Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

WGN Radio’s David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, is joined by singer John Vincent and MasterChef Kira Novak to discusses their latest partnership that combines delicious food and incredible music for an unforgettable evening for your personal events.

David Telisman of David Telisman Communications, LLC. joins David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott to discuss what AI is and how to use AI to your advantage when it comes to marketing your business or company.

Rosanna D’Amato and Arlena D’Amato, 3rd generation owners of D’Amato’s Bakery on the Near West Side of Chicago joins David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, to share the history of D’Amato’s Bakery. Listen in while Rosanna and Arlena talk about their mouthwatering bakery staples such as their sandwich bread, focaccia, Sicilian pan “bakery” pizza and […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates coming down a bit, if he thinks the Fed will cut interest rates later this month, how homes have appreciated in the area, how much credit card debt Americans are holding, why he insists on paying off credit card debt every […]

WGN Radio's David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, is joined by 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly to talk about crime in Chicago and why he thinks Cook County need to make a change in leadership on March 19th.

We kicked off this week's show with David Haas of Miracle Method explaining what cabinet and surface refinishing involves and clearing up common misconceptions. Then, Gary Armstrong of NEXT Door & Window breaks down why this season is an ideal time to buy new windows and doors. Next, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/29/2025: Dan McCarty of Redo Cabinets joins the show to explain what cabinet refacing actually involves and to clear up common misconceptions. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/22/25: NEXT Door & Window's Gary Armstrong joins the show to explain why the end of the year is an ideal time for homeowners to replace windows and doors. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, visit nextdoorandwindow.com or […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/29/25: Miracle Method's David Haas joins the show joins the show to discuss bathroom safety and how refinishing can transform older bathrooms without the cost and hassle of a full remodel. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them […]

We kicked off this week's show with Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators to talk about bathrooms and accessibility. Next, David Haas of Miracle Method shares the benefits of refinishing over replacement. Then, David welcomes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to discuss the latest property tax bills. As always, David answers calls/texts in […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 22, 2025: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the show to break down the latest property tax bills, explain rising costs tied to tax increment financing (TIF) districts, and remind homeowners they can check exemptions, download bills and view payment options at cookcountytreasurer.com.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/22/25: Miracle Method's David Haas joins the show to explain how refinishing can save homeowners significant money and time compared with full replacement. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 22, 2025: Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators joins the show joins the show to discuss bathroom modifications, accessibility solutions and a upcoming Medicare initiative that will cover in-home safety assessments beginning Jan. 1, 2026. To learn more about what Access Elevator can […]

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent discuss his confronting President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle. He discusses property tax bills and answers questions from listeners.

We kicked off this week's show with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, who shared his expert advice on getting your floors holiday-ready and how to bring them back to life once the celebrations wind down. Next, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers broke down the successes and pitfalls of estate sales expansion and what homeowners should […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what taxpayers can expect after the IRS shutdown and the Illinois Amnesty Program, which ends on Nov. 17. To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about the success and pitfalls of estate sales. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to share his top tips on getting your floors holiday-ready before the party starts, and more importantly, getting them back to life after the night ends. Igor is here to help make sure your floors […]

We started this week's show by chatting with Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm to discuss the latest federal student-loan changes. Next, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discussed yearly roofing expectations. Then, HVAC Hall of Famer, Rich Dykstra Sr. of Dykstra LLC discusses the top tips for getting your home ready for winter. […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/08/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discusses getting through your end of year list for exterior work and managing realistic expectations. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

As featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11-08-2025: Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins David Hochberg to talk about the latest federal student-loan law changes and why now is an extremely important time for families to plan for their future with loans and scholarships. For more information, call (312) 564-4267.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/08/25: Dykstra LLC's Rich Dykstra Sr., HVAC Hall of Famer, joins the show to discussing the top items for getting your home ready for the winter. To learn more about what Dykstra LLC can do for you, email rich.dykstra.llc@gmail.com or call (708) 417-7391.

We started this week's show by chatting with BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Cory Ambrose on taking care of your home after a fire. Next, Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses protecting your foundation for the transition into fall and winter. Then, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston discusses the importance of […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston to the rescue! Listen in as Mike discusses the importance of getting your roof inspected before installing solar panels. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: BluSky Restoration Contractors' Business Development Manager Cory Ambrose joins the program to discuss caring for your home after a fire. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration Contractors can do for you, go to goblusky.com or call them at 1-800-956-8844.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/01/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer discusses protecting your foundation for the transition into fall and winter. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

We started off this week's show by chatting with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss spiders and mice. IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss tax liens. Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about their in-home […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss tax liens. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or call 1-312-664-6649.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/2025: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about their in-home shopping experience. Lewis discusses how customers enjoy the process and can compare materials. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call 630-381-5583.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/25/25: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Burgg Girl,' joins the program to talk about spiders. Janelle talks about the brown recluse spider, yellow sac spiders, and more! To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go […]

Every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM, David Hochberg and his weekly guests help WGN Radio listeners and prospective homeowners with all the questions and challenges someone in the Chicagoland area could think of. David’s career on the radio spans decades, and his career as a mortgage lender goes back even further. He joined […]

We started this week's show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, who joins the show to discuss the importance of W-2 employees. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss their water heater sale. Then, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets talks about the benefits of refacing your cabinets instead […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/2025: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to talk about the benefits of cabinet refacing and their timeframe of work. Redo Cabinets also has a Fall savings promo, ending 11/9: $2,500 off your kitchen project or no interest, no payments for 12 months! To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about home rates and what the current market looks like. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, joins the show to discuss the importance of having W-2 employees. To learn more about the services Perma-Seal provides, visit permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/18/25: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss W-2 employees and their water heater sale. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.

Wendy Snyder fills in for David Hochberg on Home Sweet Home Chicago! She’s joined by Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices David R. Schlueter to discuss home coverage. Next, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, discusses his deep cleaning process for floors. Then, Wendy talks to Shaun Peters of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling about gas and wood fireplaces.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25:  Shaun Peters of Lindeman Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling joined the show to talk about converting wood fireplaces into gas fireplaces and answer listener questions. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to answer listener questions. Plus, Igor shares how their deep cleaning process works. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/11/25: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, to discuss home insurance and why it’s essential that your coverage is seamless. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators, who discusses starlifts and the importance of understanding the typical cost of one. Then, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform Realtors what they need to know, including quotes and other key […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 10/04/25: Access Elevator's VP of Sales, Frank Wasilewski, joins the show to talk about the typical cost of a stairlift. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.