1978

Notable Chicago Punk Events in 1978

 * April 27 - La Mere Vipere is destroyed in a fire.
 * June - O'Banion's opens its doors
 * November 25 - Wax Trax Records opens its doors
 * December 23? - Cubby Bear opens, though they don't book punk shows for a couple years
 * Skafish becomes the first Chicago band to play CBGB