.@Alkaline_Trio returns to the Q101 Lounge on Thursday, September 18! Our very own @BrianJHaddad will be hosting as we welcome back one of the most iconic bands in Chicago history. The only way in is to win at the link below! q101.com/in-the-lounge-alkal…

Join @beefillups broadcasting live from Almost Home Tavern & Grill today 3-7 & you could win THE LAST PAIR OF TICKETS to Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid & The Linda Lindas! Also New Found Glory or STP & Live tix. See you there!! <3 @laurenoneil @GooseIslandChicago @Wintrust

Released #OTD in 2002 - the 8th @ChiliPeppers album "By The Way" featuring the title track "Can't Stop" "The Zephyr Song" + more. #HistoryOfAlternative @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Released #OTD in 1994 - the @beastieboys classic album "Ill Communication". Sabotage, Sure Shot, Root Down.. An album that still slams 30 years later! #HistoryOfAlternative (daily - weekdays at 6P) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Q101 is sad to announce that Chicago music legend Steve Albini has passed away at the age of 61. Albini played in bands such as Big Black and Shellac, and produced the likes of Pixies, Nirvana, the Jesus Lizard, and more.

Let's relive some memories with 4 hours of classic tunes! #HistoryOfAlternative (Sunday 8-Noon) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Start your Sunday morning reliving some classic tunes! #HistoryOfAlternative (Sunday 8-Noon) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Released #OTD in 1994 - the album "Throwing Copper" - @Freaks4Live feat. I Alone, All Over You, Selling The Drama Lightning Crashes. One of the coolest albums of the #90s #HistoryOfAlternative @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

I'll play a bunch of these tunes today #HistoryOfAlternative (daily) at 6P. @beefillups

Let's get our Sunday morning started with 4 hours of classic tunes! #HistoryOfAlternative (Sunday 8-Noon) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Happy Friday and #420 Eve! For the #HistoryOfAlternative (daily) at 6P, I'll indulge in some proper toking tunes. Suggestions? @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Two more chances today at 4:25p & 5:20p to score @GlassAnimals tickets for one of these August shows. #TicketBlitzThursday @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Two incredible albums in the #HistoryOfAlternative were both released #OTD. @RATM "Evil Empire" (1996) and the self-titled album from the supergroup #templeofthedog (1991) I'll play a song from each at 6p today. @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Start your Sunday with four hours of classic tunes! Stream it on the free Q101 app.. #HistoryOfAlternative (Sunday 8-Noon) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Happy #RexManningDay Which two songs from #EmpireRecords should I play at 6P today? @beefillups #HistoryOfAlternative (daily) -Weekdays at 6P – at Chicago, IL

Start your Sunday AM with 4 hours of classic tunes... #HistoryOfAlternative (Sunday 8-Noon) @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Released #OTD in 2005 - the 9th album from @beck feat. E-Pro, Girl & Hell Yes! Which song should I play today for the #historyofalternative (daily) at 6p? @beefillups – at Chicago, IL

Two more chances today to win 4-Day @lollapalooza passes at 4:20p & 5:15p! #ticketblitzthursday Who are looking forward to seeing at #lolla the most? @beefillups – at Chicago, IL