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Chicago Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.

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Chicago Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky discusses the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty on The Ben Joravsky Show.

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AdultFriendFinder review: Is it real? Does it work in 2022? We paid for a membership and can tell you


AdultFriendFinder
: Scam or real? This is always the question to ask when signing up for a new hookup site. The goal is to find a legit hookup, not spend hours talking to bots.

Gather round kids, because here’s the tea: Thanks to AdultFriendFinder, also known as AFF, I now have two stable friends-with-benefits who I see on a regular basis. Both are babes and really open-minded. You could say I’ve tried some new things in the bedroom thanks to these women.

But that doesn’t mean that AdultFriendFinder is all rainbows and butterflies. I signed up for a premium membership to take it for a real test drive, and there were a few things to watch out for.

This review will show you all the good and bad that comes along with an AdultFriendFinder membership, and if it’s worth signing up for.

For the people who don’t want to read the full review, I’ve broken down some pros and cons. Keep reading to find out more details about these!

Pros

There are millions of users.
24/7 customer support
Registration is free.
The premium price is not bad.
Fetishes, kinks, and alt lifestyles are all welcome.
People are extremely willing and eager to meet up.
Due to the huge user base, there are lots of locals no matter your location.
Users are extremely open-minded.
You will find someone who wants to hang out immediately, even among some fake profiles.
You can enjoy the app version on your mobile divide.

Cons

Bots, fakes, inactive profiles, and scammers exist.
There are tons of ads.
You won’t get much out of the free version.
Some pages redirect to other companies.
There are plenty of users who aren’t easy on the eyes.
There was a security breach in 2015, but it’s been resolved.
Some argue that it was more effective when it first launched.

Ok, now for the real review…

What’s A Free AdultFriendFinder Membership Like?

I’m going to be honest here, you’re not going to be able to hook up with anyone by registering for a free membership. But because AdultFriendFinder is so much more than just a hookup site, there’s still a lot you can do.

For instance, you can join adult chat rooms or watch live sex cam girls. Just be advised that some of these “extra features” that AdultFriendFinder provides will just lead you to another website.

As a free member, you will also get a feel for the lay of the land and be able to receive messages. Find out who is online, who lives nearby, and who some of AdultFriendFinder’s hottest members are. You can also get detailed information from everyone’s profile and narrow your search by the age and gender filters.

I remained a free member for an hour and got some messages. Most of the women who sent the messages weren’t that hot. With 80 million members and counting, it’s no surprise that the users aren’t all supermodels. I’m not much of a looker either, though. Plus, I’d rather meet a DTF woman than one who isn’t but is walking down the runway. That’s where AdultFriendFinder can really deliver.

But there were a few profiles that really piqued my interest. I received messages like, “All I want is a nice bang and I’ll be on my way.” In order to message back, I had to upgrade my membership.

What’s A Gold Membership Like?

Yes, I bit the bullet and went Gold. Several friends told me it was a good idea because they actually found hookups through the site. For that reason, I bought the entire year because it was the best value. $14.95 per month comes to as little as $0.50 per day. It’s way less than a cup of joe and totally worth it. AdultFriendFinder doesn’t accept Paypal or cryptocurrency. You can use Mastercard, Discover, or Visa. Here’s the pricing breakdown:

$14.95 a month for 12 months or $180
$19.95 a month for six months or $90
$24.95 a month

The moment I signed up for AdultFriendFinder’s membership plan, I was introduced to hundreds of women who were nearby, online, and wanted some action. Again, they weren’t all gorgeous, but that’s OK with me. I started getting messages almost immediately.

Some also felt suspiciously like bots. You can tell that someone is a bot if they don’t speak naturally or respond insanely fast. But others were from actual real women who genuinely wanted to get off with a nearby stranger, and I wanted to be that stranger.

I have a pretty unique type. I love women who have a large bust, are thick, and have blue eyes. Ok, so not that unique. Luckily AdultFriendFinder has a very specific advanced search that makes finding someone who is your type very easy. You can also use it to find couples and groups to meet up with.

Here’s a snippet of how detailed you can get. . . and that’s not even half of it.

After selecting the traits that turned me on, I began my hunt for the perfect friend-with-benefits. This might come as a shock, but I’m not a one-night-stand type of guy. Don’t get me wrong, I love casual sex as much as the next person. But I like to have an ongoing sexual relationship because I like getting really comfortable with another person and experimenting with kinkier sex as time goes on. I hoped and prayed that AdultFriendFinder would grant me a compatible friend-with-benefits.

Guess what? Within a couple of days, I got two.

Using AdultFriendFinder To Actually Hook Up
I’ll explain to you how it went down for me. I got a ton of messages from horny locals who weren’t really turning me on. There were some swingers thrown into the mix as well, but nothing that was really making me sweat. Until I came across a message from Jessica.

Before I could even meet up with her, I spotted another blue-eyed beauty named Whitegirldtfsum1. Spoiler alert: we hooked up the day after I had sex with Jessica.

Now I see Jessica and Whitegirldtfsum1 regularly. I am currently working towards getting them in bed with me at the same time. Fingers crossed!

So, Is It Legit?

I’m not surprised that some folks on the Internet are quick to call AdultFriendFinder a scam. With millions of members and new people joining by the minute, there are bound to be some unhappy customers. Not everyone knows how to use the Internet to get laid, or what to look out for from people who actually do use AdultFriendFinder to scam people.

There are certainly some misgivings and some people who use AdultFriendFinder for their own sick schemes. But if you’re smart, the site will get you laid. Again, AdultFriendFinder is not the holy grail of hookup sites, but it’s pretty darn close.

To get the most out of AdultFriendFinder, keep the following things in mind:

Look Out For Scammers: There will always be people on the Internet who want your money or information. They will try to take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. . . like looking for a hookup. Don’t ever give personal information out to people on AdultFriendFinder. They have no use for it—unless they are trying to scam! If a match says any of the following, they are probably trying to scam you:
“I need money because I am sick.”
“I have legal issues, can you help me with those?”
“I have a ton of money in a secure account overseas, but I need a bit of money to get it out.”
“My friend died and I don’t know how to pay for the funeral.”
Beware Of Bots: The truth is, you’ll encounter a lot of bots with the free membership on AdultFriendFinder. They are easy to identify, but you want to stay away from them. They are a total waste of time. They will send you a generic opener like, “Hey big boy, looking for a good time?” It might be tempting, but there’s no point in entertaining this.
Ditch Dead Profiles: Dead profiles are abandoned or inactive profiles. AdultFriendFinder isn’t that good at getting rid of these, so keep that in mind when you’re fishing for a hottie.
Ignore The Ads: There are ads on AdultFriendFinder. If you ignore them and don’t click on them, you’ll have a smooth ride on the website!
Know What You Want: If what you want from AdultFriendFinder is a hookup, you’re in good hands. That’s what AdultFriendFinder does best—hook up two horny users! There are so many people using the site that finding a partner, companion, or quickie is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.
Educate Yourself On Catfishes: There are so many people who hop onto AdultFriendFinder regularly. There’s no major way to verify who is catfishing you and who isn’t. AdultFriendFinder does its best by requesting photo verification. That’s awesome! But people are smart. Through photoshop or sheer photo theft, someone can pretend to be much more attractive than they are in real life. We’ll be honest, not everyone who uses AdultFriendFinder is a supermodel, so keep an eye out for the catfishes. They are frequent on almost every dating site and hookup app. Also beware that adult sites like these can actually hire their own staff to act as models that live nearby. This is another form of a catfish. AdultFriendFinder has been known to do this in the past, but now they have so many users that they don’t have to. Here are some ways to tell if someone is a catfish:
They won’t video chat
Their photos are of different people
Their photos look fake or photoshopped
Understand Who The Models Are On AdultFriendFinder: If what you’re looking for is a model, then visit the Live-Action section of the site! This is where you can watch hot models perform for you in real time using their webcams.

Is AdultFriendFinder Safe?
Back in 2015, AdultFriendFinder got into some trouble due to a large data breach. They have since implemented some of the best security systems offered and there have not been any privacy or security issues since that one in 2015. In fact, due to the stress caused by the 2015 breach, AdultFriendFinder has gone out of its way to make itself one of the safest and most secure hookup sites on the web, implementing the most secure encryption systems.

Final Thoughts About AdultFriendFinder
Here’s the thing—no hookup site is perfect. AdultFriendFinder is almost there, but not quite. There are ads, there are some bots, and the users aren’t all smoke shows. But AdultFriendFinder is one of the best hookup sites because it works! Plus, it’s so quick and easy. The Gold membership is definitely worth two quarters a day for me. I am reminded of this with each casual hookup session that was brought to me by AdultFriendFinder.

What’s The Live-Action Section?

The Live-Action section on AdultFriendFinder is a whole lot of fun, but it won’t actually get you laid. This section is for webcam models who want to show you the goods, hoping you’ll pay so they can get a Chanel bag or pay their student loans. Many of the rooms are near empty, so you can definitely get the model’s attention without fighting through a ton of horny users, but these girls aren’t going to meet up with you.

The only chance you have at meeting any of these models in person is by following their social media pages that they’ve got outside of AdultFriendFinder. This is easy to do as many of the models list their socials right there on the page. If you aren’t a total ogre, you may as well try your luck!

The Live-Action section also doesn’t discriminate. You can view men, women, trans people, pansexual people, couples, threesomes, solo sessions, and more. The shows are of pretty high quality with a nice set and great production value.

The bottom line with webcam models is that they want to be paid, but they also love being showered with attention. If you play your cards right, you could get the webcam models to perform all sorts of seductive acts without dropping major stacks on the performance itself. But, it’s always worth paying the webcam model. They will work harder, utilize their skillset to the fullest potential, and it’s just the right thing to do.

How To Use AdultFriendFinder To Find A Hookup
Finding The Right Partner on AFF:

When you get your membership, you’ll be led through a series of questions that help AdultFriendFinder assess your personality and match you. It’s ideal for both short-term hookups and long-term partners. From there, you can make selections about your preference in a partner. Again, so many people use AdultFriendFinder, so narrowing down will help you save tremendous amounts of time. You will be shown profiles of folks who live in your area, so that you don’t have to buy a plane ticket or spend money on gas just to get your freak on.

AdultFriendFinder also has a Purity Test. This is a test that determines how “pure” (or prude) you are. It might seem like a lot of hooey, but this test will help you figure out how far you’ve gone sexually and how far you’re willing to go. It will then introduce you to folks who can satisfy your sexual urges.

Adult Dating Tips:
Your hookup journey starts with a good conversation starter. If you aren’t sure what to talk about, take a look at our infographic helping you figure out what to say to actually get a sexy person in the bed with you! Don’t be too eager or creepy. The key is to find the balance between casual and sexual. If you’re too nervous to make the first chat or consider yourself an introvert, you can use AdultFriendFinder’s icebreaker messages or send a virtual gift! These can come in the form of everything from emojis to real gifts.

How To Meet In Person:
Ok, so you’ve finally met someone who doesn’t look like a gremlin, who is horny, and who doesn’t have a personality that resembles stale toast. Congratulations! Now you’ve got to master that first date or first meetup. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of a first-time meet up!

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Listen to The Ben Joravsky ShowBen Joravskyon June 24, 2022 at 8:01 am

Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky—or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Oh, What a Week!–the Friday feature in which Ben & producer Dennis (aka, Dr. D.) review the week’s top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. 

Chicago Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.

With support from our sponsors

Chicago Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky discusses the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty on The Ben Joravsky Show.

Ben Joravsky brings you hours of incisive political commentary each week. Support Ben’s tireless dedication to Chicago and become a Ben Head today.

By becoming a Ben Head you will receive a new weekly newsletter from Ben with exclusive behind-the-scenes revelations, a roadmap to all things Joravsky, and a dedicated link to the latest podcast episodes. Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into Chicago politics, sports and culture, with our Captain of Commentary, Ben Joravsky. And don’t worry, there will be Ben Head merchandise!

Ben Head membership options
Tier levels, benefits, monthly and yearly pricing

Alley Become a Ben Head at the Alley membership level and you’ll be subscribed to the new newsletter.
Join now at the Alley level for just:

$5/month

or

$60/year

Avenue Become a Ben Head at the Avenue level and you’ll be subscribed to the new newsletter and a get a $10 discount on
Ben’s new book.

Join now at the Avenue level for just:

$10/month

or

$120/year

Boulevard Become a Ben Head at the Boulevard level and you’ll be subscribed to the new newsletter and get a copy of Ben’s new book.
Join now at the Boulevard level for just:

$20/month

or

$240/year

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AdultFriendFinder review: Is it real? Does it work in 2022? We paid for a membership and can tell youCorvelay Mediaon June 24, 2022 at 8:00 am


AdultFriendFinder
: Scam or real? This is always the question to ask when signing up for a new hookup site. The goal is to find a legit hookup, not spend hours talking to bots.

Gather round kids, because here’s the tea: Thanks to AdultFriendFinder, also known as AFF, I now have two stable friends-with-benefits who I see on a regular basis. Both are babes and really open-minded. You could say I’ve tried some new things in the bedroom thanks to these women.

But that doesn’t mean that AdultFriendFinder is all rainbows and butterflies. I signed up for a premium membership to take it for a real test drive, and there were a few things to watch out for.

This review will show you all the good and bad that comes along with an AdultFriendFinder membership, and if it’s worth signing up for.

For the people who don’t want to read the full review, I’ve broken down some pros and cons. Keep reading to find out more details about these!

Pros

There are millions of users.
24/7 customer support
Registration is free.
The premium price is not bad.
Fetishes, kinks, and alt lifestyles are all welcome.
People are extremely willing and eager to meet up.
Due to the huge user base, there are lots of locals no matter your location.
Users are extremely open-minded.
You will find someone who wants to hang out immediately, even among some fake profiles.
You can enjoy the app version on your mobile divide.

Cons

Bots, fakes, inactive profiles, and scammers exist.
There are tons of ads.
You won’t get much out of the free version.
Some pages redirect to other companies.
There are plenty of users who aren’t easy on the eyes.
There was a security breach in 2015, but it’s been resolved.
Some argue that it was more effective when it first launched.

Ok, now for the real review…

What’s A Free AdultFriendFinder Membership Like?

I’m going to be honest here, you’re not going to be able to hook up with anyone by registering for a free membership. But because AdultFriendFinder is so much more than just a hookup site, there’s still a lot you can do.

For instance, you can join adult chat rooms or watch live sex cam girls. Just be advised that some of these “extra features” that AdultFriendFinder provides will just lead you to another website.

As a free member, you will also get a feel for the lay of the land and be able to receive messages. Find out who is online, who lives nearby, and who some of AdultFriendFinder’s hottest members are. You can also get detailed information from everyone’s profile and narrow your search by the age and gender filters.

I remained a free member for an hour and got some messages. Most of the women who sent the messages weren’t that hot. With 80 million members and counting, it’s no surprise that the users aren’t all supermodels. I’m not much of a looker either, though. Plus, I’d rather meet a DTF woman than one who isn’t but is walking down the runway. That’s where AdultFriendFinder can really deliver.

But there were a few profiles that really piqued my interest. I received messages like, “All I want is a nice bang and I’ll be on my way.” In order to message back, I had to upgrade my membership.

What’s A Gold Membership Like?

Yes, I bit the bullet and went Gold. Several friends told me it was a good idea because they actually found hookups through the site. For that reason, I bought the entire year because it was the best value. $14.95 per month comes to as little as $0.50 per day. It’s way less than a cup of joe and totally worth it. AdultFriendFinder doesn’t accept Paypal or cryptocurrency. You can use Mastercard, Discover, or Visa. Here’s the pricing breakdown:

$14.95 a month for 12 months or $180
$19.95 a month for six months or $90
$24.95 a month

The moment I signed up for AdultFriendFinder’s membership plan, I was introduced to hundreds of women who were nearby, online, and wanted some action. Again, they weren’t all gorgeous, but that’s OK with me. I started getting messages almost immediately.

Some also felt suspiciously like bots. You can tell that someone is a bot if they don’t speak naturally or respond insanely fast. But others were from actual real women who genuinely wanted to get off with a nearby stranger, and I wanted to be that stranger.

I have a pretty unique type. I love women who have a large bust, are thick, and have blue eyes. Ok, so not that unique. Luckily AdultFriendFinder has a very specific advanced search that makes finding someone who is your type very easy. You can also use it to find couples and groups to meet up with.

Here’s a snippet of how detailed you can get. . . and that’s not even half of it.

After selecting the traits that turned me on, I began my hunt for the perfect friend-with-benefits. This might come as a shock, but I’m not a one-night-stand type of guy. Don’t get me wrong, I love casual sex as much as the next person. But I like to have an ongoing sexual relationship because I like getting really comfortable with another person and experimenting with kinkier sex as time goes on. I hoped and prayed that AdultFriendFinder would grant me a compatible friend-with-benefits.

Guess what? Within a couple of days, I got two.

Using AdultFriendFinder To Actually Hook Up
I’ll explain to you how it went down for me. I got a ton of messages from horny locals who weren’t really turning me on. There were some swingers thrown into the mix as well, but nothing that was really making me sweat. Until I came across a message from Jessica.

Before I could even meet up with her, I spotted another blue-eyed beauty named Whitegirldtfsum1. Spoiler alert: we hooked up the day after I had sex with Jessica.

Now I see Jessica and Whitegirldtfsum1 regularly. I am currently working towards getting them in bed with me at the same time. Fingers crossed!

So, Is It Legit?

I’m not surprised that some folks on the Internet are quick to call AdultFriendFinder a scam. With millions of members and new people joining by the minute, there are bound to be some unhappy customers. Not everyone knows how to use the Internet to get laid, or what to look out for from people who actually do use AdultFriendFinder to scam people.

There are certainly some misgivings and some people who use AdultFriendFinder for their own sick schemes. But if you’re smart, the site will get you laid. Again, AdultFriendFinder is not the holy grail of hookup sites, but it’s pretty darn close.

To get the most out of AdultFriendFinder, keep the following things in mind:

Look Out For Scammers: There will always be people on the Internet who want your money or information. They will try to take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. . . like looking for a hookup. Don’t ever give personal information out to people on AdultFriendFinder. They have no use for it—unless they are trying to scam! If a match says any of the following, they are probably trying to scam you:
“I need money because I am sick.”
“I have legal issues, can you help me with those?”
“I have a ton of money in a secure account overseas, but I need a bit of money to get it out.”
“My friend died and I don’t know how to pay for the funeral.”
Beware Of Bots: The truth is, you’ll encounter a lot of bots with the free membership on AdultFriendFinder. They are easy to identify, but you want to stay away from them. They are a total waste of time. They will send you a generic opener like, “Hey big boy, looking for a good time?” It might be tempting, but there’s no point in entertaining this.
Ditch Dead Profiles: Dead profiles are abandoned or inactive profiles. AdultFriendFinder isn’t that good at getting rid of these, so keep that in mind when you’re fishing for a hottie.
Ignore The Ads: There are ads on AdultFriendFinder. If you ignore them and don’t click on them, you’ll have a smooth ride on the website!
Know What You Want: If what you want from AdultFriendFinder is a hookup, you’re in good hands. That’s what AdultFriendFinder does best—hook up two horny users! There are so many people using the site that finding a partner, companion, or quickie is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.
Educate Yourself On Catfishes: There are so many people who hop onto AdultFriendFinder regularly. There’s no major way to verify who is catfishing you and who isn’t. AdultFriendFinder does its best by requesting photo verification. That’s awesome! But people are smart. Through photoshop or sheer photo theft, someone can pretend to be much more attractive than they are in real life. We’ll be honest, not everyone who uses AdultFriendFinder is a supermodel, so keep an eye out for the catfishes. They are frequent on almost every dating site and hookup app. Also beware that adult sites like these can actually hire their own staff to act as models that live nearby. This is another form of a catfish. AdultFriendFinder has been known to do this in the past, but now they have so many users that they don’t have to. Here are some ways to tell if someone is a catfish:
They won’t video chat
Their photos are of different people
Their photos look fake or photoshopped
Understand Who The Models Are On AdultFriendFinder: If what you’re looking for is a model, then visit the Live-Action section of the site! This is where you can watch hot models perform for you in real time using their webcams.

Is AdultFriendFinder Safe?
Back in 2015, AdultFriendFinder got into some trouble due to a large data breach. They have since implemented some of the best security systems offered and there have not been any privacy or security issues since that one in 2015. In fact, due to the stress caused by the 2015 breach, AdultFriendFinder has gone out of its way to make itself one of the safest and most secure hookup sites on the web, implementing the most secure encryption systems.

Final Thoughts About AdultFriendFinder
Here’s the thing—no hookup site is perfect. AdultFriendFinder is almost there, but not quite. There are ads, there are some bots, and the users aren’t all smoke shows. But AdultFriendFinder is one of the best hookup sites because it works! Plus, it’s so quick and easy. The Gold membership is definitely worth two quarters a day for me. I am reminded of this with each casual hookup session that was brought to me by AdultFriendFinder.

What’s The Live-Action Section?

The Live-Action section on AdultFriendFinder is a whole lot of fun, but it won’t actually get you laid. This section is for webcam models who want to show you the goods, hoping you’ll pay so they can get a Chanel bag or pay their student loans. Many of the rooms are near empty, so you can definitely get the model’s attention without fighting through a ton of horny users, but these girls aren’t going to meet up with you.

The only chance you have at meeting any of these models in person is by following their social media pages that they’ve got outside of AdultFriendFinder. This is easy to do as many of the models list their socials right there on the page. If you aren’t a total ogre, you may as well try your luck!

The Live-Action section also doesn’t discriminate. You can view men, women, trans people, pansexual people, couples, threesomes, solo sessions, and more. The shows are of pretty high quality with a nice set and great production value.

The bottom line with webcam models is that they want to be paid, but they also love being showered with attention. If you play your cards right, you could get the webcam models to perform all sorts of seductive acts without dropping major stacks on the performance itself. But, it’s always worth paying the webcam model. They will work harder, utilize their skillset to the fullest potential, and it’s just the right thing to do.

How To Use AdultFriendFinder To Find A Hookup
Finding The Right Partner on AFF:

When you get your membership, you’ll be led through a series of questions that help AdultFriendFinder assess your personality and match you. It’s ideal for both short-term hookups and long-term partners. From there, you can make selections about your preference in a partner. Again, so many people use AdultFriendFinder, so narrowing down will help you save tremendous amounts of time. You will be shown profiles of folks who live in your area, so that you don’t have to buy a plane ticket or spend money on gas just to get your freak on.

AdultFriendFinder also has a Purity Test. This is a test that determines how “pure” (or prude) you are. It might seem like a lot of hooey, but this test will help you figure out how far you’ve gone sexually and how far you’re willing to go. It will then introduce you to folks who can satisfy your sexual urges.

Adult Dating Tips:
Your hookup journey starts with a good conversation starter. If you aren’t sure what to talk about, take a look at our infographic helping you figure out what to say to actually get a sexy person in the bed with you! Don’t be too eager or creepy. The key is to find the balance between casual and sexual. If you’re too nervous to make the first chat or consider yourself an introvert, you can use AdultFriendFinder’s icebreaker messages or send a virtual gift! These can come in the form of everything from emojis to real gifts.

How To Meet In Person:
Ok, so you’ve finally met someone who doesn’t look like a gremlin, who is horny, and who doesn’t have a personality that resembles stale toast. Congratulations! Now you’ve got to master that first date or first meetup. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of a first-time meet up!

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Check out the Taste of Chicago Little Village This WeekendBrian Lendinoon June 24, 2022 at 8:02 pm

Since 2020, Chicago has reimagined some of its most popular summer festivals to accommodate a more comfortable and safe environment throughout COVID-19. Perhaps no festival saw a bigger reimagining than the Taste of Chicago in that the iconic two-week-long food festival in Grant Park turned into a smaller central food festival with various satellite festivals scattered throughout the city on preceding June weekends. This was done not only to promote safety within high traffic events, but also, to expand and highlight the different cultures, food, music, and local businesses of neighborhoods that are often looked over by Chicagoans and tourists alike.

This upcoming weekend you can enjoy a slide of the Taste of Chicago in the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side.

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Little Village is known for its eclectic Mexican-American culture with everything ranging from robust scents and tastes from the restaurants along 26th Street to the vibrant street shops selling bright and beautiful quinceañera dresses.

Enjoy a slice of Taste of Chicago in the Little Village neighborhood with an exciting array of local and citywide food vendors showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s culinary scene. Attendees can taste everything from authentic Mexican desserts such as Gazpacho Moreliano from Razpachos and Don Paletas’s refreshing Mexican-style ice pops to Auntie Vee’s mac & cheese and Chicago’s Doghouse gourmet sausages, per the City’s website. With a full lineup of free musical performances including Jarochicanos, celebrating the musical tradition of Son Jarocho, Malafacha bringing their Reggae and Latin rhythms and more, it’s an event not to be missed.

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Note: No alcohol permitted onsite at this event.

Taste of Chicago Little Village Food Vendors

Ann’s Flavored Cheesecakes
Auntie Vee’s Kitchen (food truck)
Chicago’s Doghouse
Don Paleta (food truck)
Healthy Substance
La Guerita Mexican Snacks (food truck)
Mr E Chef Catering LLC
Mr. Quiles Mexican Food (food truck)

Ms Tittle’s Cupcakes (food truck)
Razpachos

Taste of Chicago Little Village Music Schedule

(schedule is subject to change)

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12-12:15pm – Intro’s
12:15-1:45pm – DJ Greedy
1-2:00pm – Jarochicanos
2:30-3:30pm – Braided Janes
4-5:00pm – Quinto Imperio
5:30-6:30pm – Malafacha
6:30-7:45pm – DJ Jes

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Where to Eat on 4th of July in ChicagoXiao Faria daCunhaon June 24, 2022 at 6:50 pm

How can you spend July 4th weekend without some killer food? Check out our list of Chicago restaurants open on 4th of July running specials! We also included a bonus section for those of you prefer to take your deliciousness home. Meanwhile, for those of you planning on a full staycation, remember to check out our list of 4th of July hotel deals!

In the City

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3441 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

Chicagoans headed to the Cubs vs Red Sox games over 4th of July weekend can kick off the holiday and pregame at The Graystone Tavern located just a short block from Wrigley Field. The bar will offer Cubs game day specials like $6 Proper 12 Shots, $8 Miller Lite 22-ounce steins, and a Ballpark Stadium Menu with game-day fare like $6 Ball Park Nachos, $6 Popcorn (butter, cheddar jalapeno, cajun) and $10 Warm Pretzels.

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1100 W. Thorndale Ave. Chicago, IL 60660

Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar in Edgewater, will be open throughout 4th of July weekend and offers a spacious 40 seat dog-friendly patio. Guests can kick off the weekend early on Thursday, June 30 with live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rewired will also offer happy hour specials on Thursday, June 30; Friday, July 1; and Monday, July 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring $3 slices, half-off select apps, $4 house wine (malbec, chardonnay, rosé), $5 drafts, and a beer, shot, slice combo for $10.

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Calling all who are ready to ROCK! Get an all-access pass to the best meal of the weekend. Old Town Pour House and Sweetwater’s Rock N’ Roll Brunch is a show of sweet and savory treats, with drink specials to really help you party like a rockstar. Enjoy from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3!

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Velvet Taco is a temple to the liberated taco. Founded on the idea that tacos don’t have to be associated with Tex-Mex cuisine and can be made with the same care and quality ingredients as fine dining, Velvet Taco is where “anything goes meets the art of the possible.” For this 4th of July, try the exclusive, scratch-made WTF taco in collaboration with Dr. Pepper®! The WTF taco features Baby Back Ribs features pork ribs, Dr. Pepper® BBQ sauce, napa slaw, cherry jalapeno salsa, crispy jalapeños, and corn tortilla. Doesn’t that sound good?

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In the burbs

360 Historical Ln, Long Grove, IL 60047

BCB welcomes back the award-winning, 45-piece Lake County Symphony Orchestra on the 4th of July for American Salute – a free, open-air musical celebration for the whole family. This special Independence Day tribute to Americana will take place at 7 pm in BCB’s expansive biergarten boasting nearly two acres of picturesque grounds for self-seating. Attendees are invited to come dressed in USA colors and enjoy a cold BCB beer along with a bite from an on-site food truck while they take in LCSO performing traditional American favorites.

601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Special for the month of July, order the family Meal which includes a 12-inch cheese, sausage, or pepperoni pizza, a large Caesar Salad, a dozen boneless wings with your choice of sauce, and a hand pie for $39.95, plus tax (gratuity not included).

601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Saranello’s will be serving a celebratory summer brunch this 4th of July weekend! Chef Mychael will be adding beef brisket to the carving station, pulled pork sliders, and other summer favorites to the buffet. If you’re planning on hanging around Wheeling before the firework shows that weekend, make sure to add Saranello’s to your to-do list!

Celebration at Home

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Vander Farmers’ 4th of July Wagyu Grill Box is perfect for a 4th of July celebration at home! For $130, you’ll get one pack (8) Gourmet Steak Dogs – Uncured, all F1 Wagyu beef hot dogs / 2lbs of Wagyu Hamburger Beef – Juicy, tender, and sweet / 2 F1 Wagyu NY Strip Steaks – 1/4 thick-cut F1 Wagyu steak. Shipping takes two days, so get your order in ahead of time!

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Celebrate the July 4th Holiday with The Goddess and Grocer’s festive desserts. Choose from Flag Cakes or Flag Cake slices, patriotic iced sugar cookies, and gourmet “red, white, and blueberry” cupcakes. All of these items are available at all of their locations! For more information or ordering online, visit www.goddessgrocer.com.

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Jays hitting coach suspended for contact with umpon June 24, 2022 at 7:51 pm

Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez was suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings and for his unsportsmanlike conduct while exchanging the lineup card before the game Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, the league announced Friday.

After shaking hands with the umpires at home plate, Martinez was ejected from the game. He then proceeded to argue face-to-face with Eddings before heading back to the Toronto dugout.

The disagreement was likely a carryover from the night before, when Eddings was the plate umpire. Several close calls led to arguments from both benches during the back-and-forth game, and Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was ejected. The White Sox would go on to win 7-6 in 12 innings.

Coaches and managers are not permitted to appeal suspensions, so Martinez will begin serving his Friday when the Blue Jays play at Milwaukee.

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Chicago White Sox following Chicago Cubs’ blueprint with talented prospectJordan Campbellon June 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm

The Chicago White Sox have long had a question mark at their second base position and that was made worse this week with the injury to utility infielder Danny Mendick.

Mendick, who had been the Sox de facto starting shortstop while Tim Anderson was on the injured list, had been playing well. The expectation was that he would slide over to second base with Anderson returning.

The plan took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when Mendick was forced to leave the White Sox game against the Toronto Blue Jays after colliding with left fielder Adam Hensley while chasing a foul ball down the left field line. Mendick suffered a torn ACL on the play and is out for the rest of the 2022 season.

With Mendick now sidelined for the year, the question once again turns to how will the White Sox address their question mark at the second base position? One option for the White Sox may be Lenyn Sosa.

The White Sox promoted Sosa to the Major League level on Thursday and he figures to be a large part of the White Sox Major League roster moving forward.

While speaking with reporters prior to their loss against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, White Sox manager Tony La Russa laid out the plan for Sosa at the Major League level.

“For right now he’s going to help wherever he can,” said La Russa. “But when you’re putting together the year he has, you’ve got to believe he’s going to be an everyday player. He’s been every day down there, and he’s tearing the cover off the ball. The fact he can play three infield spots makes it easier.”

Sosa’s Major League Debut came unexpectedly on Thursday night as he entered the game after veteran Josh Harrison was forced to leave after being hit by a pitch.

Sosa went hitless in his two plate appearances on Thursday night but did manage to draw a walk. With the injury to Mendick and lingering injuries to both Anderson and now Harrison, it seems likely that Sosa will see time at shortstop and second base in the coming weeks.

Lenyn Sosa has arrived for the Chicago White Sox as they need help at 2B.

Sosa could be exactly what the White Sox need. Cross-town comparisons are often wrong and strictly used for Sports Radio talking heads to fill a segment but the Chicago Cubs may have provided a point of reference for the White Sox in regards to Sosa.

Earlier this season, the Cubs promoted infield/outfield prospect Christopher Morel and he provided instant energy and offensive boost to an otherwise lifeless Cubs team.

Unlike the Cubs with Morel, the White Sox did not promote Sosa as a way to appease fans and give the appearance that they actually know what direction the team is headed in.

The White Sox promoted Sosa because they have a need at the second base position and a need for consistent offense as they attempt to climb back to the top of the American League Central division.

Sosa was outstanding at the Double-A level this season with an offensive clip of .331/.384/.549 for an OPS of .933 with 14 home runs and 140 wRC+.

Sosa has the opportunity to answer the White Sox’s needs at the second base position and that could be a pivotal development as the team prepares for the Major League Baseball trade deadline on August 2.

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The little noticed loophole in Illinois law that would allow abortions up to the moment of birth.

The little noticed loophole in Illinois law that would allow abortions up to the moment of birth.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker leaves the podium after talking about the reported draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion decision at the Thompson Center in Chicago on May 3, 2022.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Reports that the law would allow abortions only up to “viability” are incomplete and wrong.

As the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, handing the states the power to make abortion laws, attention in Illinois of course turns to “what now?”

Abortion in Illinois now is governed by The Reproductive Health Act that proclaims that the procedure is a “fundamental” right. Some reports note that the law supposedly bans abortion after the fetus reaches “viability.”

Generally overlooked, however, is a provision in the law that says that some exceptions are allowed after viability. For example, the State Journal Register reported, “One can have an abortion in Illinois up to viability, considered to be 24 weeks after conception. After that period of time, an abortion can only be performed if the mother is in medical distress.” [Emphasis added.]

Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? So, how does one define “medical distress?” When does the law allow an exception after viability?

The Illinois law specifically lays out the exception:

If the health care professional determines that there is fetal viability, the health care professional may provide abortion care only if, in the professional judgment of the health care professional, the abortion is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. [Emphasis added.]

Okay, so how does the law define “health?” Here’s the loophole:

Health of the patient “means all factors that are relevant to the patient’s health and well-being, including, but not limited to, physical, emotional, psychological, and familial health and age.

In other words, any abortion, even late-term ones, is legal in Illinois if the abortionist simply approves it. He can in his “judgment” conclude that an abortion is necessary for any poorly defined reason. “Health of the patient” includes not just physical health, but also “emotional, psychological and familial health and age.” What is the chance that abortionist would not grant that exception? How emotional does the patient have to be? What is “familial health?” All of these reasons are so subjective that they’re, in effect, an open door.

The loophole would allow, for example, the gruesome procedure called, in laymen’s terms, partial birth abortion, in which the infant/fetus is extracted partially feet-first from the birth canal and his brains sucked out and skull collapsed to make the delivery easier.

So, where did that health exception come from? Did Illinois legislators formulate this on their own? The answer is no, and here is the high irony: The language is taken exactly from Roe’s companion Supreme Court decision, Doe v. Bolton. The vagueness of the “health” exception has allowed decades of late term abortions, numbering in the who knows how many?

Which brings up another point about Illinois. The Illinois law requires the abortionist to report to the state every abortion he does. The state Health Dept. will prescribe the form on which he makes the report. Will it require him to report and justify late term abortions? If so, will the department audit the accuracy of those reports? I wouldn’t bet on it.

But the radical abortion industry and their well-funded allies in Illinois would have us believe that the “collection of cells”, even moments before birth, has no right to life

Here’s another irony. Roe at least recognized that the government has an interest in preserving the life of the fetus in the third or late trimester. The Illinois law makes it abundantly clear that an unborn child has no rights, none at all.

The bill establishes the “fundamental right” of a woman to have an abortion and states that a “fertilized egg, embryo or fetus does not have independent rights.” At least Roe recognized that abortion involved a balancing of rights, between the mother and the infant before birth.

But the radical abortion industry and their well-funded allies in Illinois would have us believe that the “collection of cells”, even moments before birth, has no right to life. It defines personhood as a matter of dependence (upon the mother’s body), a definition that is replete with drastic and deadly consequences for the sick, elderly and even born babies and children growing up.

Liberals once defined themselves by their determination to extend the rights of personhood, as well as compassion, to the oppressed and innocent. Not any more. Consider TeenVogue’s rhetoric that overturning Roe makes it “impossible to overstate the horror and cruelty of this decision for any person who can get pregnant but does not want to have children.” Notice the revealing language: “any person…who does not want….” No mention about the cruelty that abortion inflicts on a living person.

As if their anti-personhood agenda wasn’t clear enough, the extremists at the Illinois ACLU happily point out that, “If you are under 18, a clinic is not required by law to contact a parent or legal guardian if you are seeking abortion care services.” It’s “entirely” up to, say, a 14-year-old child to go to a clinic to make a major life-changing decision on her own, with no one’s loving counsel, except for, of course, the abortionist.

The Illinois abortion cult is so extreme that it likes to brag that they have ginned up the nation’s most “progressive” (i.e. radical) abortion environment. In this, they might be right–to their everlasting shame. Women will flock here to “terminate “her pregnancy, they say. As if that weren’t enough, now Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proclaimed that he’s calling the Legislature into special session to take “swift action to further enshrine our commitment to reproductive health care rights and protection.”

What, pray tell, can be left to do? Illinois proudly boasts that it is the most pro-abortion state in the Union. Will we be heading for anti-life territory that we never could imagine?

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Cult emo experimentalist Weatherday arrives in Chicago

In February, teenage Chicago indie rockers Dwaal Troupe contributed a tender, dusty tune called “Everyone Forgot but You” to Porcelain Songs, a 30-track compilation made by fans of enigmatic Swedish indie-rock project Weatherday. The musicians involved in the comp put it together via Discord, a messaging app and social-media platform that allows young fans to incubate closed communities dedicated to their favorite artists—hence the comp’s subtitle, A Weathercord Compilation. The number of Discord users on the Weatherday server is relatively small (fewer than 800), at least compared to, say, the Grimes server (Pitchfork reported more than 15,000 members). But Porcelain Songs illustrates the intensity and breadth of Weatherday’s cult among other musicians: the comp features electronics-spiked pop-punk from British-Lithuanian duo Flyovers in Patterns, wispy ambient by Polish solo project Starshy, and experimental collages from Portland artist Goth iHop. 

It’s difficult to make sense of Porcelain Songs without having heard the solo project that inspired it—the arena-size ambition, cheeky experimental flair, and beguiling intimacy of Weatherday’s lo-fi recordings create an aesthetic umbrella expansive enough for all the comp’s disparate sounds to fit beneath it. Helmed by a multi-instrumentalist who goes by Sputnik, Weatherday has so far dropped only one full-length in its brief career, 2019’s Come In (Porcelain Music). The album’s soaring songs tie together shoegaze fuzz, quasi-symphonic flourishes, postpunk gloom, and posthardcore rushes. Sputnik’s shabby, earnestly yearning vocals give the project its defining character by helping corral these components into a coherent sound. In just a few years, Come In has become an urtext for emo’s emerging fifth wave, giving young musicians permission to break rules that inhibited earlier generations. Last year, U.S. indie label Topshelf, a crucial fourth-wave emo outlet, dropped a double-LP reissue of Come In, and the whole run of 2,000 sold out—if you want a pristine copy, be prepared to pony up $100 on Discogs. Earlier this year, Weatherday collaborated with Seoul fifth-wave emo artist Asian Glow on the Weatherglow EP, whose polished, concise songs express both artists’ desire to reach for the stars.

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