Erin Yarnall

Illinois

Freelance writer for hire. She/her. @depaulu alum. Very slow marathoner. Words in @altpress, @timeout, @torontostar, @chicagotribune, @eatthisnotthat + more!

Articles

Blondshell is Angry, Bitter, and Branching Out on Sophomore Album “If You Asked for a Picture”

1 week ago | stagedhaze.com | Erin Yarnall

Having a fantastic, self-defining debut album, like Blondshell did with 2023’s self-titled release, Blondshell, is an impressive feat. But it might be an even bigger challenge to follow something like that up. How do you recapture the confessional, angst-ridden, ’90s-inspired magic of that first album, while also expanding on it and saying something new?
9 Wisconsin towns that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Erin Yarnall

New Glarus was founded by Swiss immigrants, and that heritage is reflected in its architecture. (New Glarus Chamber of Commerce) Sure, fairy tales are works of fiction, but they don’t always have to be.
Gurnee board formalizes public-comment guidelines

3 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Erin Yarnall

The Gurnee Village Board on Monday adopted guidelines and decorum standards for anyone speaking at public meetings. The board approved an ordinance that codified those procedures for public comment in a 5-1 vote, with Trustee Jeanne Balmes the only one voting against the measure. For the most part, the ordinance doesn’t cover new ground, according to Village Administrator Patrick Muetz, but instead makes those standards official.
BIZZY Makes Bad Decisions on a Good Song in “Don’t Tell the Girls”

1 month ago | stagedhaze.com | Erin Yarnall

No one can be perfect all the time, and that includes Nashville singer BIZZY, who sings about making a truly terrible choice—going back to a lame ex—in her latest single “Don’t Tell the Girls.” The song, which was released today via Big Loud Rock, captures the instantly relatable feeling of totally messing up in your adolescence. Who among us can’t relate to making some pretty bad choices in our 20’s?
Follow the Great River Road Wine Trail for spectacular vineyards & views

1 month ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Erin Yarnall

The Great River Road is an unforgettable trip, not just for the views of the Mississippi River, but also because of the numerous wineries along the way. There are a few key items that help to turn any road trip into the best trip ever: great music, great company, and great places to stop along the way, like an abundance of wineries and vineyards.
Challenger concedes in ‘clean’ Gurnee mayoral race; ‘The people have spoken, resoundingly’

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Erin Yarnall

Gurnee Mayor Tom Hood appeared headed for a second term in office after his opponent, Trustee Quin O’Brien, conceded the election Tuesday night. Hood was leading 69.5% to 30.5%, or 2,308 to 1,013 votes, according to unofficial results posted late Tuesday night by the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Hood said that he estimated 98% of the vote was in at that time, and he had received a concession call from O’Brien.
Candidates vow to run positive Gurnee mayoral campaign

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Erin Yarnall

While many political races can be contentious, the two candidates running to be the mayor of Gurnee are both determined to not run a negative campaign against one another leading up to the April 1 election. Gurnee Mayor Tom Hood is running for his second term in office against Village Trustee Quin O’Brien, who is in the middle of his second four-year term on the Village Board.
How to spend a weekend in historic Fish Creek, Wisconsin

1 month ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Erin Yarnall

Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours offers four unique boat tours along Door County’s scenic coastline. (Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours) With an abundance of outdoor activities, unbeatable restaurants, and historic sites, a weekend trip can be packed full of things to do in historic Fish Creek.
Kilo Kish Confronts Tech-Related Stress in New Single “r3program,” announces new EP

2 months ago | stagedhaze.com | Erin Yarnall

For many people, working in the entertainment industry is a dream job. But Los Angeles-based singer, rapper, and songwriter Kilo Kish shows that it can be just as draining and burnout-inducing as any other job in her new single, “r3program.” The single was released today, alongside the announcement of a new EP, Negotiations, which will be released May 16. The EP focuses in on what it takes to create in a digital-focused era, and also theintense burnout that people can feel in a tech-focused age.
11 breweries & bars in Milwaukee that are perfect for reading alone

2 months ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Erin Yarnall

Reading isn’t just for coffee shops. With cozy seating, homey interiors, and limited noise, some bars in Milwaukee make for the best place to read alone. There are plenty of great places to read in Milwaukee: along the lakefront, any number of coffee shops, the Milwaukee Public Library, and several bars.