A Popeyes in Oakland is currently inactive after various reports surfaced that teens were asked to work during the school day and late shifts on the weekend.
Popeyes are not the only chain under fire, as McDonald’s recently got busted for the same thing.
The FBI is conducting a DNA test to determine whether a woman in Texas is Diamond Bradley, who disappeared from her Chicago home along with her sister more than 20 years ago and hasn’t been seen since. A recent TikTok surfaced with a woman claiming to be Diamond Bradley, who disappeared alongside her sister, Tionda, from their family’s 2001 Bronzeville home.
The woman purporting to be Diamond visited an FBI office where she underwent fingerprinting along with a DNA test. At press time, it’s unclear if the FBI received the results, though the agency did agree to expedite the test.
Tinley Park police canceled the final day of The Armed Forces Weekend Carnival due to safety concerns stemming from a flash mob incident on Saturday involving over 400 teens who stormed the area. According to police, teens were running through the parking lot at the 80th Avenue train station and getting into fights in an attempt to disrupt the event.
Tinley Park police said the decision was made to cancel Sunday’s event after they learned another flash mob was planned.
After months of speculation, the Foo Fighters have confirmed that Josh Freese will be behind the kit for the band’s upcoming shows.
During a livestream on May 21, Freese appeared behind the drumset after comedic appearances from Chad Smith, Tommy Lee, and Danny Carey of Tool.
Freese has handled drumming duties for bands like Guns N’ Roses, A Perfect Circle, The Offspring, and Nine Inch Nails.
Foo Fighters will headline Riot Fest on Friday, September 15.
Billie Joe Armstrong made everyone’s day with this unexpected performance!
Hopping up on stage just to surprise everyone while a cover band was singing the Green Day song “Basket Case” Billie Joe Armstrong sang one line and tried to give the lead singer of the group her microphone back, but she wanted to perform a duet instead. Let’s just say everybody on stage was thrilled and so was every person drinking that night in the bar. Can you blame ’em?!?
Moments like this are what make music great! The conversation lives on Facebook!
Andy Rourke first met Johnny Marr at the age of 11 while living in Manchester. In 1982, after Marr and Morrissey formed their own band, they invited Rourke to come aboard as a bassist and along with drummer Mike Joyce, the 4 musicians were known collectively as The Smiths.
Rourke played on The Smiths’ four-albums (1984’s self-titled debut, 1985’s Meat Is Murder, 1986’s The Queen Is Dead and 1987’s Strangeways, Here We Come), Johnny Marr once said that Rourke “reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player.”
Joe Grier, 98, is something of a living legend in Chicago. At 98 year’s old, he still heads to work every day, although he’s insistent that he’s not actually working, merely just doing something he loves to do. Fox 32 has more information.
We thank Grier for sharing his story and continuously inspiring us.
Blur – The Narcissist
UK legends Blur are back with their first song in eight years, and it’s terrific. Although no US dates have been announced for Blur’s reunion tour (that is set to start in the UK next week), we’re all waiting impatiently for a series of shows in Chicago.
Dave Matthews Band – Walk Around the Moon
For a certain sect of people, this is a big day. I am not one of those people, but congratulations to our Dave Matthews fans who can celebrate the release of their new album, “Walk Around the Moon”.
Hozier – Francesca
Days removed from his intimate Metro show, Hozier is back with a new single for his upcoming album, “Unreal Unearth”.
The Used – Toxic Positivity
The Used, a featured act at Riot Fest 2023, are back with their 11th studio album, “Toxic Positivity”. We can’t wait to see them in September!
The Walkmen, reuniting at the Metro (Wednesday-Saturday)
Acclaimed New York City rock band The Walkmen have reunited to play their first shows in Chicago in a decade. A band that rose up the ranks alongside bands like Interpol and The Strokes, they’re best known for their song “The Rat”, which was a hit, but should’ve been The Biggest Hit. They’re currently in the midst of a four-show run at the Metro, all of which have sold out.
The National at The Auditorium Theatre (Thursday-Sunday)
The National, a band that shares a lot of qualities with the aforementioned Walkmen, are on a four-show run themselves at the hidden gem of Chicago venues, the Auditorium Theatre. Indie rock legends at this point, they’re kicking off their nationwide tour for their new record, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, with this set of shows. A microscopic amount of tickets have been released for Friday’s show. The weekend gigs are sold out.
Anime Central at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Friday-Sunday): For fans of Japanese pop-culture (including anime, video games, musicians and strange snack foods), there’s no larger Midwest celebration of the Land of the Rising Sun than Anime Central. Tickets can be found here.
Margarita & Sangria Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo (Friday): Experience Lincoln Park Zoo like never before at this after-hours, 21+ only event. Guests will sample a variety of margaritas and sangrias while walking around and enjoying views of the blooming gardens and animals. There will also be live music, food offerings for purchase, interactive games and salsa and bachata dancing. More information can be found here.
Cursive at Bottom Lounge (Friday)
Iconic emo standouts Cursive head to the Bottom Lounge on Friday for a tour celebrating the release of 2000’s heartbreaking Domestica album. This event is sold out.
Natalie Merchant at Chicago Theater (Friday)
10,000 Maniacs frontwoman Natalie Merchant will be at the Chicago Theater on Friday. Merchant is currently on tour celebrating the release of her most recent record, Keep Your Courage. Limited tickets remain. If you can’t make it to the Chicago Theater this weekend, we still recommend bumping the 10,000 Maniacs album In My Tribe this weekend. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Narrow Head at Lincoln Hall (Friday)
Narrow Head are an up-and-coming band from Dallas, Texas who released the incredible album, Moments of Clarity, earlier this year. Incorporating a sound reminiscent of bands like Hum with a more punk edge, Narrow Head hit on familiar alt-rock leanings while also pushing the boundaries. Tickets still remain for what should be an epic show. We highly recommend snagging them.
the moss at Schubas (Friday)
the moss are yet another exciting new band on the scene, and they’ll be across town from another Lincoln Hall-owned venue, Schubas, on Friday. This band is surging in popularity and rightfully so. Their event at Schubas is sold out.
White Sox hosts the Royals (Friday-Sunday)
The SURGING White Sox host divisional rivals this weekend. Ever since I (Case the Producer) called them losers, they’ve been playing better…funny how that works.
Giovannie & the Hired Guns at Joe’s on Weed St (Saturday)
THEY’RE ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
PIQNIQ artists Giovannie & the Hired Guns will stop by Chicago on Saturday at Joe’s for their first gig since Q101’s epic Halloween Pop Up with them last year. Tickets are available here.
Pilsen Cantina Crawl (Saturday): Explore everything Pilsen has to offer by going on a cantina crawl through the neighborhood. You’ll get to sample craft cocktails from eight different restaurants and bars plus enjoy live music and drink specials. The fundraising event supports Pilsen Fest. Tickets can be purchased here.
Renegade Craft Fair in Andersonville (Saturday-Sunday): Renegade Craft’s flagship event takes over a stretch of Clark Street spanning from Bryn Mawr to Edgewater Avenue. Attendees will be able to shop the handmade wares of more than 225 vendor booths, selling everything from candles and screenprints to jewelry and pottery. Information can be found here.
Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K (Sunday): Say hello to spring with a half marathon or 10K on the Lakefront Trail. Why anyone would do this, I don’t know. Details are here.
Better start limbering up now, that Lana/RHCP overlap is going to take some hoofing… See you in Grant Park this summer! <3 Lauren
Hard to believe it has been six years since we lost Chris Cornell. One of the most talented beings on this planet. Almost, otherworldly. Maybe he is. Please join me at 12:30p central today for a very special tribute to Chris, listen anywhere at Q101.com or ask your smart speaker to play Q101. <3 Lauren
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Chris whether on the phone, in person or in the audience watching him do what he was put here to do.
I’d like to share a sit down I had with Chris that was never posted publicly at the time due to mic and sound issues, and hope you will see past that to feel the intimacy and warmth that was in the 101WKQX Studio 7 on October 7, 2015:
And a clip from the night before at the Chicago Theatre:
The first time I spoke with Chris was over the phone in September of 2012 when he called in to chat about Soundgarden coming back after 15 years gone guns blazing with a new album and tour, this is a clip about wanting fans to have the full album experience:
And about Soundgarden’s brand new fans:
this is a clip about how he grateful he is to do what he does:
Where ever you are, I hope you are at peace. We sure do miss you. No one sings like you anymore.
Does this sound like any of our Crew Members…
Your fast food sauce game is just about to take a level up.
This is a move that Heinz wants to do to encourage spiciness and exploration with their customers. The machine, called the Heinz Remix, is the latest example of Kraft Heinz trying something new. The company has expanded distribution in airports, launched a deluxe version of its mayonnaise for chefs and reformulated its Lunchables so they can be served in schools.
The company is still working through the specific business model for the Heinz Remix.
Nothing is sacred anymore.
he Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, the single funniest creation ever, is getting a new name for the first time since its debut in 1936. Going forward, the sausage-shaped vehicle will be known as the”Frankmobiles”. According to the company, “Debuting this week, the fleet of six vehicles feature bun-derful new elements, including saucy exterior decals, Frank Whistles (formerly Wiener Whistles) and a newly renamed class of Hotdoggers behind the wheel — now known as Frankfurters,” the company wrote in a press release.”
This is now the wiener-equivalent of the Sears Tower.
U.S. officials are considering banning chocolate milk in elementary and middle school cafeterias, according to The Wall Street Journal. This comes after the high sugar content in the milk has been questioned.
Another plan would stop short of a complete ban and instead allow options with no more than 10 grams of added sugars in each 8-ounce portions.
A decision should be made by the 2025-2026 school year.
Chonk, short for Chonkosaurus is a resident of the Chicago River, who happens to be a huuuggggeee snapping turtle that the internet is falling in love with thanks to kayaker and prime video narrator Joey Santore
“You ever hear of liquid salad? Al’s been doing that.” I want Joey to narrate my life. So what do you think Chonk eats? Twitter has some ideas…
Chonk merch? Yes, it exists. Long live Chonk. <3 Lauren
Brian & Kenzie world-premiered “Under You” this morning on Q101, the latest track from Dave Grohl and company. The song is directly inspired by Hawkins and trying to figure out how to process the loss of someone close to you.
But Here We Are is out on June 2.
Last Friday in St. Charles, a dozen students and a staff member unknowingly ingested a marijuana-laced substance at Wredling Middle School. Allegedly, one student passed out the chocolate-coated drugs, and it was only when a teacher confiscated the items and “tested” them that they realized something was wrong.
In total, 12 students and one staff member were identified as having consumed the substance. Each student received medical attention from the school nurse and their parents were contacted to pick them up.
Most of the individuals who had consumed the substance experienced no more than mild levels of impairment.
In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman opened up about a variety of topics that spanned his entire career, notably Kurt Cobain’s death and the impact that it had on Cobain’s death.
““I want the Pumpkins standing on the top of the heap of our generation,” Corgan said in the interview. “If that means I got to write 800 songs to do it, I’ll do it. I ain’t shy about that. I will go down always as saying, Kurt was the most talented guy of our generation. Kurt had so much talent. It’s like frightening. It was like a John Lennon level of talent, where you’re like, ‘how can you have all this talent?’ Or Prince, right? But Kurt’s not here, sadly. So I looked around, I was like, ‘All right, well, I could beat the rest of them for sure.’
He continued, “When Kurt died, I cried because I lost my greatest opponent. I want to beat the best. I don’t want to win the championship because it’s just me and a bunch of jabronis, to use a wrestling term. It’s like, Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest sports competitor I’ll ever see in my lifetime — I mean, you want to talk about an alpha. That guy wanted to win the valet tip. You know what I mean?”
