Photos by Zach Spangler
Photos by Zach Spangler
WKQX-FM’s “Meg Myers Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Meg Myers Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
101WKQX’S “Jimmy Eat World Ticket Blitz” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the 101WKQX “Jimmy Eat World Ticket Blitz” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last thirty (30) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last thirty (30) days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last thirty (30) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last sixty (60) days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
(i) Text: Listen to the Station Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 9:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm (all CT) during the Contest Period. When the Station announces the keyword and plays the “cue-to-text” sounder, TEXT the keyword to the Station at 312-101. Valid text entries received during the 30 minute period after each cue-to-text sounder (as determined by the Station in its sole discretion) will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Time Delay Between Over-the-Air Analog Signal and Internet Broadcast: Due to the time delay that exists between the Station’s analog over-the-air signal and the Station’s online webcast, listeners who listen to the Station online may hear the cue to text later than listeners listening to the Station’s analog over-the-air signal. As a result, the odds of an online listener entering this Contest on-air may be diminished. Standard text messaging rates, as established by an individual’s wireless carrier, may apply, and Station assumes no responsibility for any fees or charges incurred for and associated with any text message sent to or from Station. By entering the Contest using this method, you consent to receive a bounce back confirmation text. Any and all fees arising out of the transmission of a text message shall be the sole responsibility of the entrant. Limit one (1) entry per person per phone number. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same telephone number. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different telephone phone numbers, identities, or any other methods will void that participant from further participation in the Contest. By submission of a text message entry in this Contest, entrants hereby expressly consent to the receipt of a confirmatory bounce-back message related to this Contest.
(ii) ) E-Mail: During the contest period, send an e-mail with the title to Cumulus Chicago to the e-mail address [email protected] (promo at one zero one dot w k q x dot com). Include in the e-mail the keyword BLITZ along with first name, last name, home address, e-mail address and phone number. All entries must be received by 6:29pm CT on Thursday, May 3, 2018 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per day per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry per day by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
Winner Selection. On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Station will randomly select seven (7) entries for a Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all call-in and online valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. Winning entrants will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules). Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact within three (3) days of notification will result in disqualification.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Radio Corporation, WKQX-FM, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611;
Jam Productions 207 W. Goethe, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago’s West Loop has got a hit on their hands! McDonald’s on the ground floor of the McDonald’s new corporate headquarters.
OPENING DAY – Wednesday, April 27 at 110 N. Carpenter Street – they ran out of many of the items from its international menu —special and exclusive food items from its other locations around the world like the Mozza Salad from France, the McFlurry Prestígio from Brazil, and the McSpicy Chicken Sandwich from Hong Kong.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Fulton Market McDonald’s “is one of the company’s modernized ‘experience of the future’ locations with ordering kiosks, table service, and curbside pickup.”
Get there early and get there quick!
WKQX-FM’s “Car Seat Headrest Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Car Seat Headrest Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
WKQX-FM’s “Garbage Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Garbage Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
WKQX-FM’s “Moon Taxi Queued Up Artist Showcase Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Moon Taxi Queued Up Artist Showcase Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Two Brothers Brewing Company, 30W315 Calumet Ave W, Warrenville, IL 60555
I received a call from an aspiring hip hop artist, check out V8 Vast Change!
Show him some love on Facebook and if you or someone you know is an aspiring artist, submit your music to Queued Up for airplay consideration on 101WKQX!
<3 @laurenoneil
WKQX-FM’s “Wintrust Best Seat In The House for Jukebox the Ghost Lounge” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned or operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Wintrust Best Seat In The House for Jukebox the Ghost in the Lounge Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611
Wintrust Financial Corp., 9700 W Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018
WKQX-FM’s “Jukebox the Ghost In The Lounge Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned or operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Jukebox the Ghost in the Lounge Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611
Sexual harassment charges have been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Twin Peaks restaurant in Orland Park, as detailed by the Chicago Tribune.
In an EEOC complaint accessible here, Sarah Blaylock, one of the former employees who filed the complaint, said “before every shift, we were ordered to line up against the wall, and then they graded us on our hair, makeup, and ‘tone.’ The managers took pictures of us, and degraded our appearance based on their subjective opinions of our stomach, legs, arms, and buttocks.”
Twin Peaks CEO Joe Hummel told the Chicago Tribune the harassment allegations are “baseless,” and that “Twin Peaks does not tolerate any type of harassment or discrimination and has strict policies and training practices in place.”
Twin Peaks is considered a “breastaurant,” a type of eatery Delish.com describes as being “known for their scantily clad servers–where booty shorts or a micro-miniskirt and low-cut tank top seem are standard uniforms.”
The Twin Peaks chain started in Texas in the early 00s, eventually expanding across 17 states. In addition to Orland Park, Twin Peaks has locations in Oakbrook Terrace, Wheeling and Warrenville. On the company’s website, it encourages patrons to “experience the lodge MANTALITY.” Explaining “Twin Peaks Girls,” the site says “The Twin Peaks Girls are the essential ingredient to the perfect lodge experience. They are the beautiful faces that represent the brand and the reason our customers consistently come back for more.”
Local punk bands, here’s your shot to play the last-ever Warped Tour (until it’s inevitably brought back in 10 years as a destination event somewhere in Orange County).
The final go-round for Tinley Park has a solid lineup, including stalwarts like Reel Big Fish and Bowling For Soup, and local trailblazers Sleep On It and Knuckle Puck.
Chicago bands can throw their skateboard in the ring by clicking here.
All the details about the contest are here.
“Avengers: Infinity War” is rolling into theaters tomorrow night, and you can win passes all day tomorrow on 101 WKQX. As we get ready for the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I thought I’d look back and rank the 18 movies that led us to this moment (and yes, opinions are my own).
18. Iron Man 3 – The big plot twist was a colossal disappointment. And Iron Man teaming up with a 10-year-old boy? Nope.
17. Iron Man 2 – At least it gave us Black Widow.
16. The Incredible Hulk – The best said about it is that it’s better than Ang Lee’s Hulk movie. Ed Norton was a solid choice for Bruce Banner.
15. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – Fun, gorgeous to look at, and, wow, what a soundtrack. It’s also kinda boring, and none of the “bad guys” (living planet Ego included) connected. Love the cavalcade of mid- and post-credits scenes, though.
14. Thor: The Dark World – Not a great movie, but Tom Hiddleston-as-Loki makes everything better.
13. Thor – The Destroyer scene was pretty awesome, and it was fun to see characters like Loki and the Warriors Three on the big screen.
12. Avengers: Age of Ultron – Bigger, louder and more of a mess than its predecessor, “Ultron” felt emptier than the first Avengers flick. Case in point: Quicksilver’s death was met with a collective yawn.
11. Thor: Ragnarok- Yes, it was a fun movie to watch. But a Thor comedy… ?
10. Ant-Man – Better than it had a right to be. Paul Rudd was fantastic, and Michael Douglas was perfect as the aging Hank Pym.
9. Doctor Strange – Loved it when I first saw it, and was bored to tears when I tried to watch it again. Sticking with my initial reaction.
8. Captain America: The First Avenger – Fun period piece and intro to Cap.
7. Black Panther – Visually stunning with a flawless cast.
6. The Avengers – I’ll never forget the excitement I felt when I first saw Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America and Black Widow together in the same movie. For two hours, I was 10-years-old again.
5. Spider-Man: Homecoming – As pitch-perfect as Tom Holland’s Spidey is, that Michael Keaton/Vulture performance practically stole the movie. That drive to the Homecoming dance… holy crap.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy – Joyful, ridiculous and endearing.
3. Iron Man – It’s easy to forget just how big of a deal this one was. Robert Downey, Jr. was born to play Tony Stark. And that post-credits scene is legendary.
2. Captain America: Civil War – “Avengers 3” upped the stakes in every way, and somehow managed to utilize every player in its bloated cast.
1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Just the best. Hydra’s infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. made for a great story device, and this movie contains two of the MCU’s most memorable scenes (the Batroc/hostage rescue and the “elevator scene”).
Hank Azaria, the voice of Apu on “The Simpsons,” says he’s willing to “step aside” from voicing the character.
On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Azaria said his “eyes have been opened”: