95.9 The River

11/10/2025

959 The River is proud to announce that Three Days Grace “ALIENATION TOUR” is coming March 9th, 2026 to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL with
special guests I Prevail and The Funeral Portrait.
Tickets go on sale Friday 11/14 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com

11/10/2025

On this Sesame Street Day… 33% of adults admit this character intimidated them as a kid. Who is it? It's a no-hint Manic Monday, good luck. The answer is posted daily at 715am at 959theriver.com/shows/mackay-morning/

11/10/2025

Join the Rivers’ Joey Domenick for a live broadcast on Saturday, November 15th from 1pm-3pm at La Chiquita Food Market - 1525 Douglas Road, Montgomery. Purchase a pre-packed bag of food now through November 26.

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, generosity, and caring for one another.
The Aurora Food Pantry continues that spirit with its 18th Annual Holiday Food Drive, helping to feed 4,500 people every week and spreading warmth throughout our community.
Your support keeps that mission alive.

If you can’t make it to the stores, please donate a $25 Virtual Bag of groceries at aurorafoodpantry.org today.

11/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to help out with the Aurora Food Pantry yesterday! We’re doing it all month long see you again Next Saturday! Donate at aurorafoodpantry.org -

11/09/2025

Mackay checking out his show in a radio he bought at Ultimate Treasures in Downers Grove for $6 bucks. 😊

11/09/2025

Jack White Accepts The White Stripes' 2025 Induction into Rock Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 🥰

"Get your hands dirty and drop the screens and get out of your garage." — Jack White, accepting The White Stripes’ Induction into the Rock & Roll of Fame.📺 ...

11/09/2025

A toymaker from our area has passed away...the man behind Lite Brite and Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots has punched his ticket to the heaven. Rest in Peace, Burt Meyer and thanks for the childhood fun.

Burt Meyer brought toy joy to baby boomers, Millennials and all the Gens — from Alpha to X to Z. An inventor, designer and artist, Meyer, whose work contributed to Chicago becoming a vibrant center ...

11/09/2025

Join the Rivers’ Gordon Mays on Friday, November 14th from 4-6pm at Cermak Fresh Market on Lake Street in Aurora from 2-4pm and pick up a prepackaged bag of groceries to help feed those in need this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, generosity, and caring for one another.
The Aurora Food Pantry continues that spirit with its 18th Annual Holiday Food Drive, helping to feed 4,500 people every week and spreading warmth throughout our community.
Your support keeps that mission alive.

If you can’t make it to the stores, please donate a $25 Virtual Bag of groceries at aurorafoodpantry.org today.

11/08/2025

Join Joey Domenick here at priscosfammarket in Aurora (1108 Prairie Street) from 1pm till 3pm for the 2025 Annual Aurora Food Pantry!

Purchase a Pre-Packaged Bag or you can donate online, https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org and Help a Family in need this Holiday Season!

11/08/2025

TONIGHT: Soundgarden, The White Stripes & Twenty One Pilots Rock the 2025 Hall of Fame. Full details below. Click pic.

According to Rolling Stone, tonight’s 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to...

11/07/2025

Mackay is live at La Chiquita in Montgomery until 6pm for the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Holiday Food Pantry. Stop by and pick up a prepackaged bag of groceries to feed families with food insecurities. Also sign up to win a weekend at Sonic Temple 2026.

11/07/2025

Join the Rivers’ Joey Domenick on Saturday, November 8th from 1pm-3pm at Prisco’s Family Market on Prairie in Aurora broadcasting live. Purchase a pre-packed bag of food now through November 26.

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, generosity, and caring for one another.
The Aurora Food Pantry continues that spirit with its 18th Annual Holiday Food Drive, helping to feed 4,500 people every week and spreading warmth throughout our community.
Your support keeps that mission alive.

If you can’t make it to the stores, please donate a $25 Virtual Bag of groceries at aurorafoodpantry.org today.