Watch the entire session here!
Photos by: Zach Spangler
Brian is secretly in business with Rod Blagojevich
You never know who to trust in this world and that’s a shame.
You may remember that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was released early from his prison sentence after trying to sell Barack Obama’s senate seat back in 2008.
You may also remember known radio personality and former mayoral candidate, Brian Haddad, going on a smear campaign against the disgraced governor.
Well, apparently that smear campaign was just a cover-up for their friendship.
After talking a ton of trash, Brian from @BrianJHaddad, @AliMattaonair, and @KQXJustin looks to be in business with Blago. pic.twitter.com/N7BhxR9Zqh
— 101WKQX (@101WKQX) February 28, 2020
We received this leaked footage of Brian secretly meeting with Blagojevich to discuss what can only be assumed as a dastardly and immoral deal. It’s like drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth.
We do not have the details on the business deal yet, but you can trust the KQX Moring Crew to keep you updated as soon as more details of the meeting are released.
Brian Haddad was contacted for an interview about the meeting, but he refused to comment on the ongoing investigation.
Cutie of the day: This dog that failed service dog training
School is ruff.
Haha get it, because the post is about a dog… okay so anyway.
This pup failed every single test that the service dog trainers threw at him with flying colors.
this dog literally failed every single test thrown at him to become a service dog and i am scream laughing. but imho he’s still a very very good boy. pic.twitter.com/fGdiUbmw5o
— kim. (@KimmyMonte) February 25, 2020
At least give the guy a participation award! The heart was there!
Maybe he should study a little more before trying again.
17/10 very cute dog.
PSA – When you drop your kids off, make sure they’re in the car
Sometimes people are a little too ready to get the day going, for this mom that is the case.
She thought she was on a roll! Had her coffee, walked the dog, now let’s drop off the kids at school.
Except she forgot one crucial part of that last step…
She rlly drove her kids to school but her kids weren’t in the car 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂 i can’t stop laughing 😂😭😭😂😭😭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cgOgJuTajR
— prriissss🥑 (@torrespriss) February 24, 2020
Well, at least the thought was there.
Also, shout out Mom for dropping her kids off at school, my mom always made me catch the bus.
J Lo and Shakira are too sexy for TV
You remember J Lo and Shakira’s steamy Half Time show right?
It was awesome!
They were TOO SEXY TO HANDLE!
The FCC released that they received 1,300 complaints about the performance calling it immoral and just plain inappropriate for their innocent eyes.
Now Adam Levine had a similarly sexy halftime performance the year before, where he actually took clothes off.
The FCC only received a whopping 94 complaints about his performance.
Hmmmmmmmmmm… Interesting, very interesting.
Blind and deaf dog saved after being snatched by a hawk!
A Pennsylvania woman was horrified when her blind and deaf poodle was snatched off her porch by a hawk.
That is usually a done deal. Hawks are not known to be forgiving to their prey.
Imagine her shock, however, when the dog was found ALIVE more than 24 hours later.
Man, she sure has a lot of dogs in that house…
That’s not weird or creepy at all! Sorry, beside the point.
What’s important is that her pet is home safe and sound after it’s little flight.
Who knows, maybe the dog had fun.
This is the most interesting rendition of ‘Take On Me’
Who says you need instruments to make music?
Apparently all you need is some cups and a stick.
Hey, not bad.
Now can he do free bird?
Can you eat plant-based meat during Lent? Chicago Archdiocese weighs in…
We have a ruling from the Archdiocese of Chicago on whether or not whatever form of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Beef” you enjoy is — kosher? — to eat during the six week religious observance of Lent.
Answer: plant-based meat is not flesh from an animal, which means it is not technically “meat.” But according to an interview the Office of Divine Worship did with NBC Chicago, you may be missing the point.
So…maybe? It’s up to you and your tolerance for being struck by lightning or generalized smiting. — [eric]
[📷 : Pexels/Valeria Boltneva]
The Glorious Sons announce make-up Chicago date
Unfortunately, The Glorious Sons had to cancel last night’s show at the Metro with Des Rocs, but we now have a make-up date: April 29th, and your original tickets will be honored on the new date. If you need to purchase them still, go HERE. Remember when they were in our Lounge last? <3 Lauren (Photo by Zach Spangler)
Hotpocket heir is in hot water after college scam
Did anyone at USC get in for their actual academic achievements??
Another ultra-rich person was caught trying to buy their child’s way into the school.
Michelle Janavas is the heir to the Hot Pocket fortune, and she was just sentenced to FIVE months in prison.
Man, that’s cold… Just like the middle of a Hot Pocket.
That’s what you get rich people!
I wonder who’s going down next?
#getintocollegewithoutcheating2020
Jif settles the debate with Gif jar
Is it pronounced Gif with a hard g?
Or is it Gif with the soft j sound?
It is an age-old question, and Jif peanut butter has decided to put an end to it by partnering up with Giphy to create their brand new Gif peanut butter jar.
.@Jif Peanut Butter Teams Up with @GIPHY to ‘Put a Lid’ on the GIF/Jif Debate #PeopleNow pic.twitter.com/RNuHTnOZAI
— People (@people) February 26, 2020
Jif has teamed up with GIPHY to release special edition jars of Jif peanut butter to try and settle the “GIF vs. JIF” debate once and for all https://t.co/8g20u29qAN pic.twitter.com/ABVwhUyl5g
— Forbes (@Forbes) February 25, 2020
WHAT IS THE ANSWER!!!
Oh, wait… they got us again.
Jif you sly dog! With your fun and trendy internet marketing campaigns!
Alright, now I feel stupid. Still gonna buy 6 cases of Gif peanut butter though.
The Tik Tok generation has gone too far
Anything for views right?
Tik Tok, the video-sharing app that is super popular among teens and young adults has taken over everyone’s timelines as of recent.
Usually, the videos consist of a short comedy sketch, cute animal, or DIY hacks and tricks… but then there are videos like this.
“hey mom, would it be cool if i slapped your titties?” pic.twitter.com/QsHyYCgbo2
— brandon (@brndvx) February 22, 2020
Alright, Tik Tok canceled. No more.
Way to ruin all the fun you two, now if you’ll excuse me I need to go tear my eyeballs out of my gosh dang head.
GIF vs JIF now involves peanut butter
The debate has raged for years. Is it ‘Gif’ or ‘Jif’? The short little animated posts you see all the time usually come from web content hub Giphy has collaborated with peanut butter people Jif to play on this play between words. So which one do YOU think best represent the thing on your internet feeds that shows off a reaction or emotion you would rather embed from a code than type out yourself?
The makers of Jif peanut butter team up with Giphy to try to settle the GIF/Jif debate once and for all https://t.co/9VyPGpDOnC pic.twitter.com/FrLbD1VtNJ
— The Verge (@verge) February 25, 2020
YouTube channel React covered the debate with teams. Yes, we have teams of people arguing over this.
As this silly debate video from Comedy Central notes, the creator of GIF says it should be pronounced as ‘GIF’ but still many want to say ‘JIF’. It has some testy language be aware.
You’ll never believe what doctors are telling people to do with potatoes
There is a genius health tip going around the internet right now that has people saying “WHAT REALLY!!!”
Here it is… Potatoes, if sliced and inserted into oneself, can CURE HEMORRHOIDS!
WAIT STOP!!
KEEP MR. POTATO HEAD AWAY FROM YOUR BUTT!
So here’s the thing… Doctors have debunked this home remedy, in fact, you could get seriously harmed if you try it.
SO DON’T DO IT!
Just go see a doctor or a farmer.
Cutie of the day: this dancing dog
There’s not much to say, the man has just caught the dancing fever!
Honestly, he dances better than most people I know!
Go doggy, go doggy, go!
Who wants to quit smoking with me?!
I want and need to quit smoking cigarettes so bad but I seem to fail time after time. I suck at quitting. As I am gearing up to take another stab at quitting, I thought this time it would be effective and fun to quit with other people suffering from the addiction. Power in numbers type of thinking.
I am looking to build a dream team of quitters. A group of people that holds each other accountable but encourages one another to quit this habit that is killing us. Are you a horrible quitter? If so I want you on my team!
Let’s team up and quit smoking cigarettes/vapes together.
I’ve been smoking for 15 years and I always imagined I’d have quit by now. We all have our personal reasons for needing to quit but the one reason we all share in common is our health. It’s legit killing us. If we got to choose our way of dying, would you choose it being from cigarettes and at an early age? Probably not. Me either.
F this.
If you’re interested in teaming up with me on this battle against tobacco email [email protected]
Let’s do this!
Cigarettes suck.
Tyson Fury speaks on mental health
Even the toughest man in the world struggles with mental health issues.
It is the toughest opponent anyone has to face, but you aren’t alone.
Tyson Fury, the new heavyweight champion of the world, shared some awesome advice on the Rich Eisen Show for those who also suffer from mental health issues.
“It comes from deep down within my soul.” –@Tyson_Fury @trboxing told us how he battles mental illness every day and stays ahead on the scorecard.
Powerful stuff from the former heavyweight champ. LISTEN: pic.twitter.com/T5WqcoDy0x
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) June 5, 2019
Imagine how tough it was for someone who is supposed to be the baddest, toughest person in the world to admit they need help.
You can do it too!
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Mental Health Crisis Intervention:1-800-248-7475
Astros don’t want you to remind them they cheated
Let’s say the obvious: the Houston Astros are the most despised team in all of sports right now. Since it was revealed they actively cheated in a rule-breaking scheme to use technology to steal pitch signals during home games on their way to winning the World Series in 2017, they have been getting rightfully trashed in sports media and everywhere else. They got some punishment from the league but many fans have felt the fact that players on the team got immunity by participating in the investigation is unacceptable. The topic is staying hot right now, and the Astros want to bury it despite all the noise it’s stirring up.
ESPN is reporting in this video that Astros are confiscating signs from fans who are criticizing the team during their spring training games. One fan had a sign that read “Houston *’s” in reference to their tainted championship, but the team simply can’t let it be. This would not be the first time they stole a sign. We should all expect more negative reactions for the Astros as they start the current season.
Last week on 101WKQX, I asked listeners to text into 312101 with how the Cubs and the White Sox should ‘punish’ the Astros. My favorite response is from the 630, they suggested we replace their Gatorade/water cooler in the dugout with Malort. Yeah, they will taste their sins!
CTA introducing “All-Door Boarding” on buses
Using the CTA when the buses are packed can be really annoying. You have seen that packed bus roll up and just wish the standing room only crowd will not move to the back, well there could soon be a solution. The Chicago Tribune is reporting this week that the CTA is looking into a potential new route onto buses where riders could get on through the backdoor where most usually exit the bus.
The Trib says this summer the No. J14 Jeffery Jump and the No. 192 University of Chicago Hospitals Express will get a trial run of the “all-door” bus boarding on the South Side.
The big bus and train system has been dealing with a lot of challenges recently including an increase in crime and more people choosing to spend more to ride with ride share services like Uber.
