After five years off the air, Discovery Channel is reviving the iconic motorcycle-construction reality series American Chopper. The famously feuding father-son team of Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. are back on board as the show’s bike-building craftsmen. In the new show, the duo “set out reclaim their preeminent bike brands and – hopefully, rebuild some sort of relationship … with A-list celebrities, world famous athletes and Forbes 100 businesses as clients, millions of dollars and their brands’ reputations are on the line with every signature build.” [More]

Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford visited New Lenox on Tuesday, March 15th, to the Charleyhorse restaurant to meet fans and help raffle off a motorcycle signed by the team. The Chicago Blackhawks Chopper will be raffled off to benefit the following charities: Special Kids Network, Chicago Blackhawks Charities and the Orange County Choppers Foundation.      

Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse in downtown Chicago hosted the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks Chopper on Thursday, March 24. Chicagoans will had a chance to purchase raffle tickets for this custom bike built by Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers during the event. The Reverend Jessie Jackson made a cameo with the Chopper during the event.     Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Chicago Blackhawk Charities, the Orange County Choppers Foundation and the Special Kids Network. Chicago Blackhawk Charities supports programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work toward creating a better tomorrow for the youth. An independent non-profit organization, the Special Kids Network was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. The philanthropic arm of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Foundation designs tribute bikes and undertakes charity builds in support of families in need, American men and women in the armed services, and others.  

On March 3rd, Chicago Blackhawks Players #25 Viktor Stalberg & #32 John Scott signed autographs alongside the Chicago Blackhawks / Orange County Chopper.   The Charleyhorse Restaurant is family oriented and all age groups are welcome. We are open seven days a week for lunch & dinner and our menu offers family cuisine style food. We also offer catering, banquets and private parties. All our banquet packages are custom designed with the guest in mind. Whether you stop by to eat, drink, or enjoy one of our fun-filled events you will always leave satisfied. Come enjoy a great experience.     Charleyhorse is now a official Chicago Blackhawks bar! Specials during every Blackhawks game!  

The Chicago Blackhawks Chopper was on display last weekend, February 11th to the 13th at The Progressive Motorcycle Show at the Rosemont Expo, in Rosemont, IL. Aaron Equipment has sponsored the Chicago Blackhawks Chopper to benefit the following charities: Special Kids Network, Chicago Blackhawks Charities, and the Orange County Choppers Foundation.     Chicago Blackhawk Charities supports programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work toward creating a better tomorrow for the youth. An independent non-profit organization, the Special Kids Network was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. The philanthropic arm of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Foundation designs tribute bikes and undertakes charity builds in support of families in need, American men and women in the armed services, and others.   Jack and Jenna Vollriede were all smiles while having their picture taken in front of the Blackhawk Chopper.  

The Chicago Blackhawks Chopper is being featured at the Chicago Auto Show 2011, the Nation’s largest auto show. The Chicago Auto Show is open to the public from February 11 to February 20, 2011. The Chicago Blackhawks are raffling off a special, custom-built bike signed by the entire team sponsored by Aaron Equipment Company and built by Orange County Choppers! Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Chicago Blackhawk Charities, the Orange County Choppers Foundation and the Special Kids Network. Chicago Blackhawk Charities supports programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work toward creating a better tomorrow for the youth. An independent non-profit organization, the Special Kids Network was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. The philanthropic arm of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Foundation designs tribute bikes and undertakes charity builds in support of families in need, American men and women in the armed services, and others. The bike’s rims emulate hockey sticks and pucks and the handlebars depict the taped butt-end of a hockey stick. Sponsored by Aaron Equipment Company, Inc., the bike will be on display at several Blackhawks home games at the United Center and at various locations around Chicago and will eventually be raffled off on April 12.  

Orange County Choppers Custom-Built Bike Winner to Be Chosen April 12   Chicago, IL – February 21, 2011 – Chicago Blackhawks and Orange County Choppers fans who want to be in the running for the OCC custom-built bike featuring the 2010 Stanley Cup champions better hurry. The bike’s sponsor, Aaron Equipment Company, urges them to stop by a Blackhawks home game or charity event soon to purchase a raffle ticket before time runs out. The bike, which was custom-built by Paul Teutul’s “American Chopper” team, bears the signature of the 2010 Blackhawks players and coaches. One lucky winner will be drawn on April 12, 2011 from all raffle tickets purchased and will walk away the proud owner of this one-of-a-kind motorcycle. Proceeds will benefit the Chicago Blackhawk Charities, the Special Kids Network, and the OCC Foundation. When the International Motorcycle Show came to Chicago February 11–13, 2011, Aaron Equipment Company showcased the bike to attendees. As the only OCC bike at the show, the Chicago Blackhawks charity motorcycle drew quite the crowd. But booth swarmers weren’t there just to ogle the bike. They were also slapping down money in the name of philanthropy and a chance to get their hands on this custom-built bike. “We sold far more raffle tickets than we anticipated,” says Bob Perna, the bike's handler and spokesman. And it wasn’t just fans of the Stanley Cup–winning team tossing their name into the hat. “There were lots of ‘American Chopper’ fans in attendance who couldn’t get enough of looking at and taking pictures with the bike. Regardless of their hockey loyalties, they wanted a chance at owning a one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia from the popular reality TV show.” Paul Teutul, Sr., the man behind the Orange County Choppers phenomenon, personally unveiled the bike at a Blackhawks home game back in October, when he drove it out on the ice. The Blackhawks logo is prominently displayed on the gas tank, which is autographed by players and coaches of the Stanley Cup Championship team. The bike’s rims emulate hockey sticks and pucks while the handlebars depict the taped butt-end of a hockey stick. When Aaron Equipment Company, which is located just outside of the Blackhawks’ home turf of Chicago, learned of the charity bike, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to sign on as a sponsor. So, they leveraged their longtime working relationship with the Orange County Choppers into a main sponsorship foothold. Four months later and time is quickly running out on the chance to win the Chicago Blackhawks Chopper. Raffle tickets are available at all Blackhawks home games and charity events up until the drawing day of April 12, 2011. Individuals who would like to learn more about the Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Champion motorcycle can do so online at http://www.aaronequipment.com/BlackhawksChopper.html. For more information on Aaron Equipment Company’s sponsorship of the bike, contact Michael Cohen at 630-350-2200.

Last night at Riva Navy Pier - Governor Pat Quinn supports the Special Kids Network as he poses on the Chicago Blackhawk Chopper.

January 25, 2011 - Thank you Molly of the Chicago Blackhawks, who stands at the ready to sell Raffle Tickets during Chicago Blackhawks games. The Chicago Blackhawks, in conjunction with the Special Kids Network and the Orange County Choppers Foundation, are raffling off a special which all proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Chicago Blackhawk Charities, the Orange County Choppers Foundation and the Special Kids Network. Raffle tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased at all Blackhawks home games and at various Chicago Blackhawk Charities events throughout the season. Raffle tickets are available for purchase until April 12th, 2011. Chicago Blackhawk Charities supports programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work toward creating a better tomorrow for the youth. An independent non-profit organization, the Special Kids Network was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. The philanthropic arm of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Foundation designs tribute bikes and undertakes charity builds in support of families in need, American men and women in the armed services, and others.

  Lieutenant Steve Johnson along with other Fire Fighters and Paramedics from Northbrook's Fire Station # 10 show their support for the Special Kids Network while posing with the Chicago Blackhawks Chopper. Aaron Equipment has sponsored the Chicago Blackhawks Chopper to benefit the following charities: Special Kids Network, Chicago Blackhawks Charities, and the Orange County Choppers Foundation. Chicago Blackhawk Charities supports programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work toward creating a better tomorrow for the youth. An independent non-profit organization, the Special Kids Network was created to provide funding for programs that help children and young adults with special needs. The philanthropic arm of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Foundation designs tribute bikes and undertakes charity builds in support of families in need, American men and women in the armed services, and others.