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10/2/25 – Thursday Night Football Club Live Broadcast with Brian Phillips
Get ready, Chicago!
We’re continuing our Thursday Night Football Club, brought to you by Q101 and Circa Sports IL!
Join the Q101 crew at Old Town Pour House in Oak Brook, located at 8 Oakbrook Center on Thursday, October 2nd.
Brian Phillips will be broadcasting live from 3 PM to 7 PM. Stick around after the show to watch the night’s big game with us!
We’ll be taking over different spots across Chicagoland every Thursday, turning your favorite local hangouts into the best place to catch all the gridiron action. Join us for live broadcasts, a chance to win exclusive prizes, and to be part of the best football club in the city.
Passport to Prizes
Bring back your Thursday Night Football “Sportsbook Passport” or start by picking up our exclusive “Sportsbook Passport” at your first event. Collect all ten stamps by the end of the season by attending our weekly broadcasts, and you’ll score a custom Q101 hoodie. Can’t make all 10? We’ll be rewarding 6-10 event stamps during the season. It’s our way of thanking you for being a part of the crew.
Giveaways and Good Times
We’ve got a ton of giveaways to make every Thursday unforgettable. enter to win tickets to MUMFORD and SONS at the United Center! Get in on the action for your chance to win a custom apparel from one of the teams playing that night, plus concert tickets, custom football swag, and more. Come hang out with the Q101 crew and see how Circa Sports IL brings the excitement of the world’s largest sportsbook in Las Vegas right here to Illinois. It’s an experience that’s all about the fun, the fans, and the football.
Queens Of The Stone Age is stopping by Chicago and bringing us The Catacombs Tour. Grab your tickets Friday, June 27th @ 10am. This one is special, don’t miss it.
Step into the realm of fear as Q101 & Lauren invite you to venture into the chilling depths of Hellsgate Haunted House on Saturday, October 4th from 6:30pm -8:30pm!
Brace yourself for a night of heart-pounding terror and spine-tingling thrills at this extraordinary haunted location. But that’s not all – we’ve got a treasure trove of incredible prizes waiting for those who dare to accompany us, including a chance to win concert tickets!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of frights and excitement at Hellsgate, where every corner holds a new nightmare. Don’t miss out on this exclusive experience!
Q101 & Lauren @ Hellsgate Saturday, October 4th 6:30pm – 8:30pm 3101 Canal St, Lockport IL
Mumford & Sons will be stopping to see us here in Chicago on Wednesday, October 8th in support of their fifth album Rushmere. Hit the link above for your tickets in!
Thursday Night Football Club at Heroes West Sports Grill
Get ready, Chicago!
We’re continuing our Thursday Night Football Club, brought to you by Q101 and Circa Sports IL!
Join the Q101 crew at Heroes West Sports Grill in Joliet, located at 1530 Commerce Lane on Thursday, October 9th.
Brian Phillips will be broadcasting live from 3 PM to 7 PM. Stick around after the show to watch the night’s big game with us!
We’ll be taking over different spots across Chicagoland every Thursday, turning your favorite local hangouts into the best place to catch all the gridiron action. Join us for live broadcasts, a chance to win exclusive prizes, and to be part of the best football club in the city.
Passport to Prizes
Bring back your Thursday Night Football “Sportsbook Passport” or start by picking up our exclusive “Sportsbook Passport” at your first event. Get your passport stamped at every event! By the end of the season, if you collect 6 to 10 stamps, you’ll score a major reward, including a custom Q101 hoodie for those who hit the top tier. It’s our way of thanking you for being a part of the crew.
Giveaways and Good Times
We’ve got a ton of giveaways to make every Thursday unforgettable. Get in on the action for your chance to win a custom apparel from one of the teams playing that night, plus concert tickets, custom football swag, and more. Come hang out with the Q101 crew and see how Circa Sports IL brings the excitement of the world’s largest sportsbook in Las Vegas right here to Illinois. It’s an experience that’s all about the fun, the fans, and the football.
Finger Eleven, the alternative rock band from Ontario, and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, have released a series of consecutive hit albums and become among the greatest live bands to ever emerge from the great White North. Finger Eleven has hits including “One Thing”, “Paralyzer”, “Together Right”, “Good Times” and so many more!
Hit the link above to catch them at Des Plaines Theatre!
