Samantha and Ellie rode their horses to school today! They go to McHenry, and they rode Fire and Rainny. Filed under things that are fine for the last day of senior year. Jenny's daughter was one of the young ladies and she joined Joe and Tina to talk about it. Just good clean fun happening in the burbs of Chicago! You can see the pics of the girls and their horses when you click here....
So many Star listeners checking in about what they have found during garbage day. Tina and her family call it treasure hunting. Her and Joe read comments that stuck out on the Star social media pages and some may surprise you! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Joe and Tina got into a conversation about feeling good about yourself and Tina, who's been working out and eating great, starts to lecture Joe on what he needs to do. Of course, it takes some turns and will make you crack up! Take a listen! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
4 out of 5 people admit to snooping on someone's digital devices. WAY higher than Joe and Tina thought. The winner of the Impossible Question was talking about snooping and Joe brought up a game he has played where you take someone's phone and go through their text messages to read them randomly. He explains how it works. Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too.
Did we mention there's always dogs barking? Samantha called to win tix to Jonas Brothers in Chicago thanks to Live Nation and it ended up taking a turn into her needing a night out. Joe even suggested making a weekend of it down at Wrigley Field where the show is on on August 25th this year! She then said a "babyless" trip to Mexico was in the works. Uh oh! Join the fun weekday mornings in the burbs of Chicago on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 and streaming on the iHeart and...
It's like a "Shark Tank" with local mentors guiding local high school students to start a business plan and execute it including a website and more. They "pitched" it on May 8th, 2023. Tina's Team, "Rocks" was the winner, but EVERYONE did fantastic. Restoration 1, Edercasella, David Lammers Financial, and The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success who gave away three, $1000 scholarships. This was with District 156. Tina was so proud to be part of this with her ...
For Nurse Appreciation week Joe decided to go to the local ER to say thanks. He needed to go after slipping on a brick wall he was trying to hope at the Woodstock Square. It WAS raining as he points out and his calf took the brunt of the hit. Not broken so that's the good news. Pics and comments are on the Star Facebook her e. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!...
Diane and her daughter brought up to Joe and Tina that they may try to hang out at the Taylor Swift concerts at Soldier Field and listen to her show. There's videos of parents hanging waiting for their kids to get out and it actually sounds decent. Some did say they may not let you hang in the lot. More research needed! haha
This was the advice for Joe who was telling Tina about the huge ant hills he has in his yard. His mom would put hot water on them. Well, leave it to a couple of callers to the show to bring up how they would handle it. It's more common than you think! Yikes! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Joe was asking the ladies from the radio station about Star Wars for May 4th (May the FORCE be with you day) and was pretty surprised not only by THEIR lack of knowledge, but those walking into Skooter's Roadhouse in Shorewood. Then, comes Rick. He's with DH Choppers and was hanging with Amelia, Travis, and Tim, to answer some trivia. Listen to see how he did too! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including...
Right now, construction is underway for the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes ! Amy Humbracht jumped on with Joe and Tina to talk about this initiative and the help that is needed to make it all come together. You can click through to see the plans and help if you are a local business or individual looking to get involved. Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too....
Joe brought it up and showed the pic to Tina. He didn't want to post it public, but both him and his son were like "is the dog gonna lick the glass." It was a lap dog. Whether or not it was an emotional support dog, he didn't know. A couple of good calls about it on the show from Star listeners. Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too.
Joe and Tina will read more for the week and try to post podcasts about them as well. If you want to add to the status you can click here and read what people are saying too. There are so many educators that work hard day in and day out. Plus, support staff and more dedicated to our kids! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too....
Joe and Tina will read more for the week and try to post podcasts about them as well. If you want to add to the status you can click here and read what people are saying too. There are so many educators that work hard day in and day out. Plus, support staff and more dedicated to our kids! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too....
Wow! Over 300 comments! Joe and Tina will read more for the week and try to post podcasts about them as well. If you want to add to the status you can click here and read what people are saying too. There are so many educators that work hard day in and day out. Plus, support staff and more dedicated to our kids! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too....
For 8th graders across the listening area it seems that it's not a graduation, but a promotion. Confirmed by many after Tina brought it up to Joe on the show. Her stepdaughter is being PROMOTED from 8th grade to Freshman. Good point, Joe said maybe there should be some cards in the Hallmark aisle if there aren't already. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Joe and Tina reference this Daily Herald Article talking about how gas pumps in the major counties surrounding Chicago are not pumping what they should be. They don't list the SPECIFIC stations, but Joe said it would be nice to know. Tina said sometimes you look and check to make sure it's pumping what it should. The weights and measures bureau of Illinois does the checks. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen ...
Tina's daughter went to prom and word was that there would be a breathalyzer for the kids getting on the bus. That did NOT happen, however, there were calls and messages about it and it does happen. Even in the 90's. Here they are chatting more about it. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
First off, White Hen came up which was a store similar to 7-11 in the Chicago area popular in the 80's and 90's. Joe mentioned his dad would send him in to the store and wave to the guy behind the counter to get smokes. Tina would get a note from her mom for Virginia Slims! No way that would fly now. Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Kids will NEVER know what is was like to try and find places on a map or have to actually write out instructions for others. Spoiled for sure. Joe and Tina talk about using atlases in the car, stopping at gas stations for directions, and more! How did we ever survice?! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Kids have music and more time to get to class in the hallways these days. More that what we had back in the day. Joe and Tina chat about trying to get to your locker, to class, have time to socialize, gym lockers, and more! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Apparently we spend about 5 1/2 months of our life waiting for web pages to load. This was part of the Impossible Question with Joe and Tina. Joe brought up how you would try on Napster and other services to download and walk away for days and come back to check! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Joe got suckered into a click bait and wanted to see the deadliest animal in Illinois. First thought, started with Alabama. Tina guessed Salmon for Alaska, but of course, that is not right! See what some of the surprises were when you hit play! Catch Joe and Tina live on Star96.7, Star102.3, and Star105.5 from 5A-10A Central and streaming wherever you listen including both the iHeart and Audacy apps!
Tina was about to lose it cause the coffee wasn't brewing. How many times does she say brewing? Well, Joe was rolling to record and caught her getting a LITTLE cranky which does not happen often! Enjoy this look behind the scenes! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too.
It came up with Joe and Tina and it's not only big dogs doing the damage! Wow! Listen to some of the stories they read from the Star Facebook page throughout the show in the burbs of Chicago. If you have one to share click through to the Facebook page here. You can spend awhile reading all the stories too . Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too....
It was her first concert in Boise, Idaho and she just knows that they were screaming their heads off! To go to NKOTB Block Con that is EVERYTHING New Kids is happening in Rosemont outside of Chicago in late May and Joe and Tina have your tickets! Listen to win on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago and streaming on the free Audacy or iHeart app from 5a-10a central Monday-Friday.
Joe was having flashbacks to when he worked at a restaurant as he was working the concession stand and thanked other parents who volunteer too. He said that his time making pizzas, washing dishes, etc. started to come back to him! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too.
Only in Chicago? Maybe! Joe and Tina fielding calls about ladies who left the baby alone with their husband and she saw there was red and black face paint to support the Chicago Blackhawks during their Stanley Cup run. Makes for a great story! Joe and Tina are live on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 in the burbs of Chicago from 5A-10A Central. Catch them on the iHeart and Audacy apps too.
Another successful visit with our friends at Oliverii North for Visit Lake County, Illinois Restaurant week! The octopus, salmon, atmosphere, we loved it all! Thanks Chef Sal, Andy, and Amber! It’s on our list for sure from now on! Watch the video of their visit when you click here . Joe and Tina are live from 5A-10A Central on Star in the burbs of Chicago and streaming on the iHeart and Audacy apps....
Sometimes as a new mom you just need a break, and this story broke up Joe and Tina in the burbs of Chicago. Listen to what mom did to get away, and there was no way she was gonna be tracked down easy! What a great story to share! Catch Joe and Tina from 5A-10A Central on Star 96.7, Star 102.3, and Star 105.5 and on the iHeart and Audacy apps!
