This is what you’ll wake up to every morning when you win a trip to Riviera Maya this afternoon!

Every day this week, I’m sending you to the all-inclusive Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa, courtesy of FunJet Vacations!  This is the resort Jill & I spent time at earlier this month – it does NOT disappoint!

How do you win?  It’s simple.  When I tell you to call, be #19 (to our new studio #: 312 946 4995) and you’re all set!

First chance today between 3 – 5pm …

Gina says she fell down the backstairs leaving the house Tuesday morning, due to the rain …

This is a picture of the injured thigh, or so she says:

What’s your opinion – real or fake?  Share with us below!

With the heat index hovering at 99.5, I got curious about the best ways to stay cool (not including the obvious air conditioning remedy) …

Friends on Facebook said ice cream, a slip-n-slide, and my favorite answer so far?  Underwear in the freezer!

What about you – suggestions?

Find out when they actually found out they were coming to Chicago (crazy!), plus much more … the entire conversation is HERE.

Also, a B I G thanks, again, to you … US 99.5 has been nominated for the CMA Major Market Station of the Year!  The awards will take place in Nashville in November, and we couldn’t do any of it without you!

Enjoy this pea soup weather today, and we’ll chat soon.

Today, it’s even hotter, but we’re all good at the houseagain.

Suggestions on how to stay cool?  The best way to beat the heat?  I nominate ice-cold Miller Lite, and a sno-cone.  You?

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

If you’re a Cubs fan and LOVE Emerson Drive, tomorrow is your special day.  They’re doing a FREE show at The Cubby Bear Chicago, starting at 8pm.  They’re also singing the national anthem before the Cubs – Reds game too, don’t miss it!

If I haven’t seen you at the Friday Night Party Patrol recently, why not?  Join me in Shorewood this Friday @ 9pm – we’re headed to Bedrocks, on Jefferson St. just west of 59.  Lots of Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus you can win a copy of Jason Michael Carroll’s new CD before it’s even on sale!   More details & directions HERE.

Make it a great day, and we’ll chat after 3pm.

*** Mid-70s today, so why not join me tonight for the FNPP? 

We’ll be at McDuffy’s on the south side of Chicago, 111th St two blocks west of Kedzie, starting at 9pm.  Stop by for an ice-cold Miller Lite and grab the brand-new Jake Owen CD, “Easy Does It.”

*** After Roy & I spent the morning at the park (first of the season), egg salad sandwiches are in order!  Do you have a special meal to kickstart Spring?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

One of our favorite things to do in spring & fall – we slept with the windows open!

However, Roy is still asleep.  It’s 7:50am (!) right now.  Clearly, it’s having an effect on him as well.

How do you know it’s spring at YOUR house?  What’s the one thing that’s a sure sign you’ve made the switch?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

I’ve never been a big fan of the “road trip,” having done several in college and beyond.

Then again, with the right combination of weather, companions and a little luck, anything can be great.

Big road trips planned for the spring?  The last great trip you took?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Sun, 50-60 degrees, green grass, baseball, the promise of a great summer and warmer weather ahead.

I can’t shake it.  Every other thought is something to do with my spring daydreaming.

Am I the only one?

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.