{"id":20813,"date":"2026-06-15T06:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=20813"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:40:53","slug":"the-wind-outside-is-frightening-but-its-kinder-than-the-lightning-life-in-the-city-its-a-hard-life-to-live-but-it-gives-back-what-you-give","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=20813","title":{"rendered":"The wind outside is frightening, but it’s kinder than the lightning life in the city. It’s a hard life to live but it gives back what you give."},"content":{"rendered":"
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At least 29 tornadoes ripped across Illinois and northwest Indiana<\/a> last week, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service. As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the damage from a destructive derecho that swept through Wednesday night with up to 80 mph winds, they were hit again less than 24 hours later with another round of severe thunderstorms<\/a> and tornadoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A derecho<\/a> is a widespread and long-lived thunderstorm with damaging winds. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is well above average, already, for a typical year,\u201d said Rafal Ogorek, a meteorologist with the weather service\u2019s Chicago office.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Some storm damage in Graceland Cemetery across the Red\/Brown Line CTA tracks from my home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall it was another brutal early summer storm front. Thousands lost power and almost a week later are still without service. Somehow mine has never been affected over the 18 years I’ve lived at this address. . Knock on morning wood. (or in my case Trazaboner). My porch as always took a hit and packing and unpacking my summer solitude is becoming annoying. I’m already easily annoyed as it is<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sunday Melita sat in with me as co host since Russian is one of the many languages that she speaks. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Melita is from capital of Georgia, Tbilisi (the country not the state) and our guest is from St. Petersburg Russia and it was a very wise decision and really seemed to make Nadia Kodes open up even more.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The 2026 Argyle Night Market – Opening Night! Mark your calendars for EVERY Thursday in July and August starting July 2nd (5-9pm weekly), and stay tuned for more details<\/p>\n\n\n

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More fun with microwave burritos ala tribute to From Dusk Till Dawn: In the famous opening scene of From Dusk Till Dawn, Texas Ranger Earl McGraw warns his buddy Pete about the dangers of convenient gas station food, dropping this iconic line: “Jesus H. Christ, Pete. When you gonna learn that microwave food’ll kill you faster than a bullet? I mean, them damn burritos ain’t good for nothing but a hippie, when he’s high on weed.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ohio 666 Route in Muskingum County, Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n


State Route 666 is a 14.17-mile state route that runs between Zanesville and Dresden in the US state of Ohio. Most of the route is a rural two-lane highway and passes through both woodland and farmland. For much of its path, SR 666 runs generally parallel to the east of the Muskingum River.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Often considered an \u201cevil\u201d number, due to its reference as the \u201cmark of the beast\u201d in the Bible\u2019s Book of Revelation, 666 has become a symbol of the Antichrist. According to Bible.com, Revelation 13:18 states, \u201cLet him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chas Cosgrave, public information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation\u2019s District 5, looked into the matter and explained why modifying a road\u2019s assigned number is difficult, if not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShort answer, yes, a state route number can be changed, but it\u2019s rare and only done when there\u2019s a clear transportation need,\u201d Cosgrave said. \u201cRegarding SR 666 near Zanesville, currently, we do not have a logistical reason to change the route designation. State route numbers are established and maintained for consistency, wayfinding, and historical reference. While we understand the concerns raised, simply reassigning a number without a practical transportation need is not something we typically pursue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is a precedent for renumbering a road named 666. The U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Highway Administration website reveals that in 2003, after years of public outcry and concerns from residents, lawmakers and travelers, New Mexico, working with Colorado and Utah, petitioned to change U.S. Route 666. Proposed Grove City development riles residents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the number was widely associated with Satan, some people avoided the highway entirely, which fueled the stigma that hurt the local economy. Safety concerns and the road\u2019s reputation as \u201ccursed\u201d added further urgency. With approval from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the route was ultimately redesignated as U.S. 491 on May 31, 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n

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06\/13\/2026 Saturday Jessica Edwards and I walked over to Tac Quick to meet with chef-owner Itti Damprapa  to discuss her DJing there for my upcoming Sunday late night gigs. We had a drink and drove north to Edgewater Produce during Andersonville’s MidSummerFest and I picked from the produce for some tasty peppers that cost a faction of what I nearly paid at Jungle Jewel the previous day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next stop was just west of us in Lincoln Square where we popped into Sojourn for a round of cocktails and left behind a few of Jessica’s DJ cards.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The we picked up some mixer and hung out for a bit on the back porch sipped cocktails on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. It was a good day and was in a good mood and apparently left my brother a lighthearted voicemail saying something about teh KISS Dressed to Kill LP from 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Edgewater Produce 5515 N Clark St, Chicago IL<\/p>\n\n\n

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SOJOURN CHICAGO 4620 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n\n\n

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Monday July 15, 2026 I was biking very early on Ravenswood and discovered Blind Love by John Airo: A striking, blue three-armed creature located on the SE corner of Ravenswood Avenue and Berteau Avenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over a century, the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor has been home to one of Chicago\u2019s most vibrant and diverse creative communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2021 by the Ravenswood Community Council<\/a> (RCC), Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce<\/a> (GRCC), and SSA #31<\/a>, the Ravenswood Sculpture Garden celebrates this rich history of arts and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over that time, makers of all kinds- from metalworkers and brewers to painters and carpenters- have laid down roots in Ravenswood. Historic manufacturing centers that once housed giants of industry have been reimagined, each now home to countless talented artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new public art destination debuted with seven sculptures, including four works commissioned for this project. Following the first wave, we installed three more pieces in the spring of 2022. This magical attraction pays homage to Ravenswood\u2019s creative spirit, delights its residents, and draws visitors to local small businesses. All of the sculptures are located along Ravenswood Ave, between Lawrence Ave and Irving Park Rd.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Monday July 15, 2026 1819 W Montrose Ave Chicago, IL The Jalape\u00f1o Jack Pub Burger is a limited-time summer menu item at Culver’s. It features fresh, never-frozen beef topped with pepper jack cheese, a creamy, zesty jalape\u00f1o sauce, lettuce, and ripe tomatoes on a lightly toasted, buttered brioche bun. It wasn’t as good as I had hope. Good enough though nonetheless. <\/p>\n\n\n

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6\/12-6\/14 Final Demonized Weekend Tally: 7 killed, 16 wounded<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SubX News charts\u00a0a\u00a0slight<\/em>\u00a0deviation from the Mayor’s message<\/a><\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n