The Chicago Bears are exploring more options for a suburban stadium following a tax hiccup in Arlington Heights that puts in jeopardy the deal to move into Arlington Park.
In a statement to NBC Chicago, the Bears said while they are still working on the Arlington Heights location, “it is no longer our singular focus.”
“The Chicago Bears goal of building the largest single development project in Illinois history led by billions of dollars in private capital investment, and the jobs and economic benefits generated, is at risk in Arlington Heights,” the team’s statement read. “The stadium-based project remains broadly popular in Arlington Heights, Chicagoland and the state. However, the property’s original assessment at five times the 2021 tax value, and the recent settlement with Churchill Downs for 2022 being three times higher, fails to reflect the property is not operational and not commercially viable in its current state. We will continue the ongoing demolition activity and work toward a path forward in Arlington Heights, but it is no longer our singular focus. It is our responsibility to listen to other municipalities in Chicagoland about potential locations that can deliver on this transformational opportunity for our fans, our club and the State of Illinois.”
A spokesperson for Naperville also confirmed Mayor Scott Wehrli reached out to the Bears in an effort to entice them to move to Naperville.
Attention is locked in on a building at Wacker Drive and Monroe Street in the Loop as two peregrine falcons are protecting their nest. The birds of prey have made a nest at 100 S. Wacker Dr., on a seventh-floor window ledge and it is becoming a danger to civilians.
The building is warning people with a sign about these falcons after a commuter was recently injured.
June 2 could go down as the best day for new music all year. Q101 is pumped about all 9 of these releases today.
Foo Fighters: But Here We Are
Dave Grohl is once again in the forefront of our minds as the Foo Fighters are back with their eleventh studio album and first since the death of Taylor Hawkins with But Here We Are. You heard tracks like “Rescued”, “Under You”, and “The Teacher” first on Q101 with Brian & Kenzie, and now we are giving you the opportunity to hear the entire record with us on June 2. Starting at 9:00AM, the top of every hour will feature one track from But Here We Are. We only get new Foo Fighters albums every so often, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
lovelytheband: If We’re Being Honest
lovelytheband is back with If We’re Being Honest, which features stand out single “Sail Away”. This is the group’s third record and if it’s anything like the first two, we expect plenty of these songs to be stuck in our head going forward. They’ll be back in Chicago at the House of Blues on June 20.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: Council Skies
One-half of the mighty forces behind Oasis, Noel Gallagher, is back with a fresh release from his High Flying Birds band. The 10-song album promises to be big and bittersweet, just like classic Oasis. Gallagher rolls into Northerly Island on June 27.
Rancid: Tomorrow Never Comes
Christmas came early for denim vest-wearing street punks. Rancid are back with a new record that probably won’t live up to the …And Out Come the Wolves, but will most certainly sound similar.
The Revivalists: Pour It Out Into the Night
Riding high off of the recent success of “Kid”, The Revivalists will launch their fifth studio album, Pour It Out Into the Night, into orbit on June 2. The Revivalists will not only be at Lollapalooza in what should be one of the best sets of the weekend, but on June 16, the band will head to The Forge for an intimate Q101 Pop-Up Performance. This show is free! More information can be found here.
Rival Sons: DARKFIGHTER
Blues-inspired Rival Sons have have a new record out, the bold and brash DARKFIGHTER. They’ll be at Chicago’s Concord Music Hall next Friday, June 9. Tickets can be purchased here.
Tigercub: The Perfume of Decay
Tigercub is officially one of Q101’s “bands to watch”. Under the radar for far too long, this band has truly started to make an impact on everyone who comes across their work. The band’s third record, the aforementioned titled The Perfume of Decay, could easily be the band’s best work yet.
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal: S/T
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal is one of music’s must under appreciated minds. A fixture in emo stalwarts Tigers Jaw before pivoting to “emo rap”, the gothic wunderkind is once again reinventing himself with the release of his self-titled record. The lead single, “Moving Without Movement”, is somehow both deeply nostalgic and incredibly futuristic. We recommend spending some time with Wicca Phase this weekend.
Young the Giant: Both Sides
You know what we like? New Young the Giant music. The band is back with Both Sides, an EP full of songs that we can’t wait to devour.
Hoist a stein, grab a pretzel, watch some lederhosen- and dirndl-costumed dancers and embrace the neighborhood’s German heritage over the course of one fun-filled weekend. More information can be found here.
White Sox host the Tigers (Friday-Sunday)
Struggling AL Central teams collide, yippee. And no, Vanilla Ice will not be there.
Taylor Swift at Soldier Field(Friday-Sunday)
I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but Taylor Swift is in town and The Eras Tour is finally in Chicago. This could go down as the most successful tour of all-time and unless you’re willing to pay thousands to get into the building, you’re best bet if you don’t have a ticket right now is to hang out in the parking lot of Soldier Field and listen to her perform in front of 50,000 adoring fans. Q101 Twisted XMas alumni girl in red joins her to open up the show on Friday and Saturday. We encourage you to check out the Screaming Females cover of “Shake It Off” if you are looking for some alternative takes on Taylor Swift classics.
The 76th Annual 57th Street Art Fair (Friday): Whether you are looking for original works of art in glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics and fiber art – you are sure to find something handmade, special and one of a kind at the 57th St Art Fair. Get more details on their website.
Violent J at Chop Shop (Friday)
Violent J (yes, that Violent J) heads to the Chop Shop on Friday for the Three-Headed Monster Tour. You can get tickets here.
Steve Martin & Martin Short at The Chicago Theater (Friday & Sunday)
Comedy legends Steve Martin & Martin Short bring their two-man show, You Wont Believe What They Look Like Today, to the Chicago Theater for a pair of shows on Friday and Sunday. These shows are sold out.
DRAIN at Metro (Friday)
DRAIN is a band that is catching everyone’s attention, from Post Malone to Metallica’s Robert Trujillo. They are a band to watch at this year’s Riot Fest, but before they tear up Douglass Park, they’ll be ripping up the Metro on Friday night. Alongside punk standouts Drug Church and Incendiary, Friday night should be an unforgettable night in Wrigleyville. This show is sold out, but there’s still time to get on the DRAIN bandwagon before Riot Fest in September.
Do Division Street Fest (Friday-Sunday)
Do Divison Street Fest is back! Iconic venues Empty Bottle and Subterranean have once again curated an incredible lineup of bands, food, and fun for free this weekend. We highly recommend checking out both MSPAINT and Vundabar if you are looking for new tunes.
Chicago! I’m Pleased to say we will be playing do division fest! Not to be missed 🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/fePlZ9dfW7
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. You can learn more here.
Bank of America 13.1 Race in Garfield Park (Saturday)
For those that want to run for fun, you have your chance this Saturday as Bank of America brings their mini-marathon through Garfield Park. You can register to run here.
2nd Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest (Saturday-Sunday): We’ll let you decide if you want ketchup or not at the 2nd annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest happening Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4 in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. Some of Chicagoland’s favorite hot dog stands will compete for who has the best frankfurter! And you get to be the judge!
Run for the Zoo (Sunday): Race through parts of the Lincoln Park Zoo’s beautiful grounds when you sign up for this 5K, 10K or kids’ obstacle course. Participants will receive a themed tech T-shirt with registration, and the zoo hosts a post-run party that includes free snacks, a free beer for each runner and live entertainment. The annual dash helps keep the zoo free and open 365 days a year. You can sign up here.
NASCAR Watch Party at Church Street Brewing Company (Sunday): Rev your engines, racing fans, and don’t forget to buckle up your 4 legged friend for this one! Join Q101 to watch the Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter and cheer on your favorite drivers at our official watch party! Join us at Church Street Brewery located at 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, in Itasca on Sunday, June 3rd from 2pm – 5pm for a watch party!
Check out our table to win cool prizes and make sure to enter to win a pair of GA tickets to NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend on July 1 & 2nd 2023.
Our friends Brutus Bone Broth will also be joining us for this dog friendly event!! They will be pouring puptails, passing out samples, and even sharing their brothcicles for your furry friend!
Violinist Phillip Bowen is our new hero. With his violin, Bowen completed reconstructed the iconic track and made it into something new, and even better, he received a thunderous ovation from the audience.
Five children were taken to a nearby medical facility after reportedly smoking a vape pen in gym class at a Chicago elementary school on Wednesday. According to the Chicago Police Department, several students vaped during gym class. It’s unclear what substance the vape pen contained.
The children involved are reportedly 9 to 10-years-old and are all in good condition.
We are flabbergasted by this footage of a woman launching her car into the sky. This is the coolest, most shocking video we have seen in quite some time.
A 21-year-old Tallahassee woman is lucky to be alive after her vehicle went airborne on a south Georgia highway last week.
The deputy on the scene rushed to aid the 21-year-old driver from Tallahassee who suffered from serious injuries but survived the crash. She was transported to South Georgia Medical Center.
Make sure you hydrate and check those emails, the Lolla aftershows are here!
P.S. we have your hookup with 30 Seconds To Mars HOB Lollapalooza Aftershow tickets every hour tomorrow starting at 8a with Brian and Kenzie for Ticket Blitz Thursday! <3 Lauren
The Indiana donut chain, Rise ‘n Roll, which has 16 Indiana locations, including three in northwest Indiana in Cedar Lake, Schererville and Valparaiso, has cleaned up in “America’s Greatest Donut” competition. They took home “Overall Fan Favorite” and its cinnamon caramel donut was “voted far and away the most popular donut in America” and won the “Greatest Cinnamon Sugar Donut” category. The bakery also earned top honors in numerous categories:
Greatest Cake Donut (Red Velvet)
Greatest Cream Filled Donut (Boston Cream)
Greatest Jelly Filled Donut (Lemon Jelly filled)
Greatest Old Fashioned Donut (Old Fashioned)
Greatest Unique Flavors Donut (Mocha Donut)
Greatest Unique Toppings Donut (Crunch Delight)
Greatest Yeast Donut (Cinnamon Caramel Donut)
Where’s the best spot to get a donut in Chicagoland? The conversation lives on Facebook!
A couple left a note on a park bench in an effort to “reserve” park benches for a child’s birthday party, and it’s driving a wedge between the Internet.
The note reads,
RESERVED FOR A BIRTHDAY PARTY:
Please respect the space we’ve set aside & do not use our tables. This is a 4 yr. old’s party. Don’t be the one to mess it up. Thank you.
Now people are arguing over whether or not the note is appropriate, and we want to know your thoughts. The conversation lives on Facebook.
Trader Joe’s has had enough of the memes, jokes, and conspiracies that claim that their parking lots are intentionally small. In a recent interview on the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast, VP of Marketing Tara Miller shot down the idea. “People out there in the world really seem to think, not all people, but a number of people, that we are purposefully making horrible parking lots.” Matt Sloan, another marketing guy at Trader Joe’s, continued, “We don’t open stores with the world’s most ridiculous parking lot on purpose.”
So, if you want to believe Big Trader’s, their parking lots aren’t intentionally small just so you’ll ride bikes or walk to their store.
Joe Trohman announced that he is returning to Fall Out Boy after a five month leave of absence to focus on his mental health.
Good news for Fall Out Boy fans! Joe Trohman has announced that he’ll be back with Fall Out Boy this summer after some time away from the band. pic.twitter.com/5faJE3LKDd
In the middle of their career-spanning set at this year’s Boston Calling, Queens of the Stone Age debuted a new song ahead of their new album, “In Times New Roman…”, which drops on June 16.
You heard “Emotional Sickness” first with Brian & Kenzie on Q101, and now Q101.com brings you your first listen of “Negative Space”.
We’ll see Queens of the Stone Age this year at Riot Fest.
The Cubs are in hot water for disrespecting Hall of Famer Billy Williams over the weekend. On Saturday, the team handed out Williams bobbleheads, but they had one major issue:
.290 career AVG, nearly 3000 career hits, and 426 career homeruns…while wearing #26 for the Cubs. Not even when Williams was shipped off to the A’s did he wear the #1.
The Cubs issued a statement after people noticed the mistake.
The Cubs announce an error with the Billy Williams bobblehead giveaway tonight with the bobblehead having the wrong number. The bobblehead with the correct number will be distributed next year pic.twitter.com/R16ozIhKml
A man in South Korea terrified passengers on an Asiana Airlines flight after he opened the side door because he felt “suffocated” and wanted to get off the plane “quickly”.
