Q101 Chicago

Q101 Chicago Chicago's Alternative.
101.1 FM / WKQX-FM Chicago

Call and text us at 312-591-8300;
Visit us at Q101.com;

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We’ve built you a station for alternative in Chicago here at Q101! Feel free to hit us up any time by calling or texting 312-591-8300. You can also check out Q101.com!

Let's see your   who has one of those 12 ft tall 💀 skeletons? - Kevin
10/29/2025

Let's see your who has one of those 12 ft tall 💀 skeletons? - Kevin

Grab the exclusive Q101 Halloween T-shirt before it vanishes! This limited-run shirt will be available at our Halloween ...
10/29/2025

Grab the exclusive Q101 Halloween T-shirt before it vanishes! This limited-run shirt will be available at our Halloween Pop-Up Show on November 1st, but we're giving you an early treat: a few shirts are available online now for a short time only. www.aisle101.com

Don't wait—once these shirts are sold out online, you'll have to wait until the pop-up event to get one, and supplies are extremely limited. While they last!

Today's   (daily) at 6P features "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" from Talking Heads' 1983 album "Speaking In Ton...
10/28/2025

Today's (daily) at 6P features "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" from Talking Heads' 1983 album "Speaking In Tongues", plus "Circles" from Soul Coughing's 1998 album "El Oso". See at TWISTED NIGHT 4 - Sublime, Soul Coughing, One for the Ditch

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Watching the official music video for Talking Heads - "This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody)" from the album 'Speaking In Tongues' (1983). Directed by David ...

I made dis. My very first homemade hot sauce from jalapenos I grew! Do you have any new hobbies to share?
10/28/2025

I made dis. My very first homemade hot sauce from jalapenos I grew! Do you have any new hobbies to share?

Get ready for an epic Thursday Night Football experience, thanks to Circa Sports IL! From 3 PM to 7 PM, at Real Time Spo...
10/28/2025

Get ready for an epic Thursday Night Football experience, thanks to Circa Sports IL! From 3 PM to 7 PM, at Real Time Sports (1120 W Devon in Elk Grove Village), Brian Phillips will be broadcasting LIVE on Q101 — and you’re invited to be part of the action! Stick around after the show to watch the night’s big game with us!
🎁 Giveaways Galore!
Score big with chances to win custom team apparel from the night’s matchup, concert tickets, exclusive football swag and more!
🔥 Don’t forget your Sportsbook Passport or grab one at the event!
Get it stamped at every Thursday Night Football event — collect 6 to 10 stamps and unlock a major reward by season’s end!
🎉 Powered by Circa Sports IL, bringing the thrill of the world’s largest sportsbook in Vegas right here to Illinois. It’s all about the fun, the fans, and the football.

We're already halfway through the fun! Join us as we continue our Thursday Night Football Club, brought to you by Q101 and Circa Sports IL!

Brian Phillips and I discovered risotto martinis over the weekend, what should we cheers to?
10/28/2025

Brian Phillips and I discovered risotto martinis over the weekend, what should we cheers to?

JUST ANNOUNCED: Bad Omens are bringing the "Do You Feel Love" tour to Allstate Arena on Wednesday, March 4th! Tickets go...
10/28/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Bad Omens are bringing the "Do You Feel Love" tour to Allstate Arena on Wednesday, March 4th! Tickets go on-sale Friday at 10:00am! Details at Q101.com.

ART ALEXAKIS from Everclear returns to Brian & Kenzie today at 8:50 to talk 30 years of ‘Sparkle & Fade’, divorce, and s...
10/28/2025

ART ALEXAKIS from Everclear returns to Brian & Kenzie today at 8:50 to talk 30 years of ‘Sparkle & Fade’, divorce, and so much more!

This isn't a trick....THIS HALLOWEEK ONLY...get 13% off Twisted tix! 👻Head to Q101.com to get your tickets and use code ...
10/28/2025

This isn't a trick....THIS HALLOWEEK ONLY...get 13% off Twisted tix! 👻

Head to Q101.com to get your tickets and use code “SPOOKY” to get the deal!
Act fast foolish mortals, sale ends at midnight on Sunday!

What movie scared 😱 you deeply like this?        -
10/28/2025

What movie scared 😱 you deeply like this?
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NEW PODCAST!  Chad the Birdcast!🪦 RIP TIVO! Lets get spooky as Chad skelebrates the   👻   rap song!? -
10/27/2025

NEW PODCAST! Chad the Birdcast!
🪦 RIP TIVO! Lets get spooky as Chad skelebrates the 👻 rap song!? -

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