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The Killers get all nostalgic on the “Mr. Brightside” music video.

May 3, 2020 | Eric

Wanna watch Brandon and Ronnie of The Killers revisit the music video for their landmark hit, “Mr. Brightside?” Read on.

Vevo has launched this series called Watch This. Their goal is to get artists to go back and watch some of their landmark videos — and grab the behind the scenes stories, nostalgia, and context of that moment in comparison to their careers. No better time to do that than the present — where couch sitting has become an artform.

In this episode, we learn that Brandon was able to turn real life betrayal into “a masterpiece.” I also enjoy Ronnie’s reflection on the fountain of youth. Enjoy. — [eric]

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May 3, 2020 | bphillips

Hour 1

Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
Echo And The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
Tripping Daisy – I Got A Girl
Pearl Jam – Wishlist (Live)
Haircut 100 – Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
Pavement – Cut Your Hair
Aztec Camera – Oblivious
No Doubt – Excuse Me Mr.
Happy Mondays – Step On
The Breeders – Cannonball
The Cure – Pictures of You
Smash Mouth – Walkin’ On The Sun
Rage Against The Machine – People Of The Sun

Hour 2

Blind Melon – Tones Of Home
R.E.M. – Orange Crush
Stereo MCs – Step It Up
Alice In Chains – Heaven Beside You
O.M.D. – Dreaming
Goldfinger – Here In Your
Wall Of Voodoo – Mexican Radio
The Lemonheads – Into Your Arms
311 – Down
Hole – Celebrity Skin
Oasis – Some Might Say
Local H – All The Kids Are Right
The Pixies – Debaser
Sponge – Molly

Life’s a Mitch: Bears decline 2021 option on Trubisky

May 3, 2020 | Kevin

The drama over who will be in the quarterback role for the Chicago Bears continues to unfold,as ESPN has reported this weekend that the team has not optioned Mitch Trubisky for a 5th year. Trubisky has been a Bear since 2017 when he was drafted 2nd overall, and he finished last season 28th in total QBR (39.4) on an 8-8 season where the ‘Monsters of the Midway’ failed to reach the playoffs. Meanwhile the Bears made a trade with Jacksonville in March, to bring in veteran QB Nick Foles.

Last month, general manager Ryan Pace said Trubisky and Foles will compete for the starting QB role moving forward.

Trubisky is coming into training camp off a January surgery for a torn labrum. It’s worth noting that Mitch has not been cut by team and they are simply leaving their options a bit more open moving forward.

You can wear a Blink-182 mask in public….and help support charity.

May 2, 2020 | Eric

As we know, face coverings/masks are now manditory in the state of Illinois. So why not get something that is more fitting with your music tastes — and not whatever fabric was deemed “expendible” by which ever neighbor sewed yours. (Hawaiian shirts don’t look good, even on faces.)

Two new designs are available from Blink-182….all proceeds go to charity, according to the band. Plus, 50% off other gear? I’m in. —- [eric]

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A couple things. 1. We are discounting almost everything in our store up to 50% off to raise as much money as we can for Children’s Hospital and Frontline Foods. Some stuff from deep in the vault while supplies last. 2. We designed 2 new masks you can pre-order now. Proceeds will also be donated to charity. Be well everyone!

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Watch ‘Parks and Recreation’ Reunion special

May 2, 2020 | Kevin

Leslie Knope and her delightful group of Pawnee, Indiana civil servant pals got back together this past Thursday for a charity driven ‘Parks and Recreation’ special benefiting Feeding America, which is getting meals to those in need during the current pandemic. The 30 minute special delivered a lot of ways for fans of the show with all of your favorite side characters getting some shine and big singalong finish for a lil’ beloved horse. The special proved successful raking in a reported $2.8 million for the cause.

NBC dropped the entire special on YouTube to keep the good vibes going.

‘Parks and Rec’ has been off the air for a few years after having big finale, but you will be able to stream the entire series soon on the new streaming service Peacock in July.

Nick Offerman joined our buds WLS-AM on the Jen Weigel show to promote it all, share insight on his hilarious podcast, and why he really needs the Cubs to come back asap.

Rage Against the Machine announces rescheduled United Center dates

May 1, 2020 | JVO

Rage Against the Machine has rescheduled its 5/19 and 5/20 dates at the United Center for 7/19/21 and 7/20/21 respectively. From the band’s press release:

Rage Against The Machine will commence our tour at such a time when we are confident it will be safe for our fans… YOUR TICKETS WILL BE HONORED for the postponed shows. During this difficult time we also respect the fans who want their ticket money back. We’ve requested and confirmed that, as of this weekend, ANYONE who wants a refund can begin the process at your point of purchase. We sincerely hope that each one of you and your families and friends stay safe and well and that music is bringing you solace and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you.

Brad, Tim, Tom & Zack

Ravinia cancels season

May 1, 2020 | JVO

Ravinia has made the decision to pull the plug on its 2020 season, due to COVID-19. This marks the first time since the Depression that Ravinia’s gates have been closed.

The season would have started on 6/12.

Art Institute Lions face masks stolen

May 1, 2020 | Kevin

It may seem like someone is beating us all over the head with the public call to be safe in our collective fight with COVID-19, but maybe the regal guardian lions of the Art Institute of Chicago could get the message across. The iconic statues got a makeover yesterday with Chicago flag face masks displaying our beloved baby blue bars and 6-pointed red stars. WGN News got the whole story here.

Unfortunately that did not last long, as CWB is reporting that the face masks were stolen a few hours after they were installed on Thursday by two men who climbed the statues around 11pm, and quickly ran off in a waiting black four-door Chevy sedan.

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Watch Foo Fighters full UK show with Queen & Lemmy

May 1, 2020 | Kevin

In this time where spending a lot of time watching anything is considered productive, Foo Fighters have answered the collective content call with the release of a full spectacular set at Hyde Park in the UK in 2006. The set once again shows how the Foos are one of the best rock bands to have ever rocked. It also features Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmeister and Queen’s Brian May for some surprise cover songs.

Here is the set list with time stamps;

In Your Honor – 00:00

All My Life – 04:22

Best of You – 09:27

Times Like These – 15:46

Learn to Fly – 20:17

Breakout – 24:22

Shake Your Blood (Probot cover) (with Lemmy Kilmister) – 31:11

Stacked Actors – 35:32 My Hero – 44:13

Generator – 50:11 DOA – 53:52

Monkey Wrench – 58:54

We Will Rock You (Queen cover) (with Queen) (Jam) – 01:03:53

Tie Your Mother Down (Queen cover) – 01:05:57

Everlong – 01:11:35

Pearl Jam wants you to pick their set list

May 1, 2020 | Kevin

Always a band that has supported special causes, Peal Jam has created a truly remarkable contest for the ALL IN Challenge, which “provides meals to the elderly and front line heroes” and it gives the winner the right pick songs for PJ’s set list at a future show, sit on stage, annd even work on the show as a guitar tech. You can enter to win here and help the cause.

Eddie Vedder and company released their new adventurous album ‘Gigaton’. You can stream the entire album here.

MST3K returns for live “Riff Along”

April 30, 2020 | JVO

It’s a sign of the times… Mystery Science Theater is returning over videoconference for a special “Riff-Along” of the movie “Moon Zero Two.” It’s a bit of a throwback, in that they ripped on that movie in their very first season. The 2-hour event will be streamed Sunday on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, etc.

Chicago’s most iconic statues get COVID-19 masks

April 30, 2020 | JVO

The Art Institute lions and the Picasso at Daley Center are current with the pandemic times; they’re all wearing coronavirus face masks. The story from WGN TV:

Exclusive Interview: Nick Offerman on ‘Parks & Recreation’ reunion special

April 30, 2020 | Kevin

Kevin Kellam · Nick Offerman on the Jen Weigel Show

Nick Offerman has become embedded in a generation for his role as the surly public servant Ron Swanson and he joined our sister station WLS 890 AM on the Jen Weigel Show to dish about his return to Pawnee for tonight’s special ‘Parks & Recreation’ reunion show. Swanson describes the special episode which takes place all over Zoom and he says there is some “incredible surprises” including some surprises guests.

Offerman who is an alumni of the University of Illinois, talks about his college experience with yoga in the theater program and how they are harder to do now. He also shares about sports fans sharing his continued dedication to the Chicago Cubs and more.

While promoting his most recent TV show ‘DEVS’, Offerman was on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ to talk about his time in Chicago’s theater scene, in the 90’s.

Michael Jordan supercut of some of his all-time best moments

April 28, 2020 | JVO

As “The Last Dance” reminds us of just how amazing the 1990s Bulls were, we’re going down the rabbit hole and reliving all those classic MJ moments. ESPN compiled their top 10, and they’re pretty great.

Join us Sunday from 8-10pm as we host a “Last Dance” watch party/chat with the WKQX jocks on the 101WKQX Facebook page!

Dave Grohl and Jimmy Kimmel surprise trauma nurse on web call

April 28, 2020 | JVO

As part of his Health Care Hero feature, Jimmy Kimmel surprised NY trauma nurse TJ Riley with special guest Dave Grohl. Grohl serenaded Riley with a version of “Everlong.”

Zoom meetings could be vulnerable to foreign spies

April 28, 2020 | JVO

Zoom videoconferencing could be vulnerable to foreign spies. If they’ve been peeking in on Brian, Ali and Justin’s happy hours they now know that Ali has an adorable dog, Brian drinks Summer Shandy and Justin chats from inside a noise-proof closet.

The ABC report:

‘Willy Wonka’ reimagined as convincing horror movie

April 28, 2020 | JVO

For those of us who thought the G-rated “Willy Wonka” movie was horrifying in its own right, this doesn’t make things any better. Check out what Corridor did to “Wonka,” evolving it into a full-blown horror concept.

Times Like These Quarantine collaboration

April 27, 2020 | <3 Lauren

Since everyone is sheltering at home, we have to get creative on how we still collaborate and come together. Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Dan from Bastille, Simon from Biffy Clyro, Ben from Royal Blood, YUNGBLUD, Rag’n’Bone Man, Chris Martin from Coldplay and more join together virtually to cover Foo Fighter’s Times Like These from their respective homes to raise money for BBC Children in Need, Comic Relief and the WHO’s COVID-19-Solidarity Response Fund. Enjoy!

I wonder what other far away collaborations we will see! <3 Lauren

Goose Island has a ice cream truck serving beer, and that’s awesome.

April 26, 2020 | Eric

If you can’t go to the Goose Island brewery in these times, don’t worry — Goose Island is bringing the beer to you.

PSA: Goose Island is driving around playing ice cream truck music and selling beer from r/chicago

A van decked out with ice cream truck music is hitting up Chicago neighborhoods with delicious brew, delivered with proper and safe social distancing guidelines. You can hit up this link to get prepped for your beer delivery. Just one rule — you can’t call for beer unless you can physically see the van near you. So, cross your fingers and pray to the gods of barley and hops. — [eric]