WKQX Lorde Web Contest

WKQX-FM’s “Lorde Web” 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 “Lorde Web” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:

  1. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.   Void where prohibited.  All federal, state, and local regulations apply.

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 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 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.

  1. Contest Period. The Contest will begin at 10:10 am CT on Saturday, June 16, 2017 and will run through 11:59 am CT on Sunday, March 25, 2018 (the “Contest Period”).  The Station’s computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
  2. How to Enter. To enter:

(i)  Online: Visit the Station’s website www.101wkqx.com during the Contest Period, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “Lorde” Contest link, and complete an entry form.  All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Sunday, March 25, 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.

  1. Winner Selection. On or about 11:59 am CT on Sunday, March 25, 2018, Station will select one (1) entry for the Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period.  The winning entrant 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.
  2. Verification of Potential Winner. THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL POTENTIAL CONTEST WINNERS IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY STATION WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be notified by email and/or telephone call after the date of random drawing and/or winner determination. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Station, within three (3) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable.  A winner who returns the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release will be deemed to have accepted the contest prize and thereafter will not be permitted to rescind their acceptance of the prize and/or return the prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and/or the liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that the potential winner of a prize is disqualified for any reason, Station may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries.    
  3. Grand Prize. One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded in this Contest.  The Grand Prize is two (2) tickets to Lorde on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Allstate Arena. ARV [Seventy Nine Dollars] ($79.00).  Winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize receipt and/or use.  Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on a number of factors including the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period and listeners participating at any given time.

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.

  1. Entry Conditions and Release. By entering, each participant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) release and hold harmless Station, Cumulus Media Inc., and its subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies, participating sponsors, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and each of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s acceptance, use, non-use or misuse of the prize.
  2. Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes winner’s consent to use by the Station and its agent of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or biographical information (including hometown and state) for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
  3. All State, Local, Federal and/or other taxes, duties, tariffs, title fees, licensing fees, or other fees for prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the winner.  All those who win a prize or prizes valued $600 or more in any given year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 to report their winnings.
  4. General Conditions. Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Station’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Station in its sole discretion. Station reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Station reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Limitations of Liability. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Station, entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any prize. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that a production, technical, programming or other error causes more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be claimed, Station reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.
  6. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate state court located in the Station’s listening area; (iii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iv) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Station in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the Station is located, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state in which the Station is located or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state in which the Station is located.
  7. Entrant’s Personal Information. Information collected from entrants is subject to Station’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Station’s website under the “Privacy Policy” link. All entry blanks, forms, devices, and materials gathered during the course of entry, as well as all information contained therein, shall become the sole property of Station to be used, disposed of or destroyed in its sole discretion. Station is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information entered by website users, and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to Station’s website.
  8. Contest Results. A winners list may be obtained within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period expires by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Station identified below.

CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611;

AEG Presents, 231 S. Bemiston Avenue, Suite 715, Saint Louis, MO 63105

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FREE ICE CREAM!!

(from chicagotribune.com)

Chicago weather is a fickle beast. We spend six months of the year praying for heat, then when it comes, will it away. To help you get through the sweltering hot and humid days, Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya (1482 N. Milwaukee Ave.) is offering free Japanese matcha green tea soft serve ice cream on any day that hits above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Available through August 1, the free treat will be available with any purchase.

(MORE HERE)

You Can Buy Dried Pieces Of Last Year’s Wrigley Field Ivy For $200 A Pop

(from chicagoist.com)

If you’re still hoping to score a memento from the Cubs’ once-in-a-century World Series win, the team has a new merchandise option for you: Ivy leaves that were hanging from Wrigley Field’s outfield walls last season are now for sale, according to an email sent to season-ticket holders on Tuesday.

The leaves cost $200 a piece, plus $15 shopping, and include a decorative hologram, according to ESPN. Think of it as something a little more substantial than those times the Blackhawks sold containers of home rink ice for $99 a pop after their 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup wins. (MORE HERE)

Lou is definitely getting some of these!!

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State 51 – Puerto Rico

There are so many news articles going around about Donald Trump and what he did or did not do with the Russian Government that this is the first I’ve heard of Puerto Rico actively trying to move from its territory status to become the 51st state of the United States of America.

Less than 70% of people that are register to vote actually voted, but 97% of the people that voted chose statehood.  You can read more about The Controversy Over The Vote Count.

A little bit about Puerto Rico’s current status 

“Puerto Rico came under US control in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. It has its own governor and legislative body and it became a US commonwealth territory with its own constitution in 1952.
Its commonwealth status means Puerto Rico is subject to US federal laws, though island residents are exempt from some federal taxes.
The biggest lesson of Puerto Rico's bankruptcy

Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917, however, as residents of a commonwealth territory rather than a state they can’t vote for president in the US general election. The territory has a nonvoting delegate in Congress, called a resident commissioner.”

 

 

VIDEO: Nirvana play the Metro in ’89

 

Before their definitive album ‘Nevermind’ changed the world, Nirvana were an up and coming band out of the Seattle music scene in a landscape dominated by hair bands from LA and pop stars like Tiffany singing at shopping malls or something. The now legendary trio released their debut LP ‘Bleach’ 28 years ago today, and the rest became rock history. The impact of that record and this wonderful bootleg video of Nirvana playing Chicago’s music landmark venue the Metro in September of ’89 were featured today in a great article by Rolling Stone. 

The performance is just another reason why the Metro is such a wonderful part of Chicago’s music culture. Every great band in the last 40 years has likely played that stage from Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl’s other band the Foo Fighters, the Smashing Pumpkins, Peal Jam, and many more. If you can rock the Metro, you can rock anywhere.

Brian & Lou 06.15.17

What Ya Missed, Accidental Pleasure Blasts, and Arden Myrin

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Gene Simmons is Actually Trying to Trademark the Heavy Metal “Horns” Sign

Gene Simmons has done some cheesy, classless things, but even his biggest supporters couldn’t possibly get behind this:  Gene has filed an application to trademark the heavy metal “horns” hand symbol.Seriously.  He wants the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to extend his forefinger and pinky in the name of rock and roll. His application says he wants it for, quote, “Entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist;  personal appearances by a musical artist.” If this insanity were to get approved, then no other music act would be able to throw up the horns onstage, or even during, like, the grand opening of a Costco, without the threat of being sued by Gene Simmons. Although here’s the kicker:  The application has a picture and a description of the gesture he’s trying to trademark, and it’s technically NOT the Devil horns sign . . . because the THUMB is also extended. So what he’s really trying to trademark is the American Sign Language symbol for “I love you.”  (???)  For whatever reason, that’s the way he’s always done it. Whatever the case, Gene says he’s been using it since November 14th, 1974, so that gives him dibs.  READ MORE

 

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Scott Darling’s Goodbye To Chicago is a Must Read

The story of Scott Darling’s time in Chicago is more than filling the position of backup goaltender. It’s a kid’s dream of playing for the Blackhawks come true. It’s also story about how an alcohol addiction derailed him — not just from the dream, but his life. It’s inspiring, humbling. But mostly, it’s the best thank you this city has ever seen from a sports figure.

Everyone should read this.  If you don’t identify with sports fandom, *THIS* is the best part of it…and just one of the reasons why I’m a passionate follower.  — [eric]

IT’S ON! Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor set for Aug 26th

A fight many thought in the combat sports world would never happen is now going to become a reality, as today the pound-for-pound king of boxing Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather has confirmed via Twitter that he will fight UFC mega star ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor in a boxing match on August 26th in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is currently unclear what weight class the fight will be competed in or what exact venue in Vegas will host the massive fight but the blockbuster bout will be presented on pay-per-view. ESPN confirmed the news. 

McGregor sparked interest in the fight in 2015 during an interview with Conan O’Brien, while he continued to climb up the UFC ladder where he would win championships in the Octagon and gained main event drawing power. The Irish fighter has an MMA record of 21-3 but has never been in a pro boxing match. McGregor fueled the flames in November when he filed for a boxing license and began to talk up the potential war of the fighting worlds when speaking to the press.

Mayweather leaves a 23 month longe retirement for this fight where he is heavily favored to win. He has a perfect professional record at 49-0 with 26 knockouts. Despite his braggadocios ways and criminal convictions outside the ring, ‘Money’ has remained the biggest and most successful fighter in boxing for many years.

This will be easily the biggest fight in ages. Now can McGregor hang in there with the blinking speed of Mayweather?

 

 

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC FROM THE KILLERS ‘THE MAN’

The Killers have risen once again from the dessert with new music to move your hips uncontrollably. ‘The Man’ is the new track that debuted today featuring a deep grooving thump and singer Brandon Flowers proudly proclaiming “I’m the man, come round No-no-nothing can break, no-nothing can break me down.” It’s recalls the provocative dance vibes the Killers gave us on their breakout album ‘Hot Fuss’ and shades of 80’s alt king Pete Gabriel. The song is part of the band’s upcoming album ‘Wonderful, Wonderful’ which has no announced release date just yet. You can get the track on various music services here. 

You will definitely see mass butt-shaking to this jam in Grant Park in August when the Killers headline Lollapalooza.

Enter to win LOLLAPALOOZA tickets here

Brandon Flowers got busy churning up the hype machine when he did a Facebook LIVE Q&A earlier today….oh wow, that rhymed!

 

Play Dodgeball For Charity….With The Reunited “DodgeBall” Cast

Pick a side, Average Joe’s or Globo Gym.  Wouldn’t it be crazy to be a part of a charity game with  the original cast of DodgeBall:  A True Underdog Story?  You might just be able to, as Omaze is putting on a charity game to benefit Ben Stiller’s foundation.

And may the five D’s of Dodgeball be with you:  dodge, dip, dive, duck and…..dodge.  — [eric] 

Chicago’s First Nacho Fest

(from chicagoist)

Bacon. Donuts. Ramen. Poutine. Vegan Food. Whiskey. Just when you think there is literally a fest for ever single food and drink item out there, some creative organizer tosses out a new one: Nachofest, coming to Chicago on June 25.

This cheesy festival is from the same folks who brought you Donut Fest and Poutine Fest, which were both hits, so it’s pretty obvious that this is going to be great. For $35, guests get three hours of nachos, two beers and a souvenir cup. If you’re willing to shell out a little more (and I’ll tell you from long experience at these fests: you should) for $50, you get a crowd-less first hour and four beers. Totally worth it.

Participating restauants include: Hub 51, Whisk, Half Acre, Son of a Butcher, Porkchop, The Fifty/50, Gaslight and Texican. The event itself will be at Chop Shop. (MORE HERE)

A floating water park will open in Lake Michigan this summer

(from timeout.com)

When it comes to cooling off on a sweltering summer day, you could seek comfort at one of Chicago’s best ice cream shops or cool off at the city’s top watering holes. But for the ultimate heat treat, you’ll want to head to Whiting, Indiana, located just 20 miles south of Chicago, to check out a massive floating playground situated in Lake Michigan. WhoaZone at Whihala Beach is an on-water, ninja-style obstacle course open daily (weather permitting) starting June 24. (MORE HERE)