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We started off this week's show by chatting with Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, about how hardwood floors are affected by the incoming cold weather. Next, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy joined the show to talk about how small businesses can reduce their tax burden. Then, Tom Becker of Peerless Fence shares their newest promotion. […]

Mike Stephen talks to Tracy Baim, the co-publisher of the Chicago Reader, about that publication's 50th anniversary and what it means to the city. Then, we learn about a proposal to fight homelessness in Chicago from Edrika Fulford, a member of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless' Grassroots Leadership Team. And Mike tells the story of a high school prank that will help improve that school's cybersecurity.

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B Show, Dan Hampton joins Jon Hansen (in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago's Afternoon News to preview Sunday's rivalry game between the Bears and the Packers. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago's Department of Public Health Commissioner, joins Jon Hansen on Chicago’s Afternoon News (filling in for Steve Bertrand) to discuss the city’s guidance for safely celebrating Halloween and the prospect of an indoor mask mandate persisting throughout the winter. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

Serra Geris is a costumer from the Local 705 union, part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and she explains why she and her fellow union members might go on strike starting Monday.

Former St. Charles School Board member Carolyn Waibel joins Lisa Dent to explain what led to her resignation from District 303, and she describes the backlash she’s facing as a result.

Illinois State Police Deputy Chief of Public Information Sergeant Delila Garcia joins Lisa Dent to share how many people have been cited for improper lane usage, or driving on the highway shoulder. She says the Illinois State Police enforce the law, when the violation can be observed, and discusses how they are working to educate […]

Sivonnia DeBarrosSivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What's Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and a bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law's Seventh Circuit's Review Law Journal, and published the new Children's Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo's Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.com

Sivonnia DeBarrosSivonnia DeBarros – Protector of Athletes™ – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.DeBarros has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What's Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful. Additionally, DeBarros is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and a bestselling published author of What Are You Sporting About?. DeBarros is also the creator of the proprietary program “Have Your S.A.E.™” that was designed with collegiate athletes in mind and the author of the book, Athletes Making Moves©, released July 31, 2021. DeBarros previously authored The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: the Roadblocks to Recovery law article, published in Chicago-Kent College Of Law's Seventh Circuit's Review Law Journal, and published the new Children's Books, JoJo Learns About Credibility and JoJo Learns About Voting, which are the first two books of her new Children Series, JoJo's Legal Adventures. To learn more about Attorney DeBarros, her firm or her publications, please visit www.sldebarros.com or buy her book on Amazon. Learn more about her legal services at www.sldebarros.com. Listen to her podcast, get updates on sports legal issues and more at www.prosportlawyer.com and order Athletes Making Moves© at www.athletesmakingmoves.comWhat Are You Sporting About?https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/what-are-you-sporting-about/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-66-sivonnia-debarros-protector-of-athletes-discusses-the-resignation-of-coach-jon-gruden-three-things-we-can-learn-from-his-conduct

Director and producer Joe Winston joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the worldwide premiere of Punch 9 For Harold Washington at the Chicago Film Festival. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-5th) joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee will hear from Chicago USPS leadership on the root causes of these service delays, and plans to fix the problem. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand […]

29th Ward Alderman Chris Taliaferro joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss Mayor Lightfoot’s push to get all city workers to report their vaccination status by Friday, and whether there’s a plan in place if there’s a shortage of police officers if they fail to comply with the mandate. […]

Dr. Vishnu Chundi, chair of the Chicago Medical Society’s COVID-19 task force, joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why they are recommending eased masking requirements for businesses where their workers are 100% vaccinated. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Lewis Medina was driving with his daughter and grandson when he saw a car struggling to get off train tracks in Sugar Grove. He shares with Lisa Dent what he did to get the driver out of the vehicle and off the tracks before it was struck by a freight train.

October 13, 2021 Karen Freeman-Wilson – President and CEO – Chicago Urban League Karen Freeman-Wilson Karen Freeman-Wilson began serving as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in January 2020. She brings a passion for equity and social justice to the organization, which works to advance economic, educational and social progress for African Americans […]

15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why he doesn’t agree with the National Museum of Mexican Art is displaying an ofrenda for Adam Toledo, the 13 year-old who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer earlier this year. Follow Your Favorite […]

 Khadine Bennett, director of advocacy and intergovernmental affairs at the ACLU of Illinois, joins Jon Hansen (filling in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss a movement to repeal Illinois’ Parental Notice of Abortion Act, which requires a doctor providing care to a young person under 18 seeking an abortion must notify a […]

The Mincing Rascals are Jon Hansen of Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope of Ebony Magazine and WCIU, Heather Cherone of WTTW and Austin Berg of Illinois Policy Institute. They begin by discussing the Chicago high school battling uncertainty after a protest against Latin music at the school’s dance. And […]

NewsNation reporter Brian Entin joins Lisa Dent from Florida in the hometown of Brian Laundrie, who is now suspected of killing Gabby Petito by strangulation.

Dr. Robert Murphy of Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine joins Lisa Dent to explain why the Moderna booster shot hasn’t been approved, and to elaborate on the three drugs that will treat COVID.

Lisa Dent lets you hear Blue Origin as it launches into space with William Shatner in tow. This is courtesy of Blue Origin.

“My Favorite Mistake” host Mark Graban joins Lisa Dent to talk about how entrepreneurs were able to capitalize in the middle of a global pandemic.

Rep. Bob Morgan (IL-58, Highwood) joins Lisa Dent to explain why the rules around drug testing should be rectified by employers to account for those with medical marijuana cards.

Thomas Moore who is part of the first ever all-Black team, Full Circle Everest Expedition, joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain how his team plans to lead the first-ever all-Black American expedition to the top of Mount Everest. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand […]

21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why he proposed an ordinance that would authorize licenses for three vendors to deploy e-scooters across the city. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Kelly has a wide ranging discussion with the multi-talented Rosie Von Lila whose work has taken her from finance to Burning Man to the US National Defense University.

GasBuddy Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan joins Lisa Dent, in for John Williams, to shed some light on the increasingly high gas prices in different parts of Chicagoland and beyond.

Rich Zappen joins Lisa Dent, in for John Williams, to reflect on his completion of running his 41st Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10th, followed by completing the Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11th.

NewsNation reporter Brian Entin joins Lisa Dent, in for John Williams, with another update from the Gabby Petito Case. Brian recaps the case up until this point as he awaits Gabby Petito’s autopsy report which comes out today (Tuesday, October 12th) and will determine the cause of death.

Chicago is ranked number 13 on bestcities.org‘s latest report showing the top 100 world’s best cities of 2021. President and CEO of Resonance, Chris Fair, joins Lisa Dent, filling in for John Williams, to dive deeper into how these rankings come about and why Chicago is ranked at number 13. The Resonance is a leading […]

Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, AKA ‘The Bug Lady’, joins Lisa Dent in for John Williams to talk all things stink bugs. Listen in while Janelle breaks down where they come from and quick fixes on how to get rid of the few you find in your home this fall and winter.

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/12/2021): During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Kass & Jeff Carlin continue to podcast socially distanced from secure locations. This week, veteran Chicago journalist and proprietor of Suburban Chicagoland, Ray Hanania talks about the way politics and media have changed in Chicago over the decades and asks the question, where are […]

All Home Connections Public Relations Manager Alice Good joins Lisa Dent to explain how you could win $2,500 by eliminating social media from your life, for just 25 days.

Cheryl Cooky, Professor of American and Gender and Sexuality Studies at Purdue University, joins Lisa Dent to explain the disparity between media coverage of female and male athletics. That’s after Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the media out.

Steve Dale joins Lisa Dent to explain how he fought to eliminate sales of animals who come from breeding facilities. And he explains why the law, going into effect Jan 1 is so important to the well-being of our pets.

In this 281st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano's “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano binges on episodes of “The Sopranos” before the new “The Many Saints Of Newark” movie prequel — and appreciates the TV show again.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined in studio by photographer Paul Natkin to share about how he got started in photography and got to this point in his career. Phil shares about his “Wall of Blues” photo exhibition going on at the Logan Center through December 10. Phil and Rick also discuss the upcoming Logan […]

Jennifer Whaley of fetch portraits had a camera in one hand and a dog in another for a very long time.  She offers tips on photographing of pets. If you want a photo with a Halloween backdrop, she has several locations – which are all scary amazing. In Villa Park, IL, Commission Chair Leslie Allison-Seei's goal was […]

This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie spends a little bit of time talking about the majestic time of year that is Fall. With the leaves changing colors and the weather cooling down, we should all take this time to appreciate all that mother nature has to offer. In part two of the show, Charlie […]

We started off this week's show by chatting with Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas and Sons about extending their services to industrial clients. Next, Senior Field Manager of Lindemann Chimney, Barrett Warnke, joins the show to talk about the importance of a thorough chimney inspection. Then, Josh Hermann, Business Banking Officer of BMO Harris […]

Mike Stephen learns about a new local Black-owned brewery called Funkytown from co-owners Richard Bloomfield, Zachary Day, and Gregory Williams, discusses the loss of affordable housing in Chicago with executive director of the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University Geoff Smith, and discovers the Secret History of the local country rock band Ouray. And Mike recounts his standoff with a Chicago rat, since the city has once again been named the "rattiest" in America.

TV's Andrew Zimmern is back with WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about new series ‘Family Table' on the Magnolia Network and Discovery+, the importance of eating together, his ‘Bizarre Foods' franchise and more.

Lauren Magiera from WGN-TV Sports joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier for their weekly chat as they preview this Sunday's Bears game with Fields as QB1, White Sox in October, Blackhawks first regular season game next week and a quick conversation on their favorite Halloween movies.

Frank Ferrante, star of the highly acclaimed ‘Teatro ZinZanni' joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about an experience unlike any other, a whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret served with a multi-course feast, craft cocktails… world-class acrobats, musicians,  illusionists, madmen, and aerialists. What a show! For tickets, visit zinzanni.com.

A WGN Radio tradition: Culled from a vintage recording in 1982, WGN Radio's Dave Plier shares a conversation between the late WGN Radio legend Eddie Schwartz and late Chicago Ghost Hunter Richard Crowe to talk about Resurrection Mary, Archer Avenue and other ghostly stories around Chicago. What is your favorite Chicago ghost story?

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why carjackings in Cook County are on the rise, and why his office created a database to help other jurisdictions fight the problem. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B Show, Dan Hampton joins Jon Hansen (in for Steve Bertrand) on Chicago's Afternoon News to preview Sunday's game between the Bears and the Raiders. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

On this day in history, October 8th, 1871, marks the start of the Great Chicago Fire, which, according to legend, was caused by a cow who kicked over Mrs. O’Leary’s lit lantern. Author of The Great Chicago Fire and the Myth of Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Dick Bales joins Jon Hansen (in for Steve Bertrand) on […]

The Mincing Rascals are Jon Hansen of Block Club Chicago in for John Williams, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope of Ebony Magazine and WCIU and Austin Berg of Illinois Policy Institute. They begin by discussing the Facebook outage that kept users off Instagram and WhatsApp, too. And, the Rascals debate whether or […]

The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/05/2021): During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Kass & Jeff Carlin continue to podcast socially distanced from secure locations. On this episode, Matt Rosenberg stops by to discuss his new book What, Next, Chicago? Notes of a Pissed-Off Native Son, in which he explores the roots of Chicago’s violent crime, failing […]