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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is working on changes to its U.S. franchising system that could include stricter review for franchisees looking to keep their restaurants. Crain’s reports McDonald’s notified franchisees via email earlier this week. Those franchises are subject to review every 20 years. […]
WGN Radio's Dave Plier welcomes TV icon James Burrows to talk about his new book: ‘Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More'. All this from the man who helped launch the careers of Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Aniston, […]
Illinois State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) joins Dean Richard (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to react to the news of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, and what it means for women in the state. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Luke Romesberg, director of Youth Homelessness Services at the Center on Halsted, joins Dean Richards (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the center’s mission of providing resources to Chicago’s LGBTQ youth facing homelessness, and trauma. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Amy Gehrke, the executive director of Illinois Right to Life joins Dean Richards (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was the correct decision, and protects women and unborn babies. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Brigid Leahy, Vice President of Public Policy at Planned Parenthood of Illinois, joins Dean Richards (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is the wrong choice, and why the ruling is a setback for women’s reproductive rights across the country. Follow […]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about why the markets have been positive this week, the likelihood we see a recession, and how should you manage your portfolio in this market. Segment 2: Steve Soble, Burnt City Brewing Founder and owner of District Brew Yards, tells Jon […]
Karen Conti, attorney at ContiLaw, joined Bob Sirott to react to the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. Karen explains the ruling and what it can mean going forward in Illinois, the surrounding states, and around the country.
Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviewed Lola’s Coney Island. Located at 2858 W. Chicago Av Chicago, IL, an old time […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talked new music from Taylor Swift and Charlie Puth and BTS’ Jungkook team up, Stranger Things store opens in Northbrook, Dean gives his review of Elvis, and shares what is going on this weekend in Chicago!
Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News' Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia crisis, including an update on Joseph’s 18 hour train trip and that a potential documentary or TV show could be in the works. You can find more updates on Joseph's website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus had details on: A Rogers Park Resident Has Sold Ice Cream On The Beach For Years. His Cart Broke — But Here's How You Can Help “I just love him so dearly and I just […]
On June 24th, 2022, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers: New home sales for May come out today University of Michigan consumer sentiment index is out for June St. Louis and San Francisco Fed Presidents have speeches today
This week's Thank You Thursday on Chicago's Afternoon News, WGN Radio listeners give a special thanks to whomever you want. Thank You Thursday is sponsored by McDonalds of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to talk about the newly approved ordinance to grant death benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who die of suicide. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Managing Broker and Owner of RCI Realty, Emilia Crespo, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the rise in fake online apartment listings and some ways you can ensure you’re not getting scammed. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Neurologist and sleep medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Dr. Ian Katznelson, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to clarify what could be the cause of some people’s nightmares. Listen in while Dr. Katznelson breaks down why certain foods and medications can cause nightmares and at what point you should seek a […]
44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney joins Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to share his concerns about the Gay Pride Parade and the city's preparations to keep everyone safe. Alderman Tunney also talks about his thoughts on having metal detectors added to North Avenue Beach. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities […]
Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins guest host Rick Kogan to give us some helpful tips on how you can add some more fruits and vegetables to your dinner. Dawn also tells us the best ways to use up the produce in your fridge before it goes bad.
Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins guest host Rick Kogan to give us some helpful tips on how you can add some more fruits and vegetables to your dinner. Dawn also tells us the best ways to use up the produce in your fridge before it goes bad.
Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins guest host Rick Kogan to give us some helpful tips on how you can add some more fruits and vegetables to your dinner. Dawn also tells us the best ways to use up the produce in your fridge before it goes bad.
Segment 1: Zach Domato, co-founder and chief operations officer of Urban Rivers, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the inaugural “Wild Mile Block Party” on June 25 from 4pm to 9pm near the REI in Lincoln Park to celebrate the completion of the first section of the Wild Mile – a floating eco-park in the […]
Please enjoy this ‘Best Of’ Speed Jokes from April, 2022. Keep sending your speed jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Please enjoy this ‘Best Of’ Speed Jokes from April, 2022. Keep sending your speed jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Ken Griffin is relocating his Citadel hedge fund to Miami. He made the announcement in a memo to employees, according to Crain’s. He called Miami “a vibrant, growing metropolis that embodies the American dream.” He says the decision came after many […]
Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joined Bob Sirott to talk about what could happen if the gas tax suspension proposal passes. He also discussed the reasons for the increase of gas prices and when the price could decrease.
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joined Bob Sirott to talk about popular summer scams, like job opportunities for high schoolers and fake ticket sales. He also shared details about law enforcement scams and where to go for your free credit report.
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talked about Bill Cosby’s trial verdict reaction, rumors about Rege-Jean Page, and Justin Timberlake’s social media response. They also shared details about Johnny Depp’s tour announcement, the making of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,’ and […]
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provided details on: After 3-Year-Old Killed In Uptown, North Side Alderperson Wants City To Tow Cars Blocking Bike Lanes: “With all the people who have been in accidents over the past month, especially […]
In this podcast interview, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the daughter of legendary comedian Don Knotts, who will forever be remembered as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife. But Knotts was so much more than that role and made movies and had a vast career on TV and stage that you might not be as familiar […]
On June 23rd, 2022, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers: Weekly report on first time unemployment claims S&P global U.S. manufacturing PMI
What's the one thing that you are doing day in and day out that will make things work in your business? What's the smallest step you could take in the direction of completing your goal without any possibility of failure?Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Glen has sold $30M of marketing consulting services over the course of his career. You may have seen his previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.This week's Healthcare Hacks and Connection, Nathan Navas and Dr. Glenn Livingston will talk about what the culture of a CEO looks like and how to look at business for new healthcare entrepreneurs that will help them grow their business. How can a platform relate to market research that can help them focus on making their dreams come true as an entrepreneur.They will touch on such topics as:Binge culture is driven by the need for constant stimulation.Because of binge culture, our brain is trained to be hyperstimulated by hyperpalatable concentration, which is designed to hit the bliss point in the brain without giving you the feeling of satisfaction.Business is about turning the wheel, not inventing the wheel.You need to focus on what's the one thing that cannot fall down.You have to be able to finance the loss to make the business work.Marketing is not much more than asking people what they want, how they want to talk about what they want, and delivering it.Recruit people who are mission-oriented rather than money-oriented, which helps your business to pave it all.Demonstration is the best form of proof.If you have a product that does its stuff, then demonstrate it to your clients.Hack: When you stop binging and disconnect yourself from electronics for a while, life seems boring, but if you do it and pick from the things that you need to focus on, it will make progress and that's where your dreams will come true. P.S. Follow, rate, and review Here Additional Resources:Reach out to Dr. Livingston: Instagram: @livingstonglennWebsite: www.neverbingeagain.com Reach out to Me:Socials:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navas Affiliates:physiomemes.com (Discount code = Nate20)www.poddecks.com (Discount code = PODDOC)
Cara Condon joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how her love and knowledge of cheese led her to compete with the world's best cheesemongers in New York City to ultimately be crowned the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational champion. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Brian Schoenung, Aquatic Nuisance Program Manager at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why they wanted to rebrand the Asian carp, by working with chefs and retailers in order to put Copi on menus and in stores. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on its investigation into the Washington Commanders’ workplace conduct. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Mo Dadkhah, Broker/Owner at Main Street Real Estate and Owner/Attorney at Dadkhah Law Group, joins John Williams to talk about how vacant properties are falling victim to squatters and why the police are having a difficult time doing anything about it.
Mo Dadkhah, Broker/Owner at Main Street Real Estate and Owner/Attorney at Dadkhah Law Group, joins John Williams to talk about how vacant properties are falling victim to squatters and why the police are having a difficult time doing anything about it.
Stephanie Skora, Chief Operating Officer at Brave Space Alliance, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why the International Swimming Federation’s new “gender inclusion policy” is a step in the wrong direction. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and what moves the Chicago Bulls might make with the 18th overall pick. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Laura Washington from the Chicago Tribune. This week, the Rascals mince about the Chicago City Council delaying the vote on a higher threshold for speed cameras and the hijinks that went […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Laura Washington from the Chicago Tribune. This week, the Rascals mince about the Chicago City Council delaying the vote on a higher threshold for speed cameras and the hijinks that went […]
Dr. Dana Jeffrey Plude, Deputy Director in the Division of Behavioral and Social Research with the National Institute of Aging, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why common tasks you do everyday might have an effect your memory. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joined Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discussed what happens to people who get COVID a second time, when the dual COVID booster could be available, and concerns with summer travel.