In case you missed it, late last week a group of kids in London, while looking for Easter eggs, decided to tell police where criminals ran by making a human arrow! Not only did they make a great human arrow, but the police helicopter saw it and caught the criminals! Check out the picture below! The real question is though, did the criminals steal the Easter eggs? 
The Trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is Here!
Divvy Is Releasing 10 Special Blackhawks-Themed Bikes For The Playoffs
(from chicagoist.com)
Ten bright red Divvy bicycles decked out with the Blackhawks’ logo are hitting the streets of Chicago this month in honor of the team’s spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup for three of the past six years, and this is the 8th year in a row that they’ve made the playoffs. (READ MORE HERE)
I like the idea of Divvy and this is a cool way for them to support the Blackhawks, but I hope this doesn’t inspire the invention of Bike Hockey. My pants leg getting caught in my bike chain and throwing me to the ground, landing face first on the sidewalk. Dangling over the plank ramp my friends Robbie and Jeremy had crafted out of their dad’s bird house building project, chipping my tooth in front of my crush Janda Vinton when I was in 3rd grade was traumatizing enough. If Bike Hockey became a thing I’d have no choice but to face my bike chain demons and hop on for one last ride. Maybe Janda would show up to see me play?? Wait, have I been typing this whole time? Sorry I’ll show myself out… – @marconibologna
The Joy Formidable join wALT in the studio
The Joy Formidable played amazing stripped down versions of songs \”Little Blimp\” & \”The Last Thing On My Mind\” in the 101WKQX studio. They also chatted with wALT about touring, their sense of humor, and the process behind their new album \”Hitch\”. Hear the songs and interview below.
Free Ballpark Food from the White Sox Today!
The Bite Sox food truck is hitting four different spots in the Loop today with free samples of all-beef hot dogs, bratwurst, bacon on a stick, ballpark nachos and peanuts. A taste of what we will be dining on Friday at the home opener! I will be broadcasting my show live from the Cell so stop by and say hello, I’ll split a helmet nacho with you 😀
Find the #BiteSox truck (on twitter @whitesox) and at these scheduled locations:
*Michigan and Lake at 11a
*Michigan and Monroe at 12:10p
*Clark and Monroe at 2:30p
*Wacker and Adams at 4p
More info from Timeout.com HERE See you Friday!! <3 @thelaurenoneil
VIDEO: Pothole Dummy with Lou
Farmer Catches 15 Foot Gator
END OF WORLD ALERT – Portillo’s condones putting ketchup on hot dogs
(from timeout.com)
There is a specific way hot dogs are served in Chicago and it should not be messed with. Yellow mustard, onions, neon green relish, dill pickle, tomato slices, sport peppers and celery salt are all we need. No more, no less. We’re big fans of Portillo’s—it’s a one stop shop for hot dogs, dipped beefs, cheesy crinkle fries and the heavy but amazing chocolate cake shake. We’re even anticipating the opening of the chain’s second Chicago location with the same excitement we usually reserve for the holiday season. But now, Portillo’s has crossed a line—a big, red, ketchup-y line.(READ MORE HERE)
Um WHO would ever be unembarrassed enough to even ask? – @marconibologna
New solo Superman movie in the works?
No matter what you think of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’, director Zack Synder is going to be at the helm for future DC superhero based films, as he has expressed the desire in a recent IGN interview to make another Superman solo flick. And don’t forget we are getting a big Justice League movie as well!
“I think if we could get a good script it would be great to have a standalone Superman movie. I think that would be fun to do. Part of the reason we haven’t announced the standalone Superman movie was to support some of the events of (Batman v Superman).” -Zack Synder
At last check, ‘Batman v Superman’ has earned $682 million globally since it’s release. Kevin Tsujihara CEO of Warner Bros has also publicly committed the media company to producing a lot more films based on DC characters in future years to come. So expect to see a lot more nerd battles on your Facebook feed between those loyal to Marvel and those standing behind DC.
While we are on the topic of DC superheroes, Ben Affleck (a.k.a Batman) has already told his own kids which side they have to choose in this blockbuster battle of costumed men. Watch me goof on this in our weekly Youtube show THE LATEST…
Wild Belle were amazing last night!
In case you missed them on Fallon, watch Throw Down Your Guns!
Pre-order Wild Belle’s new album Dreamland HERE and instantly download Throw Down Your Guns, Dreamland, Giving Up On You, and Our Love Will Survive!
The album comes out April 15th and they are playing Garfield Park Conservatory on the 22nd.
And HERE is me telling Natalie she has a creamy peanut butter voice at lolla a few years ago…
April 5th is a Sad Day for Music
Each year April, 5th marks the anniversaries of the death of two musical icons. Kurt Cobain in 1994 and Layne Staley in 2002. One to suicide the other to an overdose, both tragic and shocking deaths.
Rollingstone takes a look at Kurt’s last day’s HERE.
Guitar World has Layne’s story HERE.
Nirvana – Come as You Are
Alice In Chains – No Excuses
The “Not” Scarlett Johansson Robot
A man spent about $50K to build a companion robot. Meet the Mark 1. He claims it’s not based on Scarlett Johansson. I’m sure he also claims he hasn’t tried to shower with it, too.
20 predictions about the Riot Fest 2016 lineup that are probably wrong
(from redeyechicago.com)
With early bird tickets on sale now, it looks like Riot Fest is set to release its 2016 bill (happening Sept. 16-18 at Douglas Park) soon. (Or, whenever the Riot Fest Twitter Guy feels like it). (READ MORE HERE)
A few possibilities not mentioned were Green Day – Could you imagine seeing them whilst standing up to your ankles in muds? Close your eyes as you listen to a Green Day song standing in a bathtub full of mud while wearing shoes you don’t care about if you need help. Yep. THAT WOULD BE AWESOME AM I RIGHT? Last time I saw them they pulled a kid out the crowd and had him play guitar on stage. IDK if the kid was a plant or not but it was pretty cool either way.
Soundgarden!! When Chris Cornell was here I asked him if he would please play Riot Fest with his friends from SG. He didn’t say no!!! So, there’s a chance you guys!! – @marconibologna
Chicago Pizza Summit!!!
Marconi and I went to the Chicago Pizza Summit at Chop Shop yesterday, it was incredible!! All pizza everything 😀
The pizza and party king himself, Andrew WK was there with some inspiring and deep words about the best food on the planet. And partying.
Some of my favorites included the house-made giardiniera and PBR meatball pizza from Boiler Room, the vegan philly cheese pizza from Santullo’s, and the explosion of flavor that was the Hoisin BBQ, ginger beer braised pork belly, red bell pepper, fried cheese curds, cilantro & sriracha slice from Pie Eyed Pizzeria.
My favorite item from the US Pizza museum, the pizza scarf! Made by Jessica Marie Sisto, I am going to need one of these.
And Adam from Old Style had a pizza pouch!
You know, after completely overdosing on pizza I thought I would be all set on it for a long time… but I could really go for a slice right now…
Marconi made a video about our big day:
You can watch Andrew WK’s keynote address from the Chicagoist HERE
More on the summit from DNA.info HERE
Queued Up #170
1. Weezer – King of the World
2. Barns Courtney – Fire
3. Broods – Free
4. Silversun Pickups – Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)
5. Finish Ticket – Color
6. Elle King – America’s Sweetheart
7. M83 – Do It, Try It
8. Run River North – Run Or Hide
9. Nothing But Thieves – Itch (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
10. Bishop – River
11. Cheerleader – A Million Ways
12. Masses – Going Under (local)
13. The Wild Wild – When We Were Young
14. Iggy Pop – Sunday
1. Death Cab For Cutie – Good Help (Is So Hard To Find)
2. Bleached – Wednesday Night Melody
3. New Beat Fund – No Type
4. Jack Garratt – Worry
5. Dreamers – Drugs
6. EL VY – Need A Friend (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 4/17)
7. Andy Black – We Don’t Have To Dance
8. The Walters – Goodbye Baby (local)
9. The Kills – Doing It To Death
10. Kaleo – Way Down We Go
11. Holy White Hounds – Switchblade (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
12. Declan Mckenna – Brazil (live at 101WKQX)
13. PVRIS – You and I
14. The Joy Formidable – Liana
4.3.16 – Alt_Backspace
1. Oasis – Some Might Say
2. Siouxsie And The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
3. Gravity Kills – Guilty
4. The Smithereens – Only A Memory
5. Local H – No Problem (playing As Good As Dead – Metro April 15/16)
6. R.E.M. – Finest Worksong
7. The Rentals – Friends Of P
8. The Smiths – Ask
9. Poe – Angry Johnny
10. Devo – Whip It
11. Iggy Pop – Home
12. Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
13. Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World
14. Cake – Let Me Go
1. Smashing Pumpkins – Mayonnaise (acoustic)
2. Talking Heads – And She Was
3. Belly – Feed The Tree
4. Heaven 17 – Let Me Go
5. Pearl Jam – Nothingman
6. Kim Wilde – Kids In America
7. The Clash – London Calling
8. Tripping Daisy – I Got A Girl
9. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Cutter
10. The Stone Roses – Love Spreads
11. The Cure – In Between Days
12. Paul Westerburg – Dyslexic Heart
13. The Specials – A Message To Rudy
14. Garbage – Vow
Barns Courtney: His interview and performance in-studio
Barns Courtney sat down in the 101WKQX studio with wALT. Listen to their convo below, plus his fantastic performances of \”Fire\” and \”Hands\”.
Were you as surprised as we were to hear where he was born?
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FINALLY a Party I can get behind 100%
Andrew W.K. is an amazing person. I love following the man on twitter because in a sea of internet negativity he is a shines a beautifully positive pepperoni-dotted light. I am so excited to see him at the Chicago Pizza Summit at Chop Shop Sunday, and will report back with his message for all of us. The Partiers. \m/ <3 @laurenoneil
Read more and join the Party Party HERE
NOT READY – OPRAH FOR MAYOR (PODCAST)
Would you vote for Oprah? Music Director / Assistant Program Director / Afternoon Host wALT talks Lolla, SXSW house party with Cage the Elephant, Music from Declan McKenna and much more…
