Riot Fest, the longtime Chicago music festival centered around punk and rock, has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Alanis Morrisette, Morrissey, Tool, and more will headline, with Patti Smith & Her Band, Santigold, and Elvis Costello & the Imposters also topping the bill. The festival returns to its longtime home of Douglass Park from September 18-20.
This time, though, MAGA picked up on GWAR's antics and is crying foul. Both conservative-leaning websites Brietbart and New York Post have published articles on the band's performance at Riot Fest, while videos of GWAR circulated widely on X/Twitter throughout the weekend. "Listen I know they do this to every leader and even did Obama but after what happened with Charlie Kirk last week it's just retarded timing," one user complained.
DineAmic Hospitality is set to launch a new Mediterranean restaurant along the Chicago riverfront in 2026. The venue will feature indoor and outdoor seating, a private lounge, and a coffee shop.