A business traveler who was spending the night in a Nashville hotel woke up to find the night manager of the property sucking on his toes. The victim said that he felt a disturbance in the middle of the night and quickly confronted the sucker. The guest, identified as Peter Brennan, has now sued Neal for sexual assault.
This is the toe sucker in question.
The Oak Forest Bowling Center in the south suburbs is completely destroyed after a fire rolled through the venue on Saturday morning. Oak Forest city officials say the fire department responded to a three-alarm fire at the bowling alley located at 15240 South Cicero Avenue just after 2:00 in the morning.
No one was in the building when the fire department arrived on scene and no one was injured.
Photos by Alexandra Geshel
Q101 proudly salutes this 11-year-old boy who has created a special hoodie for customers with autism.
The hoodie has built-in coping mechanisms to help those with sensory issues.
These hoodies can be purchased here.
Suck it, Brian.
A federal jury in New York on Thursday sided with Ed Sheeran in a lawsuit over whether or not his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” stole components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On”. As jurors left the courtroom, Sheeran smiled at several of them and mouthed the words: “Thank you.”
Sheeran will no longer have to follow through with his promise that would quit music had the jury not sided with him.
Cubs host the Marlins (Friday-Sunday): The Cubs are back home for a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. The weather should be beautiful on Friday and Saturday, in particular, so if you haven’t ventured to The Friendly Confines yet this year, this is a great weekend to do it.
World Squash Championships at Union Station (Friday-Sunday): The second weekend of a three-weekend tournament to crown the World Squash Champion is back this weekend at Union Station downtown. Tickets to this spectacular event can be purchased here.
Rob Schneider at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg (Friday-Sunday): “Eccentric” comedian Rob Schneider will be at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg for six shows. Limited tickets can be found here.
Mexico Fest at Navy Pier (Friday-Sunday): Mexico Fest is free to all ages and families to enjoy music and dance performances from Mexican artists as well as exciting workshops for kids. More information can be found here.
Half-Alive at House of Blues, in The Lounge on Friday (Friday-Saturday): Half-Alive have a loaded weekend, playing a set in the Q101 Lounge on Friday afternoon before heading to two sold-out shows at the House of Blues over the weekend.
The Flaming Lips at The Salt Shed (Friday): The “deliciously weird” Flaming Lips are back in Chicago for the first time in a year, as they tackle the brand new Salt Shed for a sold-out show.
Meat Wave at Sleeping Village (Friday): Chicago punks Meat Wave are back this weekend with a sold-out show at Sleeping Village. If you have tickets to this jam-packed event, get there early and check out Kal Marks, who put out a terrific record in 2022.
Free Comic Book Day (Saturday): Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! Our friends at Do312 have put together an excellent list of places to celebrate the occasion.
Lucky Boys Confusion at Metro (Saturday): If you didn’t get your fill of Chicago bands on Friday with Meat Wave, you can head to the Metro on Saturday for Lucky Boys Confusion. Limited tickets remain for the band’s first show at the Metro since 2018.
A Peace of Pilsen Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl and Community Celebration (Saturday): Trolleys will be running all day on Saturday to transport crawlers between bars like La Mejikana, Twisted Cantina and Simone’s, where cocktails and live music await for what should be an epic Cinco de Mayo celebration. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Batman in Concert at The Auditorium Theater (Saturday): DC in Concert, a brand new global-tour, is debuting in Chicago this weekend with The Batman. Audiences will experience the mysterious hero like never before as the Chicago Philharmonic performs the movie’s captivating score alongside a screening of the film. Tickets can be purchased here.
Chicago Latin Spirits Festival at Logan Square Auditorium (Saturday): Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Logan Square this weekend with an event that will bring together some of the best Latino mixologists and winemakers in the industry, plus offer folks the chance to learn about and sample a variety of sought-after tequilas, rums, mezcals, sangrias and more. More information lives here.
Blink-182 at the UC (Saturday-Sunday): NOW IT’S A HOLIDAY! Blink-182 (alongside Turnstile and Beauty School Dropout) are back for the first Blink shows with Tom Delonge in Chicago since Riot Fest 2013. A handful of tickets to the Sunday show are still available.
Andersonville Wine Walk (Sunday): The Anderson Wine Walk celebrates its 17th year this year, as businesses throughout the neighborhood transform into wine destinations. You’ll be able to sip, tour and shop your way through two wine routes curated by In Fine Spirits, plus an all-new charcuterie route. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass and a card highlighting each wine before embarking. Get more details at their website.
Bring Me the Horizon: LosT
Emo outlet Bring Me the Horizon is back with a new single, their first in nearly a year. This song is in-your-face and unapologetic, just like you’d come to expect from the band. While they’re not on the Wrigley Field date for Fall Out Boy’s upcoming tour, you’ll be able to catch them on the road with Fall Out Boy in other cities.
Bush: All Things Must Change
AHOY alumni Bush are back with a new single for their upcoming release of the deluxe edition of “The Art of Survival”. That record drops on June 9.
Drain: Living Proof
One of California’s newest, most exciting exports is Drain, a riff-heavy band who is now on legendary punk label Epitaph Records, has released “Living Proof”. Drain quickly sold out their June date at the Metro, and are turning heads all throughout the music industry. Robert Trujillo from Metallica recently raved about seeing Drain live. If you are looking to kickstart your weekend, start with Drain.
grandson: I Love You, I’m Trying
grandson has toured with the likes of the Smashing Pumpkins and Nothing But Thieves and has worked with names like Travis Barker and Kesha, and now he’s back with his second studio album, “I Love You, I’m Trying”. He’ll be rolling into the House of Blues on June 11.
Smashing Pumpkins: ATUM Act Three
It’s been a long road to get here, but the Smashing Pumpkins have released the third part of their three-act rock opera, ATUM: Act Three. The band has slow-rolled this release, with parts One and Two dropping in November and January, respectively. The third act features 11 songs, notably the thrilling “Spellbinding”, which you heard first on Q101.
Weathers: Are We Having Fun?
A week after rolling into The Lounge, Weathers are back with “Are We Having Fun?”, their thrilling third studio album. The band has made noise recently with their standout single, “She Hates Me”.
When AI replaces all our jobs, I’ll meet you at the Pepperoni Hug Spot. Get ready to get uncomfortable watching this AI generated “cursed” commercial for a non-existent pizza joint… “knock knock, who’s there, pizza magic.” <3 Lauren
After struggling financially for years, the Joliet mall will go up for auction later this month and will start at $5 million. While the mall does have a decent occupancy rate, it has had financial issues and defaulted on its $85 million mortgage.
Joliet’s new mayor, Terry D’Arcy said, “I think it will be a good thing because whoever is buying the mall will likely have plans to repurpose it. We understand the potential buyer is doing their due diligence. We hope this will spur new development in the area.”
What was the best store in your mall growing up? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Two 10-year-old children were found working unpaid at a McDonald’s restaurant in Louisville. According to a news release by the Wage and Hour Division, the children were working as late as 2:00AM unpaid. Wage and Hour Division District Director Karen Garnett-Civils said, “Under no circumstances should there ever be a 10-year-old child working in a fast-food kitchen around hot grills, ovens and deep fryers.”
The Department of Labor did not disclose the specific McDonald’s locations.
What was your first job and how much did you make? The conversation lives on Facebook!
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has removed leaders of Local 731 based in suburban Burr Ridge after an audit showed over $1 million in excess spending on things like steak dinners and booze. Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien to local members said an audit found Local 731’s board gave itself nearly $304,000 in bonuses over five years without the required approval of membership.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has turned over information to the United States Department of Labor.
“Stop!” opens The Pixies tune “Where Is My Mind” and may also stop your Google Pixel phone. There’s a feature in which you can turn off alarms simply by saying, “Stop”, so if “Where Is My Mind?” is your alarm song, then it will literally turn itself off. Fun times. The Pixies apologize for the inconvenience.
The Pixies and Modest Mouse play The Salt Shed August 30th and 31st.
The inductees to this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Seven acts have secured their spot in the Hall this year.
Notable omissions include the White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Joy Division/New Order, who for some reason are lumped together.
The minds at Q101 were blown yesterday when we ran across the correct way to use your air conditioning in your car.
What’s a car hack that everyone should know? The conversation lives on Facebook!
14-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a new bill. Currently, only 18-year-olds are allowed to serve. This bill would broaden that to workers ages 14 to 17. Lawmakers claim that this “creates a simple solution” to the state’s workforce shortage problems in the food and beverage industry. The bill requires the licensed operator of the bar or restaurant be on the premises and supervising.
Road trip, anyone?
Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen.
Mark Wahlberg recently spoke with PageSix in Las Vegas about the possibility of Entourage reuniting. Wahlberg served as executive producer on the show for its entirety. The Boston-native noted that he, “was always sad to see the show end” and clarified that “he isn’t certain if there have been any real conversations about a reboot.”
Even with that in mind, he implied that the cast members including Jeremy Piven, Adrien Grenier, Kevin Connolly, and others would be in favor of a reunion.
What should would you like to see get a reboot? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Loneliness is now an epidemic, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. is now as risky as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, per the Surgeon General on Tuesday. He went on to say, “We now know that loneliness is a common feeling that many people experience. It’s like hunger or thirst. It’s a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing…Millions of people in America are struggling in the shadows, and that’s not right. That’s why I issued this advisory to pull back the curtain on a struggle that too many people are experiencing.”
Loneliness worsened when COVID-19 spread, as schools and workplaces to shut their doors and sent millions of Americans to isolate at home away from the people they love.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Q101 is here with you for whatever you need. You can get more information on your mental health at the National Association of Mental Illness.
The White Stripes are releasing a book complete with the lyrics Jack White wrote from the duo’s debut in 1997 to the band’s final album, 2007’s Icky Thump. The White Stripes Complete Lyrics will be in stores October 3rd.
Ed Sheeran is currently under fire for allegedly stealing the sound of one of the most iconic songs in history. On the stand in Manhattan yesterday, the singer said, “I find it really insulting to work my whole life as a singer-songwriter and diminish it.”
This all comes in the midst of a trial that pits Sheeran against Marvin Gaye’s camp over the allegations that Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” sounds too similar to Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”.
Do they sound too similar? The conversation lives on Facebook!
