Chain O' Lakes Pirate Radio

09/17/2025

Captains! Take note

09/02/2025

The hype is there, let's see if it follows through. Camera is charged and tripod is ready to go...I'll give it a shot (pun intended)!

Aurora Dashboard Information When and where can you see the northern and southern lights also known as the aurora? This page provides a prediction of the aurora’s visibility tonight and tomorrow night in the charts below. The animations further down show what the aurora’s been up to over the las...

08/29/2025

Captains! Ye be advised.

08/28/2025

Captains! Take Note!

PRESS RELEASE:

EFFECTIVE AT 5:00 PM, AUGUST 27, 2025, ZONE A (THE LOWER RIVER) AND ZONE B (THE UPPER RIVER) WILL BE OPEN, WITH A DEBRIS ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM.
PLEASE REPORT ANY DEBRIS TO THE CUSTOMER CONCERN LINK HERE & IN OUR LINK TREE HERE: https://foxwaterway.com/customer-concern

08/21/2025

Captains! Be advised!

08/14/2025

If only our grandparents hadn't sold that Apple stock when it merely doubled.

A piece of Rock'n'Roll history to hit the auction block

A previous Sotheby’s sale for a guitar owned by Van Halen — that one on display in the band’s “Hot for Teacher” music video — netted $3,932,000 in April 2023.

08/12/2025

Captains, take note

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08/08/2025

Update on the drag boat incident Thursday night

The Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association (NIDBA) is providing an update following a racing incident that occurred on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Blarney Island.

During a scheduled, sanctioned race, competitor Jeff Mattson was involved in an incident. He had all requisite safety equipment in place which functioned as designed allowing him to walk away. We have been in contact with Jeff and his son, Andrew, who are both members of our NIDBA family and are relieved to report that Jeff is in good spirits following emergency transport to a local hospital where he is currently under medical care and observation.

The NIDBA extends its deepest gratitude to the Blarney Island crew, the NIDBA’s own safety and volunteer teams, and the local first responders who were on the scene. Their swift and professional response was critical in ensuring Jeff’s well-being.

“Drag boat racing is an awesome sport, and with that comes risk. The safety of our racers is our top priority” said Chris Alby, president of the NIDBA. “This was a sanctioned NIDBA event, and all safety protocols were in place, with medical personnel and first responders on site. We are thankful for their immediate response and the incredible dedication of all of the volunteers, safety team, first responders, and our fellow NIDBA drivers and crew.”

The NIDBA and Blarney Island will be conducting a full review of the incident in accordance with our safety guidelines. We ask for privacy for Jeff Mattson and his family as he recovers. Further updates will be provided as they become available including how our broader NIDBA community can best support Jeff through his healing journey. All inquiries should be directed via email to [email protected].

07/24/2025

Could have a little boom time this afternoon...Captains keep an eye to the sky!

Graphic from The National Weather Service Chicago

07/22/2025

I'm sure you've heard by now. We lost a heavy metal pioneer today.

Ozzy Osbourne, the singular metal legend whose Black Sabbath virtually invented heavy metal and in later years became a reality TV pioneer, has died at the age of 76.

Access the free article here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-dead-obituary-1227265/?utm_source=edit-vip

07/22/2025

Midweek heat is on the way. Stay cool!

07/18/2025

Hand in the cookie jar...Happy Friday!