The city of Chicago has always been known for its culture of great music and food. Flickr on TikTok decided to pour out his love for Chicago style hot dogs in an elegant poem and while actually being a really good poem it also makes you crave a hot dog, now where you think the best hot dog in Chicago is… that’s a whole other story.
The 4xLP set features the entire album with “Intergalactic”, “Body Movin'” and “Remote Control” and includes 21 bonus tracks with rarities, remixes and B-sides. There’s even a hardcover coffee table book. It’s set for release on September 8th.
Hello Nasty is 25. To celebrate, we’ve reissued the limited deluxe 4LP box set we put out back in 2009.
It includes 21 bonus tracks, 180g vinyl and a revamped slipcase. You can pre-order it now: https://t.co/HezoAFdeUU
Northwestern University has fired their head baseball coach Jim Foster, days after letting go of their head football coach go in the midst of a severe hazing scandal.
“Nothing will ever be more important to Northwestern than providing its students a place that allows them to develop in the classroom, in the community, and in competition at the absolute highest level, and building a culture which allows our staff to thrive,” said Dr. Derrick Gragg, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation.
In a campus-wide email, Northwestern President Michael Schill said in part, “the hazing included forced participation, nudity and sexualized acts of a degrading nature, in clear violation of Northwestern policies and values…The hazing was well-known by many in the program…”
Headliners Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, and Zac Brown Band bring the thunder to Chicago’s premier country music festival and smokeout. This event is sold out.
Millenium Art Festival (Friday-Sunday)
Taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 14, 15 and 16, this top-ranked three-day show in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 140 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics, photography, furniture and more, at all price points.
Colombia Fest Chicago (Friday-Sunday)
Celebrate the anniversary of Colombian independence at this festival at Northeastern Illinois University, where you’ll find live music, food vendors, a circus, a kids’ area, games and more. Headlining acts on the music stage include singers Yeison Jimenez and Elden Dayan Diaz as well as the “Queen of Merengue” Milly Quezada.
Chicago Craft Beer Fest in Lincoln Park (Friday-Sunday)
The Chicago Craft Beer Festival moves to Lincoln Park this year for a three-day extravaganza of craft brews. There will be multiple sessions each day, limited to 600 people per session, so snag a tasting ticket to secure your spot and feel free to grab a bite to eat before you begin sampling.
Cubs host the Red Sox (Friday-Sunday)
Fresh off the All-Star break, the Cubs are back at home, battling the Red Sox in a three-game series at the Friendly Confines.
Wheatus at Beat Kitchen (Friday)
Calling all ‘teenage dirtbags’. Wheatus heads to the Beat Kitchen on Friday for an intimate evening of 90’s tunes and good vibes. You can purchase tickets to this show here.
Bonny Doon at Thalia Hall (Friday)
Folk standouts Bonny Doon bring their sweet and sensitive tunes to Thalia Hall for a performance “in the round”. Describing themselves as a “natural music ensemble”, Doon could be the next to grab the baton that the likes of Noah Kahan and The 502s have begun running with. Get there early to catch Anna St. Louis, who is absolutely wonderful. Get tickets before they’re gone!
Hang with Kenzie and Win PIQNIQ Tickets (Friday): It’s almost time for PIQNIQ! Get your hands on a White Claw Vodka Soda, a shot at FREE PIQNIQ tickets and the chance to hang with BadFlower in our Puppy Pit at the show! Join Kenzie on Friday, July 14th from 12pm – 2pm at Greet Street Local located at 130 South Green Street in Chicago.
Summer in Chillcago with Brian Philips (Friday): Join Brian Phillips and the Q101 Street Crew in Broadcasting LIVE with Coors Light Friday the 14th starting at 3pm at Yak-Zies , located at 3710 N Clark Street! We’ll be kicking off Summer in Chillcago with Coors Light! Win tickets, Q101 swag, and much more!
Join Brian & Kenzie at the Bristol Renaissance Fair (Saturday): Join Brian and Kenzie as they Caravan up to the Bristol Renaissance Faire on Saturday, July 15th from 11:00 am to 1:00pm for a fun filled event of revelry! How many turkey legs can Brian eat? Will Kenzie be crowned the Fair Lady or Queen? All these questions and more will be answered on July 15thth so come join Brian and Kenzie with all Q101 Crew members.
Kansas at The Chicago Theater (Saturday)
Carry on, our wayward sons. Kansas celebrates 50 years of existence on Saturday at The Chicago Theater. Limited tickets remain for what could be one of the band’s final performances in the city.
FOOTBALLHEAD at Sleeping Village (Saturday)
FOOTBALLHEAD is one of the many exciting, up-and-coming bands in Chicago. Showcasing the poppier side of 90s radio rock with huge guitars and bubblegum hooks, these nostalgia soaked songs evoke the energy of early Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind, and blink-182. They head to Sleeping Village on Saturday night to celebrate the release of their new album, Overthinking Everything. You won’t want to miss this.
Join the Q101 Street Crew for the return of the BTN Big 10K (Saturday): Test your fitness, enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience, and represent your favorite Big Ten school all while giving back to some great charities!To register and event info click here.
Yellowcard at Northerly Island (Sunday)
Pop-punk legends Yellowcard are back in Chicago for the first time since they reunited at Riot Fest 2022. Joining the fray will be Mayday Parade and Story of the Year, among others. Get a ticket here!
Cheap Trick at Metro (Sunday)
Cheap Trick, one of Chicago’s most iconic bands, heads to the Metro as a part of their 40th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday night. Unfortunately, tickets for this extraordinary event have sold out.
If you are looking to tie the knot at Riot Fest, now is your opportunity to do so. Yet again, the Riot Fest Wedding Chapel is headed to Douglass Park.
Experience the thrill of tying the knot in the most unconventional and electrifying way possible at the Riot Fest Wedding Chapel. Located in the vibrant city of Chicago, our company specializes in memorable events. With a reputation for pushing boundaries and defying convention, we are the perfect destination to celebrate your special occasion.
Join the revolution and book your unforgettable ceremony at the Riot Fest Wedding Chapel 2023. Get ready to rock your wedding and create memories that will last a lifetime.
You can book your wedding on Saturday or Sunday here.
If you wanted to kick back with a Coca-Cola at the United Center, you’ll soon be out of luck. Yesterday, the Madhouse announced a partnership with Pepsi that will kick off on August 19 & 20 at Bulls Fest. In a press release, the UC said,
Today the United Center, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks announce a new multi-year partnership with PepsiCo, a global leader in the food and beverage industry. As the official soft drink provider, PepsiCo will deliver a variety of thirst-quenching beverages – including some of its most popular products, like Pepsi Zero Sugar, and its new lemon lime flavored soda STARRY – to passionate fans at all concessions and beverage stands throughout the arena, as well as the newly designed Pepsi Grab & Go store in the United Center Atrium.
Beyond these new beverage offerings, Pepsi and STARRY will go the extra mile and offer one-of-a-kind experiences to United Center guests all year long — starting with Bulls Fest August 19 – 20 where fans can have a chance to win beverages, game tickets, pre-game access and exclusive appearances. Later this year, shoppers at local retail stores can enter for a chance to win access to concert tickets, game tickets and gear from their favorite teams. To help fans enjoy more moments of unapologetic enjoyment at the United Center, Pepsi will create unique VIP experiences and activations that span across sports, music and entertainment for select fans to have opportunities of a lifetime.
“Chicagoans live and breathe sports, entertainment, and creativity. Our athletes, artists, and fans are some of the most passionate in the world and the United Center hosts the city’s most unforgettable moments,” said Kalen Thornton, VP of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment, PBNA. “Our company’s longstanding presence here in Chicago goes back more than 100 years, where we’ve fueled iconic athletes in the game and celebrated fandom off the court. The expanded partnership with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks is the ultimate opportunity for us to continue giving back to our neighbors and support our culture. We can’t wait to lift up Chicago fans, its teams and players, and our city’s vibrant community with epic experiences brought to you by iconic brands like Pepsi, our new lemon lime flavored soda STARRY, fan favorite MTN DEW and more.”
As far as we’re concerned, any place with Mountain Dew is a place we want to be.
White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks was honored at last night’s ESPY awards and awarded the Jimmy V Award, which highlights “a deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination”. Hendriks, of course, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January.
After the recent allegations that have rocked Northwestern’s athletic department, faculty is now putting pressure on the university to delay the renovations of Ryan Field that were planned to begin after the 2023 season and conclude in the 2026 season.
“The timing now is wrong,” said professor Susan Pearson, one of a group of Northwestern faculty members asking for a pause on the new Ryan Field proposal. “Say we care more about your well-being than we do about the notoriety, the fame of our football program.”
It’s unclear at this point what the financial fallout of this story will be, but the legacy of Northwestern’s football program will forever be changed.
Following a handful of one-off shows last year, Perry Ferrell, Stephen Perkins and company have planned a proper fall tour. The Horns, Thorns en Halos tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Porno for Pyros’ self-titled debut album and include a Chicago stop at the Aragon on October 24th.
👹 TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! 👹 Horns, Thorns en Halos 30th Anniversary tour tickets are on sale Fri 7/14 (10am local). Get ready!
👹 JUST ANNOUNCED: @PornoForPyros Horns, Thorns en Halos 30th Anniversary Tour is coming to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on October 24! Tickets on sale Fri 7/14 (10am local). Unlock presale tickets Thurs 7/13 @ 10 AM (code: LEGEND) 👹 Get more info here: https://t.co/RRdOfOH1shpic.twitter.com/ZhKqAUepMN
— Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom (@AragonBallroom) July 11, 2023
Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, and to warn parents about the drink and the high amount of caffeine it contains.A 12-oz. can of PRIME Energy contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, which is equivalent to about half a dozen Coke cans or nearly two Red Bulls, and that is what terrifies lawmakers.
PRIME is primarily targeted towards people under the age of 18, thus the concern for making sure consumers know what they’re consuming.
What are you drinking and how much do you drink it? The conversation lives on Facebook!
If you have received a ticket from the city of Chicago, you could already be included in a new class-action lawsuit alleging the city violated Illinois law by charging you too much. Good news for Brian, as he speeds constantly. The lawsuit stems from the way Chicago handles its parking tickets and other matters, as the city utilizes a special administrative court.
If you have received a ticket from the city of Chicago, you could already be included in a new class-action lawsuit alleging the city violated Illinois law by charging you too much. This week, a judge approved class-action status for a lawsuit originally filed last year by two men who claimed Chicago broke the law when it charged them more than $250 in fines and penalties for the same violation. #chicago#chicagonews#chicagoparking
To level the playing field, Illinois state law limits the amount of fines and penalties for a single violation to $250. The new lawsuit accuses the city of doubling the fines and penalties for late payments so that some car owners wound up owing thousands of dollars.
Northwestern President Michael Schill released a statement on Monday afternoon informing the community that Pat Fitzgerald would no longer be coaching Northwestern Football going forward. He said, “This afternoon, I informed Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald that he was being relieved of his duties effective immediately.”
Schill previously said he may have made a mistake in his prior punishment directed towards Fitzgerald.
Now, reports indicate that their baseball program may also be under hot water. News surfaced yesterday that coach Jim Foster has engaged in activity that has been described as “bullying and abusive”.
The university’s report indicated that it did not find enough corroborating evidence to support those allegations, according to Parkins, but the investigation did not interview players regarding the claims.
Chicago alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez is facing backlash from the community after an errant tweet. Rodriguez asked what the best way to honor Italian Americans was, and the options were interesting…
What’s the best way to honor Italian heritage in Chicago ?
— Ald. Rossana Rodriguez 🌹🇵🇷✊🏽🏳️🌈 (@RossanaFor33) June 29, 2023
Rodriguez later tweeted,
I'm fully aware of the positive impacts Italians & Italian-Americans have had. It fills me with hope to see so many Italian-Americans in this city committed to celebrating their heritage in ways that embrace the full complexity of history.
— Ald. Rossana Rodriguez 🌹🇵🇷✊🏽🏳️🌈 (@RossanaFor33) July 8, 2023
The bizarre saga between Britney Spears and 2023 NBA #1 NBA Draft Pick Victor Wembanyama is finally over. The French-born standout is currently stationed in Las Vegas for the NBA’s Summer League, which led to an uncomfortable situation between the prodigy and the pop star.
Prior accounts of the incident claimed that Spears had been assaulted by one of Wembanyama’s security guards, but video that was obtained by TMZ shows otherwise.
We hope it gets better for Britney, because this is not a good look.
thereiruinedit, a TikTok account that specializes in unique mashups of songs you know and love, essentially “ruining” them in the process, are back at it again.
The account compiled a list of some of the most iconic “hey’s” in music history and put them together over 4 Non Blondes “What’s Up?”.
After the launch of Threads, a Meta app in the same universe as Facebook and Instagram, Twitter CEO Elon Musk now claims that Zuckerberg and company are “cheating”.
Musk took to his own platform to complain about the matter.
