White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who has been battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma since January, began his last round of chemotherapy on Monday. In a video on the White Sox Twitter account, the Australian-born hurler said, “Happy opening day, Sox fans. Just want to let you know I’m starting my last round of chemo today so I’ll see you guys on the South Side soon. Play ball.”
A giant spoon that belonged to a Phoenix Dairy Queen went missing last month has been found. Phoenix police confirmed Monday that the 15-foot restaurant decoration was found by a man who was playing Pokemon Go at a nearby park.
The 15-foot spoon is valued at $3500, which makes this a possible felony theft.
If you have a scoop on the custard bandits, contact Silent Witness.
Coachella’s weekend one livestream will launch Friday, April 14th with weekend two following on Friday, April 21st. Archived sets will also be available each night following the day’s livestream and many of the performances will be available on demand.
Ugh was stuck in drafts 🫠
Register now for access to passes at https://t.co/qujCsdlTip. Presale begins Friday, 1/13 at 11am PT. Very limited Weekend 1 passes remain. For your best chance at passes, look to Weekend 2. pic.twitter.com/5zMQ4dJZHq
our MTV Unplugged performance will soon be yours to listen to and wear. the deluxe vinyl, deluxe compact disc, and some merch is coming April 21st but you can pre-order all of that now. https://t.co/hjR8oq5Rntpic.twitter.com/90xvuOxSSI
Q101 is excited to announce that for the first time ever, PIQNIQ will be headed to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sunday July 30, 2023.
Joining the festivities this year will be Incubus, Beach Weather, Giovannie & the Hired Guns, Bad Flower, and paris jackson.
South Siders, get to Guaranteed Rate Field earlier than you were initially planning today. In an effort to combat the incoming storms, the White Sox announced that first pitch will be at 2:10, instead 3:10, with patio access beginning at 12:30.
The start time for tomorrow’s #WhiteSox Home Opener vs. San Francisco has been moved up to 2:10 p.m. CT (previously 3:10 p.m.) due to a forecast of inclement weather in the late afternoon and evening. pic.twitter.com/ESNO8a2ruk
The Sox split a four-game series with the defending World Champion Astros to start the season. Their first home stand will come against the 1-2 Giants, who struggled opening up their season against the Yankees.
Robert Smith of The Cure have cancelled 7,000 tickets found on secondary resale websites. The band made an effort to make tickets as affordable as possible by opting out of “dynamic” and “platinum-priced” tickets and chose to make tickets non-transferable. After the discovery of these tickets, Smith took to Twitter, saying,
1 OF 2 BEWARE ANOTHER SCALPER SCAM: OFFERING TO SELL/SEND ACCOUNT LOGIN DETAILS TO GET AROUND TM TRANSFER LIMITATIONS… ANY/ALL TICKETS OBTAINED IN THIS WAY WILL BE CANCELED, AND ORIGINAL FEES PAID ON THOSE TICKETS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED… #ShowsOfALostWorld23
2 OF 2 …ORIGINAL FEES PAID ON THOSE TICKETS WILL BE DONATED TO @amnesty AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, AND THE TICKETS THEMSELVES WILL BE RESOLD TO FANS #ShowsOfALostWorld23
In an effort to break away from the conventional standards of beauty, women are now finding partners that they have an emotional connection to because they have opened up the dating pool to men who previously weren’t potential prospects.
A woman was pulled from the ashes of a chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania after she herself fell into a vat of chocolate while on fire, thus extinguishing her and saving her life.
Patricia Borges wound up breaking her collarbone and both of her heels in the destruction of the fire, and after nine hours of agony, she was eventually saved by rescue crews.
The March 24 blast at R.M. Palmer killed seven of Borges’s co-workers and injured 10.
On Friday night, concert goers at Belvidere’s Apollo Theater witnessed abject horror as a severe storms rolled through the area and collapsed the roof of the venue while patrons were inside. According to Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle, the building has been condemned after the damage from the storm, which was a tornado, according to Boone County Director of Emergency Management Dan Zaccard.
A 50-year-old man was killed by way of the damage.
Q101 sends their hearts out to everyone impacted by storm.
The White Stripes are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Elephant, with the digital release of Elephant (Deluxe).The special release sees the remastered HD audio of the original studio album with a 27-song live set recorded on July 2, 2003 at the Aragon Ballroom during Jack and Meg’s blockbuster Elephant Tour.
Elephant (Deluxe) Tracklist:
Disc 1 01. Seven Nation Army 02. Black Math 03. There’s No Home For You Here 04. I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself 05. In The Cold, Cold Night 06. I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother’s Heart 07. You’ve Got Her In Your Pocket 08. Ball And Biscuit 09. The Hardest Button To Button 10. Little Acorns 11. Hypnotize 12. The Air Near My Fingers 13. Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine 14. It’s True That We Love One Another
Peter Starostecki is a vegan who loves tofu, so much so that he proudly gets behind the wheel of a car that has a plate that reads, ‘ILUVTOFU’. That’s the thing about Peter Starostecki: he loves tofu. His entire car is decorated with tofu-related stickers and if you think there’s anything else going on here, you are a part of the problem.
As Starostecki explains in the news clip above, which has the same tone and pacing as a murder mystery, not everyone buys Starostecki’s vegan-related message. In fact, the state of Maine thinks he’s a dirty dog.
The state ordered Starostecki to remove his plate, and offered him a consolation prize that reads “V3GAN”. A man of strong moral fiber, our main character has passed on this vanity plate and has opted to live a life of normalcy in a way of saying “FU” to the people that love to hate him.
The White Sox defeated the World Series Champion Astros in a thrilling affair. Dylan Cease was brilliant, hurling 6.1 innings and striking out 10. Although it got hairy towards the end, the bullpen was able to keep things close and after some timely hitting from Andrew Vaughn, the South Siders took the lead in the 9th and never looked back.
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness: Tilt at the Wind No More
The fourth studio album from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is out today. “Tilt at the Wind No More” comes after a lengthy buildup with singles dating back to October. Andrew McMahon will be on the road this summer with dates in Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and more!
boygenius: the record
The supergroup of Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, & Phoebe Bridgers, otherwise known as boygenius, are back with a spectacular new record entitled “the record”. The band has a new short film out, “the film”, directed by Kristen Stewart, to go along with the release of their new album. The group will be in Chicago on June 24.
Michigander: It Will Never Be the Same
Twisted Xmas veteran Michigander is out with a new EP today and it is excellent. Michigander will be at Lincoln Hall on April 14.
Metallica: 72 Seasons
Metallica dropped the title-track for their latest album, “72 Seasons”. The album comes out on April 14, but for now, we have an eight-minute single to enjoy. Metallica will be at Soldier Field at August 9 and August 11, 2024.
Samiam: Stowaway
Samiam are a forever under-appreciated punk outlet from California. “Stowaway” marks their first release in nine years. They’ll be at the Metro alongside The Bouncing Souls at the Metro on May 11.
White Stripes: Elephant (20th Anniversary)
While the White Stripes are not back in business, but this weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Elephant. Not only are the White Stripes reissuing their most iconic record, but they’re releasing an unreleased show from the Aragon Ballroom in 2003 to celebrate the anniversary of the album.
Wicca Phase Springs Eternal: Moving Without Movements
Underground emo icon-turned-emo rapper Wicca Phase Springs Eternal dropped a synthy new wave single Moving Without Movements, which has been stuck in the heads of Brian & Justin all week long.
Q101 Welcomes Rise Against at the Metro(Friday-Saturday)
On Friday night, Rise Against will play their second of three consecutive shows at the Metro to celebrate 40 years of Chicago’s most iconic venue. The band will be joined by another legendary Chicago punk outfit, the Smoking Popes, for a truly spectacular event that is all things Chicago. On Saturday, the boys welcome another Chicago band into the fold in Kali Masi. We can’t wait to see you there.
John Mayer at the United Center
John Mayer brings his SOLO tour to the United Center for a sold out event this Friday. This marks the first time in Mayer’s lengthy career that he is hitting the road with just his acoustic guitar.
Carlos Mencia at Chicago Improv in Schaumburg (Friday-Sunday)
Legendary joke thief Carlos Mencia will be at the Improv in Schaumburg for a number of shows this weekend. Tickets can be purchased here.
C2E2 (Friday-Sunday): Chicago’s premier entertainment expo, featuring the likes of Chris Evans, Christian Cage, Svengoolie, and more this year, will be at McCormick Place all weekend. Tickets are available at this link.
Golden-Con: Thank You For Being a Fan: Golden-Con, the Golden Girls fan convention that debuted in Chicago last year, is back for another go. Celebrating the critically acclaimed sitcom that ran from 1985 to 1992, the three-day event will feature special guest appearances, live performances, a vendor market, a costume parade, a trivia tournament and much more. Information can be found here.
Michael Yo at The Den Theater (Friday-Saturday)
Comedian Michael Yo will be at The Den Theater on Friday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at this link.
Saturday:
Third Eye Blind at Salt Shed
Third Eye Blind celebrates 25 years of their thrilling self-titled debut album at The Salt Shed on Saturday evening. This event is sold out.
Cubs host the Brewers
The Cubs look to start the season off on the right foot. After an Opening Day victory, they will look to go 2-0 against Milwaukee.
Blackhawks host the New Jersey Devils
The Devils are a playoff team. The Blackhawks are not.
Dog Egg Hunt at Horner Park:
If your only friend is your dog, you’re in luck. Bring your pup to Horner Park for a Dog Egg Hunt, where they can search for treat-filled eggs hidden across the lawn. There will be a photo area, local vendors offering freebies and giveaways, a costume contest and more.
Sunday:
Cubs host the Brewers
The Cubs close out their first series of the year against Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon.
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstea, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza and more are returning to voice Netflix’s adaptation of the graphic novel for a new anime series.
🚨🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL!🚨🚨
Announcing Scott Pilgrim, an anime series voiced by the cast of the 2010 film!
It comes from executive producers Edgar Wright, Bryan Lee O’Malley, and BenDavid Grabinski and is animated by Science Saru. pic.twitter.com/8iyZuaj6eL
After much musing over the years about there being potential for an anime adaptation of ‘Scott Pilgrim’, I’m thrilled to say one is IMMINENT, with the whole cast back together and… you are going to lose your minds. pic.twitter.com/LyB7EIlcUD
John Carruthers founded Crust Fund Pizza in the midst of the pandemic. What began as a project that sold pizzas out of a back alley in Logan Square has turned into a full-fledged powerhouse in the Chicago pizza game. Carruthers said, “The coolest thing about Crust Fund [is] if I have a bad day, and I spend too much time on Twitter and feel awful about humanity, the way people not just want pizza, but want to support the organizations we’re highlighting every month…Makes me feel better about humanity.”
You can keep track of the next opportunity to get yourself some Crust Fund Pizza on his Instagram.
