Nick Jakusz
Production Director and Midday Host at WERV-FM (Aurora, IL)
Afternoons & Production Dir. at 95.9 The River, PxP for the USF Saints Football and craft beer lover. https://t.co/P5bYWFWnOT
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4 days ago |
959theriver.com | Nick Jakusz
Remember that time 11 years ago when people were dumping ice-cold water over their heads for ALS research? If you didn’t, you probably spent 2014 in a cabin somewhere with no Wi-Fi (and, honestly, good for you). But just when you thought the Ice Bucket Challenge was a relic of the viral past, a new wave of challengers has come crashing in. This time, it’s not about ALS—it’s about mental health awareness.
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959theriver.com | Nick Jakusz
The Cure is giving fans a fresh look at their recent album Songs of a Lost World with the announcement of a brand-new remix project, Mixes of a Lost World. Dropping soon, this remix album promises a sonic journey that takes the iconic tracks from Songs of a Lost World into new territories.
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959theriver.com | Nick Jakusz
He’s still got the sneer, the spike, and the swagger — but these days, Billy Idol is swapping late-night benders for early morning workouts. The punk rock icon recently opened up about the changes he’s made to his lifestyle over the years, and it turns out even rock legends have to think about their livers eventually. After decades of living the hard-partying, leather-clad rockstar life, Idol says he’s given up alcohol for good.
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1 week ago |
959theriver.com | Nick Jakusz
If you happened to drive by Cool Party Balloons in West Chicago at 137 Turner Ct, your jaw probably hit the floor — and for good reason. This local balloon shop just marked their one-year anniversary, and they went all out to celebrate in seriously spectacular style!We’re talking about a massive outdoor balloon installation featuring over 12,000 balloons!This wasn’t just a party decoration — it was a full-on work of art.
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1 week ago |
959theriver.com | Nick Jakusz
After a few turbulent years away from the spotlight, Marilyn Manson is officially back with new music — and he’s leading with a bold choice. The shock-rock icon just dropped a cover of Phil Collins’ legendary “In The Air Tonight” as part of a maxi-single CD release. The limited physical copies sold out in just four hours, but both the cover and the B-side track, “As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep)”, are now available for streaming everywhere.
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