#MidWest
News | News
What is A Polar Vortex? Your Freezing Cold Questions Answered
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Chicago Will Be Colder Than Mount Everest, Arctic Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Chicago will experience what could be the coldest temperature on record as the city endures colder temperatures than Mount Everest or the Arctic.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Heartland America's Secret and Stoked Surf Culture
A community of surfers and paddlers unlike anywhere else.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Time Out Tastemakers Uncover Hidden Chicago Gems
Neighborhood bookstores, historic hotels, hidden speakeasies and more underappreciated Chicago locales to explore.
News | Interesting Links
These are the 8 biggest misconceptions about the Midwest - Business Insider
Midwesterners are sick of people thinking their region is just corn and white people. Nearly two dozen shared with Business Insider what they think "coasties" miss out about the Midwest.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The Best Things To Do in the Summer in Chicago
Make the most of summer in Chicago with our guide to the season's best things to do, including festivals, beaches, patios and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Best Midwest Summer Music Festivals Near Chicago
Take a road trip from Chicago and see some of your favorite bands at the best Midwestern summer music festivals.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The disappearing Chicago accent is layered with local history | Reasons to love Chicago
Da dialect of da Daleys is becoming increasingly rare.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Explaining Chicago to New Yorkers is supremely gratifying
It's a delight to watch the slow-dawning revelation that another American city might give NYC a run for its money.
News | News
Chicago cop given 5 years in prison for shooting at car, wounding two teens
Officer Marco Proano told the judge he was just trying “to protect human life” when he fired 16 times at the car. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Music | Music
The Riverdales - The Riverdales (full album)
The debut album by the Riverdales. Released in June 1995 through Lookout Records, produced by Mass Giorgini and Billie Joe Armstrong. I know all the songs ar...
Sports | Cycling
2017-18 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup – Waterloo, USA - Men Elite
Watch the live stream for the 2nd round of the 2017-18 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup at Waterloo in the USA. Live streaming starts on the 24th of septemb...
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Hydrofoil Surfing in Chicago with Zane Schweitzer
A short film by Mike Killion featuring hydrofoil surfing in Chicago with Zane Schweitzer and Ian Jacobson of Chicago SUP. All Video © Mike Killion 2017 Music…
Sports | Cycling
2017 Men's Little 500
The Indiana University Student Foundation's 67th Running of the Men's Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana
Sports | Cycling
Vintage: Chicago's cycling craze -- Chicago Tribune
It was 1896, the pinnacle of America's first cycling craze, and Chicago was caught up in the excitement over these new "noiseless steeds." Then as now, bicycles jostled with other modes of transportation, vying for supremacy.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Jaded In Chicago
Originally a printed zine from 1998 – 2004, Jaded In Chicago has returned exclusively online. Our goal is to provide coverage of Chicago’s expansive independent
Music | Music
Death - Views/ Can you give me a thrill?
From Death's 2011 release 'Spiritual Mental Physical'. A compilation of demos and rough cuts that predate the 1975 recording sessions that resulted on 2009's...
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
11 Pizza Joints that will change your life - Voyage Chicago | Chicago City Guide
When we work late, there is one thing almost everyone on the editorial team agrees on: it’s time to order pizza. Thankfully Chicago has some of the best pizza in the country (even our NYC colleagues have come around to this…albeit slowly). We’ve sha
Entertainment | Music
Man or Astro-Man?- Destroy All Astromen [Full Album]
00:00 reverb 10,000 02:15 name of numbers 03:39 popcorn crabula 05:35 a mouthful of exhaust 07:31 of sex and demise 09:31 joker's wild 11:46 intoxica 13:25 m...
Music | Music
This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb - Dance party with... (Full Album)
1 The Star Song 2 R.O.D.A.D. 3 Memoirs From the Secret Spot 4 Imperfection 5 The Black Panther Song 6 Murder Bike 7 Johnny 8 It Matters 9 Next Bus 10 Of Chiv...
Music | Music
The Riverdales - The Riverdales (full album)
The debut album by the Riverdales. Released in June 1995 through Lookout Records, produced by Mass Giorgini and Billie Joe Armstrong. I know all the songs ar...
Music | Music
Jawbreaker -- I Love You So Much It's Killing Us Both (Official Tour Video)
Ya boyz in Minneapolis. First Avenue, October 11, 1995. Prince watched from side stage, near Anthony's monitor. A great time was had by all, especially at mi...
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The best rooftop bars in Chicago
Nothing beats drinking at rooftop bars. Chicago residents wait all year for great views with a drink, from hotel bars to elevated lounges or decks.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The most legendary dive bars in Chicago
Of all the bars in Chicago, we maybe love our dive bars the most. Here, we pay homage to the bars that we think are the most legendary in the city
Food & Drink | Coffee
The 18 Best Coffee Shops In Chicago
The coffee is always hot and full of flavor at our picks for the best coffeehouses in Chicago.
Food & Drink | Coffee
Angry Catfish Bicycle + Coffee Bar, Minneapolis, MN
Angry Catfish has the best coffee and bicycle sales and service in Minneapolis, MN. We offer bikes made by such great manufacturers as Salsa, Moots, Niner, All City, Surly, Lynskey, Shinola, Foundry, and Parlee. We also carry top of the line bicycle cloth
Sports | Sailing/Windsurfing/Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding the Forgotten Coast
Theres many people that have not experienced the beauty of Lake Michigan. Exploring her shores with a kite is a magical experience. We often have a hard time explaining…
Music | Music
Surfabilly Freakout Radio - Streaming live and worldwide at SurfabillyFreakout.com. - Home
Surfabilly Freakout Radio - *SURF * GARAGE * PSYCHOBILLY * SPAGHETTI WESTERN * ROCKABILLY* Check out Surfabilly Freakout DJs Jet Sterling, Chelsea Bandita, Koffin Keith, Motorhead Mike, Kamikaze Chris and D.O.A...the Director of Awesome as we play music t
Sports | Cycling
Michigan Meandering // Exploring the UP's Best Singletrack
Venturing into the unknown is often a gamble, but when it pays off, it’s incredibly rewarding. Our plans to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula felt a bit lik...
Food & Drink | Travel
The Best Outdoor Activities in Chicago
The best runs, rides, climbs, and places to refuel in the Windy City
Food & Drink | Travel
Earphoria Chicago Logan Square
facebook.com/hostelearphoria Hostel Earphoria is a unique guesthouse in Logan Square, Chicago that gives musicians a space to stay, play, practice, record, collaborate and perform. Hostel Earphoria is a unique guesthouse in Logan Square Chicago, specifica
Music | Music
Hüsker Dü - Everything Falls Apart (Full 12'')
Reflex Records (1983) A1 From The Gut 00:00 A2 Blah, Blah, Blah 01:41 A3 Punch Drunk 03:50 A4 Bricklayer 04:23 A5 Afraid Of Being Wrong 04:56 A6 Sunshine Sup...
Music | Music
The Soviettes "The Land of Clear Blue Radio"
Directed by Justin Staggs www.JustinStaggs.com This is the very first music video I ever directed / produced, and the first of four videos I did for the Sovi...
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Detroit Rising: OABI (Once Around Belle Isle) as a reflection of a city's rebirth - Distressed Mullet
“We’re going to try to get you on the water and started on time to avoid the weather that’s forecasted for later today.” Thunder boomed in the distance. “O
Music | Music
Dillinger Four - This Shit Is Genius (full album)
I don't own the rights, D4 does. Enjoy! No copyright infringement intended. For more punk rock videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUwwXoDrXPj23s_BvXTL...
Sports | Cycling
Cadence x Familia
Dustin Klein heads to the Midwest to meet up with skate legends Steve Nesser and Todd Bratrud to discuss growing up skating in the Midwest, cycling and passion.…
Music | Music
Dillinger Four - The Great American Going Out Of Business Sale
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Food & Drink | Coffee
Big Story In A Small Town: Goshen Coffee In Edwardsville, Illinois - Sprudge
Sometimes you plan for things in life, and sometimes you get thrown into the deep end, head first. Such is the story of Goshen Coffee in Edwardsville, Illinois, a small town located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Every morning fo
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
PWS Chicago to Milwaukee, Journey 1
Military Veteran Nate Dub stand up paddles from chicago to Milwaukee 100 miles to raise funds for charity and help vets with PTSD.
Sports | Cycling
The Hub bike co-op in Minneapolis
The Hub is a worker-owned and democratically-run workplace focused on providing excellent bicycle products and services for all your biking needs. We offer the best sales and service, along with fittings, classes, used bikes and parts, DIY repair, and gro
Sports | Cycling
Almanzo 100 - Bicycle Race
How does a man move and shape a culture? Our love of storytelling compelled us to find out, so we dug into the story of the Almanzo 100 gravel road race–the…
Sports | Cycling
10 Best Gravel Races in America - Gear Patrol
Thinking about signing up for a gravel race? These are 10 of the best in America.
News | News
Illinois bans cigarette butts, $1,500 fine to anyone that throws one on the ground
In an effort to curb litter, the state of Illinois has made it illegal to toss cigarette butts on the ground, nailing first time offenders with a $1,500 fine. According to the national lobbying organization Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, cigarette
Sports | Cycling
Welcome to Spun Bicycles in Norhtside Cincinnati
Established in the Spring of 2013, Spun Bicycles is a full service bike shop located within the historic Hoffner Lodge in the heart of Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Winter SUP On Lake Michigan Takes Guts. And A Thick Wetsuit.
Michigan-based Filmmaker Seth Haley enjoys capturing the best that his state has to offer, and that often means braving less than ideal conditions. "There is something immensely satisfying in experencing the lake and capturing whatever mood it happen
Sports | Cycling
Bikes are People: Jeff Frane All-City Cycles
Meet the humans behind the machines. In this episode of Bikes are People we talk with Jeff Frane, cofounder of All-City Cycles. Learn how All-City began and ...
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
12 Midwest craft beers to drink on Thanksgiving
Not sure what craft beer to pair with turkey, mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie? We asked beverage directors and bartenders to help.
