The man behind the viral video that showed him driving on a suspended license has finally seen justice. As it turns out, a clerical error by the court had kept this man in a legal doghouse that he didn’t belong in.
When asked about the situation, the man in question said, “What was I thinking? I was thinking about getting my wife medical help. That’s what I was thinking…I wasn’t thinking about the fact that I got a suspended license. I don’t care about all that.”
Photos/ Alex Geshel & Zach Spangler
There’s new competition for Coca-Cola.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Dr Pepper is now tied with Pepsi for the second spot in the soda game. According to data from Beverage Digest, which is our favorite publication, DP has continued to rise in popularity while Pepsi continues to fall.
Dr. Pepper drinkers, unite.
Barton will play through all 128 Foo Fighters songs from each of their 12 albums. He’s embarking on this challenge in honor of his Grandmother, who is battling cancer, as well as a tribute to Foo Fighters’ late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. There’s a donation link with all proceeds going to the Cancer Research Institute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSGiSjYXhHs
The White Sox are finding new ways to be awful.
On Sunday, the squad dropped their 11th straight game, a new record for the 2024 campaign. Late in the game with the Sox down 1, Tommy Pham attempted to tag up on a ball that could’ve led to the Sox evening up the score. Instead, Pham was out by a mile.
Pham, despite being so obviously out, postured up against the Brewers following the play. After the game, Pham remarked that he “spends the offseason fighting” and that he’d be ready to f*ck someone up if need be.
You know what Tommy Pham should do during the offseason? PRACTICE BASEBALL.
Beach Weather – High in Low Places
Q101 PIQNIQ alumni Beach Weather are back with a new single, “High in Low Places”, a song in which they ditch the beach for a desert disco. You can listen to the single below.
Eminem – Houdini
Eminem is trying to kill Slim Shady. The iconic rapper is back with a new single, “Houdini”, a high-concept track that sees Eminem harken back to his younger years with a series of enjoyable callbacks. Could this mean that we’ll see Eminem in Chicago soon?
Milky Chance – Naked and Alive
Milky Chance, the geniuses behind the song “Stolen Dance”, are back with a new song “Naked and Alive”, which could be the next great summer anthem.
Speed – The First Test
Australia’s finest, (A Gang Called) Speed are back with a new single that may very well be the first ever hardcore song to feature a flute. Keep your eyes pealed for A Case For: Speed next Monday on Q101’s YouTube channel.
Maifest (Thursday-Sunday)
No, you haven’t stumbled into an early Oktoberfest—this is just how Lincoln Square welcomes street-festival season and the beginning of spring. Hoist a stein, grab a pretzel, and embrace the neighborhood’s German heritage over the course of one fun-filled weekend.
Lincoln Park Greek Fest (Friday-Sunday)
The street in front of St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosts three days of gyros, spicy feta spread, dancing, traditional music and more during Lincoln Park’s annual celebration of Hellenic culture. Show up to feast on Greek delicacies, shop for gifts at the craft fair or catch some live music.
Do Division Street Fest (Friday-Sunday)
Kick off the start of summer festival season at Do Division, the street shindig with live music booked by Empty Bottle and Subterranean in West Town. Catch performances at two stages—including acts like Divino Niño, Arm’s Length, Susto and Avey Tare—and check out food trucks, a fashion show, vendors for shopping and a Family Fun Fest area with kids activities, among other attractions.
Bark at the Ballpark with the Chicago Dogs (Friday)
Bring your furry best friend to Impact Field, the home of independent professional baseball team The Chicago Dogs, for an evening of dog-friendly fun! The first 1,500 fans will receive a bandana for their pups upon entry, and all pets are welcome to run the bases after the game. Tickets start at $9.
John Cusack at the Auditorium Theater (Friday)
Join John Cusack for an intimate screening of his 2000 hit romantic comedy High Fidelity. Afterwards, the actor will sit down for a conversation about his career and the making of the film, and take questions from the audience.
Drain at Metro (Friday)
Hardcore heat-seekers Drain are back in Chicago for a two-night residency at the Metro for ‘Drain’s Beach Party’, a mini-festival in which they’ll be joined by the likes of Terror, Angel Du$t, God’s Hate, Mindforce, and more. This will surely go down as one of the craziest gigs of the year. At this time, limited tickets are still available.
Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls at the Aragon (Friday)
The legendary Frank Turner returns to the Aragon on Friday night for what should be a stellar show with his band The Sleeping Souls. Tickets can be purchased here.
Ceremony at Lincoln Hall (Saturday)
Ceremony is one of the greatest punk bands to ever exist. In fact, they were such a good punk band that they pivoted from blistering, hardcore intensity to eclectic new wave music, and they’re equally as good at that. On Saturday night, they’ll storm Lincoln Hall alongside Chicago standouts, Smut. Tickets can be purchased here.
Chicago Fire host the LA Galaxy (Saturday)
Bend it like Beckham at Soldier Field on Saturday as the struggling Chicago Fire kick off against the Galaxy on Saturday evening.
Windy City Hot Dog Fest in Portage Park (Saturday-Sunday)
Whether you like your hot dogs dragged through the garden or topped with ketchup, this Portage Park fest has you covered. Local favorites, including Byron’s, Chicago Doghouse and Lola’s Coney Island, will compete to see who makes the best frankfurter, as voted on by fest-goers. In addition, there will be live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a kids area, a top dog parade and a hot dog eating competition.
“Woody Guthrie was a fearless agitator, a six-string instigator, a poetic truth teller and a harmonizing hell raiser,” Morello said in a statement. “He was the original punk rocker whose life, music, art and lyrics were beacons of justice and liberation for the downtrodden and oppressed. In my own work, Woody has been an inspiration to tell it like I see it without compromise or apology and to play my songs (and his songs) on the picket line and at the barricade whenever and wherever people are taking a stand.”
Lollapalooza Weekend has finally taken shape. After last week’s announcement regarding the daily lineups, the festival has announced a series of exclusive, intimate shows to take place over the course of the week.
Notable shows include Chicago’s own Friko at Lincoln Hall, Militarie Gun at Cobra Lounge, Two Door Cinema Club at Metro, and The Last Dinner Party at Thalia Hall, which Lauren has tickets to in the 12 o’clock hour every day this week.
Athletes headed to Paris for the Olympic were hit with the bad news that the 2020 “anti-sex beds” were returning for this year’s Summer Games. The 16,000 athletes will be forced to sleep on modular mattresses made by Japanese company Airweave and according to the New York Post, it will be possible to fornicate on these beds.
Airweave US’ Chief Operating Officer Brett Thornton told The Post that the cardboard frames are even “designed far sturdier than typical wooden bed frames,” meaning athletes can go for the gold on the mattresses night after night.
The Airweave beds were dubbed “anti-sex”, due to the fact they were made of polyethylene. However, the beds can in fact be boinked on.
Last night (May 28, 2024) during the concert at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, the band paid tribute to the late great Bill Walton with this performance of “Man of the Hour”.
The tour will be the first stateside run in 14 years featuring Jane’s Addiction’s classic lineup of singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins.
NBA legend Bill Walton passed away yesterday at the age of 71. Walton, a two-time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer, was known for his love of the Grateful Dead and his eccentric personality, which came to ahead in 2019 when Walton joined former White Sox commentator Jason Benetti in the booth for a White Sox-Angels game.
On behalf on Q101, we send our condolences to the Walton family.
