Mark Stevens

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I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. My mother was an O'Brien (Does that mean I get good seats for Chiefs games) so I am part of the Southside Irish! I've worked radio stations in Chicago, Baltimore and Las Vegas just to name a few. In fact, my first job in radio was at the old WMET (anyone remember Capt. Whammo? He got me started in this biz)

I moved back to Illinois last July to work at River 97.3. Still getting adjusted to doing afternoons after 15 years of mornings.

Since I've been back, I have reconnected with the girl of my dreams. I let her get away once when I was 18, but I won't this time.

One thing I have learned after living on both the East and West coasts, that is that the Midwest is the best!

Listen between 3-7 and call sometime. I love to hear from my listeners.

BIG Fan Tries to Mess With Kevin Garnett At Free Throw Line [VIDEO]

We have all seen basketball games and how the home team tries to distract the opposition at the free throw line. They wave things, stand up, yell, what ever they can do to be the "6th" man.

Check out the video from Philly and the big guy in the third row behind the basket trying to distract Boston's Kevin Garnett

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Watch A Video On Facebook….Everyone Knows!

I noticed this morning on my facebook it shows "recent activity". It shows that I read an article about Linda Hogan and watched a news video. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Wait it gets better.... IT SHOWS THAT TO ALL MY FRIENDS!

Isn't that nice? Now big brother and all my friends can see what I'm doing

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Vote For President Now [POLL]

It's been a while since I had a poll like this so let's see what happens. Now that we know who will be running for president, let's take a vote.

If the election was today.....who would you vote for? Take the poll, then listen Friday afternoon for the results

Graduation Turns Into Marriage Proposal [VIDEO]

Sarah graduates from American University School and gets a big surprise during the graduation ceremony.

As she gets her diploma, her boyfriend is standing at the other end of the stage waiting to pop the question

Category: Music News

Men In Black 3 Opens Memorial Day Weekend

I was a fan of the first two, so I'm really hoping the third will be just as good.

It looks like J (Will Smith) must go back in time to find K (Tommy Lee Jones) before he is assassinated and history is changed

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Chocolate Chip Cookies…Are They Your Favorite? [POLL]

Today is Chocolate Chip cookie day! Homemade, Chips Ahoy, Mrs. Fields, Pillsbury, they are all delicious. Even the raw dough right out of the package is good!

Wikipedia credits  Ruth Graves Wakefield as accidentally developing the first chocolate chip cookie in 1930

Umpire Makes His Call Very Clear [VIDEO]

Ever been to a baseball game and you can't figure out if the umpire called it a ball or a strike? Or was the runner safe or out?

This umpire makes sure that everyone knows what his call was. This was recorded Sunday at a game in Rock Island, IL

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Jimmy Johnson Wins Darlington

It took a while, but Jimmy Johnson finally took his car to the Winners Circle by winning the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway Saturday night. The last time Jimmy won was last October in Kansas

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‘Survivor’ Season 24 Done…Season 25 Is Next

In case you missed the finale of Survivor last night, Kim continued to win immunity and was able to walk away with the Million dollar prize AND the fan voted favorite $100,000 prize.

Kim made her way to the final 3 with Sabrina and  Chelsea

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Why Are We Called ‘Illinois’ At Concerts

After the Jason Aldean concert last night, I have realized something that really bothers me. Why is it that when performers are on stage in Peoria they say things like "What's up Illinois"?  Or, "Illinois lets have some fun"?

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Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw Tickets Next Week On River 97.3

Hang on tight! Starting next week I will be giving away tickets to see......

KENNY CHESNEY AND TIM MCGRAW!

It's the Brother's Of The Sun Tour at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis in July and you can win!

Just listen every afternoon next week at 3:45 for your chance to win!

You may have seen the video of "Feel Like A Rockstar", not you can see Kenny and Tim perform it live!

This will be the first time in 10 years that Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw have toured together

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Martina McBride To Sing National Anthem At Indy 500

Martina McBride will sing the National Anthem at the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday May 27th.

Martina is quoted on the Indy 500 webpage, “I am extremely excited that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has invited me to this year’s Indy 500