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Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/10/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, is this week's guest joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the Illinois governor’s race, specifically the Republican primary that has seen second-time candidate Darren Bailey take umbrage with Dan being paid to work […]

Kelly spends time with Jane Marie Chen, a globally recognized entrepreneur, inventor, speaker, and leadership coach. She is the co-founder of Embrace, which developed an infant incubator that has helped to save over a million babies. Jane has been a TED fellow and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She has a new memoir, “Like […]

Author Bob General joins Karen Conti to talk about his new book, ‘Just… Call Me Al: A Capone Diaries Novella’, which is a fictionalized story about the life and journey of Al Capone. Bob details Capone’s youth, how he became famous, what led to his success, his mentor, how he fared while being imprisoned at […]

Antitrust lawyer Jon Jagher joins Karen Conti to discuss the DOJ’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation for antitrust violations. Jon talks about how performers and concertgoers may be affected by the suit, the evidence and witnesses the jury may consider, and what could happen to the companies if the court finds that Live Nation […]

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about the tough adjustment to Daylight Saving Time, but at least that got us one hour closer to the show this morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to discuss water heater installations and sewer excavations. Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins to discuss methods for decluttering your home just in time for warmer weather. Then, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about different types of decluttering. Plus, he talks about how they work with charities to donate your items. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give […]

Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what every season business owner should know about a single-member LLC. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

Legal expert Andrew Stoltman joins Karen Conti to discuss various internet scams and how to detect them. Andrew talks about being careful when investing in cryptocurrency and other forms of investment, finding the right financial advisor, and how lottery winners can become lottery losers due to fraud.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/07/26: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss water heater installations and their sale that runs until the end of March. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman is the author of several best-selling dog/cat behavior books and  co-founder of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies. And a great part of the focus of this organization is about creating citizen science projects and revealing the validated results. Also, Be Bite Smart which is all about dog bite prevention, and the […]

Singer Toni Tennille joins Steve Dale to talk about the making of the hit song, “Love Will Keep Us Together,” written by the late Neil Sedaka. She shared stories about their performances together and revisit classics.

Former governor Pat Quinn joins Steve Dale to talk about the Bear Down for Illinois campaign and the push to keep the Bears in Illinois. For more information, visit Bear Down for Illinois.

Chicago-native actor Lenin Izquierdo, who stars as Oscar in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao at the Goodman Theatre, joins Steve Dale to talk about the show and his Chicago roots. For more information on the show, visit the Goodman Theatre.

Dr. Jordan Metzl, nationally recognized sports medicine physician, best selling author, and fitness instructor, joins Steve Dale to discuss incorporating exercise into your diet and his book Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity. For more information, visit Dr. Jordan Metzl.

Ryan Wagner, National Ambassador for the Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Head of Beer Quality joins Steve Dale to talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities, why everything is green on St. Patty's day and how to best enjoy a perfect Guinness.

Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner discusses the latest on incentives for the Chicago Bears to keep their stadium in Illinois. Idaho State University Assistant Professor and K-12 School Shooting Database Founder David Riedman joins Rich and Tina to discuss the verdict in the Colin Gray murder trial. Director of Tulane Sports Law Program and Tulane […]

This week's New to Lou Too features the ErgoCup! A patented designed cup that curves over the back of the hand with the fingers wrapping around the body of the cup, allowing it to hang from the hand. It's ideal for users with grip strength and hand mobility issues. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Arlene Okun, founder of the Sock Monkey Museum, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the history of sock monkeys and the interactive museum in Long Grove. Arlene also shares her sock monkey story and previews some of the events for National Sock Monkey Day on March 7th.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a video for the new McDonald’s Big Arch Burger that went viral for the wrong reasons.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss new airline routes for the summer, a hidden cell phone feature for outdoor travel, and how to figure out the true cost of a vacation before traveling.

Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune Food Critic, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give her reviews of Great Lake in Andersonville and Forty Acres Fresh Market in the Austin neighborhood. Louisa highlights Great Lake’s unique style of pizza, the high demand for Forty Acres’ fried chicken and a popular breakfast sandwich which has both […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, and Kevin Powell talk with Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis about the team trading Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild where he’ll join his brother, some of the other moves made by the Blackhawks as today’s trade deadline approached, and if the rebuild is over and deals will begin […]

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Alex provides details on Guy Ritchie’s ‘Young Sherlock’ series, Netflix’s ‘Vladimir’, the final season of ‘Outlander’, ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’, ‘Will Trent’, a new show starring Steve Carell, and more.

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about how former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony earlier in the week about his client, Marimar Martinez, who was shot by Federal agents last October, possibly contributed to Noem being removed from her position leading DHS.

Jared Gans, staff writer, The Hill, joins John Williams to talk about the latest news coming out of Iran.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the disappointing and surprising job report data, how the attack on Iran is impacting the economy, why we need to pay attention to the price of oil, why he’s still expecting economic growth this year, how the markets are reacting to […]

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the disappointing and surprising job report data, how the attack on Iran is impacting the economy, why we need to pay attention to the price of oil, why he’s still expecting economic growth this year, how the markets are reacting to […]

Jared Gans, staff writer, The Hill, joins John Williams to talk about the latest news coming out of Iran.

Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about how former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s testimony earlier in the week about his client, Marimar Martinez, who was shot by Federal agents last October, possibly contributed to Noem being removed from her position leading DHS.

Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his weekly segment, Lou's To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his weekly segment, Lou's To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

On March 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the evolution of friendships as we get older and how to tell if that evolving connection is beneficial for you both. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Sting’s tour announcement and a rumor of Barbra Streisand at the Oscars. She also shares details about Harry Styles’ new album and movies coming out this weekend.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: ‘The Bear' Ending After 5 Seasons: The series' upcoming season, expected to drop in June, will be its final one. ‘Women Who Built Chicago' Bus Tour Highlights History Of City's Trailblazers: […]

Fourth-generation owner of Manny’s Deli Dan Raskin joins Bob Sirott to talk about their menus for St. Patrick’s Day and Passover, as well as the history of the deli and when you should get your orders in for St. Patrick’s Day.

Chicago's Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 2026 Pizza Madness tournament and how Bob inspired a twist for the local chains competition. Click here to vote in the Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament 2026 and the Chicago Pizza Madness 2026: Local Chains Division.

TVC 726.1: From February 2016: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss the final episode of Shindig (ABC, 1964-1966) on Jan. 8, 1966, the premiere of Third Rock from the Sun (NBC, 1996-2001) on Jan. 9, 1996, and the premiere of Sam 'n' Henry on Chicago radio station WGN on Jan. 12, 1926. Created by and starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, and considered by many to be the first situation comedy, Sam 'n' Henry was reworked two years later as the long-running but controversial series Amos 'n' Andy.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

John Bryan joins John Williams to talk about why he’s suing the city of Yorkville over a proposed data center in the area, saying the project will destroy his quality of life.

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey discusses skinny bundles, and what to know about Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and what it might mean for your streaming costs.

Dave Masa, Owner, Radon Reduction Systems, joins John Williams to talk about the Illinois Radon Protection Act and the importance of ensuring consistent radon testing standards in Illinois schools.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the U.S. attack on Iran. Do the Rascals think the attack was warranted? Next, […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/03/26): John Kass is back. John joins Jeff Carlin to talk about what’s kept him away and what’s next. Plus, Kasso wonders if we really appreciate what we have? Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. […]