Southside’s best ice cream Rainbow Cone has a pop-up coming to Wicker Park

Southsiders for decades and decades have boasted on the hills of Beverly of the mightly stacked flavors of Rainbow Cone, the family-owned ice cream shop that resides at 92nd and Western. Many northsiders and suburban people have been able to enjoy it at Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago, but now the creamy treat is making it’s way up north for a pop-up next weekend, The short-but-sweet residency will bring the visually stunning and mouth-watering dessert to Stan’s Donuts right next to the Damen Blue Line stop from Sept. 21st to the 22nd. According to Block Club Chicago, Rainbow Cone will be on sale for $6 while supplies last, with the store open 1-9pm.

Comedy rap locals Chi Town Kids put the scoopy goodness to beats in this must-hear rap song.

Today might be the scariest day ever!

Full moons are scary. Friday the 13th is horrifying. The two of them together are truly terrifying.


The last time that the two occurred was on October 13, 2000. Christina Aguilera’s “Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” was the #1 hit, the New York Yankees had just won their third World Series in a row, and Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm was days away from debuting on HBO. 

What we’re saying is that if the demons summoned on Friday the 13th don’t get you, age will. We’re all getting old. 

It took 19 years for a Harvest Moon to cast its shadow over us, but be sure to enjoy it now as we more than likely won’t see one until August 13, 2049.

Tweet us your pictures of the harvest moon and stay safe from the horrors of this double-trouble disaster. 

Americans spend how much on dating?

Next time you think about going on a date, ask yourself if it’s really worth it? A new study shows that the average American will spend just over $121,000 on dates in their lifetime.

We’re not saying that permanent celibacy is the way to go, but $121,000 is a lot of moolah.

What’s amazing is that the cost of dating tends to go up after a couple has been married. The average person spends $168 on dates a month, but people who are married rack up a $186 monthly bill. 

28% of people admitted that they’d go into debt to continue dating. We salute those people. 

Let us know what you’re most outrageously expensive date was by tweeting us 

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Popeyes don’t have none unless you got buns, hun

The war to settle the chicken sandwich score continues to rage on. Popeyes debuted their incarnation of the chicken sandwich back in August. They expected to have supply through September. That was simpler times.

You’ve heard the stories. Lines around the block. Guns pulled on clerks. Luckily, Popeyes is now offering a solution to cage those chicken cravings.

Now at Popeyes, it’s BYOB – as in, bring your own bun. Popeyes hopes to curve your sandwich woes with this innovative solution until the chicken sandwiches are back in stock.

If you decide to BYOB, Tweet us a pic so we can ogle over your creation!

Riot Fest pre-party

PVRIS take the Radicals stage at 6p Saturday in Douglas Park at Riot Fest, Hoping they treat us to this gem:

Need passes?  Giving away a pair of 3-day Riot Fest passes every hour through 6p today (on the radio) for Ticket Blitz Thursday or if you like to click stuff click THIS.

See you in the pit.

<3 Lauren

10 years ago today “Crying Jordan” was born

Memes have changed our lives for the better, but there is one infamous Chicago related meme that will go down in history.

Born from MJ’s NBA Hall of Fame induction speech, the meme still serves us in more ways than it should 10 years later.

Three cheers to Michael Jordan, and his crying face!

Riot Fest Ticket Blitz Text Contest

WKQX-FM’s “Riot Fest Ticket Blitz Text” Contest
Official Rules

A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.

The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Riot Fest Ticket Blitz Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:

 

  1. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.   Void where prohibited.  All federal, state, and local regulations apply.
  2. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 daysVoid where prohibited by law.  Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren.  The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
  3. Contest Period. The Contest will begin at 9:00 am CT on Thursday, September 12, 2019 and will run until 6:30 pm CT on Thursday, September 12, 2019 (the “Contest Period”).  The Station’s computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
  4. How to Enter. To enter:
  • Text: Listen to the Station Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm and 6:00pm (all CT) during the Contest Period.  When the Station announces the keyword and plays the “cue-to-text” sounder, TEXT the keyword to the Station at 312-101. Valid text entries received during the 30 minute period after each cue-to-text sounder (as determined by the Station in its sole discretion) will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Time Delay Between Over-the-Air Analog Signal and Internet Broadcast: Due to the time delay that exists between the Station’s analog over-the-air signal and the Station’s online webcast, listeners who listen to the Station online may hear the cue to text later than listeners listening to the Station’s analog over-the-air signal. As a result, the odds of an online listener entering this Contest on-air may be diminished. Standard text messaging rates, as established by an individual’s wireless carrier, may apply, and Station assumes no responsibility for any fees or charges incurred for and associated with any text message sent to or from Station.  Any and all fees arising out of the transmission of a text message shall be the sole responsibility of the entrant.  Limit one (1) entry per person per phone number. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same telephone number. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different telephone phone numbers, identities, or any other methods will void that participant from further participation in the Sweepstakes.
  • Online: Send an e-mail with the title Riot Fest Ticket Blitz during the Contest Period, to [email protected] containing your Legal Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and Address in the body of the e-mail.  All entries must be received by 6:29 pm CT on Thursday, September 12, 2019 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address.  Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry per day by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified.  Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified.  In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.  Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned.  Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion.  No mail-in entries will be accepted.
  1. Winner Selection. On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Station will randomly select ten (10) entries for the Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. The winning entrant will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules).  Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact within three (3) days of notification will result in disqualification.
  2. Verification of Potential Winner. THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL POTENTIAL CONTEST WINNERS IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY STATION WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be notified by email and/or telephone call after the date of random drawing and/or winner determination. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Station, within three (3) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable.  A winner who returns the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release will be deemed to have accepted the contest prize and thereafter will not be permitted to rescind their acceptance of the prize and/or return the prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and/or the liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that the potential winner of a prize is disqualified for any reason, Station may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries.    
  3. Grand Prize. Up to ten (10) Grand Prizes will be awarded in this Contest.  The Grand Prize is two (2) three (3) day passes to Riot Fest at Douglas Park the weekend of September 13, 2019. ARV: Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350). Winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize receipt and/or use. Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on a number of factors including the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period and listeners participating at any given time.

There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash.  The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses.  Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards.  Other restrictions may apply.

 

  1. Entry Conditions and Release. By entering, each participant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) release and hold harmless Station, Cumulus Media Inc., and its subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies, participating sponsors, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and each of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s acceptance, use, non-use or misuse of the prize.
  2. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes winner’s consent to use by the Station and its agent of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or biographical information (aincluding hometown and state) for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration.
  3. All state, local, federal and/or other taxes, duties, tariffs, title fees, licensing fees, or other fees for prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the winner.  All those who win a prize or prizes valued $600 or more in any given year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 to report their winnings.
  4. General Conditions. Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Station’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Station in its sole discretion. Station reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Station reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Limitations of Liability. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Station, entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any prize. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that a production, technical, programming or other error causes more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be claimed, Station reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.
  6. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate state court located in the Station’s listening area; (iii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iv) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Station in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the Station is located, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state in which the Station is located or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state in which the Station is located.
  7. Entrant’s Personal Information. Information collected from entrants is subject to Station’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Station’s website under the “Privacy Policy” link. All entry blanks, forms, devices, and materials gathered during the course of entry, as well as all information contained therein, shall become the sole property of Station to be used, disposed of or destroyed in its sole discretion.  Station is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information entered by website users, and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to Station’s website.
  8. Contest Results. A winners list may be obtained within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period expires by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Station identified below.

 

 

CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.

Riot Fest P.O Box 220350, Chicago, IL 60622

 

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Relationship Court: Daddy says get a prenup

Today’s relationship court comes from Charles in Kenilworth.

Charles has met the love of his life and he’s ready to marry her but there’s one problem, Charles’ parents want her to sign a prenup.

Should Charles just ignore his parents and marry her without one? Or do you think he’s making the safe move by getting the prenup?

Let us know what you think on Twitter or Facebook!

What’s the best toy of all time?

The National Toy Hall of Fame, because why wouldn’t there be one, just announced their 2019 hall of fame finalists.

Among the finalists are the Care Bear, Jenga, and Matchbox Cars.

Also, interestingly included in the finalists, is the Smartphone. Smartphones were included because of the endless amount of mobile games that have absorbed all of the attention of today’s kids.

It raises the question though, what is the best toy ever?

Let us know what you think on our Twitter or Facebook

 

Green Day previews new song, new tour with Weezer & Fall Out Boy in L.A.

Last night [9.10.16], a fan captured Green Day’s the first live performance of their brand new song — “Father Of All…”  Check out the video below.

It was all part of a stellar lineup at the famed Whiskey A Go Go:  Green Day, Fall Out Boy, & Weezer.  Those three bands will be hitting the road next year on the Hella Mega Tour, rolling through stadiums across the globe starting next summer, including a date at Wrigley Field in August 2020.  The Interrupters will open each night, followed by Weezer, then Fall Out Boy, and finishing with Mike, Tre, and Billie Joe.

Tickets for this show will be going on sale Friday, September 20th.  It’s gonna be epic.  — [eric]

Apple’s new streaming service is cheaper than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon

Apple’s new streaming service is cheaper than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon

Apple\’s TV+ (premiering November 1st) service will only cost $4.99 a month. It will include new original content every month, and will be completely ad free. It will even include up to 6 family members per plan.

You can also get a free year with purchase on a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. No plans to buy a new Apple device? A 7-day free trial will be availible for everyone to try the service.

Other streaming services are already feeling the effects of Apple undercutting their prices. \”Netflix and Disney shares fell after the announcement on Tuesday, while Apple stock climbed.\” reported by Yahoo Finance.

Get more info on the streaming service here.

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Relationship Court: How to escape the friend zone

An end zone is 10 yards long and 53 yards wide. ESPN’s ill-fated dining experience, The ESPN Zone, lasted for nearly 20 years ago. There is no measurable distance for how long the friend zone can stretch or how long it will last, all that’s known for certain is that the friend zone will trap us at least once in our lifetime. 

Wednesday’s relationship court caller, Nick from Jefferson Park started a new job recently and immediately struck up conversation with a coworker. Nick asked his coworker to hangout, and the coworker said he’d love to if his boyfriend could come. Nick took the hint and backed off. 

Flash forward some time, Nick’s coworker and his boyfriend went through a breakup and the coworker is back on the market. 

Nick wants to know the best way to break out of the friend zone, and when he should make his move. 

If you have advice for Nick, let him know by reaching out to us on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #RelationshipCourt or text into us at 312-101.

Marriage are declining and it’s men’s fault!

 

A new study by the National Council on Family Relation’s Journal of Marriage and Family shows that marriage rates may be down because prospective husbands cannot provide enough financial security for their partner.

As the KQX Morning Crew began dissecting the validity of this survey, our ship’s captain, Brian, revealed that he and his girlfriend of two years have no idea how much the other one makes.

That raises the question, is it important to discuss this information with their partner? Do you know how much your partner makes and if you don’t, are you okay with that? Let us know on Twitter or Facebook or text us at 312-101.

Date KFC’s Colonel Sanders in this epic new video game

The silver foxes of the world are still on the prowl. Steve Carrell of Office-fame shocked the world last year when he fully embraced his grey hair. 

Now, it’s Colonel Sanders’ time to shine. The fried food fiend is on the loose and only love can tame him. Luckily, anyone interested in frying his batter can test out their skills in the new Colonel Sanders dating simulation game, “I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator. 

The game will be released on September 24 through Steam and will be available on Mac and PC. From there it’s up to you as to whether or not you want to wine and dine the Colonel. 

Have you ever seen anything this cute?

When was the last time you were this happy to see someone?

New York City toddler Maxwell and Finnegan have been inseparable since they met a year ago. They attend a weekly music class, and according to their parents, are great dancers.

You know what, we can learn something from these kids.

Next time you see a friend, greet them with this type of energy. Heck, just do it with complete strangers on the street.

Let’s get “big hug energy”  going.

 

#NeverForget KQX Morning Crew reflects on 9/11

From the KQX family to yours, we thank the first responders who sacrificed their safety and well-being in order to save others. As we go about our day, let’s remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the sacrifices that keep us safe and free today. It is not lost on us that without their sacrifices we would not be able to live the amazing lives that we do today.

Pictured above is Brian from the KQX Morning Crew, six months before the Twin Towers collapsed on this unforgettable day in history.

Make sure to do something nice for someone today. Life is hard. Together, we can make these difficult days easier.

‘Breaking Bad’ movie teaser released

What happened to Jesse after “Breaking Bad” ended? We only have to wait until the release of “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” on October 11 to find out.

In the meantime, Netflix released this “greatest hits” look back in advance of the movie’s release.

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Friday The 13th Will Get Spooky Thanks To A Harvest Moon

Things are about to get extra spooky for the first day of Riot Fest. Not only does the end of the workweek fall on the 13th of the month, the Harvest Moon will be out in full force. Those on the US East Coast will see the peak around 12:30 am on Saturday, while the rest of the country (including us) gets a glimpse just after sunset on September 13. Having the special full moon in the sky during the superstitious night is a rare occurrence, says Newsweek, noting the last time was in 2000 and the next one won’t be until 2049.

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