The 35th Anniversary of The Max Headroom Signal Hijacking
It's been 35 years since the broadcast of two Chicago TV stations WGN-TV and PBS member station, WTTW, were interrupted with a bizarre fake Max Headroom. I remember Max Headroom when I was a kid, but I have only heard about this broadcast hijacking this year.
The first hijacking was on WGN-TV, it lasted only 30 seconds before the station was able to regain control. The second hijacking happened on WTTW during an episode of Dr. Who. What came next was 90 seconds of weirdness. Click the link below to watch the video.
A criminal investigation conducted by the FCC in the immediate aftermath of the intrusion could not find the persons responsible, and despite many unofficial inquiries and much speculation over the ensuing decades, the culprits have yet to be positively identified
Both Max Headroom broadcast signal intrusion incidents took place on local Chicago television stations on the night of Sunday, November 22, 1987.
Abbey Road Documentary Trailer
Oooooh!! This is a must-see! If These Walls Could Sing will stream on Disney Plus on December 16th!
DON'T WANT TO COOK THANKSGIVING DINNER? GO OUT TO EAT INSTEAD!
If you don’t want to mess with the stress of making Thanksgiving dinner this year, you can always go out! Here’s a list of local restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving:
- Alli’s Family, 4525 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Applebee’s Locations, Springfield 4 p.m-10 p.m.
- City Cafe, 2129 West Republic Road, Springfield, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cracker Barrel, 2858 North Glenstone, Springfield, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Denny’s Locations, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Domino’s Pizza Locations 4 p.m.- Midnight
- Golden Corral Locations
– 2020 East Primrose, Springfield, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– 2734 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Golden Korean, 1406 West Sunshine Street, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Hurts Donut Shops, Springfield, 24 hours
- Hooters, 2010 East Independence, Springfield4 p.m.- Midnight
- IHOP Locations
– 3804 South Glenstone, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.
– 2647 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.| - Norma’s Carriage House, 1537 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
- Nawab’s Indian Cuisine, Springfield, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m./ 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Papa John’s, 10 a.m. – Midnight
- Sakura Japanese restaurant, 3230 S National Avenue, Springfield, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 South Campbell Avenue, 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Thai Express, 2113 West Republic Road, Springfield, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Village Inn Locations, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Waffle House Locations Springfield, 24/7
- W.F. Cody’s, 3138 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, 4 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
- Ziggie’s Cafe
– at the Lamplighter Inn, 1772 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– at the Best Western Coach, 2515 North Glenstone, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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If you're a fan of beer, here is your opportunity to sip your way through 32 beers from around the world and rank your favorites in a BonusFinder blog, oh and you'll get $500 and a brand new TV so you can watch one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
Salvation Army's "Gifts of the Season Program" Is Underway!
The Salvation Army's "Gifts of the Season Program" begins today, November 8. For those in need, its FREE toys and food in Greene and Christian Counties.
Those who can participate must live in either Greene or Christian Counties with children 16 and younger, seniors 60 and older, or disabled people.
To participate this is what you'll need when you arrive at the Salvation Army in Springfield. (1707 W. Chestnut Expressway)
A photo ID.
Proof of address via a monthly bill from September, October, or November, a current lease, or Section 8 paperwork.
For the disabled, an award letter.
Documents will be accepted 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. on Nov 8-11 and Nov. 14-18.
If you are granted assistance, the distribution dates will be Dec. 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for families and Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon for seniors and disabled people. You’ll get your appointment time when you sign up for the program.
Cold Weather Shelters Open This Month When Temps Are Below Freezing!
November first begins the opening of "Crisis cold weather shelters," in Springfield!
If temps fall to 32 degrees or below for at least four consecutive hours between 7 pm and 7 am, the shelters will be open.
If you do not have shelter, or knows of someone needing shelter for the overnight, use one of the shelters listed below.
The nine shelters are located at :
- Asbury United Methodist Church, adult, pet-friendly shelter located at 1500 S. Campbell Ave.
- East Sunshine Church of Christ, men's shelter located at 3721 E. Sunshine St.
- Eden Village, located at 2801 E. Division St.
- Grace United Methodist Church, women's shelter located at 600 S. Jefferson Ave.
- Harbor House, men's shelter located at 636 Boonville Ave.
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1609 N. Summit Ave.
- Revive 66 Campground, located at 3839 W. Chestnut Expressway
- The Connecting Grounds/Venues 425, located at 4341 W. Chestnut Expressway
- Unity of Springfield, adult shelter located at 2214 E. Seminole St.
70's Rush vs. 80's Rush - which was better?
If you're a hardcore fan of Rush, you love Rush no matter which decade, right? But surely you have an opinion on which version of Rush was better. The 70's Rush or the 80's Rush.
Check out this article:
Joe Walsh is back on the charts
Joe Walsh is back on the charts thanks to an updated cover of "Life's Been Good". A reggae-rock group called Dirty Heads spruced up the original and the kids are loving it. Check out the new version below!
John Lennon's bitter letter to Paul McCartney
Wooo boy! John Lennon had something to say to Paul!
John wrote this letter to Paul after he read an interview that Paul did where he complained about on-going negotiations to finally end Beatles' business dealings. This letter is going up for auction and was expected to earn around $30,000. Check it out below!
Tom Petty x Dave Stewart
Check out this video nd learn how Dave Stewart of Eurythmics helped Tom Petty in the 80's
