Residents in Lincoln County, Tennessee, are not happy with the environment that Jack Daniel’s has provided. A “sooty” black mold has began covering homes, porches, cars, and more and it’s all thanks to the liquor company’s barrel houses. Resident Patrick Long said, “I’m extremely concerned. My wife has breathing problems. One of the neighbors got cancer…It’s in the air. And you really, probably don’t want to be breathing that in. But nobody has done a test to determine if it’s actually poisonous.”
What problem is specific to your area? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Time is a cruel mistress. It never stops moving, no matter how bad you want it to. For some Gen Z kids, they are voting in their very first Chicago Mayoral Election and that means there’s a good chance that they were born in 2005. While our instincts tell us that 2005 was only a few years ago, it was, in fact, 18 years ago. The distance between 2005 and now is the same distance as the 70’s and when That 70’s Show actually began.
2005 can be remembered by the White Sox World Series victory, Star Wars III, or the first ever YouTube video, but we like remembering it by the music that came out that year.
For example:
There was also this, from Chicago’s very own:
And we can’t forget about these bangers:
A full list of bangers that turn 18 year this can be found here.
Wendy’s Chili is coming to your local grocery store. After decades of being guarded by their red-headed mascot, Wendy’s has decided to make their addicting pile of meat over-the-counter for the first time ever. Wendy’s joins the likes of Chick-fil-A, who sells their signature sauce in stores, PF Changs, who sell a number of restaurant-related products in stores, and Olive Garden, who bottled up their signature salad dressing for the masses.
What other restaurant product should be added to grocery store shelves? The conversation lives on Facebook!
Move over, Malort shots. The newest generation of young professionals is drinking something called a “borg” – a Black Out Rage Gallon, that involves alcohol and home appliances. According to Yahoo, the drink can be made by “filling a plastic gallon jug with a half-and-half mixture of vodka and water, plus add-ins like a caffeinated flavor enhancer and/or an electrolyte power mix and/or whatever other type of sweetener the mixologist chooses.”
There are “borg” advocates out there who claim that it is the safest form of college drinking because you can control how much alcohol goes into the container. Others argue that because it is called a “borg”, it simply must be dangerous.
We want to see you drink a borg! Send us your concoction on Facebook!
Today is election day in Chicago and Q101 wants to make sure that you get out and vote. If you are unsure of where to cast your ballot today, the Chicago Board of Elections can assist you in that process with a very easy-to-use polling place tracker. Enter your address into the finder, then submit their name, and the lookup tool will find your current polling place.
If you need to check as to whether or not you’re registered to vote, you can do so here.
Remember, if no candidates receive 50 percent or more of the vote in any race, the top two candidates will advance to runoff election, which will be held on April 4.
We had so much fun together last year for St. Patrick’s that we have to do it again.
And this time we’ll do it twice! Join us for Q101 St. Patrick’s Day Live! on Friday, March 17th at Lizzie McNeill’s in Chicago.
Brian and Justin will broadcast live at Lizzie McNeill’s from 6:00am-10:00am with everything you expect in your mornings: Know It Nothing, Whose Karen Is It?, and of course concert tickets that you can win! In fact, we’ll have concert tickets every hour to giveaway!
For those you of you that can’t get up before the sun, we’ll also be partying from 3:00pm – 7:00pm with Brian Phillips while he broadcasts live from Lizzie McNeill’s. He’ll have concert tickets for you every hour and maybe even a History of Alternative lesson or two.
Take the day off and come hang with us all day at Lizzie McNeill’s in Chicago for Q101 St. Patrick’s Day Live! See you there!
AHOY!
February 27, 2023 | ZSpang
Bush Meet and Greet
Puppy meet and greet with Silversun Pickups
Thank you to all the fans that came out! <3
Photos by: Alex Geshel, Laurie Fanelli, and Zach Spangler
Over the last 50 years, the marriage rate in the U.S. has dropped by nearly 60%. This is because of the growing change in the perception of marriage across the country. As Andrew Cherlin, a sociologist at Johns Hopkins explained, “You got married, then you moved in together, and then you got a job…Marriage is now becoming the last step into adulthood.”
This trend could spell the end for “50th Wedding Anniversary” parties and beyond.
Todd is an Extreme Cheapskate. So much so that TLC followed him around with a camera to document his money-saving ways for their show Extreme Cheapskates. Todd is not like most cheap people, though. He doesn’t cut up coupons or sweat to death in an air condition-less home. Todd is a hot tub owner who gets multiple uses out of his hot tub.
To save $30 on utilities, he heats up his food and washes his clothes in his hot tub. He claims there is no need to own a washing machine because they cost “too much money”.
Good advice can be golden, whether it’s true or not. Two self-proclaimed ‘old farts’ from Chicago posted up at an Atlanta park and offered social commentary to whoever asked for it. According to ring leader Kevin Shotsberger, “People ask us questions. If we don’t know what the answer is, we’ll just lie to you. You know, we are men.”
Razz Jenkins, his partner-in-crime, noted, “The hardest part of that is getting that old fart up out of that chair. It’s a camp chair, so you can get locked in.”
At just under 1,000,000 citizens, DuPage county has been voted the best county to live in in Illinois in a recent survey. A nationwide survey ranked the best counties to live in around the country and DuPage finished best in our state.
Per WGN, “DuPage County, one of a ring of counties directly surrounding Chicago, features parks, small downtowns in its many cities, restaurants, and shopping. A historic mansion in Naperville, Illinois, now serves tapas, while a restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois, has brunch and bocce on the menu. DuPage is one of Illinois’ healthiest spots, according to an annual survey, and its residents can take advantage of forest preserves, miles of bike trails, and golf courses. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, is a public garden and outdoor museum with a program in tree research. Schools in Dupage County have an average ranking in the top 5% of Illinois public schools, according to Public School Review, a website that provides profiles of public schools across the country.”
Do you agree with this survey? The conversation lives on Facebook!
We finished this song over the holidays and the way it explores themes of trying to exist in an escapist dreamscape when life is difficult felt timely so we didn't want to wait to put it out.
Depeche Mode is only the second band with songs in every decade of the alternative airplay chart. Celebrating over 40 years as a band! And still releasing new music and touring! They are playing the United Center April 5th (tickets on sale now.) While we were at the Cubby Bear last night for our pop-up performance with Cannons, the living legends were on The Late Show performing “Ghosts Again” from their forthcoming LP, Memento Mori, and “Personal Jesus,” watch below. <3 Lauren
This just in! Brian & Justin, Bush, & Silversun Pickups have opened up a few more tickets for tomorrow’s AHOY! concert at The Salt Shed. Tickets can be purchased here.
It’s AHOY! Weekend. For those that couldn’t get into The Salt Shed, or for anyone who wants to throw down before Brian & Justin’s biggest part of the year, The Weekend Q101 has everything you need to know about what’s going on this weekend in Chicagoland.
Friday:
Local H at Metro: Chicago’s favorite band, Local H, brings their raucous act back to the Metro for a headlining set. They will be joined by Shiner and Heet Deth. Tickets are available here.
Steve Aoki at the Aragon: Legendary EDM artist Steve Aoki is bringing his energetic live set to the Aragon as a part of his Hiroquest: Genesis Tour. Tickets can be purchased here.
Viagra Boys at The Salt Shed: If you want to get some eyes on the brand new Salt Shed before AHOY!, limited tickets are still available for Sweden’s most eclectic band, The Viagra Boys. At press time, there are exactly four tickets remaining for what should be a spectacular show. Those tickets can be purchased here.
Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets: If you aren’t ready for live music just yet, the Bulls host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening at the United Center.
Saturday:
International Carnivale: Navy Pier will commemorate International Carnivale with a free celebration for guests of all ages. The one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras event will feature interactive art-making activities, and live music and dance performances inspired by festivities in Brazil, Puerto Rico, and North America. Additional information can be found here.
Polar Adventure Days: Have fun while enjoying all the wonders of nature at the annual Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island. This free event includes tours of the island, nature-inspired crafts, hot cocoa, bonfires, animal encounters, and more. A full rundown can be found here.
Winter Brew (Saturday and Sunday): Winter Brew is Chicago’s first winter street festival, setting up in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. More than a dozen breweries will line the street, alongside several local businesses. More details can be found here.
Cupid’s Undie Run: This annual tradition challenges participants to jog a chilly mile through Wrigleyville in their skivvies, all in the name of raising money for neurofibromatosis research, before retiring to Slugger’s for some scantily-clad drinking. Those who don’t want to run can donate to the cause instead. Info can be found here.
Music Frozen Dancing featuring Meat Wave, MSPAINT, and more: Goose Island Beer Co & Empty Bottle present Music Frozen Dancing 2023, the annual winter block party featuring some of the best artists from around the country that are bold enough to brave the arctic freeze of the Chicago streets in February. MSPAINT is one of the most exciting underground bands going right now. We fully endorse stopping by before AHOY! This is a free event.
Sunday:
Bulls vs. Washington Wizards: The Bulls host a Sunday matinee against the struggling Washington Wizards on Sunday. Maybe they can win this one!
Bayside at Metro: Legendary New York punk band headline the Metro to close out the weekend. Get there early to enjoy up-and-coming hardcore heavyweights Koyo, a band that should be on everyone’s radar.
