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08/30/2024

"44% of parents say this is the grossest thing they touch in their home." A hint, it is not in their bedrooms. The answer is posted daily at 959theriver.com/shows/mackay-morning/

08/30/2024

What Everyday Skill
Becomes Suspicious
If You Are Too Good at It?

08/29/2024

OK...who's going?!

08/29/2024

How much you throwin' down?

The rocky history of the band Oasis has led some people to betting against them. With news...

08/29/2024

Smashing Baby News 👶

At this rate, Billy Corgan might just be on his way to forming his very own family...

08/29/2024

"18% of people do this 15 times or more per day. " It's a no-hint Thirsty Thursday, good luck. The answer is posted daily at 715am at 959theriver.com/shows/mackay-morning/

08/29/2024

HAPPY LABOR DAY
QUICK ?
WHAT WAS YOUR 1ST JOB?

08/28/2024

What are your thoughts on artists whose concerts consist of playing an old album in its entirety?

08/28/2024

Where were you 34 years ago today?!
At this time 34 years ago, lives were lost, homes were destroyed and things would never be the same. Thankfully, lessons were also learned and changes were made that has saved countless lives since.

It was August 28,1990 between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., a devastating tornado ripped a 16.4 mile...

08/28/2024

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is throwing some cold water on internet rumors he’s joining Linkin Park as their new lead singer.

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley is throwing some cold water on internet rumors he’s joining Linkin Park as...

08/28/2024

From Elgin to Joliet and Yorkville to Addison, girls are taking the field for a historic first season of IHSA-sectioned flag football this week. Good luck to all our local teams looking to bring home a state title!

08/28/2024

Here it is..."Oasis Live '25" Trailer

Oasis Set to Reignite the Stage: The 2025 Reunion Tour” It’s the comeback the world has been...

08/28/2024

"5% of people say their junk drawer contains this. A hint, it is not a pen. The answer is posted daily at 715am at 959theriver.com/show/mackay-morning/

08/28/2024

Another amazing video of tonight’s spectacular lightning! This one a time lapse from James in Shorewood looking east!

08/28/2024

Our unofficial observations…it’s been thundering for approximately 37 minutes straight.

08/28/2024

The sky is angry this night, my friends.

08/28/2024

Some big boys out there tonight! Be careful…and share those cool cloud and storm videos like Matt J. in Naperville

08/27/2024

Yep...that would be a record. 🥵🥵🥵
While this is an O'Hare reading...temps were not much cooler anywhere else!
Hope you're beating the heat!

08/27/2024

Hey school bus drivers....how have people been this week about not blowing past you when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out? Are most people following the laws here, or do we need a refresher?

08/27/2024

"84% of people say this is the top sign you have become a grown up. A hint, it is an added responsibility. The answer is posted daily at 715am at 959theriver.com/shows/mackay-morning

08/27/2024

TEXING AND MESSAGING IS KING THESE DAYS.
GIVE US ONE ACCEPTABLE SITUATION YOU FEEL A PHONE CALL IS APPROPRIATE

08/26/2024

50% of foodies say it would be a dating deal-breaker if their date didn't like the same brand of this food as they did. It's a no-hint Monday, good luck.

08/26/2024

It’s National Dog Day. Show us your dogs ❤️🐶🐩🐕‍🦺🦮🐕 Scott and Susie Mackay's dogs are so cute🥰 Juliette is the white one and Hamlet is the copper color. Long-haired chihuahua's.

08/25/2024

It’s happening!

08/25/2024

The Perfect Age to Go on an Adventure Is . . . 42

It’s almost impossible to find someone under 25 who would turn down a ROAD TRIP . ...

08/24/2024

Coldplay Sets Record For Highest-Grossing Rock Tour

Coldplay’s current Music of the Spheres World Tour just became the highest-grossing rock tour of all time. It’s made $945.7 million...

08/24/2024

Shouts out to everyone who came out for the last night of River Trivia this year! Thank you to O'Malley's Pub & Eatery, Superior Beverage, and congratulations to our winners!

08/24/2024

The weekend has started for Nick! What do your plans look like?!

08/23/2024

It is the final trivia night of the year, and what a wonderful night for it here at O'Malley's Pub & Eatery, 70 Hill Ave in Aurora! Is your team ready to compete against a full house if people, playing to win great Budweiser prizes? Then come on out and show us what you got!

08/23/2024

A new concept from Silents Synced adds alternative music as the soundtrack for classic silent movies...what a cool idea! The first one is Nosferatu soundtrack'd with Radiohead tunes. The only place in Illinois to watch it (as of right now) is Hollywood Blvd in Woodridge!

A classic horror movie from the silent-film era will be re-released with a soundtrack by Radiohead. The...

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Another amazing video of tonight’s spectacular lightning! This one a time lapse from James in Shorewood looking east!

The sky is angry this night, my friends.

Some big boys out there tonight! Be careful…and share those cool cloud and storm videos like Matt J. in Naperville

Some big boys out there tonight! Be careful…and share those cool cloud and storm videos like Matt J. in Naperville!

Join Todd Nuke ‘Em weekdays at 11 for a deep cut on vinyl on Todd’s Turntable! 🔊

It’s Radio Day and Mackay is here to let you see his studio.

Bit of a weather delay. Got to do what you got to do! Here’s the latest!

Broadcasting from the banks of the beautiful Fox River at RiverEdge Park!

The food rocks as hard as the music at @riveredgeaurora !

Nicks' full interview with Brookfield Zoo Chicago CEO Dr. Mike Adkesson where they cover their $500 Million overhaul, new animals they plan to bring in and MORE...like no more entry tunnel, zip lines...future of the Ferris wheel and MORE! If you enjoy going to Brookfield Zoo, you'll really want to listen to all of this...even the really fun LISTENER QUESTIONS at the end!

Brookfield Zoo Chicago CEO Dr. Mike Adkesson confirms elephants are coming back to Brookfield Zoo, as well as other animals like Nile crocodiles, alligators, cheetahs and more!

What would you ask the leader of Brookfield Zoo Chicago?! If you have some fun, interesting questions you'd like to ask Dr. Mike Adkesson, President/CEO of BZ, let us know! Nick will be chatting with him tomorrow about their Next Century Plan...and wow, do they have some big changes and updates in store.

Come on out and Join Scott Mackay here at the Taste of Bolingbrook for a live broadcast from 12 to 2pm! Come on out and join us! The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

Our 4 lucky winners that are getting to choose from 20+ VIP package getaways include: Brandi Sanders, Thomas Hall, Angela Hernandez, and Keela Ardis! CONGRATS & ENJOY YOUR TRIP ACROSS AMERICA 😄🌃🌅🌉 Stay tuned for our next exciting giveaway!! 🎁

Nick sings the NEW version of the Alphabet Song. It's kinda the same...but not. If you have young kids, you way want to start brushing up on it now.

LAST CHANCE!!😆 You could win a VIP getaway package for 2 to a major US city of your choosing. Choose from 20+ packages all including airfare, hotel stay, and exciting experiences, like Skiing in Colorado, Snorkeling in Hawaii, Seeing a Show in Vegas, and much more! 🎁 Simply fill out the basic form on our website and you are entered! Share this with your travel buddy to increase your chances. Our final winner will be announced next week, stay tuned! 😎📻

Choose Your City! 🌃 Enter to win our Trippin America contest and you could potentially get to choose between 20+ incredible USA Cities to vacation at! Prize includes airfare, hotel stay, and exciting experiences. Contest ends FRIDAY so be sure to enter at least once this week! Enter daily to increase your chances 🏆 LINK ON OUR PROFILE 😎📲

Mackay shares early FB purchase by his wife Susie. Wait for it….

The @gregbeharrell interview with the talented @RobertVenditti at San Diego Comic Con. Robert’s latest book is Planet Death from @BadIdeaHello, and we talk about that in the interview, but strangely we don’t actually talk about interviews.