Saturday, March 9 2013 12:37 PM EST2013-03-09 17:37:05 GMT
The billboard--with a sexual reference and a picture of one of Charlie Sheen's goddesses--has been taken down less than a week after FOX 32 News first reported on it.
The billboard--with a sexual reference and a picture of one of Charlie Sheen's goddesses--has been taken down less than a week after FOX 32 News first reported on it.
Saturday, March 9 2013 12:36 PM EST2013-03-09 17:36:18 GMT
Hungry motorists heading for an Egg McMuffin at the intersection of Ontario and Clark St. got more than they bargained for Wednesday morning.
Hungry motorists heading for an Egg McMuffin at the intersection of Ontario and Clark St. got more than they bargained for Wednesday morning.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
A controversial billboard starring Charlie Sheen's ex-goddess and former porn star Bree Olson has returned above the streets of Chicago.
The billboard which made its debut last month near the Rock n'Roll McDonald's in Downtown Chicago was taken down less than a week after it was erected following an outcry from members of the community.
The same billboard, which says,"Because the best job is a b**w job," has been put back up at a new location in Logan Square near Milwaukee Avenue and Diversey Avenue.
The billboard's concept was created by ArrangementFinders.com, a dating website for women seeking mutually beneficial relationships. The site boasts it's Bree Olson certified. Its marketing director, A.J. Perkins, says the billboard's taboo topic was in response to Chicago's unemployment rate but he also said Chicago's high female to male ratio attracted the site's creators to the city.
According to Perkins, the billboard's removal was a violation of the first amendment.
"I'm thrilled to see our billboard make it's return to Chicago, the city with more members on ArrangementFinders than anywhere else. Clearly there's a demand for our product in Chicago and we have every right to freely advertise there," Perkins said.
Olson has an exclusive deal with the dating website and is set to appear in TV commercials, billboard campaigns, and radio spots throughout 2013 on its behalf.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:32:59 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
