2023 Archives

Former Bears standout Leonard Floyd sacks Aaron Rodgers, leads to possible season-ending injury

September 12, 2023 | clowe

The NFL script has been torn up.

Most awkward apology ever: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis squirm after defending Danny Masterson

September 11, 2023 | clowe

We have a new, all-time, awkward apology video.

Riot Fest 101 playlist

September 10, 2023 | bphillips

The playlist from tonight’s two hour preview of the music you’ll hear next weekend in Douglass Park + listen to Riot Mike talk about all things Riot Fest with Brian Phillips here.

9.10.2023 History Of Alternative

September 10, 2023 | bphillips

Depeche Mode, Weezer, Veruca Salt and New Order in this set, album anniversaries for Muse, Jet, Arcade Fire, Barenaked Ladies, The Black Keys and Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus Riot Fest bands Foo Fighters, The Cure, Queens Of The Stone Age, AFI, The Used, Death Cab For Cutie, The Gaslight Anthem and Flogging Molly.

Pearl Jam — Night 2

September 9, 2023 | ZSpang

Check out Night 2 of Pearl Jam at the United Center!

Riot Mike on Riot Fest

September 8, 2023 | bphillips

Riot Mike spoke with Brian Phillips about this year’s Riot Fest and shared some very cool and fascinating stories. Listen to the conversation here.

Eddie Vedder surprises Chris Chelios, announces jersey retirement on February 25

September 8, 2023 | clowe

A legend finally gets etched into history.

The Weekend Q101

September 8, 2023 | clowe

The Bears are back!

Have you tea-bagged your pop yet?

September 7, 2023 | <3 Lauren

Apparently it’s very refreshing…

Highland Park officials receive criticism over “poverty simulation” event

September 7, 2023 | clowe

Have you ever wanted to “play poor”?

The Smashing Pumpkins will restage their 1993 Siamese Dream release concert

September 6, 2023 | bphillips

Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park will become a Tower Records pop-up shop and host the event next weekend for the 30th anniversary of the Siamese Dream album. Check the details here.

Beastie Boys Square set for this Saturday

September 6, 2023 | bphillips

The NYC corner depicted on the cover of Paul’s Boutique will be renamed in the Beastie Boys honor this Saturday.

New items have been added to the Soldier Field menu

September 6, 2023 | clowe

Eat up!

Nirvana’s In Utero reissue will include 53 previously unheard tracks

September 5, 2023 | bphillips

The collection for the album’s 30th anniversary will feature two never-before-released complete concerts. It will be available October 27th.

No, there is not a nude beach in Rogers Park

September 5, 2023 | clowe

Any beach can be a nude beach if you try hard enough.

9.3.2023 History Of Alternative

September 3, 2023 | bphillips

Blink-182, Nine Inch Nails, Veruca Salt and Social D in this set, album anniversaries for Bad Religion, R.E.M., Hole, System Of A Down and Everlast, cool covers from STP and Smashing Pumpkins, plus Riot Fest 2023 bands The Cure, Queens Of The Stone Age, Death Cab For Cutie and Tegan And Sara.