JAM98-Music For Your Soul

Indigenous Peoples' Day, observed on the second Monday of October, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities who have lived across the Americas for thousands of years long before European explorers arrived. The holiday serves as a time to honor the rich traditions, languages, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples, as well as their ongoing contributions to society, art, environmental stewardship, and governance. Read more.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) delivered a forceful response after Trump suggested that both he and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) should be arrested for allegedly failing to protect ICE agents in Chicago. Appearing on CNN's The Situation Room, Johnson didn't hold back, describing Trump as "unstable," "unhinged," and "a double-minded individual that, quite frankly, is a threat to our democracy." Read more.

The 16th Annual Global Mixx Music and Film Forum, presented by title sponsor McCoy Promotions and Investments, returns October 23-25, 2025, at Malcolm X College in Chicago. Recognized as one of the Midwest's leading creative conferences, Global Mixx continues its mission to educate, connect, and empower the next generation of talent in music, film, and multimedia production. Get more information

Wind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing Sunday thru Thursday at 9pm. JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL

Spend your middays with your favorite co-worker, First Lady Weekdays 9am-2pm (Central).

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Wishing our very own Bonnie DeShong a Blessed Birthday.

Be sure to join Bonnie DeShong and Friends every Saturday morning at 8am Exclusively on JAM9

Join us for an afternoon at the 1st Annual Caribbean Vibes Party and Caribbean Themed Boat Contest.It's an inaugural celebration of Caribbean culture in Chicago sponsored by Antigua & Barbuda, featuring a scrumptious lunch with Caribbean flavors (including oxtails, jerk and grill chicken, salmon, shrimp, etc.) unlimited English Harbor rum punch, dancing, live music, and more... all set on a beautiful backdrop of boats decked out in  Caribbean style at the Southern Shore Yacht Club and harbor!  Yes, it's summertime in Chicago!Attention boaters!  Enter your boat in the Best Caribbean Vibes Theme Contest.  Simply dress up your vessel with a Caribbean Vibe and enter your chance to win cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.  You must purchase a ticket to Caribbean Vibes to participate.  No other fees are required.You don't want to miss this inaugural event on the harbor.  Saturday, August 2, 20251 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lunch will be available from 130 p.m. -4p.m.Southern Shore Yacht Club, Jackson Park Inner Harbor,6401 South Richard Drive, Chicago, IL  60649Tickets are available at www.ticketfalcon.com/e/caribbeanvibes/or Zelle to: debra.anderson@cruiseplanners.comGeneral Public:  $50 (plus applicable fee)Attire: Caribbean VibesAdults onlyAll ticket sales are final. No refunds.  This semi-private event is limited to 100 attendees.LocationSouthern Shore Yacht Club
6401 South Richard Drive
Chicago, IL 60649, United States (US)Date and TimeSat, Aug 2, 2025, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm C

The world lost a beloved actor and cherished member of pop culture when The Cosby Show star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, tragically passed away at the age of 54. TMZ first reported the heartbreaking news, and sources later confirmed the details to PEOPLE. Warner, who was on a family vacation in Costa Rica, drowned while swimming at Cocles Beach in the Limon region. Read more

Get ready to be BIG for kids on Saturday, July 26 at Crew Carwash!It's the 16th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser-when you choose the ULTIMATE wash, 50% of theproceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters.

This amazing nonprofit matches kids with caring mentors to help them grow and thrive.Last year, Crew for Kids raised over $200,000, and with your help, we can do even more in 2025.Join us July 26 at any Crew Carwash and make a difference-one wash at a time. More details

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