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BrownTown shares space with Sadie Soto, consultant, organizer, policy savant, lifelong Chicagoan, and devoted CTA rider. The gang chats about the fall 2025 CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) and RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) budget crisis and the role and responsibility of mass public transit in our lives. As the recent funding crisis put public transit in Chicagoland in the spotlight, the team uses it as a catalyst to unpack the nuts and bolts of what funding public services actually looks like on a municipal, county, and state level; the perceptions and realities of public transit; and the the limited political will and actual possibility of what a fully funded and equitable transportation system could actually look like. Originally recorded October 24, 2025. Updates on the state vote and current state of CTA/RTA below in episodes notes. GUESTSadie Soto is a lifelong Chicagoan and devoted CTA rider. A former congressional intern, she is deeply familiar with policy at the national level and has also been active locally as an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union. Over the years, she has volunteered for multiple aldermanic campaigns and remains an engaged resident of Jefferson Park, frequently attending her neighborhood chamber of commerce and community meetings. She currently works as an environmental consultant, where she supports community-centered initiatives through outreach coordination, public meeting facilitation, and communications that translate complex policy into accessible stories. Mentioned in the episode:Update: Illinois lawmakers pass public transit funding bill to address RTA budget gap (ABC Chicago)Pre-vote: Budget shortfall could end CTA's 24-hour public service in Chicago (ABC Chicago)Mayor Johnson's “Safe And Smoke-Free Public Transit” Executive OrderViolent crime on the CTA remains above pre-pandemic levels (Transit Talent)Red Ahead ProgramWhy Chicago still hasn't fixed the Loop (The Flying Moose, YouTube)Why Doesn't the US have better public transportation? (Sustainable America)Illinois lawmakers propose merging CTA, Metra, Pace (1, 2)--CREDITS: Intro soundbite from Climate and Transit video. Outro music End Of Beginning by Djo. Audio engineered by Kassandra Borah. Production assistance by Jamie Price. Episode photo by xxx.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

Brian From welcomes Lois Stewart, Education Executive for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS, to discuss the mission and impact of more than 70 Lutheran schools across Chicagoland. Stewart shares how these schools keep Christ at the center while delivering rigorous academics, accredited programs, and safe, nurturing environments for students. She also offers guidance for families weighing their schooling options and highlights the hope she sees in the next generation growing in faith each day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025Today, Hegseth moves the goalposts again saying they couldn't see the two survivors they blew out of the water with a second strike; at least 11 Indiana Republicans were met with threats after refusing to redistrict; the Trump administration has fired 8 immigration judges in New York; Costco is suing Trump for tariff refunds ahead of the Supreme Court ruling; Republican Darrell Issa is thinking about moving to Texas after being drawn out of his California district; Trump promised a crime crackdown in San Francisco but he's doing the opposite; the DOJ is about to do something really stupid so get your popcorn; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.Thank You, WildGrainGet $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription.Guests: Nikki Kidd and Sarah Slackert of Resist and RepeatMoms from the Chicagoland area channeling alarm into action to protest what's happening in our community.Resist and Repeat @resist_and_repeat - InstagramMAGA Can't Spin Out of War Crimes! | ALLISON GILL AND THE LEFT HOOK WITH WAJAHAT ALISubscribe to MSW Media's YouTube Channel - YouTubeStoriesHegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout | The Washington PostWhite House defends US attack on boat from Venezuela as lawful | ReutersAt least 11 Indiana Republicans were targeted with threats or swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump | NBC NewsTrump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York | The New York TimesCostco sues Trump admin seeking tariff refunds before Supreme Court rules if they're illegal | CNBCGood TroubleFor any Michigan listeners - There is currently a petition to implement Ranked Choice Voting here in the state. This is a great idea that will better represent the preference of the voters in our elections.To sign the petition, go to rankmivote.org and click “Where do I sign?”. I found a signing event 3 blocks from my office happening the same day. So easy.Bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan - rankmivote.orgWhat is ranked choice voting? 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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to the 1980s for some truly bizarre in-ring action from Chicagoland's very own Bob Luce! Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat embraced the wild, the wacky, and the downright creepy sides of professional wrestling. From mind-controlling sinister ministers to nearly unintelligible Kentucky beasts, this show had it all — and Tony and Conrad are here to relive every outrageous moment. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code WHW at https://stopboxusa.com/WHW  #stopboxpod THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

Good morning and happy Wednesday! This morning we have a great interview with Celia and Amra, both employees of European Service LLC. This company specializes in compassionate in-home care with services across Illinois. With 4 offices including in Aurora and the Chicagoland area they are ready to serve the seniors in our communities. This morning we'll talk all about the services, programs and resources provided as well as how you can contact them. Got questions? Send us an email to: goodmorningaurorail@gmail.comHave a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcastThe second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora.Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV#kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #elginil #aurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #morningnews #goodmorningaurora #fyp #wednesday #homecare

Cutting her teeth on the West Coast and training with the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo, “La Traviesa” Johnnie Robbie is expanding her horizons. Robbie, the current West Coast Pro Champion, joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about her Chicago debut at Warrior Wrestling when she faces AEW star Willow Nightengale, getting into the business after a friend got her into watching wrestling, the respect of the business at the New Japan dojo, taking her first tour of Japan earlier this year, working against one of her trainers in Shane Haste, her vast experiences around the world, gaining perspective on wrestling by at first working as a referee, working for WOW Superheroes and more. Plus, Mike recaps WWE Survivor Series, ARW Pro and Janesville Wrestling Alliance and previewing a huge weekend of shows from 2econd Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, Rocket Pro Wrestling, POWW Entertainment, Warrior Wrestling, GALLI Lucha Libre, FabWrestling, NWA Chicago and GLCW's Blizzard Brawl. Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Kevin M. Yates is known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective®. He solves measurement mysteries and investigates how training and development as an experience and L&D as a function contribute to the workplace performance ecosystem. Kevin uses facts, clues, and evidence to uncover the truth about impact, focusing on collective contributions that influence business and human performance. He has used his measurement expertise in roles with world-renowned brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald's, and Meta (Facebook). He is also president and founder of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing free, fresh, healthy, and high-quality food for people in need through pop-up pantries in the Chicagoland south suburbs.Website: kevinmyates.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinmyatesFacebook: facebook.com/kevmyatesThis episode is very kindly sponsored by The Content Consultancy, founded by Content Confidence Coach, Kate Llewellyn. Tell me, are you a business owner who finds content creation overwhelming or inconsistent?It's time to stop doing what you think you "should" or "must." It's time to start doing your marketing, your way!Kate helps serious entrepreneurs and business leaders cut through the noise to build a powerful content strategy that actually drives growth.Join her membership, The Confident Content Creators Club, for the structure and clarity you need to Plan with Purpose and Create Content with Confidence.Ready for an immediate mindset shift?Grab Kate's free, four-day Content Confidence Audio Series. It's designed to instantly help you identify your limiting beliefs and the specific barriers stopping your content creation success.Sign up today and stop letting self-doubt drive your business marketing: thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio

Everybody said the Bears hadn't beaten anybody, and apparently, they took that personally, so when they went to Philadelphia to play the "somebodies" who just happen to be the defending Super Bowl champions, the Bears beat the shit out of them. The RECRAP of the Bears 24-15 pounding of the Eagles is brought to you by Buick of Chicagoland, the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular and the brand new books "The Immortals" and "Great Until It Wasn't." The Bears ran the ball all over the Eagles for three hours and it was glorious. And the much maligned defense, reinforced by the returns of Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon didn't let the Eagles do much of anything. It was a sight to behold. Let's bask in the memory.

Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.29.25 by WCPT 820 Weekend

Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Northern Seminary, and loves to write for the church and the academy. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband Brian, four kids, two dogs, and Dwight, her theology cat. She was on The Art of Holiness a couple of years ago to talk about her really great work, Practicing Christian Doctrine. She has also published a book called “God the Spirit. Today we are talking with her about her latest work, “Why I am Protestant.” What does it mean to be Protestant? How can its strengths shape faith in the modern world, and how should its challenges be addressed?

Send us a textJenny Mitich is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 803 of Boundless Body Radio!Jenny Mitich is an expert and content creator when it comes to all things keto and carnivore! Jenny used the carnivore diet to lose over 50 pounds and has passed along what she learned to help thousands of people transition to the carnivore lifestyle.She is a two-year carnivore and full-time content creator who is passionate about helping people take charge of their metabolic health. She believes that people should know their numbers and empowers them to do so with her educational carnivore content and engaging in individual and personal experiments.Her new and highly anticipated book Complete Carnivore: Achieving Better Health Through a Meat-Based Diet was released in the fall of 2025! Complete Carnivore is your definitive guide to thriving on the Carnivore Diet, a way of eating that has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands for its transformative effects on weight loss, health, and overall well-being. Jenny resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband, Goran, and twin sons, Max and Harry. She enjoys reading, traveling the world, and devouring ribeyes!Find Jenny at-Amazon- Complete Carnivore: Achieving Better Health Through a Meat-Based DietYT- @JennyMitichIG- @mamamitichPodcast- Meat Matters with Jenny MitichFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

A pastor reconnects with a troubled parishioner only to find prophecy and madness entwined in tragedy.Nathan Perrin (he/him/his) is a writer and Anabaptist pastor in Chicagoland. He holds an MA in Quaker Studies, and is a doctoral student studying Christian Community Development at Northern Seminary. His doctorate work centers on creating a writing program for nonprofits and churches to use to help under-resourced communities process trauma. His work has been published in the Dillydoun Review, Bangalore Review, Collateral Journal, Esoterica Magazine, etc. His forthcoming novella Memories of Green Rivers will be released in winter 2026 by Running Wild Press. He is also a screenwriter for an unannounced indie comedy series. For more information, visit www.nathanperrinwriter.comYou can read "A Prophet's Hometown" at https://www.kaidankaistories.com.Website: kaidankaistories.comPlease feel free to contact me through the website contact form.Follow us on: InstagramFacebookBlueskySubstack

Ever wondered what it's like to serve as a combat nurse on the front lines? Join us for this special Veterans Day episode with Colonel Susan Luz as she shares inspiring and heartbreaking stories of service, resilience, and leadership that translate from the battlefield to the bedside.   SPECIAL GUEST Susan Luz, BSN, MPH, RN graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Nursing. After a clinical rotation at Rhode Island's Institute of Mental Health and public health experiences, she joined the Peace Corps, with her first assignment in Brazil. After leaving the Peace Corps, Luz earned her master's degree in public health nursing from Boston University. She returned to Brazil with Project Hope and then took a job as a nurse-teacher at Central High School in Providence and ran its school-based clinic from 1978 to 2006. While working at Central, she also worked nights at the state Institute of Mental Health and then Gateway Healthcare's Acute Residential Treatment Center. Luz joined the Army Reserves in 1983. She was 56 years old when her unit was later deployed to Iraq in 2006, at the height of the U.S. surge and the bloodiest point of the war. Colonel Luz was the highest-ranking woman in the 399th Combat Support Hospital, a Massachusetts based Army Reserve unit. As a public health nurse with certification as a psychiatric nurse, Luz's mission in Iraq included helping soldiers with emotional trauma, and providing comfort to dying soldiers. Luz formed her own "Band of Sisters," a group of nurses who were not only dedicated to treating wounded soldiers, but also maintaining morale among the troops, especially during the unit's time in the middle of the desert in Al Asad. Luz was awarded the Bronze Star in 2007. She is the author of "The Nightingale of Mosul" A Nurse's Journey of Service, Struggle, and War.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a specialty and enjoys helping nurses prepare for specialty certification.    Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN is a clinical educator currently leading a team of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues, especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling. 

In one of the most forward-looking episodes of The Chicagoland Guide to date, host Aaron Masliansky sits down with Kyle Schulz, Deputy of Strategic Advancement at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). This conversation breaks down where Chicagoland is heading over the next decade, and what it will take to stay globally competitive.Aaron and Kyle originally connected through the Chicago Association of Realtors' Global Council, and they pick up right where their first conversation left off: the opportunities, risks, and transformational forces shaping the region. Together, they dive into:The economic outlook for Chicagoland and where the region is gaining (and losing) groundQuantum tech and Chicago's bid to become a global quantum capitalThe surge in data centers-why they're here, what risks they create, and how they impact energy, land use, and local tax basesTransportation as Chicagoland's superpower — rail, airports, freight, and the region's logistical advantageHow immigration, labor markets, and demographic trends will influence long-term regional competitivenessThe evolving Chicago vs. Arlington Heights dynamic around the Bears and big projectsWhat makes a region attractive to employers, and what CMAP is seeing in real timeHow climate resilience, zoning modernization, and infrastructure investment will shape the next decadeWhy Chicagoland's stability, diversity, and economic depth remain a massive strategic assetWhat Kyle believes are the big decisions leaders must get right between now and 2035This episode is smart, fast-paced, and deeply insightful — the kind of conversation that helps residents, investors, civic leaders, and curious locals understand where Chicagoland is truly headed.If you care about the future of this region, this is a must-listen.Guest InfoKyle T. SchulzDeputy of Strategic AdvancementChicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)Website: https://www.cmap.illinois.govLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-metropolitan-agency-for-planning/ Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide!For more insights into the best places to live, work, and explore in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com. Connect with us on social media for more updates and behind-the-scenes content. If you have any questions or want to share your own Chicagoland stories, feel free to reach out! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.

A phenomenon on the Chicagoland independent scene, Warrior Wrestling is returning and bringing back some of its household names. Warrior promoter Steve Tortorello joins Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss the parameters of the return, its upcoming show on Dec. 5 in Chicago, the card for “Resurrection,” which includes AEW star Willow Nightengale, international star Sam Adonis and more, the lucha libre heritage in Warrior, whether the company could return to Marian Catholic and more. Plus, Mike has a smorgasbord of coverage from around wrestling, including results from Chicago Style Wrestling, Freelance Wrestling, Southland Championship Wrestling, House of Glory and AEW Full Gear and previews of WWE Survivor Series, ARW Pro, Ultimate Combat Gauntlet and the return of Janesville Wrestling Alliance. Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

After 6 rounds of voting on 64 of Chicagoland’s favorite Christmas events and attractions, polls officially closed at 10 AM, November 24th. WGN Radio senior digital strategist and bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to announce and call the winner of the Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations. Listen to the announcement […]

After 6 rounds of voting on 64 of Chicagoland’s favorite Christmas events and attractions, polls officially closed at 10 AM, November 24th. WGN Radio senior digital strategist and bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to announce and call the winner of the Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations. Listen to the announcement […]

After 6 rounds of voting on 64 of Chicagoland’s favorite Christmas events and attractions, polls officially closed at 10 AM, November 24th. WGN Radio senior digital strategist and bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to announce and call the winner of the Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations. Listen to the announcement […]

Warrior Con is family-friendly and jam packed comic con held at Maine West High School in the Chicago suburban city of Des Plaines which aims to support the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters. This was the second year for the show, held on Saturday, November 22nd, and featured some National and Chicagoland's artists and illustrators, headlined by creator/writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, best known for his work on Superman/Action Comics, Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and 007.I had a chance to talk with a number of the artists, authors and vendors during the event about how they came to the show and about what they had on hand for those in attendance.Bernie Gerstmayer - Organizer - Fine Arts Teacher, Maine West High SchoolMinerva Fox - Artist @blue_trollerLee and Jamie Strange Deer Press @strange_deerKyle Faehnrich Goons & Goblins @goonsngoblins Art Baltazar artist artbaltazar.com Derek Shriver - Tweaks Toys, Chicago Trade FederationJeff McCune and Jason Fleigel - Chicago Trade FederationPhillip Kennedy Johnson - Comic creator/writer @phillipkjohnson phillipkennedyjohnson.com Beth Zwolski Tobias chalk Girl @thechalkgirl Bret Juliano - Dust Bunny Mafia @dustbunnymafiaRyan Vila @the_vilartist@warriorcon on Instagramwarrior-con websiteIf you have a question or comment, find me on the  socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack,  @rebelbasecard Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. ⁠TeePublic Store⁠Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECHYou can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!

Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.22.25 by WCPT 820 Weekend

In this conversation, Eli Goodman shares his journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of market focus, the challenges faced in partnerships, and the resilience required to succeed. He discusses the struggles of starting out, the lessons learned from failures, and the need for tailored strategies in real estate. Eli also highlights the significance of understanding personal goals and adapting approaches based on individual circumstances.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In 1954 a doomsday alien cult headed up by Chicagoland housewife Dorothy Martin was waiting for the cataclysmic flood that would herald the arrival of spaceships to transport her and her followers to safety. When the hour came and went and nothing happened, she and her followers made up a Bible's worth of excuses, saying that the group's penitence and piety had saved them, and so the failure of the prophecy was actually a validation of their new religion. And even though its central claim had been refuted, they accelerated their efforts to proselytize and convert new followers.  This is the story of the 1956 classic study, When Prophecy Fails, by Leon Festinger, Henry Riecken, and Stanley Schachter. Problem is—this didn't really happen. At least not that way. As our guest this week Thomas Kelly points out from his investigation of newly unsealed archival materials, the psychologists not only embedded themselves in Martin's cult in a way that provoked their most irrational statements, they fudged the outcome of Martin story to suit their virally popular new theory of cognitive dissonance.  Show Notes Debunking “When Prophecy Fails” - Kelly - 2026 - Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences Failed Prophecies Are Fatal | International Journal for the Study of New Religions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Main focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.

As ICE raids escalate across Chicago, hospitals and clinics have become sites of risk and confrontation for immigrants seeking healthcare. What happens when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents enter a place of healing? What are a doctor's rights - and a patient's - when the line between care and enforcement blurs? To learn more about this, I spoke with Dr. Amy Blair and Dr. Monica Maalouf, two physicians and patient advocates in the Chicagoland area.For resources about sanctuary doctoring, you can visit the link below: https://www.luc.edu/stritch/bioethics/medicaleducation/sanctuarydoctor/Episode produced by: Griffin K JohnsonEpisode recording date: 11/04/2025www.medicuspodcast.com | medicuspodcast@gmail.com | Donate: http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate

Alders rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to reinstate Chicago's corporate head tax to raise roughly $100 million annually. Chicago previously had a head tax from 1973-2014, when then-Mayor Emanuel eliminated it. Now the proposal to reverse course remains one of the biggest hurdles to passing next year's $16.6 billion budget. We're discussing the support and opposition in the City Council. Plus, National Guard troops may be leaving Chicagoland, and the area's holiday markets are ready for their comeback.   Good News: Invisible Institute event on 11/20 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 18 episode:  The Auditorium Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Chicago Symphony Orchestra Joffrey Ballet Simply Eloped MUBI Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Holder of multiple championships and a local wrestling trainer, Axel Rico made time to come back to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about his exploits. Rico discussed his Metra Division title defense against FxB at Chicago Style Wrestling's “Second City Showdown V,” his run as GALLI Lucha Libre World Championship (including a recent defense against Bandido and Gravity), being part of FOBIA at 2econd Wrestling, making his in-ring debut at GLCW's “Blizzard Brawl” in Wisconsin, Rafael Quintero's rise, other CSW students that have impressed him, what's ahead in 2026 and more. Plus, Mike recaps TNA Turning Point, NXT Live in Chicago and Laynie Luck winning the WWE ID Women's Championship and previews Freelance Wrestling, CSW, AAW Pro, POWW Entertainment, Southland Championship Wrestling, House of Glory and AEW Full Gear this weekend. Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

WGN Radio Senior Digital Strategist and Bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to give an update on our inaugural Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations, and breakdown the Final Four, which includes Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lake Zurich’s Miracle on Main Street, the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape and Holiday Magic at […]

WGN Radio Senior Digital Strategist and Bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to give an update on our inaugural Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations, and breakdown the Final Four, which includes Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lake Zurich’s Miracle on Main Street, the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape and Holiday Magic at […]

WGN Radio Senior Digital Strategist and Bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams to give an update on our inaugural Chicagoland Christmas Traditions Tournament, sponsored by Treetime Christmas Creations, and breakdown the Final Four, which includes Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Lake Zurich’s Miracle on Main Street, the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape and Holiday Magic at […]

Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.12.25 by WCPT 820 Weekend

For nearly fourteen years, Chicago has stood at the epicenter of one of America's most perplexing modern mysteries, the rise of the winged humanoid phenomenon. From frightened residents throughout Chicagoland to police officers, pilots, and air traffic controllers at O'Hare International Airport, credible witnesses have described a massive, dark entity with glowing eyes and bat-like wings stalking the skies over the city and its suburbs. In this episode, I revisit the most disturbing and best-documented encounters ever recorded, stories that suggest this being is more than legend… and may still be watching from above.

For nearly fourteen years, Chicago has stood at the epicenter of one of America's most perplexing modern mysteries, the rise of the winged humanoid phenomenon. From frightened residents throughout Chicagoland to police officers, pilots, and air traffic controllers at O'Hare International Airport, credible witnesses have described a massive, dark entity with glowing eyes and bat-like wings stalking the skies over the city and its suburbs. In this episode, I revisit the most disturbing and best-documented encounters ever recorded, stories that suggest this being is more than legend… and may still be watching from above.

Fun show for you as it is a preview of the upcoming Warrior Con, which takes place here in the Chicago Suburbs at Maine West High School on Saturday November 22nd from 10am to 5pm.This is their second year and they have locked in and already sold out their vendor slots - which by the way, goes to support their fine arts program.Warrior-con features some National and Chicagoland's artists and illustrators.And headlining this year's show is  creator/writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, best known for his work on Superman/Action Comics, Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and 007.I had a chance to talk with the event organizer and fine arts teacher Bernie Gerstmayer about how the show is coming together and what you can expect to see.Bernie Gerstmayer - organizer - Fine Arts Teacher, Maine West High School@warriorcon on Instagramwarrior-con websitef you have a question or comment, find me on the  socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack,  @rebelbasecard Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. ⁠TeePublic Store⁠Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECHYou can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!

Campton and our Race in Woodstock Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Tim Strelecki and Robert Curtis The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Main focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.

Chicken chain Zaxby's is coming to Chicagoland.

Chicken chain Zaxby's is coming to Chicagoland.

This week, Maureen is on her way to Iceland, and Dan is in Chicagoland, where the battle rages on. Time to talk about the ACA and the Democrats in general! Which is going to be spicy!Grab a puffin, SaysWhovia. It's time to get real. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

The government shut down is nearing to end as Senate approved a 60-40 vote. Northern lights were visible throughout the Chicagoland area. McRib is back at select McDonald's. And Fred and the crew go on a rant about their favorite fast foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way To Go Radio is a feel good dance pop alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Tom Hultsch from Way To Go Radio to learn about their new album "Verbal Tuxedo", their musical inspirations, and their upcoming show on November 14 at Pollyanna in St. Charles, IL. Photo Credit: Way To Go Radio. Used with Permission

If you've ever felt frustrated by missed client inquiries or uncertain about whether your marketing is actually working, you're not alone.  Many practice owners rely on spreadsheets, sticky notes, and scattered inboxes to manage new leads — and the result is lost revenue, inconsistent follow-up, and plenty of sleepless nights. In today's episode, I'm joined by Brent Stutzman, founder of TheraSaaS, a HIPAA-compliant CRM built specifically for therapists in private practice.  Brent brings years of experience helping practices scale through smarter marketing systems, and he's here to share how a CRM can completely transform your sales and marketing process. You'll learn how to bring all your leads, communications, and marketing efforts into one central place, so nothing falls through the cracks and you can make confident, data-informed decisions about your practice's growth. In this episode, you'll learn: The three levels of CRM implementation that save hours each week and boost conversions How to track exactly where your best clients come from — and why a 50/50 Google-to-referral ratio signals a healthy practice The difference between a CRM and your EHR, and why they're not interchangeable Why consistent, value-based follow-up sets your practice apart from the competition Simple automation ideas to respond faster, build trust, and stay connected with potential clients Links mentioned in this episode: TheraSaaS: therasaas.com 157. How to Position Yourself As the #1 Trusted Practice In Your Community Brent Stutzman   Watch The Video:   This Episode Is Brought To You By: RevKey specializes in Google Ads management for therapists, expertly connecting you with your ideal clients. They focus on getting quality referrals that keep your team busy and your practice growing.   Visit RevKey.com/podcasts for a free Google Ads consultation   Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.   Learn more about building a thriving private practice with Alma at helloalma.com/elevation. About Brent Stutzman After helping his wife successfully launch her counseling practice in 2016, Brent Stutzman saw a need to help other practice owners build powerful sales funnels to grow their brand and practices. Since then he's launched over 12 private pay practices across the country, a CRM software for therapists called TheraSaaS, and an eCourse called Private Pay Practice Program.   His mission is to help 30,000 private practice owners launch, grow, or scale their practices by 2030.   He's a former Storybrand Guide and lives in Chicagoland with his wife of 21 years, and their 4 beautiful children. About Daniel Fava Daniel Fava is the owner and founder of  Private Practice Elevation, a website and SEO agency focused on helping private practice owners create websites that increase their online visibility and attract more clients. Private Practice Elevation offers web design services, SEO (search engine optimization), and WordPress support to help private practice owners grow their businesses through online marketing.    Daniel lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Liz, and two energetic boys. When he's not working he enjoys hiking by the river, watching hockey, and enjoying a dram of bourbon.  

How do you turn a college side hustle into two thriving businesses that bring joy to thousands? In this inspiring episode, Jasmine Gonzalez, founder of Hype Productions and Loft 21 Events, joins Laurette Rondenet to share her fearless journey from D1 athlete to award-winning entrepreneur and mentor.From stepping in as one of the first female MCs in the industry to building one of Chicagoland's most innovative event venues, Jasmine proves that leadership built on heart, hustle, and hope can turn every obstacle into opportunity.

Less than three years into the wrestling business, Rafael Quintero already has worked in AEW and TNA rings and is one of the hottest prospects on the Chicagoland scene. “The Diamond In The Rough” returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about the latest in his career, including his upcoming AAW Pro Championship match against Trevor Lee at “Smokeshow,” his rivalry with Victor Iniestra at Chicago Style Wrestling and GALLI Lucha Libre, being trained by Axel Rico at the CSW Academy, match vs. Jack Valor and Chico Suave at Ego Pro Chicago, working with 2econd Wrestling, meeting Kazuchika Okada and then wrestling him on AEW Dynamite, getting advance from Bandido, tattoos and more. Plus, Mike talks local highlights from ARW Pro, AllStar Lucha Libre, Healthy Brain Entertainment and FabMania 2 and welcomes Tony Gabagool to recap Rocket Pro Wrestling's eventful “Harvest Havoc.” Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

First snow of the season happened today and it has got everyone in the Chicagoland area feeling...a little pissed honestly. Plus we learned who is a Christmas couple and who does whatever their holiday loving partner tells them to do, and you tell us about your girl tools! Catch up on everything you missed from today's show on The Morning Mix Podcast!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.Follow The Mix: The MixstagramGet the Free MIX App: Stream The MixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we chat with April Noga and Phoebe Conner, the compassionate visionaries behind Chicagoland Pig Rescue, a non-profit committed to boots-on-the-ground efforts, education, sanctuary support, and all things pig rescue in the Midwest and beyond.We explore the passion that sparked the inception of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, the challenges and joys of their work, and most importantly, how, with even a handful of resources, you can make a world of difference for animals in need.Prepare to be inspired by two fearless women and staunch grassroots activists for pigs!Follow their remarkable work on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, and if you're able to donate, please do so to support their important life-saving work.AAC Linktree (follow us, donate, bookshop, merch store, future events, and more):https://linktr.ee/animalactivismcollectiveTo support our work monthly: https://www.patreon.com/animalactivismcollectiveTo keep up with the podcast, follow @AnimalActivismCollective on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.Want to get active for the animals but don't know where to start?Sign up for a free mentor at AnimalActivismCollective.comPlease remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast!

It was said recently that many people alive today never sawMichael Jordan play basketball. For most younger folks, he's a highlight reel or a logo, not a live memory. But not for Mook and I, he was much more to us in Chicagoland.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life's big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today's world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest andvisit the Merch Store at mitchwonders.com and...Thank You!

Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.08.24 by WCPT 820 Weekend

0:30 - Day care center arrest 18:14 - Air traffic reductions 40:04 - Megyn Kelly on GOP getting its act together 01:03:19 - Senior Advisor for DHS/CBP Office of the Commissioner & former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol & Acting Director of ICE, Ron Vitiello, pushes back on media portrayals of ICE and CBP 01:22:40 - William Jacobson, Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell and Director of the Securities Law Clinic, says Trump’s tariff case is stronger than the media gives it credit for — critics just dislike the policy and the policymaker. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:45:36 - Matthew Moyer, senior associate at Clifford Law Offices & former prosecutor for both the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, shares details from his new book American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime 02:02:55 - Alexis Black on TMZ responding to what happened at Gold's Gym in LA with Tish Hyman 02:08:33 - Tim Ballard, former U.S. Department of Homeland Security special agent and the real-life inspiration behind the hit film Sound of Freedom, discusses his new documentary Hidden War 02:21:19 - Jeff Nydegger, CEO of Jeff Buys Your House, shares two decades of lessons and opportunities for sellers in Chicagoland’s housing market. Best way to reach Jeff Buys Your House is to call 630-895-9530 or visit JeffBuysYourHouse.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist Erica Hornthal (“The Therapist Who Moves You”) joins Aaron to explain how changing the way we move changes the way we feel. Recorded on November 3, 2025, the conversation grounds movement therapy in the realities of Chicagoland life: financial pressure, screen-driven immobility, community trauma in Highland Park, and heightened anxiety around recent ICE activity across the North Shore. Erica shares practical, accessible ways to regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and communicate nonverbally when words are not enough.Key TakeawaysMovement is already part of therapy: posture shifts, breathing, pacing, and small gestures can be therapeutic starting points.We have “out-evolved” our natural instinct to move; immobility amplifies anxiety.Stressors show up differently across communities. Whether it is public-safety trauma or fear tied to immigration enforcement, the body stores that stress.You can change your state by changing your movement, even with simple, seated interventions.Nonverbal work helps couples and families de-escalate conflict and build empathy.Parents can meet kids' energy with movement rather than suppression, then teach time-and-place skills.Research supports dance and movement as effective for anxiety and depression; therapy fit and relationship still matter most.Practical access: look for “somatic,” “body-oriented,” or “creative arts therapy” in your area; insurance coverage depends on the clinician's license.Timestamps00:00 Intro to Erica and dance/movement therapy02:00 What movement therapy looks like in practice04:50 Why Erica wrote “BodyTalk” and how readers use it08:15 Why we feel so stressed today, and how immobility feeds anxiety10:45 Local context: Highland Park trauma and recent ICE activity on the North Shore12:30 Changing movement to change mood and cognition15:15 Treating the “snake bite” before debating the “why”16:00 Individual vs group work, and what movement builds between people17:35 Getting over discomfort and starting small20:40 A simple intervention: washing hands slowly to interrupt anxiety22:20 Working across ages: from 3 to 10726:15 Coaching kids and meeting their movement needs31:30 Nonverbal communication in relationships and negotiations35:00 “Embodied listening” and the limits of AI for mental health39:30 Walks, showers, and why ideas arrive during movement42:00 Using your body as a free mental health resource43:00 Finding somatic or creative arts therapists and dealing with insurance46:45 What the research says about dance, anxiety, and depression49:00 Where to find Erica and her books50:00 ClosingPractical Exercises MentionedSeated reset: notice shoulders, jaw, feet; slow your breath and lengthen exhale.Pattern interrupt: pick one daily action and do it slowly for 20 seconds (example: handwashing) to downshift intensity.Conflict pause: step outside or to separate corners, walk, then reconvene.With kids: “shake out the wiggles,” go outside for 60 seconds, then return.GuestErica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMTFounder and CEO, Chicago Dance TherapyAuthor of BodyTalk, Body Aware, and The Movement Therapy DeckWebsite: https://www.ericahornthal.comPractice: https://www.chicagodancetherapy.comInstagram: @thetherapistwhomovesyouEmail: erica@hornthal.comResources MentionedBodyTalk: 365 Gentle Practices to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your BodyBody AwareThe Movement Therapy DeckSearch terms for local care: “somatic therapy,” “body-oriented therapy,” “creative arts therapy,” “dance movement therapy,” plus your city.For Listeners in ChicagolandIf anxiety has spiked for you or your family due to recent events in the region, consider brief, daily movement check-ins. Even small posture and breath changes can reduce a constant state of alert. Nonverbal practices can help when words feel risky or overwhelming. ConnectHost: Aaron Masliansky — The Chicagoland GuideSubscribe, rate, and share if this episode helped you. New episodes highlight people and ideas that make Chicagoland a great place to live. Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide!For more insights into the best places to live, work, and explore in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com. Connect with us on social media for more updates and behind-the-scenes content. If you have any questions or want to share your own Chicagoland stories, feel free to reach out! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.

In ancient Israel, cities of refuge reflected God's heart for justice and mercy—places of safety, restoration, and a second chance. Today, the church is called to embody that same spirit, creating spaces where grace meets brokenness and hope takes root. As we step into a new season, Willow is boldly committed to being a refuge of radical compassion, offering holistic care and spiritual support that breaks cycles of hardship and restores lives across Chicagoland. This is our calling—and our moment to live it out.

After a court temporarily blocked the deployment of Guard troops in Illinois, ICE agents began ramping up their operations around Chicagoland. They are now demanding that residents produce their papers—particularly if they have brown skin. Officers stand outside churches holding Spanish-language Mass or they go into tourist areas to confront people, including U.S. Citizens. If someone doesn't have an ID with them, they'll be detained. The power-hungry officials around Trump, including Stephen Miller, are likely behind the enhanced menacing. Meanwhile in Israel, the resilience of the surviving hostages—after a sustained campaign of deprivation—is worthy of celebration. Plus, the Hamas executions of Gazans, our American pharoah's comfort with Middle East strongmen, and even Newsmax says the new Pentagon press rules are a bridge too far. Gov. JB Pritzker and The Atlantic‘s Frank Foer join Tim Miller. show notes Sam's 'Bulwark Take' with former Amb. Dan Shapiro Frank's book, "World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech" Ian McEwan's "What We Can Know," referenced by Frank Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code THEBULWARK at https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK #Ridgepod