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How you can help Turkey – via the Turkish American Cultural Alliance
| A devastating earthquake hit the southern portion of Turkey and parts of Syria early Monday, February 6, at 4:17 am.The 7.7 magnitude quake already took more than 3000 people’s lives, even as rescue & recovery is still underway, left thousands injured and destroyed countless homes, buildings, and critical infrastructure. Surrounding cities are also affected, and aftershocks are continuing.The Turkish American community is deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. We send our condolences to those who lost loved ones and speedy recovery to the injured. As the Turkish government declared a Level 4 national emergency, the earthquake victims in Türkiye urgently need humanitarian help to recover from this catastrophe. As TACA, in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate in Chicago, we are collecting the following items and monetary donations that Turkish Airlines will transport to the earthquake zone with the organization of the Turkish Embassy. |
| Items needed (all either new or gently used and CLEAN)Winter clothing for adults and kids of all genders. Coats, boots, raincoats, pullovers,Trousers, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, underwear, tent, tent bed, blanket, sleeping bag, thermos, flashlights, power bank, generators, baby food, diaper cleaning and hygiene supplies. PLEASE make sure the items you will donate are either brand new or less used, in excellent condition, and CLEAN. Please bring them in a box or a bag, and do not seal them. |
| Drop-off at the Turkish Consulate in Chicago – 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr #2900, Chicago, IL 60611 Weekdays 9 am to 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! |
| For monetary donations, use PayPal or Zelle to [email protected] Please indicate “Earthquake Relief Fund.” for the explanation. |
Relationship Court: How to get a husband, according to 1958
This woman, Jordana Grace, found an article from the 1950’s that listed off things that women could do to find a husband. Back in the days before Tinder and Bumble, people had to get attention from the opposite sex in different ways. Although, we don’t recommend trying any of these in present times. Some of the things Jordana lists off are ‘get a sunburn’ or ‘cry in a corner.’ This might get you attention, but if it got any woman a hubby, even back then, we’d be shocked!
9/25/25 – Thursday Night Football Club Kick Off
Get ready, Chicago!
Q101 and Circa Sports are teaming up to bring you the ultimate football experience with the Thursday Night Football Club! We’re kicking things off with our first broadcast at Cody’s Public House, located at 1658 W Barry Ave in Chicago. Every Thursday, the Q101 crew will be taking over different spots across Chicagoland, turning your favorite local hangouts into the best place to catch all the gridiron action. Join Brian Phillips as he broadcasts live from 3 PM to 7 PM, and stick around after the show to watch the night’s big game with us. We’re bringing the energy, the prizes, and the best football vibes right to you.
To make this season even more exciting, we’re giving you a challenge: our exclusive Thursday Night Football “Sportsbook Passport”! Pick up your passport at your first event, and with every broadcast you attend, you’ll get a stamp. Collect all ten stamps by the end of the season, and you’ll score a custom Q101 hoodie. It’s our way of thanking you for joining the Q101 crew and being part of the best football club in the city.
But that’s not all! We’ve got a ton of giveaways to make every Thursday unforgettable. Get in on the action for your chance to win a jersey 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 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.
See you soon!
10/4/25 – Hellsgate Haunted House with Lauren
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 -9:30pm!
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 – 9:30pm
3101 Canal St, Lockport IL
Click HERE for info and tickets!
9/27/25 – Hellsgate Haunted House with Brian and Kenzie
Join Brian and Kenzie for a night of spills and chills at HellsGate Haunted House! This isn’t just a trip through a haunted house; it’s a chance to face your fears with a crew that’s ready to scream right alongside you.
Brian and Kenzie will be at HellsGate on its opening weekend, Saturday, September 27th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Dare to join us as we venture into the depths of this legendary haunted location. Brace yourself for heart-pounding terror and spine-tingling thrills around every corner.
Win Incredible Prizes!
As if facing Hellgate wasn’t enough, we’re giving away some amazing prizes to those who join us. Win cool Halloween movie swag, Q101 gear and You could even win concert tickets!
We can’t wait to see you there but be warned—you may never be the same.
Q101 with Brian & Kenzie @ Hellsgate
Friday, September 27th
6:30 pm – 9:30pm
3101 Canal St, Lockport IL
Click HERE for info and tickets!
9/13/25 Join Brian Haddad at Metro by T-Mobile for your shot at guaranteed entry tickets to The Post Riot Fest Pop-Up show
Don’t risk it—get your guaranteed spot!
Join Brian Haddad from Q101 at the Metro by T-Mobile store in Crestwood this Saturday, September 13th, from 1-3 p.m.
The upcoming Post Riot pop-up show is first-come, first-served, but Brian is giving away a limited number of guaranteed entry tickets! Brought to you by Metro by T-Mobile, these tickets are your golden ticket to make sure you have a spot secured for this awesome show at the Cubby Bear on Monday, September 22nd.
Plus, grab some cool Q101 swag and check out Metro by T-Mobile’s latest deals!
For more information, click here for the event page! See you there!
9.7.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Big Star – September Gurls
- Foo Fighters – Walk
- Beastie Boys – Sure Shot
- Romeo Void – Never Say Never
- The National – Tropic Morning News
- Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
- The Pretenders – Back On The Chain Gang
- Good Charlotte – Little Things
- Cornershop – Brimful Of Asha
- Jane’s Addiction – Been Caught Stealing
- Talking Heads – This Must Be The Place
- Elastica – Connection
- YUNGBLUD – I Love You, Will You Marry Me
- Weezer – The Good Life
Hour 2 – 9A
- The Sex Pistols – God Save The Queen
- Barenaked Ladies – Pinch Me
- Pearl Jam – Go
- XTC – Dear God
- U2 – The Fly
- The Naked And Famous – Punching In A Dream
- Radiohead – My Iron Lung
- Beach Bunny – Cloud 9
- Everlast – Ends
- The Pixies – Monkey Gone To Heaven
- The White Stripes – Hotel Yorba
- Better Than Ezra – Good
- Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – What I Am
Hour 3 – 10A
- The Hives – Walk Idiot Walk
- Morrissey – Suedehead
- Smashing Pumpkins – Siva
- Echo And The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar
- Sublime – Smoke Two Joints
- Phantogram – You Don’t Get Me High Anymore
- The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
- Kasabian – Club Foot
- Hole – Celebrity Skin
- Split Enz – Six Months In A Leaky Boat
- The Offspring – Want You Bad
- Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You
- Nine Inch Nails – Came Back Haunted
Hour 4 – 11A
- The Clash – London Calling
- Stone Temple Pilots – Sour Girl
- Oasis – Acquiesce
- Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love
- Cage The Elephant – Aberdeen
- Lush – Ladykillers
- Green Day – Geek Stink Breath
- Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up
- Garbage – #1 Crush
- The English Beat – Twist & Crawl
- Muse – Map Of The Problematique
- The Rentals – Friends Of P
David Bynre and Hayley Williams collaborate on “What Is The Reason For It?”
Nine Inch Nails release video for “As Alive As You Need Me To Be”
Win a Trip to See Queens of the Stone Age
8.31.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- R.E.M. – Finest Worksong
- Incubus – Dig
- Nirvana – Drain You
- The Church – Under The Milky Way
- Beck – Girl
- Sonic Youth – Bull In The Heather
- Depeche Mode – People Are People
- The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
- Bad Religion – 21st Century (Digital Boy)
- When In Rome – The Promise
- Interpol – Slow Hands
- The Breeders – Cannonball
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Zephyr Song
Hour 2 – 9A
- OK Go – Here It Goes Again
- Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
- Garbage – Push It
- Haircut 100 – Love Plus One
- No Doubt – Excuse Me Mr.
- The Libertines – Can’t Stand Me Now
- The Smithereens – A Girl Like You
- Kill Hannah – Lips Like Morphine
- Radiohead – Just
- Berlin – The Metro
- The Killers – Boy
- Soup Dragons – I’m Free
- Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
Hour 3 – 10A
- Sugar – If I Can’t Change Your Mind
- The Black Keys – Little Black Submarines
- Social Distortion – Story Of My Life
- Til Tuesday – Voices Carry
- Local H – All The Kids Are Right
- Death Cab For Cutie – Crooked Teeth
- The Pretenders – Don’t Get Me Wrong
- Hot Hot Heat – Goodnight Goodnight
- Pearl Jam – Rearviewmirror
- Devo – Freedom Of Choice
- Bleachers – I Wanna Get Better
- Citizen King – Better Days
- Blondie – Hanging On The Telephone
Hour 4 – 11A
- The Cure – In Between Days
- System Of A Down – Hypnotize
- Smashing Pumpkins – Perfect
- Siouxsie And The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
- The Strokes – Hard To Explain
- Liz Phair – Supernova
- Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
- The Farm – Groovy Train
- Oasis – Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
- The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
- The Darkness – I Believe In A Thing Called Love
- Belly – Gepetto
Q101 Special Post-Riot Fest Pop-Up Show
Q101 Special Post-Riot Fest Pop-Up Show
Ready to keep the Riot Fest party going?
Q101 is throwing a special Post-Riot Fest Pop-Up show at the Cubby Bear on Monday, September 22nd! The band is a secret, but let’s just say a certain artist from the festival is set to blow the roof off the place.
Don’t wait to be surprised—download your FREE and first-come, first-served tickets now!
Event Details:
The Band is a Secret, but you won’t want to miss this!
Your FREE Ticket: Download
Where: The Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison Street, Chicago)
When: Monday, September 22nd
Bonus: Arrive early and hang with Brian Phillips broadcasting LIVE from 3-7pm, and guarantee your entry!
Age: 21+ Show
This show is brought to you by Cubby Bear, Carbliss, T-Mobile, and Wintrust.
Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
Sponsors:
Green Day’s new movie “New Year’s Rev” will premiere in September
8.24.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Elastica – Stutter
- Flobots – Handlebars
- Soundgarden – Burden In My Hand
- Hoodoo Gurus – What’s My Scene?
- Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls
- Belly – Feed The Tree
- The Clash – I Fought The Law
- Buck-O-Nine – My Town
- Cracker – Get Off This
- The English Beat – Save It For Later
- St. Vincent – Los Ageless
- Soul Coughing – Super Bon Bon
- Weezer – Pork And Beans
Hour 2 – 9A
- The Ramones – Judy Is A Punk
- Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Someday I Suppose
- Smashing Pumpkins – Drown
- O.M.D. – So In Love
- Hole – Violet
- Bowling For Soup – 1985
- The Pretenders – Middle Of The Road
- Jeff Buckley – Last Goodbye
- Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow
- New Order – Age Of Consent
- Florence + The Machine – Ship To Wreck
- 311 – Flowing
- The Replacements – Can’t Hardly Wait
Hour 3 – 10A
- Dead Milkmen – Punk Rock Girl
- Coldplay – In My Place
- Alice In Chains – Got Me Wrong
- Missing Persons – Words
- Green Day – 2,000 Light Years Away
- Jack’s Mannequin – The Mixed Tape
- The Smiths – This Charming Man
- The Living End – Who’s Gonna Save Us?
- Blur – There’s No Other Way
- Blondie – Dreaming
- Muse – Hysteria
- School Of Fish – 3 Strange Days
- The Cranberries – Free To Decide
Hour 4 – 11A
- Helmet – Unsung
- Oasis – Supersonic
- Rancid – Ruby Soho
- Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In You
- No Doubt – Happy Now?
- Caviar – Tangerine Speedo
- The Cure – Close To Me
- Tracy Bonham – Mother Mother
- Pearl Jam – Jeremy
- R.E.M. – Can’t Get There From Here
- Bad Religion – Sorrow
- Poe – Hello
Serj Tankian will release Covers, Collaborations & Collages
Covers, Collaborations & Collages Tracklist:
01. Electric Dreams
02. A Seed (feat. Deadmau5)
03. I’m Counting on You
04. I’m in Heaven
05. Things Unspoken (feat. Bic Runga)
06. I Found You
07. Kneeling Away From the Sun
08. Apocalyptical Dance (feat. Lucas Vidal)
09. Sonic Expulsions
10. When Death Arrives
Riot Mike keeps his promise and gets a Stamos tattoo
8.17.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Ash – Girl From Mars
- Jimmy Eat World – Work
- Stone Temple Pilots – Dancing Days
- The Primitives – Crash
- AWOLNATION – Not Your Fault
- The Smithereens – Behind The Wall Of Sleep
- R.E.M. – Daysleeper
- Letters To Cleo – Here And Now
- Jane’s Addiction – Stop!
- Killing Joke – Eighties
- Grouplove – Deleter
- Cracker – Get Off This
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Three Little Birds
Hour 2 – 9A
- Rancid – Fall Back Down
- Love And Rockets – So Alive
- Blink-182 – M&M’s
- The Church – Metropolis
- Garbage – I Think I’m Paranoid
- Coheed And Cambria – Blood Red Summer
- The Clash – Lost In The Supermarket
- The Interrupters – She’s Kerosene
- Orgy – Blue Monday
- Split Enz – I Got You
- Lovejoy – Call Me What You Like
- The Breeders – Divine Hammer
- The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
Hour 3 – 10A
- Fountains Of Wayne – Radiation Vibe
- Nine Inch Nails – Only
- Nirvana – Verse Chorus Verse
- Yaz – Situation
- Bush – The Only Way Out
- Luscious Jackson – Naked Eye
- Devo – Girl U Want
- The Gaslight Anthem – The ’59 Sound
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Higher Ground
- Psychedelic Furs – Heaven
- Weezer – Perfect Situation
- Juliana Hatfield 3- My Sister
- The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
Hour 4 – 11A
- Morrissey – Tomorrow
- Dramarama – Anything, Anything
- Pearl Jam – Glorified G
- Depeche Mode – Everything Counts
- Good Charlotte – Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous
- Portishead – Sour Times
- The Jam – Town Called Malice
- Dandy Warhols – Bohemian Like You
- Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain
- Oingo Boingo – We Close Our Eyes
- The Killers – Spaceman
- PJ Harvey – Down By The Water
Radiohead have released a new live album
Lollapalooza 2025 RECAP
🎶 Lolla, you showed UP! 🎶
From July 31 to August 3, Grant Park was pure Chicago magic — hot days, loud nights, and music bouncing off the skyline. Thanks to every one of you who packed the park, sang your lungs out, and made this year’s Lollapalooza one for the history books.
Relive it all — check out the full Lolla photo gallery and spot yourself in the crowd. 🌆🤘
8.10.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- The Jesus And Mary Chain – Sometimes Always
- Spoon – The Hardest Cut
- Pearl Jam – Dissident
- General Public – Tenderness
- Wet Leg – Chaise Longue
- Social Distortion – I Was Wrong
- Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
- Alkaline Trio – Mercy Me
- Oasis – Rock N Roll Star
- The Sundays – Summertime
- Beck – Up All Night
- Hole – Celebrity Skin
- The White Stripes – The Hardest Button To Button
- Phoenix – 1901
Hour 2 – 9A
- The Buzzcocks – Ever Fallen In Love?
- Dashboard Confessional – Hands Down
- Alice In Chains – Again
- Blondie – One Way Or Another
- Hot Hot Heat – Bandages
- Soul Coughing -Circles
- The Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored
- Beach Bunny – Prom Queen
- Green Day – Nice Guys Finish Last
- Concrete Blonde – Joey
- Depeche Mode – Strangelove
- Wolf Alice – Moaning Lisa Smile
- Our Lady Peace – Clumsy
Hour 3 – 10A
- Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
- The Eels – Novocaine For The Soul
- Smashing Pumpkins – Eye
- Missing Persons – Destination Unknown
- The Hives – Hate To Say I Told You So
- Veruca Salt – Volcano Girls
- Squeeze – Tempted
- Cake – Sick Of You
- Rise Against – Give It All
- R.E.M. – So. Central Rain (I’m Sorry)
- Blink-182 – Josie
- Catherine Wheel – Judy Staring At The Sun
- U2 – Beautiful Day
Hour 4 – 11A
- Chumbawamba – Tubthumping
- Muse – Undisclosed Desires
- Nirvana – About A Girl (MTV Unplugged)
- Siouxsie And The Banshees – Cities In Dust
- Against Me! – Thrash Unreal
- Fiona Apple – Fast As You Can
- The Cure – In Between Days
- Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Impression That I Get
- Garbage – Vow
- The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
- Queens Of The Stone Age – The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret
- Cast – Alright
Cage The Elephant – 8/1/25 @ The Salt Shed
Big love to everyone who rolled through The Salt Shed on 8/1 for the Cage the Elephant after party.
Y’all came in like a wrecking ball of Social Cues and Ain’t No Rest energy, and turned that place into straight-up chaos—in the most beautiful way. The sweat, the screams, the unfiltered Cage madness? Chef’s kiss.
Whether you were still riding high from the main show or just needed somewhere to let your Cold Cold Cold soul loose—Chicago showed up and showed out.
Next time you hear the call to the wild, answer it. We’ll be waiting, amps cranked, no apologies.
🎤 Tell me I’m pretty? Nah—tell me you’ll be back.
Stay unhinged. Stay loud. Stay Chicago.
8.3.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
- Fitz And The Tantrums – The Walker
- Soundgarden – Pretty Noose
- Split Enz – History Never Repeats
- Florence + The Machine – Kiss With A Fist
- Third Eye Blind – Losing A Whole Year
- The Smithereens – Only A Memory
- Say Anything – Alive With The Glory Of Love
- Smashing Pumpkins – Rocket
- The Pretenders – Message Of Love
- Cracker – Teen Angst
- Dominic Fike – 3 Nights
- Garbage – Special
Hour 2 – 9A
- Elvis Costello And The Attractions – (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
- Arcade Fire – Ready To Start
- Collective Soul – Gel
- The Specials – A Message To You, Rudy
- Beastie Boys – Ch-Check It Out
- L7 – Pretend We’re Dead
- R.E.M. – The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite
- The Ting Tings – That’s Not My Name
- Sponge – Molly
- Echo And The Bunnymen – The Cutter
- Paramore – Hard Times
- Pavement – Cut Your Hair
- Foo Fighters – These Days
Hour 3 – 10A
- Husker Du – Could You Be The One?
- Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
- Hole – Doll Parts
- The Vapors – Turning Japanese
- Nirvana – Polly
- HAIM – The Wire
- Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
- Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To
- Sheryl Crow – All I Wanna Do
- Joy Division – Disorder
- Sublime – Badfish
- The Struts – Could Have Been Me
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Love Rollercoaster
Hour 4 – 11A
- Violent Femmes – Kiss Off
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Gold Lion
- Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
- Blondie – Rapture
- Weezer – This Is Such A Pity
- Bad Religion – 21st Century (Digital Boy)
- The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
- Death Cab For Cutie – Crooked Teeth
- 311 – Beautiful Disaster
- Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love
- Stone Temple Pilots – Lady Picture Show
- Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Grey Cell Green
