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Superintendent Larry Snelling joins David Hochberg to talk about the courage and dedication of officers like Juan Alba-Chavez, who was shot six days on the job yet remains willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to keep the city safe. He highlights how much it means to Chicago police officers to see the support from listeners […]
In Order of Appearance: David Hochberg is joined in studio by 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea and Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Director Maureen Biggane to host this year's sixth annual Vest-a-thon. The show begins with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Board President Sandra Wortham, who shares the story of her brother, Chicago Police Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV, […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to the increase in delinquency for auto loan rates and this weekend’s WGN Radio Vest-A-Thon . He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to the increase in delinquency for auto loan rates and this weekend’s WGN Radio Vest-A-Thon . He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
As featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02-14-2026: Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins David Hochberg to talk about the latest changes that are coming for Parent Plus Borrowers and the impacts the new laws will have. For more information, call 312-294-8989.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/14/2026: Accessibility Specialist Aimee Ferrarell joins the show to highlight the benefits of going with a family-owned business like Access and warns listeners on how to spot sales tactics others use to get you to buy subpar products. To learn more about what Access Elevator can […]
We started this week's show by chatting with Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm to discuss the latest changes that are coming for Parent Plus Borrowers. Then, Accessibility Specialist Aimee Ferrarell of Access Elevator reminds listeners about the benefits of going with a family-owned business. As always, David takes calls from loyal listeners on this packed show!
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Feb. 07, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss the five practical steps for shifting from saving to spending when in retirement. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
We started this week's show by chatting with Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley on building trust in Chicago with their family-owned business. Next, Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, talks about five practical steps for shifting from saving to spending in retirement. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss what makes Executive Green Carpet Cleaning different from their competitors. From their equipment, trustworthy family team, knowledge, and genuine goal to provide the best service in the Chicagoland area. Kelly also provides […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins David Hochberg to discuss the importance of commercial leases and warns tenants committing to large financial obligations to secure a pre-approval or include a business-license contigency. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. condo prices plunging, and why student loan delinquencies are exploding. Also joining John and David in-studio today is Stacey Wahlberg, President & Co-Founder, Cal's Angels! Stacey tells John the personal story about how Cal’s Angels started, how they fund cancer research […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. condo prices plunging, and why student loan delinquencies are exploding. Also joining John and David in-studio today is Stacey Wahlberg, President & Co-Founder, Cal's Angels! Stacey tells John the personal story about how Cal’s Angels started, how they fund cancer research […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. condo prices plunging, and why student loan delinquencies are exploding. Also joining John and David in-studio today is Stacey Wahlberg, President & Co-Founder, Cal's Angels! Stacey tells John the personal story about how Cal’s Angels started, how they fund cancer research […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. condo prices plunging, and why student loan delinquencies are exploding. Also joining John and David in-studio today is Stacey Wahlberg, President & Co-Founder, Cal's Angels! Stacey tells John the personal story about how Cal’s Angels started, how they fund cancer research […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Igor Murakh, Mr. Floor himself, to talk about the cold hard facts of how the bitter cold can affect your floors. Then, Dave “The Radon Man” Masa, from Radon Reduction Systems, introduces himself, his company, and explains what exactly Radon is and its health effects. Next, Jessica […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Dave Masa of Radon Reduction Systems joins the program to talk about why their business is no longer driven by new homes on the market. To learn more about Radon Reduction Systems and what they can do for you go to theradonman.com or call 630-357-9474 […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Jessica Genovese, General Manager of Aloha Restoration, joins the show to talk about cold weather that results in home damage and what to expect when dealing with insurance. Jessica also discusses the restoration process, how long it takes to complete, and how to get the […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 1-30-2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about Chicago’s recent cold snap and the cold hard facts about how it can affect your floors. For more information, visit mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 24, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss how he helps his clients plan for their futures. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 24, 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 helping clients with tax returns, setting up bookkeeping, and protecting what you own. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/24/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about the stigma that comes with marketing a home “as-is” and buyers’ offers. To learn more about what Rob, Sarah, and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call […]
We started this week's show by chatting with Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, about how he has no minimum, and his only requirement is being a good person. Next, IRS tax attorney Steven Leahy of Opem Tax Advocates chats about how to protect assets in your business. Then, Jim […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 17, 2026: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators joins the show to inform listeners on avoid the high-pressure sales that are ever so present in the industry these days. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/17/2026: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to teach listeners about the smart way to achieve 2026 kitchen trends. Lewis also shares a big Redo Cabinets promotion of 75% off. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/17/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about the pros and cons of cash now offers from investors and placing your home on the market. Brown also talks about what to look for in a listing agent. […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators to talk about how to avoid the high-pressure sales in the industry. Then, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the program to talk about 2026 kitchen trends and unveil a big promotion. Next, Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties talks about if it’s […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about opportunities from lower mortgage rates and if President Trump’s credit card cap is a good or bad thing. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/10/26: Sarah Leonard of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about people who sell their home with cash and explains what “as is” means on a contract. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/10/26: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about a story where he found leaks in Lindholm roofs that were under warranty and the culprit is something you wouldn’t expect. Listen to find out! To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/10/26: Dykstra LLC's Rich Dykstra Sr., HVAC Hall of Famer, joins the show to answer questions and talk about the great people at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning. To learn more about what Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning or Rich can do for you, email rich.dykstra.llc@gmail.com […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Sarah Leonard of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties talking about what “as is” means on a contract and buying homes for cash. Then, HVAC Hall of Famer, Rich Dykstra Sr. of Dykstra LLC discusses the family owned business, Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, and answers […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about consumer debt continuing to be high, what expects from mortgage interest rates in 2026, his thoughts on jobs data and inflation, and what he makes of U-Haul’s Growth Index. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about consumer debt continuing to be high, what expects from mortgage interest rates in 2026, his thoughts on jobs data and inflation, and what he makes of U-Haul’s Growth Index. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about consumer debt continuing to be high, what expects from mortgage interest rates in 2026, his thoughts on jobs data and inflation, and what he makes of U-Haul’s Growth Index. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about consumer debt continuing to be high, what expects from mortgage interest rates in 2026, his thoughts on jobs data and inflation, and what he makes of U-Haul’s Growth Index. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/03/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss how their hands-on quality control works and why being family owned and operated provides you, the WGN listener, with unmatched trust, care, and top-tier cleaning. Kelly also provides a special offer for […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions to discuss mothballs. Next, Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss winter plumbing maintenance. Then, Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley reminds listeners of their unmatched trust, care, and top-tier cleaning technology. As always David takes calls from loyal listeners […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/03/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' joins the program to talk about mothballs. Janelle also explains how to protect prized clothing from destructive moths! To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/03/26: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss helping clients save money with Center Guard on winter plumbing maintenance and freezing prevention. Plus, a water heater sale! To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer breaks down the ABC’s of heat loss in homes. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston brings a listener success story regarding condensation from a skylight. 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 12/27/25: Miracle Method's David Haas joins the show joins the show to discuss saving money on refinishing vs. the cost of complete replacement. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.
Jon Hansen fills in for David Hochberg as we kick off this week's show with Joel Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems talking about the ABC’s of heat loss in homes. Next, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston brings a listener success story. Then, David Haas of Miracle Method talks refinishing vs. replacement. And Sitting shotgun is Jeremy Hogel, Home […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss a year-end financial checklist including maximizing your retirement or HAS contribution while looking ahead to the New Year. Tim also discusses estate planning, health insurance plans, and […]
Pat Hynes, candidate for Cook County Assessor, joins “Home Sweet Home Chicago” to answer questions from David Hochberg and give responses to comments his opponent Fritz Kaegi gave on “The Lisa Dent Show.” You can learn more about his campaign at www.assessorhynes.com
We started this week's show by chatting with IRS tax attorney Steven Leahy of Opem Tax Advocates about best practices for independent contractors. Then, Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevator joins the show to teach listeners on how to avoid scams. David welcomes Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, for the first time […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators joins the show to inform listeners on how to avoid predatory sellers of stairlifts and bathrooms. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Dec. 20, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to talk about independent contractors and best practices and is also promoting his new book 1099 Reporting: A Professional Guide and […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the impact of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates again. What does this mean for you? David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, […]