Mackay in the Morning with Danielle Tufano: Recent Episodes
Mackay & Danielle Tufano
Scott and Danielle have known each other since 2006 but weren’t officially paired together on the air until 2014. They are total opposites but, somehow, it works perfectly on the air (most days)!
Do you have a Written Retirement Plan? You should. Rey Cruz our Financial Guru asks you 4 questions about your plans for retirement.
Rey Cruz shares some tips on Retirement with his Cruzin' into Retirement Model. Cruzin' into Retirement
If Franklin would have taken the necessary steps in her estate plan then her family would not have to go through this. The estate was originally valued at 60 million dollars and is now valued at 6 million dollars.
Singer, Speaker, Pod-caster and all around good guy, Gregory Hyde pops in and spends a morning with Mackay. Great tunes and awesome talk.
Mackay was trying so hard to be nice to Jan today and Jan just kept ripping on Mackay. Scott held back most of the show...Listen.
There's a chain on social media where people are talking about the "little things" that make them "irrationally angry."
Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree tips turns to Griswold Hate from Mackay in the Morning's Traffic Reporter, Jan.
Actually Rey's son, Christian filled in for his Father and delivered the goods to help you retire abundantly.
Rey Cruz, the River's Financial Guru, shares tips on how to deal with your inflation and economy worries so you can Cruz into retirement and retire abundantly.
The Wizard of Oz, M & M's and The Family Feud are featured with facts you probably have never heard before!
Our Financial Guru Rey Cruz wants you to live a retirement you love. Check out the latest information he shared with Mackay on his show. ReyCruz.com
Can you believe it's been 50 years since "American Pie" hit the airwaves?
Don is celebrating this special anniversary with a year-long world tour.
McLean joined the Mackay in the Morning show to discuss the song and the album's legacy.
When two lanes go down to one lane in traffic...do you let that guy, who sped up and tried to cut you off, in? Listen!
Saying things Normally sound "Normal", Whispering the same phrase always sounds "Creepy". The Morning show tried it out and here is what happened. Listen
Play along. It's the Think Fast game between Danielle and Jan. See if you can beat Lady D because everyone would be Jan.
This is the story of a drunk Hooters' Girl that police had a tough time waking up. Not even an air horn got her to budge. Listen.
Ice T's Wife Coco is still breastfeeding her 5 yr. old. She defends herself, her. Listen
It's a round of Family Feud with a question that could possible end an engagement. Listen.
How does a Strip Club get more financial relief than an Opera Hall? Good Question...want the answer? Listen.
A person tried to help a woman who couldn't pay for her groceries and then the woman wanted to go get more stuff. Listen and decide who is the jerk?
Play along as Danielle and Jan compete in "Name That Olympic Sport." This is a tough one. Have fun.
Here are 5 Random Facts with a couple of disgusting ones tossed in for good measure. Listen.
This guy at Walmart approached 3 ladies and asked if he could massage their feet. Danielle had a nice story to share as well.
This Mom makes $4200 a month as a professional Tooter...not to be confused with tutor! Listen
Chicago's own Bill Murray came up last night during the winning word. What a great winner this year. Listen
Men! We have good and bad news about living longer you just might have to have a small procedure done. It works for Sheep. Listen.
Danielle Tufano and Jan Shimek played the game, Who's Got More Money. We named two stars and they had to decide who has more money. Play along...Listen!
A woman had something lodged in her nose for 37 years and didn't know it. Doctors found it and removed it. Want to know what it was? Listen.
A dad was sent to prison for 8 years because of the way he punished his son. The Dad deserved the sentence. Listen
This is the story of a Doctor that made a big mistake while operating on a man's private area. He has been fined. Somehow that conversation turned to Mackay's small underwear...Listen?
This is the most vulgar and stinky hook up ever. There was even a lawsuit filed. Oof. Listen
I've heard of cheating girlfriends before...but cheating with a Grandfather? Really? Yes, Really. Listen!
Yorkville's Summer Solstice is free and music is coming this weekend. The River will be live both days. Listen to Boyd Ingemuson share the details.
It's another Plane story. Two men kicked of a flight before take-off after fighting over Arm-Rests. WOW. There should be rules on this and one person might've just figured it out. Listen.
Listen to how this McDonald's window worker quit using the Drive-Thru speaker and never said a word.
Mackay was telling a heartwarming story about a Pilot whose Dad was on his flight for the very first time. Danielle and Jan weren't feeling the love...(maybe a little?)
Time to learn something new with 5 Random Facts from Sledgehammer, the song to Jimmy Carter and Red Tape. Listen!
A recent survey revealed that "THIS" is the Best Decade of Music. The Morning Show had their say, but did any of them choose the "Winning" Decade? Listen.
This Little boy was all packed up and ready to runaway because his dad made him turn off his Playstation. Listen to how his Dad reacted. Good Stuff.
Jim Jarvis popped into the morning show with another Major Concert Announcement for RiverEdge Park in Aurora! Listen
Culture Club star Boy George has lent his voice to the Waze navigation app to celebrate Pride Month. What celebrity voice would you like to hear on Waze? Here's what you had to say. Listen.
A crazy Mom has a top 10 list of rules to follow if you want to date her son. This is awesome. Listen!
Planning an outdoor cookout this year. Found a new way to Cook your ears of corn. Cooler Corn. Check it out!
This woman found out her husband was cheating while reading the newspaper. SHOCKING...almost Mackay shared a story about his ex-wife and how he thought she was involved in the adult movie industry. Listen.
North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-Un has banned a few Western Fashion Trends that are driving him NUTS. He also has problems with K-Pop bands. Listen.
From foreskin to Hugh Hefner to the Letter "J" Here are 5 very random facts. Listen and share 'em!
Why wouldn't an identical Twin Brother want to be his Bro's best man at his Wedding? You will have to listen to find out. What would you do?
Former child star Ricky Schroder confronted a Los Angeles Costco supervisor over the weekend for refusing to let him enter the store without a coronavirus mask. Listen!
Oprah asked Sally Field a question about Burt Reynolds a long time ago and she wishes she could go back time and erase it. Want to know what the question was? Listen!
A friend of the morning show and local author, Brian Kelly Irons talks about his new book, The Blood Red Box. Sounds quite intriguing. Buy it on Amazon and hear about it for FREE right here.
Today is Eat What You Want Day. We asked you, If calories didn't matter, what you you eat a lot of today? Mackay and Tufano answered normally, while Traffic Jan answered something that just didn't fit in the theme of things. Listen
Please listen and comment on the Mother's Day Edition of, "What would you do?" Fake designer purse for Mother's Day? hmmm....what would you do?
Obviously, the guy who made up his own Boater Rules is tired of dealing with his guests' stupidity and ignorance. Check out these 8 pretty harsh boating rules he has come up with.
Here are 10 Myth Busters and you might just believe one or two of them still? Find out. Listen
There's no crying in sports...or is there? Listen to this Golfer calling his Dad to tell him he made the PGA tour!
A Man was arrested for Meth possession and his T-shirt proved he could tell a lie. Listen
Yes or B.S. on this National Pretzel Day. Play along as Lady D takes on Traffic reporter Jan.
Have you ever dated more than one woman at a time. Bet you can't beat this guy's record. Find out how many he had....Listen.
Six Common Phrases People Get Wrong All the Time...Mackay and Tufano are guilty of a couple of these...Jan...who knows? See where you stand with these phrase. Listen
Is it ok for a Mom to pose Nude (almost) with her 7 year-old son? It was debated on the morning show today. What do you think? Listen.
Kane County Sheriff, Ron Hain joined the program and talked about Police Training and Use of Force and commented on the George Floyd situation. Listen.
A great way to head into the weekend. 5 really good Random Facts, from carrots to Bryan Adams to Frogs. Listen.
Love him or Hate him, Aaron Rodgers has been hosting Jeopardy this week and we have two very different opinions of his performance so far. Listen!
Shakespeare, Peeing and The Fab Four are featured in today's 5 random facts...DO NOT MISS #4 (I should say #2). Listen.
Should they change the rules on the Wheel of Fortune. This poor guy didn't win because of a conjunction. Oof. Listen
Lead Singer, Dave Mikulskis joined the morning show from his home studio to play a few songs on the program. Here is one of his Journey tunes. Enjoy!
All Spoked Up, a Bicycle store in Aurora is booming when it comes to their business. We talked with General Manager John and he shared their story and an awesome 85 mile ride you can get involved with. Listen.
Danielle Tufano posted a picture of this SUV w/a kids shopping cart on top and everyone thought is was awesome. She tracked down the owner and the morning show got the whole story. Listen
A little food for your Brain...How about 5 Random Facts. From Honest Abe to Diet Beer and Jake from State Farm.
A Manager of an Apartment building had to release a new set of rules do to one unruly tenant. Wait until you hear these rules. SO Specific, but they are real. Listen.
This is the story of a brilliant Mom who stopped doing her chores to see if her family would help. How long before they did? Listen
Does Dr. Oz diminish the legacy of Alex Trebek by hosting Jeopardy? Social media is blowing up over the Doctor hosting Jeopardy. Listen to hear what people had to say and what do you think? Would Dr. Oz be a good full-time host?
A Judge in Michigan was having none of this woman's attitude and made sure this Burger King owner wasn't going to "Have it her way!" Listen
We were wondering why a Trump Wax Figure would be removed from a Texas Museum. Listen to find out what we found out.
This innocent story this morning about Chimpanzee Zoo(m) calls took a slight turn downward. A Must Hear! Listen!
You want cray, cray? The Morning show has it for you....from Tinder Vaccines (be careful here) to Baby Bottles (adult usage may apply) and a prison stop...all right here.
Lady D and Jan are our contestants for Yes or B.S., The St. Patrick's Day edition. 5 questions...Have fun and play along!
The most important 5 Random Facts ever...(he typed with jest) From the Flintstones to Pizza to Silly Put. Did you know? Listen
Minnesota needed some help naming their 8 Snow Plows... ...and the winning names are right here! Snow kidding.
There were technical issues for our Traffic Reporter today and the way he treated Danielle was unacceptable yet very funny. Listen!
We were asked to substitute the word "Turd" into famous phrases and songs. That worked out quite well. ...a turd in the hand....Listen!
Can Openers, Your Rectum and Antarctica...interested? Those are just 3 of the 5 Random Facts for your Friday. (hardly knew 'em)
Play along with Name That Tune. Jan Shimek takes on 4 songs. Old, New, TV Theme and more...Let's see how you do.
The Voice cast rocked Rick Astley last night and Pat Sajak is in hot water because he made fun of a contestant. Listen to the audio of Pat right here.
Keep an eye on your kids. A 13 year-old was found in a hotel with a 22 year-old boy. You'll hear what police did when they found them.
Two Good Stories for your Monday. We would like one smile please. Sgt. Weaver from the Aurora Police Department joins the program for these good stories.
Be careful of the compliments of others at work, especially since you haven't seen the for awhile. This story will serve as a fair warning. Listen!
We all need to hear some Good Stories and we have a few that have come out of the current pandemic. From a furniture store to a snow man, let's spread some cheer!
Traffic Reporter, Jan Shimek has a new family member and he announced it on the morning show today. Listen!
There's a restaurant that says, "you don't have to wear your face diaper." What a strange way to say your don't have to wear a mask. Response is mixed...Listen!
This Bad Marriage Proposal goes from this bad dude to Danielle Tufano getting a 100 Carat engagement ring from Brett Eldredge?. Listen
A lot of people have spent a lot of money to keep their pets healthy but an operation on a Goldfish...Really? Yup. Listen.
The Gorilla Glue Girls' luck has changed. There is an update to her story and we have it for you right here, plus her TikTok audio that got her "viral" status. LIsten
Lady D pointed out that K.C.'s Patrick Mahomes sounds like a Sesame St. character. Do you agree? Listen closely.
These are the best facts ever, for your Thursday. From the Cookie Monster to Pepsi and The Fab Four. Listen and Learn now.
Time for a round of Did This Exist When Tom Brady Made His First Super Bowl in 2002? Jan and Lady D got at it head to head. Play along!
What did this woman really want from McDonald's? (it went viral) Listen to what she ordered and see if you can figure it out!
A shout-out to those who move the snow plus some Winter Weekend stories from the Morning Show. Listen!
Mackay hosted Name That Tune with Danielle and Jan...Play along. See how well you can do? Listen.
Who would get their face changed to look like an alien? This guy. Listen to his stories and the difficulties attached!
The (almost) Insane stories from COVID-19. Black Market Vaccines, A back-up plan and Magic Potions. Listen!
Kim Weibrings' Step-Father talked to the morning show about the Carjacking in Aurora last Saturday and updated us on Kim's condition. Learn how you can help. Listen
What was wrong with Tom Hanks last night while hosting the Celebrating America Concert. Plus some clips of the artists who performed last night. Listen to the Morning Shows' take on this one!
Carjackings are up over 100% in Chicagoland and Ray McGury who has 30 years of Law Service shared many ways you can stay safe. Listen.
From the 1st Text Message to Donald McDonald...here are 5 random facts for your Monday.
You gonna win the lottery? Rey Cruz, the Rivers' financial Guru gives you advice on what you should do if you win the Lottery. Awesome stuff. Listen!
Cheese for Valentine's Day? Danielle found a great box of cheese and you could nominate your loved one for a free box...Listen.
Playing Zeppelin too LOUD got this one guy in trouble. Take that Stairway to hear this not-so-heavenly story. Listen!
Here's what you need to know to get over $1 Billion Dollars by the end of the weekend! Whoop, whoop. Listen!
From the Cold War trick to Grammy Winner's to poisoning a possum, here are 5 random facts! Listen!
A driver saw a foot on the side of the road and called Police. Isn't it usually a shoe, not a foot? Listen!
Where does John Travolta shop for Christmas? Josh Gad and Kelly Clarkson....It's Christmas with the stars! Listen
Two Heartwarming Holiday stories right here. From what you can do for Brown and a boss shout-out! Listen!
Mackay did not like this Men's Shopping survey that put Men in a bad light. Men, you need to do better....LIsten!
Got 5 Random Friday Facts for ya. These are fun....From the British Pounds to Babs to Cats and ocean water. Listen
Mackay found 3 Christmas songs...one for each person on the show to "show" some Christmas Cheer. Listen
That darn auto-correct caused a big hiccup in Wisconsin. We've all experienced an auto-correct messages that drive us crazy, but this one brought the Police to a Wisconsin home!
No does not mean NO, when someone tell you they don't want a gift. Mackay did this on his wife's Birthday one year and it did not turn out well. What you need to know. LIsten!
This Guy lives with 4 life-sized Elf Dolls. Why? Listen to the Morning Show talk about it, here.
One Guy got 31 Marvel Tattoos what would Scott, Danielle and Jan get if they HAD to get 31 themed tattoos? Listen
Why two women don't wear masks and the 1st woman vaccinated. This is your Front Page News! Listen!
If you Nickname someone on Messenger...they are notified...That could create some embarrassment for sure. Listen as everyone on the show create Nicknames for each other.
Thanksgiving Facts, 5 of them including Brown Friday! Happy Thanksgiving and please listen!
Our favorite turkey, Jan played Yes or BS The Thanksgiving Edition and actually got more right than wrong! See how you do? Listen
Warning!!! Drunk on a plane! One woman destroyed a flight for a plane-load of people. Check out the horror story right here!
A Dr. Married himself? Why? Listen and then find out what Lady D would do if this happened to her!
The Ugly Baby shooting in Michigan. Here's a story for annals of crazy stories. Listen!
The Husband that went to great lengths to get an iPhone NOT fixed. Find out the reason why, right here. Listen!
5 Random Facts you could know...from parking spaces to Mammals' Poop to the Color of your eyes...Listen!
The River is helping out Small Businesses by putting a spotlight on them throughout the week. Here is Today's Spotlight on Quinta Des Los Reyes in Aurora. Listen!
Scott and Susie Mackay tested positive for COVID over the weekend. Susie woke up early to talk to Danielle and Jan about it with her husband! Listen!
John Fay answers a Holiday Divorce Question on the show with his lovely wife Anita...this is a tough one! Listen!
5 Random Facts and a Pop Quiz! We wanted to make sure Jan our traffic reporter listens to the show he is on, so we decided to drop a quiz on him. Find out how he did...Listen!
The town of Asbestos is no more! They have finally changed their name. It can't get any worse, that's for sure. Listen for funny town names HERE!
The Juggling Runner that set a World Record! He did drop a ball though and that's when things got a little crazy! Listen!
5 Random Facts...From a Fire Hydrants to Keifer Sutherland to Blink 182...enjoy these facts and please share after you listen.
From Plasma, to Seniors to Charity, these are the Good Stories that have come during COVID-19
There is a RECALL on an item that someone on the morning show uses. Listen to find out what it is and who it is right HERE!
This is the story of an Anchorwoman, her two affairs and the mess she got herself into. You HAVE to listen to this!
17 Tattoos of the same artist on your body? One woman just broke a world record doing just that. What tattoo would Danielle, Scott and Jan get...? Listen!
In honor of Christopher Columbus it's time to play Yes or B.S. with Jan Shimek. See how well you do?
Here come another 5 Random Facts...from Circuit City to Money this is stuff you may have not known! Listen
There was a Halloween decoration near a bar that was NOT a decoration. The deadly discovery is right here! Listen.
How many enemies do you have? We talked on the about enemies each of us have on show and why? Guess who has the most? Listen
Eddie Van Halen died from Cancer at the age of 65. Here is a River Tribute to the famous guitarist!
It was a workout promotions for Blast History Month that ended up offending enough people for it to be cancelled. Listen!
If you don't like worms, don't listen...but Larvae Worms could be causing your Migranes! Jan our traffic reporter has frequent headaches and this didn't play well with him. Now you can Listen.
Kangaroos, a Congressman and X-men. 5 very different and random facts for your Friday. Listen!
Danielle Tufano is our resident Italian and we share 5 ways your are eating Italian Food Wrong! Jan, the Sicilian had his share of Italian Eating as well...Listen!
Danielle played host to Are you Smarter than a 5th grader and someone had to lose. Guess who is NOT smarter than a 5th grader. You choices are Scott or Jan. Listen!
In honor of National Drink Beer Day, we played a game with Danielle and Jan called Yes or B.S. Guess who won again!?! Listen!
What is a Friday Night In? Just what it sounds like. Staying home on a Friday night. Want to know what makes a Friday Night In, awesome? Listen!
This probably should go without saying it, but the NY Metra System has officially banned people from doing this on their Trains, buses and subways. Listen! (you probably guessed it already)
It took the Texas Twinkie to save one restaurant in the state of Texas. We had fun with this one! Listen.
The Cheeseburger might've been an accident. Listen to Scott and Jan talk about the fun facts on this, National Cheeseburger Day!
What kind of mask would a 5 year-old be wearing to school that they would ask him to take it off? Was it offensive? Listen!
A Major Online Purchase Takes Us 3 Hours and 5 Minutes from Start to Finish. Doesn't that seem like an extremely long time? The Morning show had different view for sure! (especially Jan)
Mackay is back but not in studio due to a problem that popped up during his vacation. Listen to him explain exactly what happened. There might've been some adult beverages involved!
I'm sure you have heard of a Wedding Crasher but a funeral crasher? What exactly does one do who crashes a funeral? Listen to find out.
Danielle Tufano is a fairly new home-owner. She has learned that replacing a water heater is quite expensive. Listen!
From Beer Pong to UFO's we have the crazy stories that have come during the pandemic. Listen!
From Abe Lincoln to a Gordie Howe Hat trick to a vegetable that could be deadly. 5 Random Facts for you to share. LIsten!
Danielle is nervous about babysitting a 9 year-old she has never met before. She asked Scott and Jan for ideas to entertain the young man. Listen.
Danielle has gone through 3 or 4 Keurig Machines since she moved. Listen to see if the Queen of Keurig has figured out the mystery right here.
A woman wrote on FB to a guy, "Happy Birthday, I love you!" He wrote back, "Love ya". She was a bit upset? Do I love you and love ya mean the same thing. Listen!
Right from the start, Danielle warmed up to Jan and he was having none of it. WOW. Listen
What was your last impulse buy at the Supermarket? We got lots of answers and it seems like snacks and magazines topped the list. Listen!
"Karen" seems to be a high-trending thang these days and there is even a job for the right Karen! It pays well! A Karen is a kind of person who is unhappy when little things don’t go their way. Listen!
A Cubs Fan recently donated a kidney to a Sox fan. Jan, our traffic reporter would never do that for a Cubs fan. We did ask and you can hear how that went. Listen!
These are the Seven Moments That Are Weirdly Awkward for Everyone...almost everyone. Listen and see whatcha think?
When someone invites you over for dinner and asks you not to bring anything at all...do you believe them? Danielle had that conundrum and asked for listener support. Listen!
Are you cleaner or GROSSER than the average person? Danielle asks a few questions (8 to be exact) to help you discover just how dirty you are compared to the average Joe or Joe-Anne!
What did this Wisconsin Streaker do (besides running around naked) to get tased? It might've been what he said to the Police? Listen!
Meeting someone with a mask could have its issues. Especially if you end up not liking what's under the mask. That happened to one woman and here is her story! Listen.
This is brilliant...a dating app where cat people can find the love of their life by meeting other cat people. It is the purrrrfect app. Listen!
We call him the Amazon Pooper. He had to go so badly, he went on the lawn of a customer. Listen!
Now that you know Marijuana is not good for your health are you going to keep smoking it? The Morning show discussed the recent study...Listen!
A Range Rover, parents away on vacation and a 14 year-old's bad decision to take it on a joy ride. What happened to the kid? Find out here...Listen
We found out that the Chocolate Chip Cookie was created by accident. Then we found out interesting ways we eat the cookies. Listen as we celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
We are so happy to have Lady D, (Danielle Tufano) back from her Michigan Vacation. She shared some stories and now you can listen to them here!
Illinois thinks that "The Walking Dead" is the most over-rated show on TV. Listen to the rest of the states all within 2 minutes! Enjoy!
Larry King was a good friend of Regis Philbin and shares a story never heard before. Listen!
At 7 years-old, shouldn't you know that 911 is not the call you would make for some Ice Cream? Obviously, she didn't know or was spoiled. Listen!
Danielle took her dog, Clark, for a walk yesterday and one of them might've taken part in the killing of a small bird. Listen!
Jan the traffic man came up with a song for Lady D and definitely outshine Mackay for Danielle's Birthday today!
From a Queen and a Captain to A Giant Smiley face, these are the good stories that have come from the Coronavirus. Listen for your virtual hug and feel the love and warmth of those that did good!
A 47-year old guy has every doll his mother gave him and sets up different scenarios with them. We all shared our thoughts on this interesting choice of his doll collections! Listen!
She was an Optician but found out there was more money coming her way if she acted like a dog. True Story. Listen!
"Who Pooped the Bed?", is the true story of Johnny Depp and Amber Herd and it has gone to court. We certainly had fun with this, "Stink-of-a-story!" Listen.
It's Round 2 of the :30 Game featuring Danielle Tufano and Jan Shimek as your contestants. Mackay hosts it and can you believe it? Jan didn't win again! Listen!
Danielle and Jan played, "The Last Word Game" and I'm going to tell you, Jan is the worst when it comes to games which means you already know who won. Listen!
On Reddit a person posted that Snappy was the best word to use when Complimenting a coworker. Seemed very Old School to us although we had a lot of fun with it! Neat! Listen.
A Woman running came upon a head on the ground...really! Somehow this turned funny....(too soon?) LIsten
Danielle's 11 year-old nephew, Brice, beat Jan in a Yes or B.S. game yesterday and came on the show again today and played Jan like a fiddle. Listen!
One city in Ohio wants to be a sanctuary to all the statues that are being taken down. Jan misunderstands some of the story and goes off on Columbus. Listen!
Crazy story where the groom knew he had the coronavirus but his family made him go through with the wedding. What happened next is right here. Listen!
Celebrating the upcoming Independence Day, we play fact or fiction relating to the history of July 4th. Could Jan Shimek have won his first show-game against Danielle Tufano? Doubtful. LIsten!
Danielle wanted free delivery of her Walmart order so she ordered more than she needed...come to find out...one item came the same day! Find out what it was...Listen!
The most bizarre story and picture of the day. Danielle found out baby owls sleep facedown and we had plenty of fun with that topic. Listen!
Had no idea there was a science to why Mosquitos will bit one person more than the other. Listen for the 6 reasons why right here!
There is a Jan Shimek fan out there and she is sticking by her radio man. Listen to what she had to say and how they defended the way Scott and Danielle treat Jan on the show!
You could win a $25 gift card from Scentcerely Yours in Geneva is you can Guess the Scent that is in the Morning Shows Brains. Listen for more details and try and guess Jan's Scent!
A man is suing a woman after he found out that his date left him with something for the rest of his life. Oops! (he's taking it to court) Listen for the rest of the story!
Danielle goes round the table to find out what we everyone on the show is doing for Father's Day. Mackay isn't the happiest dad right now. Listen!
This really happened!?! A guy in Florida shot a bolt at a cyclist...what was he thinking? (or was he?) One of the strangest stories of the day. Listen!
They pointed their fingers at each other to figure out what Dad was most like Jan and Scott and even what kind of Dad Danielle would be like. Listen!
Orange juice is better with Pulp, The show "Friends" is overrated, Tomatoes are bad and ruin sandwiches. When it comes to pointless opinions, are you in the majority, or the minority? Find out what they think on the show. Listen!
Someone on the Show said..."It looks like a larger dog's turd". All you have to know is who said it to win. Tune in all week at 7:50am for a years' supple of Jiffy Lube Oil Changes and Tire Rotations. Listen!
Scott, Danielle and Jan had all heard of Sea Cucumbers but didn't know what one really was. Listen as they discover the wonders of Sea Cucumbers and the story of a woman arrested for smuggling them into the U.S.
These are the Good Stories that have come from the Coronavirus including a Doctor, a Lawyer and a Cat named Cheese! This is funny...Listen
Learn 5 new facts you could impress your coworkers with. From the Von Trapp Family, To AC/DC, we got you covered. Listen!
At 6:50 all this week, win a year's supply of Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Changes and Tire Rotations, if you know the year. Play along and listen to Today's Blast!
Office Weaver joined up in Studio to talk about the protests and the Aurora Police Department. Mackay decided to ask him personal questions and wait until you hear the stink-of-a-story he had to share. Listen!
Danielle asked to come up with the top 3 celebrities, out of the Forbes 100, that we all would like to hang out with. Listen!
This was blowing up on our FB page. How do you brush your teeth. We all seem to do it a bit differently but there is a right way. Listen!
A guy threw a pickle out of his car window and hit a highway worker and was arrested...Really? Who throws a pickle. The jokes flew...Listen!
Just getting through the rules of this segment, If your life was a book what would its title be, was hard enough. See what Scott, Danielle and Jan had to say about it all here. Jan is a mess...Listen!
We played yes or BS with things you didn't know about June. It was Lady D. again Jan Shimek (who hasn't won a game yet on the show)! Guess who won this one? Listen!
There have been quite a few downer-days due to COVID-19, but we found the top 10 "Little Wins" that will always make you feel better...Coronavirus or Not! Listen
Mackay gives a word out and either Danielle or Jan have to sing a song with that word in it! Who will win? You can play along to see if your can beat them. Listen!
Danielle asked what celebrity you would like to blast in to space to get a break from them for a little while. She forgot to say, No Politicians, please. Some of your answers on Facebook are right here. Listen.
There is no question, may of us are gaining weight during the pandemic. Mackay admitted he gains some weight but went on to talk about his wife's weight gain and that got him into some trouble. Listen!
Some may think COVID-19 is the Most influential Moment in the World, but there are other things. Somehow this turned to things that would never qualify but'll make you smile. Listen!
Tufano and Shimek play "Think Fast", first one to seven wins. This one was a blow-out. Listen
Construction Workers were a little embarrassed by a sign they posted because they spelled a four-letter word incorrectly. Oops!?! Listen!
ESPN did a survey whether Jordan or James is the best NBA Player. The results may surprise you. One of them won all 17 categories! Listen!
Danielle's nephew and niece stayed at her house over the weekend and came on the air with Scott and Danielle when they woke up to talk about how they feel about COVID and what they're missing the most.
A new Netflix documentary tells the love story of two women who played baseball and lived together in St. Charles for decades. Learn more about this love story here. Listen!
An Ant FB page has increased from 100,000 followers to 1.3 billion! Find out what makes this "ant" page so popular during the pandemic. Strange but true. Listen!
We call it Coronavirus Insanity! The strange stories that pop up every day! From Matching bikini face masks to Crime Scene Cleaners wanted, here is the best of the best. Listen!
These are the stories that'll make you smile! From a Senior Citizen radio station to a 107 year-old woman that beat the virus! Good Stuff. Listen!
This new Party Hazmat suit is equipped with everything you'll need to party without ever having to leave the suit. It includes the ability to go to the bathroom in the suit. Listen!
In the middle of Mackay's sports, Clark, Danielle's dog, made and appearance on the video chat and no one paid attention to Jan's soccer story. Listen!
From the Dirt on Tiger King to The Osborne Movie Project, to Baby Yoda, (plus, Jan had a couple of stories)...these are your Hollywood Happenings for your Hump Day. Listen!
Since it is Star Wars day, we played a game called "yes or b.s., in honor of May the 4th be with you! Our contestants, Danielle Tufano and Jan Shimek. Keep in mind, Danielle has never seen a Star Wars Movie. Who do you think won? Listen.
There is a spike in a certain area of the face when it comes to plastic surgery! The big question is, "How did that story get turned into Jan Shimek giving himself a Brazilian wax?" Listen!
Sports & Science says a four second workout could help you stay healthy while stuck at home. Do you believe it? Listen!
What date will most people go crazy with staying at home, due to COVID-19? We have the facts. Lady D even shares her frustrations. Listen!
Time for the crazy stories that have come from Covid-19...from an elevator brawl to weird flight attendant uniforms to social-distancing hats...we have you covered. Listen!
A guy lost a half-million dollars playing Rock Paper Scissors but ended up not having to pay it due to a law in Canada. The question is.."Is is it a game of skill or chance. Lady D said chance, Jan Shimek said skill. Who was right? Listen!
Scott and Danielle will be hosting a Roundtable with four local Mayors tomorrow afternoon! It should be lots of fun and maybe even a little informative. Listen for more info.
Mr Skin is holding a contest where you can win an additional $1200 bucks for drawing a picture of a steamy celebrity, preferably from a movie. Listen for all the details!
Jan Shimek (Traffic Reporter) did not like much of the sports content today and made sure everyone knew it!
At first, we thought these Google searches were a joke but they are REAL! Listen to find out the strange things people are searching due to COVID-19. Shocking!
Not the kind of gift you want for Mother's Day for sure. Listen to find out what Danielle's dog, Clark, brought her just in time for the Mothering Holiday!
From Brian Dennehy passing away, John Krasinki doing some good, Ellen's production company not treating her employees all that well, and a 25th anniversary show on "That Thing You Do", here are your Hollywood Happenings!
Jon Reens from Live Nation joined the show to talk about Live Nation and how they are helping keep the live music ALIVE and how you can help the families of the Crews that work behind the scenes. Listen!
A man in China wants to keep his toddler safe so he bought a spacesuit and somehow the conversation went to Jan's Jackie Robinson jersey. Jan's posing got the best laugh...listen.
Hollywood Happenings for this Tuesday got a little crowded when Jan, the Traffic Man's kids joined the programming. It was sooooo cute. Listen!
We are trying to raise money to feed healthcare workers at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook. Jan will shave his head if we hit a goal of $959 and if we double it, Mackay will shave off his Kenny Rogers' beard. Listen!
This couple had a great idea of quarantining as TV & Movie celebrities and Scott, Danielle and Jan tried to think of what characters they would be. Listen!
Can you guess which state is drinking the most, while at home and on company time? Mackay's home state came in 2nd! Listen!
Mackay, Danielle and Jan all decided to draw a picture of a bird on "Draw a picture of a bird Day, then they made fun of their drawings posted on the River's Facebook page...Listen!
A couple from New York, living in Florida, were recently confronted by a local that told them to go back to NY. Jan the Traffic Man had some harsh words for the state of Florida. Listen
From Paul McCartney to Christopher Cross and Jackson Browne to Dee Snider, Listen and find out how they are dealing with staying at home and their health. Listen.
From a 7 year-old kid to a 104 year-old man, these are the no-so-serious and sometimes heartwarming stories that have come from the Coronavirus. So get ready to smile. Listen!
With the death toll of Covid 19 surpassing 9-11 and other major events, we talked about the reality of that fact and how it has affected our families and the world!
A report from MIT stated that a sneeze can travel up to 26 ft., above and beyond the protocol of staying 6 ft. from others. Who do you believe? Listen for the rest of the story!
Social Distancing is changing the dating game to virtual meet-ups and the pick-up lines are having to adapt. Here are some to get you going...Listen!
Probably the weirdest wedding ever has been cancelled and a surfer is bigger than any quarantine! Listen for the rest of the story!
Here are 10 feel-good stories including Crocs, Ventilators, The parents who turned their garage into a nightclub for their son who turned 21 and 7 more! Listen!
Danielle did the show for the first time with a dog in her house. There was a "code brown warning" right at the beginning of the show. Listen!
Good News! From toilet paper forts to the flickering Eiffel Tower in France...here are 10 feel good stories from the Coronavirus Outbreak!
Supposebly, A recent survey aksed people about various foods, and how they pronounce them. Here are eight examples. Let's see if you're in the majority or not when it comes to how they're pronounced . . .Listen!
Landlords cutting rent, people fostering animals, a 7-year old gives up his savings to help the hungry...It's out daily dose of 10 feel-good stories during a very trying time.
Tom Bergeron talks "the Masked Singer, America's Funniest Home Video's anniversary and about the new Album dedicated to the memory of Mister Rogers! Fun Stuff, Listen!
Two Aurora 8th graders stopped by the studios to talk about the Lexus Eco Challenge! They keyed in on plastic straws. Please listen to find out how you can help!
How did a woman not know the plant she was watering for 2 years, a fake? Scott, Danielle and Jan share their stories of stupidity as well! Listen!
James Lipton answers "If Heaven Exists", the next Bachelorette, Ozzy wants to get back on the road and so much more in today's Hollywood Gossip!
Orpah slipped while talking about balance, The Coronavirus shut down a TV show, Mark Wahlberg dissed Dr. Oz and more of today's Hollywood Gossip!
I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Dad in Heaven! I know he's celebrating with Mom and my sister and uncles and cousins, but I sure do miss him. A quick tribute to my Dad. Happy Birthday. Listen!
The New Star Wars Film, The Senior edition of "The Bachelor" and the Netflix top 10 list all from Hollywood! Listen.
Officer Weaver from the Aurora Police Department showed up to trash talk with Jan Shimek about the upcoming "dance-off #2" at River Prom this year! Listen!
An update on the "Friends" reunion show, Jussie Smollet is back and Jan the traffic man also made Hollywood Happenings, thanks to a listener. Listen!
Laura was extremely excited to win tickets to see America until Traffic Reporter Jan offered to use her 2nd tickets. Listen!
If you were to pick a special coffin based on your longest held job, what would it be? Listen!
From the Royals to Elton John, George Clooney and the death of a cast member of Good times...Here are today's Hollywood Happenings!
Who gets stopped for going 5 under the speed limit. This one guy did and he wasn't very happy. Listen.
An alarm clock buzzer is not the way...a good tune is. The show made their choices of songs and so did you on Facebook. Listen!
A man in Kansas is tired of all the dating app and will pay you $25 grand to set him up in what needs to be a long-term relationship in order to get paid. Listen!
Can you imagine your child coming home and saying, "I want more homework!" There are kids in Sacramento that aren't getting enough homework. Listen for more!
Would you want to smell like Erykah Badu's underwear? Really? The controversial perfume and incense that is causing a commotion! Listen!
A lot of women want Chocolate for Valentine's Day but as Danielle knows, Men want something else. Listen!
A guy came up with a list of the worst people in the history of songs...think, the stalker in "Every Breath You Take". The top 10 are right here...Listen!
Brad Pitt's acceptance speech at the BAFTA awards was hilarious and he wasn't even there and How long did Pamela Anderson's latest marriage last? Listen!