Is this a good enough post-COVID mad lib for you? In the first concert at Madison Square Garden since March 2020, Dave Grohl showed off power that only he possesses. Dave Chappelle joined him on stage not to perform a Foo Fighters song, but to cover Radiohead’s “Creep”, because why not?
The Foo Fighters just brought out Dave Chappelle to sing “Creep” for the first concert at Madison Square Garden since covid. Incredible.
The next Record Store Day is coming July 17th — and Foo Fighters are dropping five disco songs along with some extras under the name Dee Gees (Dave Grohl’s initials, which is just brilliant — or dad humor — or both).
Gordon Ramsay is bringing a fancy burger restaurant to Chicago. Outside of Las Vegas, this will only be the second city (clever) in the US to have a location. More on this from Time Out Chicago, but you can plan on dining there late in 2021/early 2022. Man, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into a juicy, delicious idiot sandwich. — [eric]
Wednesday, June 16, the House of Representatives passed legislation that will make Juneteenth a federal holiday. At press time, the bill is awaiting the signature of President Biden.
KQX proudly supports the decision to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and we look forward to celebrating within our communities this weekend.
The next time you’re in charge of setting up a first date, just remember the advice that this generous woman who is surely on her way to sainthood has to say about what restaurant you pick.
Getting locked out of your house is bad enough, but then to be stuck in your house? That’s a fate worse than death. A Nevada teen was locked out of her own home, thus she decided to scale the roof and drop down through the ceiling Santa Claus-style. One problem, though, she lacks magical powers.
We have a lot of faith in the next generation, but not in this teen, specifically. This woman needs to reevaluate some life decisions.
Nick Herrmann was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor three years ago. Doctors told him he could lose his leg and that he would never ball again. About that…
HOLLYWOOD COULDN’T WRITE A STORY BETTER THAN THIS!!
In March 2021, Chicago began issuing warnings or real tickets to speeders who are traveling over 5mph over the speed limit in “Children’s Safety Zones”, near certain schools and parks. Tickets for anyone traveling over 10mph over the limit can reach up to $100. According to CBS 2, “citywide tickets went up from 35,784 in the five weeks before March 1 to 398,233 in the five weeks after. Those 398,000 tickets amounted to $871,035 in fines. Some of those tickets could have been first warnings that did not result in a fine owed.”
Be on the lookout and don’t get tricked by Chicago’s newest get-rich-quick-scheme.
As the summer concert season is officially back and in full swing, we take a long look at the history of the music festival. Joining us for insider knowledge and info is Andy Cirzan, VP of longtime Chicago concert and entertainment promoter Jam Productions.
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on 1/1/1863, freeing all slaves in the United States of America. Union soldiers marched through southern states, reading the new declaration and announcing freedom for the enslaved, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
However, not all Black people were immediately free in Texas, as the state was still under Confederate control at the time of the signing. On June 19, 1865, about 2,000 Union troops marched into Texas, officially freeing all Black people from slavery. This significant date is known as Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and equality, which our governor just made an official state holiday in Illinois. Here are some events, celebrations, parades and protests happening throughout the city in honor of Juneteenth:
For the second year in a row, Black-owned restaurants throughout Chicago will commemorate Juneteenth by offering food specials for either $6.19 or $16.19 this weekend.
The Chicago History Museum is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday with free admission and a day’s worth of virtual programs. The museum at 1601 N. Clark St. will have free admission Saturday, when it will be open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield: A rare copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln is on display through July 6. Admission: adults $15, kids 5-15 $6; presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, 10406 S. Maryland and 1900 W. Jackson: The ninth annual Juneteenth celebration kicks off at Malcolm X College. The Friday slate includes a caravan parade route outlining the Great Migration trail to the Pullman Porter Museum and a panel discussion. The Saturday slate, which takes place at the museum, includes music and vendors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 2-9 p.m. Saturday. The event is free; facebook.com/events.
Juneteenth Jazz Celebration, New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd., 2 p.m. June 19: honoring historian and educator Haki R. Madhubuti with a performance by Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few. Free; register for tickets at eventbrite.com.
Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth family festival and Black business crawl, 11000 S. Longwood Dr. and 2407 W. 111th St. (Beverly Arts Center): The event includes storytelling, art, drumming circles, food, and activities for kids, along with featured promotion of Black-owned businesses, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and noon to 3 p.m (BAC location), June 19. The event is free; facebook.com/events.
CMPI Juneteenth Celebration, online: TheChicago Musical Pathways Initiativewill host a virtual celebration of diversity in classical music coinciding with Juneteenth. The slate of performers will include composer Xavier Foley and bassist Joseph Conyers, 6:45 p.m. June 19. The event is free; app.mobilecause.com.
Eden Place Nature Center, 4417 S. Stewart: The Fuller Park venue will host a Father’s Day Juneteenth celebration, The picnic outing includes storytelling, and music from the 64th Street Drummers and the Nancy Green Team Performers, 1-3 p.m. June 20. The event is free; edenplacenaturecenter.org
Evanston’s Juneteenth Parade, 1801 Main, Evanston: This year’s parade, which has the theme “A journey towards real reparations,” kicks off at the Robert Crown Center and proceeds north on Dodge Avenue to Simpson Street, east on Simpson Street to the Morton Civic Center. 11 a.m. June 19. The event is free; cityofevanston.org.
‘Fred!,’ online: The SPAA (Speakers Publishers & Authors Association) Theater & Performing Arts Center will host “Fred!” a virtual musical celebrating the life and times of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, 7 p.m. June 19. $10 cover charge; eventbrite.com.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Area and Northwest Indiana, Walgreens, 3405 S. King Dr.: The scouts are hosting a Chicago Neighborhood Walk in Bronzeville. The event will include a walk along the Bronzeville Hall of Fame along with food and snacks. 10 a.m. to noon. June 19. $2 cover charge. Internet registration ends June 16; activecommunities.com.
Harold Washington Cultural Center, 2701 S. Martin Luther King Dr.: The center partners with M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Bronzeville businesses for an in-person Juneteenth celebration including dance, DJ and live music, food, workshops, raffles, art and children’s activities. 1 p.m. June 19. Admission is free. Visit maddrhythms.com.
Jerk 48, 611 E. 67th: The jerk eats restaurant is hosting a block party with free food, a bounce house, giveaways and games, along with music provided by Chosen Few DJs member Wayne Williams. 2-5 p.m. June 19. The event is free; instagram.com/jerk_48.
Juneteenth BBQ & Ride, Ellis Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove: Streets Calling Bike Club’s celebration kicks off with a bike ride that ends at Mandrake Park, 3858 S. Cottage Grove, where a march, a barbecue, music, food, and games will take place. 11:30 a.m. June 19. The event is free; instagram.com/p/CQI8wPGtx4L.
Juneteenth yoga class, 1618 E. 53rd: A Black-owned studio, YogaSix, is offering a Juneteenth yoga class. All proceeds will go to a social justice nonprofit or the DuSable Museum of African American History, 10 a.m. June 20. Suggested $10 donation; yogasix.com.
Juneteenth West Fest The three-day Juneteenth “Freedom Day” West Fest will come to Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., Friday to Sunday. The event will include entertainment, vendors and games, organizers said. Friday will be dedicated to a Youth Rally, while Saturday is Family and Women’s Health Day and Sunday is Fathers and their Families Day.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive An annual blood drive, hosted by the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, will take place Thursday 1 to 6 p.m. at Malcom X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
Governors State University Juneteenth Celebration In Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, situated in University Park, Governor’s State University will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The outdoor celebration at 1 University Dr. will feature sculptures that reflect African American legacies, organizers said, as well as musical performances and poetry.
Juneteenth Horse Race at Hawthorne Racetrack in Stickney is paying tribute to Juneteenth this year by holding a special horse race involving the tracks’ Black horsemen, officials said.
A Mind Is Gala from UNCF will hold its 21st anniversary fundraiser on Saturday at 6 p.m. with NBC 5’s Stefan Holt, who will speak on the significance of the holiday. Tickets for the virtual weekend event, featuring special guest actor Samuel L. Jackson, cost $250 per person. Register here.
Juneteenth Illinois Speakers, March For Us Following up to the March For Us Saturday from 701 S. State St. to 50 W. Washington St., Juneteenth Illinois has been hosting speakers throughout the week on topics such as culture, justice, education, health and economics. The speakers and events Thursday and Friday will be hosted in-person at Chicago’s Malcom X College, located at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
1865 Fest in Garfield Park The 1865 Fest to celebrate Juneteenth will take place Saturday and Sunday in Garfield Park. The festival will include live music, dance competitions, and family activity, according to organizers.
More from NBC Chicago here Suntimes here and google list of events here <3 Lauren
What’s better than seeing Twenty One Pilots in concert this fall? SEEING TWENTY ONE PILOTS IN CONCERT FOUR TIMES THIS FALL!!! Thats right! Tyler and Josh will be here for 4(!) shows this August! The coolest part is each night is at a different venue with a much different aesthetic.
we come for you ψ starting this fall.
the TAKEØVER TOUR spends one week in each city, moving venue to venue, from the small club to the arena. register for access to tickets at https://t.co/3TvU8gbUWYpic.twitter.com/0lI3a62GNg
— twenty one pilots (@twentyonepilots) June 16, 2021
10/12- Bottom Lounge
10/13- House of Blues
10/14- Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
10/16- United Center
Which show are YOU most excited for? Sign me up for the Bottom Lounge!
Why can’t Karen’s just mind their own business? This Karen thinks that she can control who takes what off the street. Odd, considering that this Karen probably belongs to the streets.
Let us know where you think this Karen is from on Facebook!
Before we get to the weirdness of this statistic, we have to get to the weirdness of the fact that there are people that track this statistic. Where do you report this information to? Who controls this information and what are they doing with it? Perhaps this is a sign that we’re collecting too much data.
Anyways, Chicago can’t catch a break when it comes to the headlines. Over the nearly 6,000 attacks on record by dogs against the Postal Service, 59 of them have come out of Chicago. That trails Houston, who clocked in at 73, but outranks Los Angeles and Denver when it comes to total attacks.
Fear not, folks in the suburbs, Illinois does not lead the country when it comes to the states with the most attacks. Those honors belong to California.
Open wide for some soccer! The Chicago Fire will be bringing the heat back to a 100% capacity Soldier Field starting on July 3 when they take on 2018 MLS Cup winners, Atlanta United FC.
The 100 and 200 levels of Soldier Field will be able to be sold to capacity, with about 28,000 fans able to attend the match.
