Chicago radio is about to step off the airwaves and into the spotlight.
iHeartMedia’s WGCI-FM (107.5) is set to celebrate one of its most recognizable voices, Tone Kapone, with the debut of “Tone Kapone Day,” a live event scheduled for May 29 at the iconic House of Blues Chicago.
The night is being positioned as more than just a party — it’s a full-scale tribute to a personality who has become deeply woven into the fabric of Chicago radio. Designed to bring WGCI’s on-air energy into a live setting, the event will feature a lineup of DJs, special guest appearances and a headline performance from Jacquees, delivering a mix of music, culture and community under one roof.
Kapone himself will anchor the evening, joined by familiar voices from his podcast circle, adding another layer of connection between his broadcast presence and his expanding digital footprint.
Inside WGCI, the moment is being framed as long overdue recognition. Station leadership has pointed to Kapone’s sustained impact not just on the brand, but across the city — a personality who has consistently shown up, connected and delivered for listeners in a market that demands authenticity.
The event is expected to draw a packed house, with doors opening at 8 p.m. and programming running late into the night. For WGCI, it’s a strategic extension of what the station does best — turning personalities into platforms and moments into movements.
For Chicago, it’s a celebration of one of its own.
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