TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS TUESDAY OCTOBER 13th 2009

FARMER DON YOUNG…His giant gourd, at 1,658 POUNDS, won the Half moon bay 36th annual world championship pumpkin weigh off in California this week. What is his secret?

12 SIGNS YOUR DATING A LOSER…Do your friends hate him? Is he a freeloader? Do his coworkers hate him? Sorry girls, but he’s got to go! See the complete list on our blog at US99com.

AREN’T THE KIDS SUPPOSED TO CALL WHEN THEY NEED A RIDE? Not the parents? Is this a trend that’s growing? Is it illegal, or is it just a bad example for the kids? You decide.

LISA DENT’S PET OF THE WEEK….is Bailey, an 8year old shepherd/pit bull/terriermix who likes belly rubs. If you have a loving home for him, contact PAWS at www.pawschicago.org or go to Lisa Dent’s webpage. Fur ball tickets are also on sale if you’d like to attend the upcoming fundraiser at the Drake Hotel on November 13th!

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR RODNEY ATKINS TICKETS!

RODNEY ATKINS!

TIM MCGRAW TICKETS FOR HIS UPCOMING SOLD OUT SHOW AT JOE’S BAR!!! LISTEN FOR YOUR TIDIBIT OF TIM!

COMEDIAN JEFFREY ROSS in STUDIO FRIDAY!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES “JOHN THE GARDENER” JESSE METCALFE!

TOM ARNOLD!

And more!