from Michigan & Randolph in the Southside paradise known as Blue Island. He graduated Dwight D. Eisenhower HS as "Most Likely To Be Unlikely" and attended Illinois State University…before they asked him to "please leave." When not on the air, Jeff can be found volunteering for local charities, playing with his Mom's parrots, or learning the art of power-napping.
KAREN
When I was a little girl in Little Rock, Arkansas I used to stay up late with my favorite Christmas present - a transistor radio. I would tune in WLS AM, broadcasting from the exciting big city of Chicago, and when I heard Yvonne Daniels on the air I thought “YES! THAT’S what I want to do”. Dreams do come true because years later I ended up hosting the same show on WNUA that Yvonne Daniels hosted at one time. After college and some time touring with a band, playing keyboards and singing, I landed my first radio job in Little Rock. I then moved on to stations in Detroit and Chicago before doing mornings on WNUA. First solo then partnering with Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis. I joined Lite FM three years ago.
I live in the Northwest Suburbs with my hubby (the most patient man in the world) and my two sons. They’re used to Mom’s early morning hours and indulge my cooking obsession. They’ll try anything…once! Partially by necessity, I love to run. I’m not too speedy but better at endurance. This year will be my third Chicago Marathon. I do yoga to de-stress and tennis just to make my friends feel good about winning. I live for Family, Friends, Food and Music (maybe in that order). I love live music especially outside in the summer - From the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra to Ravinia to catching my friends’ bands playing in the local clubs. Looking at my Facebook page it seems like all I do is post about live shows and restaurants!
I really do feel like I am the luckiest person in the world to be able to do what I love – helping people wake up and get going in the best city in the world. Yes Karen… Life is Good!
Movies In The Park
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SOURCE: TimeOut Chicago
Get your blankets and snacks ready, Chicago!
The Chicago Park District recently unveiled their 2013 Movies in the Park schedule, a lineup featuring dozens upon dozens of FREE movies ranging from current hits to tried-and-true classic films, all screened at a variety of 150 different parks located throughout the city June 13 through September 14.
The series begins Thursday night June 13 with "Rise of the Guardians" at Ken-Well Park and continues through Saturday night September 14 with "Stomp the Yard" at Marquette Park. All screenings begin at dusk (weather permitting) and admission is free.
Get the schedule and map at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call the Movies in the Parks hotline at (312) 742-1134 for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations.
Memorial Day Sales
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SOURCE: FoxBusiness
Start the weekend early: major retailers are offering Memorial Day deals right now. Snag some great accessories for men and women for a fraction of the price through these summer sales. Give to a soldier this weekend, and help the relief effort for disaster victims in Oklahoma.
Support for Soldiers
This Memorial Day, support the troops through various charities, including Cell Phones for Soldiers, which takes gently used cell phones and helps soldiers call home.
Donate your car to a military veteran through OperationGratitude.org. Or you can make a donation to USO.org.
Help for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Don’t forget to do your part for Oklahoma tornado victims. The American Red Cross is accepting donations via their Disaster Relief Fund or via text message.
Just text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to instantly send $10 via mobile phone. The charge will appear on your wireless bill.
You can also help the Salvation Army by making donations via SalvationArmyUSA.org. An instant $10 donation can be sent by texting the word STORM to 80888.
Memorial Day Sales
Here's a good site to find LOTS of Memorial Day sales! http://memorialdaysales.net
Now through Monday, Old Navy (GPS) is slashing prices online and in stores, with some items starting at just $6. Plus, you can take an additional 30% to 50% off clearance items for the whole family. Orders over $50 are eligible for free shipping.
Get deals on goods for your living and dining rooms at Overstock.com with an extra 10% off already-discounted items through Thursday. The Memorial Day preview sale also includes outdoor furniture.
If you’re in the market for home electronics, appliances and gadgets, you’ll want to check out Best Buy’s summer kickoff sale. Discounted items include microwaves, major appliances, cameras, select laptops, DVD and Blu-Ray players, and some musical instruments, too. Shipping is free on all orders.
If you’re planning to do a home improvement project this weekend, Kmart has deals on tools, patio furniture, select window coverings and more. And don’t forget to visit HomeDepot.com (HD) for free ship-to-store or ship-to-home service on select items.
At Lowe's, you can get a 10% discount on major appliances priced $399 or more, plus $5 discounts on select gallon-size paints from Valspar, Duramex and Olympic. Free assembly and delivery is also available on select patio furniture and grills now through May 27.
And visit Amazon.com for Memorial Day deals. The site is offering discounts of up to 60% on women’s shoes and handbags, plus men’s and kids’ accessories, too. The sale includes sandals plus dress and athletic shoes.
Morning Buzz
FORMER IDOLS MAY JUDGE IDOL
Sounds like the folks at American Idol are getting desperate to come up with a way to freshen up the show. With rumors that this season’s entire judging panel will get the axe, Vulture claims producers are looking to the show’s past to save its future. According to sources, producers are considering filling one, or possibly all, of the vacated judges’ spots with former American Idol contestants. Word is, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson have already been approached about the idea, and Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are also being considered.
KARDASHIAN’S OVER-THE-TOP SHOWER INVITE
Kim Kardashian is having a baby shower, and if the invitation is any indication, the party is bound to be extravagant. Invites to the June 2nd event, thrown by Kris Jenner, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, and Shelli Azoff (manager Irving Azoff’s wife), came in a fully functioning music box, with a spinning ballerina that looks a little like Kim. In addition, the box plays a lullaby version of baby daddy Kanye West’s tune “Hey Mama.” Us Weekly reports Beyoncé and Fergie are both invited to the shower, which is being described as a “ladies brunch.”
BIEBER FORCES GUESTS TO SIGN WAIVER
Justin Bieber is sick and tired of the bad press he’s getting, and he’s apparently figured out a way to end at least a few of the stories. According to TMZ, Justin is now making anyone who wants to party with him at his Calabasas, CA, home sign a waiver, which bans them from posting details, photos or recordings made inside the house on any type of social media. The guests will also be forbidden from talking about the Biebs and his guests. Should anyone break the contract, they will face a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages. The document also warns guests they could be subject to activities deemed “potentially hazardous,” adding they “should not participate unless you are medically able and properly trained,” with risks including “minor injuries to catastrophic injuries including death.”
Jay Cutler To Host 80s Dance Party
SOURCE: NBC Chicago
Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari are hosting an 80s dance party at Joe’s on Weed, 940 W. Weed St.
The event is organized through the Jay Cutler Foundation and proceeds will benefit diabetes sufferers.
The fundraiser, scheduled from 7-11 p.m. on July 18, will feature a special musical performance from 80s star Billy Ocean as well as an 80s tribute band The Breakfast Club.
Tickets for the 21+ event go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday and can purchased online at
The Jay Cutler Foundation 80's Dance Party for Diabetes with BILLY OCEAN
and The Breakfast Club
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 7P-11P
Joe's on Weed Street, Chicago, IL
21 years and over
Hosted by:
Jay Cutler & Kristin Cavallari
Attire:
Your Best 80s attire
Featuring:
Live music from 80s band The Breakfast Club and a special performance by 80's Mega Star Billy Ocean ("Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car" & "Caribbean Queen")
Proceeds benefit:
The Jay Cutler Foundation. The Jay Cutler Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for underprivileged children and those suffering from diabetes. It is our belief that we are investing in their future as well as the future of the community itself.
General Admission $85.00
- Limit is 10 tickets for this section. Includes 1 hour open bar from 7-8pm
VIP $250.00
- Limit is 30 tickets for this section. Includes 3 hours open bar from 7-10pm, signed Jay Cutler Picture, designated VIP area. Total limit is 10 tickets for all sections combined
