They say to forgive and forget, but one man’s girlfriend is choosing to remember. Is this an issue?
What do you think about this? Give him some advice on our Facebook!
Congress Passes Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
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.
Dating Life Not Going Well? This Advice Could Change Your Life
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.
@michi_smallzI don’t make the rules♬ original sound – maybe: michelle
What’s your go-to spot on a first date? Let us know how to cure our single life blues over on Facebook!
Teen’s Worst Day Ever Concludes With Her Getting Stuck in a Chimney
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.
Cancer Survivor Hits Buzzer Beater in the State Finals (We’re Not Crying, You Are)
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!!
After all that he’s been through…
Nick Herrmann.
FOR.
THE.
TITLE.#TheGoldStandard pic.twitter.com/JtiFPMcyPL— Torrey Pines Hoops (@TPHS_Basketball) June 13, 2021
Nick Hermann, we salute you.
Chicago Is Costing You Thousands of Dollars With Their New Speed Cameras
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.
It’s festival season! (The History of Alternative Podcast, Episode 31)
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.
Juneteenth is officially a state holiday in Illinois
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:
Do you have plans for Juneteenth weekend?
Check out our community calendar, The Scene, which includes an interactive map of protests, parades, and more happening across Chicago.https://t.co/R5MEtTKX1b pic.twitter.com/o2Nq4GJFyT
— The TRiiBE (@TheTRiiBE) June 15, 2021
Another great resource is Juneteenthillinois.com
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.
Between Chicago and Atlanta, the effort hopes to generate $1 million in sales.https://t.co/hqgWpEFpfN pic.twitter.com/tFSZTub4xa
— Chicago Tribune Food & Dining (@ChiTribFood) June 16, 2021
Tomorrow at 6 P.M., our #Juneteenth Reading Circle takes place live on Facebook/YouTube. This discussion features a variety of prominent Chicago scholars and leaders in conversation on Richard Wright's recently released novel #TheManWhoLivedUnderground. 🔗 https://t.co/NLsMEOaqeg pic.twitter.com/kATuFG71gV
— Chicago Public Library (@chipublib) June 16, 2021
Dwight White to Celebrate Black Chicago Creators With Limited-Time Art Exhibition Kicking Off On Juneteenthhttps://t.co/1fUvq2jmX2
— BWW Chicago (@BWW_Chicago) June 16, 2021
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: The Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative will 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
Twenty One Pilots announce Chicago takeover!
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/3TvU8gbUWY pic.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!
Whose Karen Is It?
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!
Chicago Ranks in the Top 5 For Dog Attacks on Postal Workers
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.
Chicago Fire FC Will Play at Full Capacity Starting in July
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.
It Takes a Special Kind of Stupidity to Ruin a Car Like This
Seriously, pal, what were we going for here?
@patriciabrewer26When your brother gets a good idea 🤦♀️🤦♀️#fyp#dummy♬ Into The Thick Of It! – The Backyardigans
What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever ruined a car? The conversation continues on Facebook!
Chick-fil-A’s Biggest Secret Revealed
Have you ever wondered how Chick-fil-A is able to produce high-quality meals at a rapid pace with immense accuracy? Here’s how:
@alexg_14The more ya know ##chickfila ##chickfilasecret
What secret does your business have? Let us know on Facebook!
A Mom Guesses Which Of These Thirsty DMs Was Written By Her Son
It’s harder to be a gentleman in the streets and a freak in the sheets when your mother is inspecting your DM game.
What’s the most embarrassing DM you’ve ever received? Share with us on Facebook!
Jeni’s is giving out FREE scoops of ice cream to celebrate summer!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream. And we scream even louder for free Jeni’s ice cream! To celebrate the first day of summer, (almost) all of the Chicago Jeni’s locations will be serving up free scoops on June 21st from 7p to close. Get all the details below, and if you are looking for a recommendation on what scoop to get, I have 4 words for you- brown butter almond brittle. YUM!!!
Nearly every Jeni's scoop shop in Chicago will be serving free scoops in celebration of the first day of summer. 🍨 https://t.co/nQvdCwJbgQ
— Time Out Chicago (@TimeOutChicago) June 15, 2021
Relationship Court: An Update From Last Thursday
Horny & Afraid: Jaws of Life Needed After “Fetish Content” Goes Horribly Awry
What is it with stepmoms always getting stuck under the couch? They are certainly the leading demographic when it comes to furniture-driven penetration. While this TikToker is not a stepmom (that we’re aware of), she was providing content for fans of the “stuck fetish” when she got all too stuck.
@sydneysomethinIdk why TF I dabbed in the end 😩♬ original sound – sydney jo
@sydneysomethinReply to @teachertracy78 EVERYONE SAID TO UNSCREW IT BUT THIS WAS A JAWS OF LIFE SITUATION♬ original sound – sydney jo
You too can be rescued by a bunch of attractive firefighters if your fetish content goes horribly wrong.
Full Capacity Wrigley Field Leads to Unbelievable Mountain of Divvy Bikes
Wrigley Field houses just over 41,000 people at its max capacity. Some of those people are going to drive, others are going to take the Red Line, and many brave souls are going to take Divvy bikes to Wrigley. This is the result of Chicago reopening.
This is what happens when you divvy by zero. pic.twitter.com/bx5DIexNlE
— Holy Cow (@CatholicCubsFan) June 14, 2021
@DivvyBikes How does it even get to this point? #divvy #Wrigleyville pic.twitter.com/JAMktTAoue
— Kinnison (@Kinnison_USA) June 14, 2021
In fairness to our Northside friends, this is not even close to being the most vile pileup on the streets of Wrigleyville. They’d rather have this every weekend than the normal bodily fluids that are scattered all over that neighborhood.
Are You Down For Trying Cicada Pizza?
We have to give it up for Ohio, they keep trying to be relevant. In an effort to prove that they are the quirkiest midwestern state, one pizzeria is now serving up “spicy cicada pizza” for people who truly have nothing else going on in their life.
Is this something you’d be down to try? Let us know on Facebook!
