Best of 104.3 Jams

Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa: There are so many podcasts these days… Does everybody host their own podcast?

Thirsty Thursday – “Did I Tap That?” ft. Super-Producer Krista!

Thirsty Thursday – “Did I Tap That?” ft. Super-Producer Krista!

It’s Cubs Opening Day! | Aurora ‘Pop-up' Vaccination Site at Fox Valley Mall to Launch Thursday | This 13-Year-Old's Website Is Helping People Across Chicago Snag Vaccine Appointments | Chicago street sweeping season begins!

It’s the Battle of the Best Chicago Landmarks, one’s gotta go – The Bean, The Sears Tower or Wrigley Field! Which one are you losing?

It’s the Battle of the Best Chicago Landmarks, one’s gotta go – The Bean, The Sears Tower or Wrigley Field! Which one are you losing?

Chicago’s first opening day in two years will see changes aplenty inside and outside Wrigley Field | Laminate It? Carry It? What You Should Do With Your Vaccination Record Card | How to Apply For Financial Help With Missed Rent in Illinois, Cook County | ONE LAST REMINDER: State Moratorium For Utilities Disconnecting Customers Ends Thursday

Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about Netflix cutting down on people sharing their passwords with each other?

BIG NEWS: Lollapalooza Could Return This Summer If COVID-19 Cases Decline, Fest Co-Founder Says | State Moratorium For Utilities Disconnecting Customers Ends Thursday | Lightfoot Unveils New Vaccination Site For Union Essential Workers

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Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about MANSCAPING?

Ed Lover and Super-Producer Krista draaaaag Derrick Jaxn. 

VP Harris Urges People To Get Vaccinated In Chicago | Kanye West Documentary Reportedly Sold To Netflix For $30M | Update on Alligator Rob after Heart Surgery & Chance the Snapper

Super-Producer Krista's ex-boyfriend is trying to get that old thing back after randomly sending her $200, but she is NOT HAVING IT! Should she send the money back or nah?

Lose One Wednesday – The Battle of the Iconic Chicago Sports Arena’s! One’s gotta go: Soldier Field vs. The United Center vs. Wrigley Field, which one are you losing?

Lose One Wednesday – The Battle of the Iconic Chicago Sports Arena’s! One’s gotta go: Soldier Field vs. The United Center vs. Wrigley Field, which one are you losing?

Super-Producer Krista asked Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about buying things from Amazon after having a few drinks?

 Chewing Gum Billionaire Beau Wrigley is getting into the Illinois Weed Business | Wrigley Field Vaccination Site Will Help Outreach Toward Vulnerable Populations, Officials Say | This 13-Year-Old’s Website Is Helping People Across Chicago Snag Vaccine Appointments | Spring  Pop Up with Bottomless Mimosas 

Jen B-T can't get over this Chicago-based "Air Jordan!" themed wedding and Super-Producer Krista, in typical dramatic Krista fashion, LOVES IT... so we take it to the phone lines!  

Jen B-T can't get over this Chicago-based "Air Jordan!" themed wedding and Super-Producer Krista, in typical dramatic Krista fashion, LOVES IT... so we take it to the phone lines!  

Jen B-T can't get over this Chicago-based "Air Jordan!" themed wedding and Super-Producer Krista, in typical dramatic Krista fashion, LOVES IT... so we take it to the phone lines!  

Jen B-T's kids had the NEVER to still want Easter baskets after Jen took them to DISNEY WORLD! 

Jen B-T and Super Producer Krista GUSH over how AMAZING Sunday night's Verzus was! 

Jen B-T asks Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa: Should I buy at-home gym workout equipment?

Super-Producer Krista and Jen B-T have too much fun in the studio with Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa! 

Ed Lover and Super-Producer discuss who's taking the W in this weekend's highly anticipated VERZUZ battle b/t EWF and The Isley Brothers. 

Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa: Why does my wife always want to rearrange things in the house?

The ELMS team attempts to take a crack at explaining what's the meaning behind "Good Friday."

Ed and Krista discuss how different Easter will be this year since the pandemic hit. 

Illinois Not Moving Into Bridge Phase Due To Increased COVID-19 Numbers | VP Madame Kamala Harris to visit Chicago next week to discuss equitable COVID vaccine distribution | Largest Firehouse In Chicago History Opens For Service | Chicago's Top Doc Warns Against In-Person Easter Celebrations

Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa: What is “the cloud” for data storage?

COVID-19 Restrictions May Still Return In Cook County | United Airlines seeks to train 5,000 pilots by 2030 and wants half of them to be women or people of color and no flight experience is needed. | Today is the Chicago White Sox Home opener!! They’re playing the Kansas City Royals today at 3 this afternoon! And if you’re going to the game, Guaranteed Rate Field just tweaked some changes so you can watch the game safely!

Thirsty Thursday – “Did I Tap That?” ft. Ed Lover! 

Thirsty Thursday – “Did I Tap That?” ft. Ed Lover! 

Thirsty Thursday – “Did I Tap That?” ft. Ed Lover! 

Jen B-T asked Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa: What instrument should I let my kids learn?

Jen B-T asks Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about people who say too much screen time is bad for kids?

Super-Producer Krista's ex-boyfriend is trying to get that old thing back after randomly sending her $200, but she is NOT HAVING IT! Should she send the money back or nah?

Lose One Wednesday – You Gotta Lose This Sitcom Family: The Banks (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) vs. The Huxtables (The Cosby Show) vs. The Tanners (Full House)!

Chicago Receiving 50K Doses Of Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine From State | There is still no deal between the Chicago Teachers Union and CPS over high school students returning to classrooms next week. | ‘Steve Urkel’ Actor Jaleel White is launching a cannabis brand called “The Purple Urkel” | Facebook is coming out with a video speed dating app:

Lose One Wednesday – You Gotta Lose This Sitcom Family: The Banks (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) vs. The Huxtables (The Cosby Show) vs. The Tanners (Full House)!

Paternity Test Tuesday: “The Case of the Military Brat” w/Melinda & Thomas

Super-Producer Krista asks Ed's Ratchet Alexa:  Why does it seem like clothes always go missing from my closet?

Biden Calls For Calm After Fatal Police Shooting Of Black Man In Minneapolis | CDC Declares Racism a Serious Public Health Threat | Kanye West YEEZYs are expected to become the most expensive sneaker ever sold | Meow Mix Cat Food Bags Recalled For Possible Salmonella

Ed Lover asked his Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about cancel culture?

Illinoisans 16 And Older Will Be Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine Today | Samuel Adams Offering Free Beer To Those Who Get COVID Vaccine | MONDAYS ONLY: Krispy Kreme Giving Free Doughnuts Today

Ed Lover pays a touching tribute to his friend, the great DMX. 

Ask Ed Lover: Edwin from Jefferson Park Dear Ed Lover, Allergy season is starting up and it’s the worst ever! I’ve tried every allergy medication and nothing is clearing up my stuffiness and itchy eyes. Everyone thinks I have COVID, and it’s embarrassing, because I don’t! It’s Allergies! Do you have any ideas or a home remedy I can try to get rid of this!?

Ed Lover shares his once in a lifetime memories with DMX as he fights for his life. 

Ed Lover shares his once in a lifetime memories with DMX as he fights for his life. 

Ed Lover shares his once in a lifetime memories with DMX as he fights for his life. 

If you missed President’s Bidents first congressional speech last night, I’ve got the highlights | Biden Unveils American Families Plan | United Center Mass Vaccination | Moving on to Kanye West, He is currently in a legal battle with Walmart | LIL KIM MEMOIR

Up on the chopping block this week: ED LOVER! 

Up on the chopping block this week: ED LOVER! 

We're ALL vaccinated, plus Super-Producer Krista reveals some tips to avoid some of those vaxx side effects. 

On the heels of Windy City Live's Val Warner's engagement, Super-Producer Krista shakes the table and asks exactly HOW important is an ACTUAL wedding ceremony?

The ELMS looooves The Windy City Live team, so it's only right we show love to Val's absolutely adorable engagement! 

 Lose One Wednesday – One of these movies based right here in Chicago HAS GOTTA GO: Home Alone vs. The Blues Brothers vs. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! Which one are you losing?

The ELMS crew get heated about ex's and jewelry! 

CDC: fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks at small outdoor gatherings | The Vax Pass | Federal Real ID Deadline Extended | Biden To Focus On Families During Speech Tonight

Super-Producer Krista asked Ed Lover's Ratchet Alexa: What do you think about people who get super emotional when they're drunk?

 Lose One Wednesday – One of these movies based right here in Chicago HAS GOTTA GO: Home Alone vs. The Blues Brothers vs. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! Which one are you losing?

 Lose One Wednesday – One of these movies based right here in Chicago HAS GOTTA GO: Home Alone vs. The Blues Brothers vs. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! Which one are you losing?

Ed Lover asks his Ratchet Alexa:  Is it ok for a mother to be to expect a gift at the reveal party and the baby shower?

Buena Beef Adds Plant-Based Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich to the Menu | Kanye Wests’s prototype Nike Air Yeezy’s sold for 1.8 million at private auction | If you are vaccinated, you  could travel to Europe soon! | President Biden is going to announce new CDC guidance on mask-wearing later today | Sesame Street turns 50 years old!

Kanye West Asked To Perform At DMX Memorial | A Chicago Casino is in the works! | A heads up on things slowly opening up in the city

Up on the chopping block this week: Super-Producer Krista

Up on the chopping block this week: Super-Producer Krista

Up on the chopping block this week: Super-Producer Krista