Steve Dale's Other World from WGN Plus

Ward Miller is the Executive Director of Preservation Chicago and Warren Strovel is the Executive Vice President of Operations at Friedman Properties. Together, in the Skyline Studio, they share fascinating stories about preserving the city’s past with Steve Dale.

‘Bleed Cubby Blue’ author Al Yellon joins Steve Dale to discuss his new book, ‘The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book: 300 Questions for the Super-Fan.’ Steve will ask Al about the best and worst Cubs trades of all time, the most over-rated and under-rated Cubs, and much more.

From Fiddler on the Roof to A Little Night Music at The Marriott Lincolnshire and the journey from the West End to Broadway to Lincolnshire. Alexandra Silber talks to Steve Dale about Stephen Sondheim, her current production, and performing for Chicagoans.

Frank Ferrante announces his return in ‘An Evening with Groucho’ in the intimate Club Arcade Speakeasy and Restaurant, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, August 19 through 22.

Amy Morton stops by the Skyline Studio to join Steve Dale to talk about growing up the daughter of Arnie Morton, one of the world's best-known restaurateurs, and to announce the opening of 1898, a speakeasy in Highland Park.

Kristen Reynolds, Choose Chicago CEO and President, pops by the studio to talk about summer in Chicago, including Taste of Chicago, 4th of July weekend, the James Beard Awards, and the Obama Presidential Center.

Marya Grandy, who plays Carrie Chapman Catt in Suffs at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.), talks with Steve. Suffs is the Tony Award-winning musical which celebrates the American women’s suffrage movement.

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (Illinois’ 5th District) talks with Steve before he formally launched his Chicago mayoral campaign in the upcoming 2027 election at the historic Uptown Theatre on Saturday, June 27.

Longtime celebrated Chicago jazz and cabaret performers Mark and Anne Burnell pop into The Skyline Studio to talk about their latest song His Day, which celebrates Anne's father and will premiere on WGN Radio, Steve Dale's Other World. We will celebrate all dads.

Soccer stars begin playing in middle school and just as there are baseball, hockey, and football Mom’s… there are also soccer moms. That's what Karen Scholl’s book, Surviving Soccer ,is all about and she sits down with Steve Dale to discuss the phenomena.

He can't escape it – still known as the N'Sync star Joey Fatone appearing in & Juliet at The Auditorium Theatre (50 E Ida B. Wells Drive), July 22 thru August 2.

E Faye Butler, the legendary award-winning Chicago performer/director, joins Steve to discuss  ‘Nunsense‘ at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook (100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace).

Connie Esparza, Regional Communications Director of the Red Cross, joins Steve Dale to talk about the needs and benefits of giving blood and all of what the Red Cross does that you might not even know about. To learn more about how you can donate your time, money, and resources and give blood, visit https://www.redcross.org/

Actors James Cameron Kay and Harrison Ball join Steve Dale to talk about their performance in Brokeback Mountain now playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through June 28. Chicago Shakes is celebrating its 40th anniversary bringing top-notch theater to Chicago’s theater-loving community. For tickets and more information visit https://www.chicagoshakes.com

Chicago icon Jackie Taylor, founder of the Black Ensemble Theatre, joins Steve Dale to talk about their landmark 50th anniversary and highlights their next show, Men of Soul, written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. For tickets and more go to https://www.blackensembletheater.org/

John Manchester of Windy City Sweets and Virginia Rud of EveryCat Health Foundation join Steve Dale to talk about the Get the Scoop on Cat Health Ice Cream Social on June 16 at Windy City Sweets located at 3308 N Broadway in Chicago. For information on how to get involved or attend go to https://windycitysweets.com/

Dylan Hankey, Senior Director of Programming and Production for Navy Pier, joins Steve Dale to talk about celebrating 10 years of the iconic Ferris wheel at Navy Pier and the upcoming Fourth of July celebration that should not be missed. For more information, go to https://navypier.org

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins Steve Dale to talk about why she wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. Listen in while Mendoza tells listeners why she has decided to get into this race, the major issues that she thinks that need to be addressed including the importance of growing the economic base of the city, how […]

Published co-author of “Mollie’s War,” Cyndee Schaffer joins Steve Dale to remember her mother Mollie, and the other 150,000 women who served in the military during World War II in honor of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

Singer and star of Going Bacharach at the Apollo Theater John Pagano joins Steve Dale on the show to give us an inside look on the vibrant musical revue celebrating the legendary composer. Listen in while John shares stories from working with Bacharach for 26 years and reminds listeners why Burt Bacharach was one of the […]

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Steve Dale to take us behind the scenes at the Vatican. How did the Pope – a White Sox fan – respond to receiving Chicago Cubs swag? Then, Mayor Johnson talks about the teen takeovers, and whether or not he'll find an alternative for Shot Spotter.

Chicago broadcast legend Bill Kurtis joins Steve Dale to discuss his book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. An argument can easily be made that Kurtis' style has changed Chicago and national broadcast news.

10th Ward Alderman Peter Chico, a former Chicago police officer, joins Steve Dale to express his views on the need for Shot Spotter, or a system like it, which has not been replaced despite the City’s promise to do so. He also talks about a nonprofit supporting first responders, called Light the Line, which Steve was […]

It may be the most important announcement ever in the history of WGN Radio: the Candy Hall of Fame is coming to town and will soon open on Michigan Avenue. Jeff Rubin, a Candy Hall of Fame inductee, joins Steve Dale to explain.

It's as intense as theater gets, and part horror – on stage, Covenant at the Goodman Theatre. Actress Anji White of TV's Fargo plays the mother you might not want to ever have, or maybe you do, and she joins Steve Dale to discuss the production. For tickets, visit the Goodman Theatre.

Leo Roberts is Sir Galahad in Monty Python's Spamalot, opening May 19 at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.). Roberts joins Steve Dale to talk about members of the Monty Python Troupe he's met in real life. For tickets, visit Broadway in Chicago.

In this recorded Mother's Day interview with Steve Dale, Dionne Warwick talks about her two favorite productions, her sons. She says that as much as she still enjoys performing, her current CD, called DWuets, is her last. She is the queen of duets, having recorded and performed hundreds in her career, and she offers some of her […]

Lucie Arnaz talks with Steve Dale about her kind-of-famous mom (Lucille Ball) and her own children on Mother's Day. She has a new book, Lucy and Desi: The Love Letters. But would Mom have wanted her to reveal these very personal notes? A candid conversation with Lucie can go anywhere, as she certainly speaks her mind.

Actress Ruta Lee, who is about to celebrate her 91st birthday, is one of your favorite guests on Steve Dale's Other World, and she says Chicago is her favorite town. Lee's career includes appearing in films with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, not to mention literally hundreds of TV guest shots.

Captain Kat Miller of Chicago's First Lady joins Steve Dale to discuss the various excursions they offer, from their famous Chicago Architecture Center-hosted cruises to the canine cruise for dogs, whose highlights will no doubt include the parks with the most squirrels.

Joan Colletta, Founder of The Creative Conservancy, joins Steve Dale to talk about how she spends time with animals in their natural habitats. Joan shares her stories about volunteering for Rhino Conservation in South Africa, being around gorillas, and the importance of spreading education to prevent poaching.

Art Chat Daddy Sims, Community Outreach Manager, and Adam Helman, President and CEO of the nonprofit Guest House Chicago, join Steve Dale to discuss how they provide comfortable, affordable accommodations for patients and their families throughout their treatment. Guest House Chicago offers fully furnished apartments for medical patients and Rush Road Home participants through a […]

Best known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld, Jason Alexander joins Steve Dale to talk about directing Fault at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jason shares what steered him toward the directing role, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, and whether there will be a long-rumored Seinfeld reunion. Fault will be at the Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier until May 24th.

Adrian Galante, Arranger and Musical Director of Going Bacharach, joins Steve Dale to discuss how the show is a tribute to the music of Burt Freeman Bacharach, one of the greatest American composers.  The show will be at the Apollo Theater, 2450 N. Lincoln Ave., from April 21st to May 17th.

Friday was International Jane Goodall Day in celebration of all she achieved. Steve Dale interviewed Dr. Goodall several times, including on WGN Radio. Though Dr. Goodall had only just begun to achieve, and left the planet more than a bit concerned, she never lost hope. Steve talks with Anna Rathman, executive director Jane Goodall Institute USA. […]

The last radio interview comedienne Judy Tenuta did was with Steve Dale. Steve talks with award-winning director and producer Brent Mata, about capturing the life of Judy Tenuta, in It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a mini-biopic following the often wacky life and career of the ’80s accordion-playing comedienne. Steve’s Interview with Judy can be found here.

Appropriately, Elizabeth French is in the studio on Easter Sunday. She is the mom of fallen police officer Ella French, who was killed in 2021. She's been active in supporting a non-profit called Light the Line, which provides vital support to officers and their families through resources, programs, and community initiatives that drive meaningful change.

John Williams may have Thomas Jefferson, but Steve Dale has George Washington. A. D. Weaver is the Father of Our Country in the Hamilton Angelica Tour. He also talks with rotating cast member Asisha Sougou. Hamilton is showing at the CIBC Theatre (18 West Monroe St).

Chicago's own Dr. Anne Beall, award-winning multi-book author, joins Steve Dale to talk about her latest book titled The Compassionate Writer: Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story, and Touch Lives. Listen in while Dr. Beall reminds listeners to write with courage, edit with kindness, and share their stories with the world.

Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, author of The Happiness Formula: A Scientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment, joins WGN Radio’s Steve Dale to share the key to happiness. Listen in while Dr. Obayuwana shares what the Hope Index Scale (HIS) is, the science behind personal satisfaction, and more.

Erik Soderstrom, Senior Director of Programming at Ravinia, joins WGN's Steve Dale to highlight this year's major lineup of performances at Ravinia Festival, including Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and many more. Erik and Steve also detail the history of Ravinia, some of the famous musicians who have appeared on stage, and Metra's role […]

D. Jerome, the actor playing the Tin Man in The Wiz’s national tour, joins Steve Dale to talk about The Wiz’s 50th Anniversary Tour coming to The James M. Nederlander Theatre from March 31st – April 5, 2026. Listen in while D. Jerome shares what it’s like playing this iconic role and what it’s like […]