Latest Chicago Podcast Episodes
Your Hometown: Tinley Park is thriving
John Williams - March 30, 2023 21:59 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsPat Carr, Village Manager, Tinley Park, joins John Williams to talk about the great things happening in Tinley Park, all the big events they have coming up this spring and summer, how the village managed the pandemic, the great restaurants that are doing well in the area, the robust real estate m...
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Good foods to help you sleep better
John Williams - March 30, 2023 21:31 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsAuthor and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about what you should know about using salt, and to offer tips (remember: SLEEPY) on what you should do to help you sleep better. Dawn also answers all of your food and nutrition questions.
Does retired Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman have interest in the Chicago Police Superintendent job?
John Williams - March 30, 2023 20:00 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsKristen Ziman, former Chief of the Aurora Police Department and author of “Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing,” joins John Williams to talk about the police response to the school shooting in Nashville and if she’s interested in the Chicago Police Su...
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DXXXVI, 3.20.23
John Williams - March 30, 2023 19:40 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsJohn Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Chubby Checker tells Bob Sirott how he got his name
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 16:01 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsBob Sirott plays the “Mystery Guest” game with listeners. Callers make guesses, while Bob and the guest provide a few clues. And the mystery guest is…Chubby Checker! He talks about the history of “The Twist” and “Limbo Rock,” how he got the name ‘Chubby Checker,’ and how Dick Clark played in to h...
Former Cubs catcher Joe Girardi still gets excited for Opening Day
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 16:00 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsFormer catcher for the Cubs Joe Girardi joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about how Opening Day is different from the press box versus the field, what goes through players’ minds before the first game of the season, and Girardi’s career as a manager.
Cubs former catcher, Joe Girardi, still gets excited for opening day
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 16:00 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsFormer catcher for the Cubs, Joe Girardi, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about how opening day is different from the press box versus the field, what goes through players’ minds before the first game of the season, and Girardi’s career as a manager.
Janet Jackson will bring her tour to Tinley Park’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 16:00 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsLiveNation marketing representative Katie Rose joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening day of the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater and the artists coming to the venue.
Fake electronic tickets are on the rise
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 15:57 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsPresident and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase of check fraud and class action lawsuit scams. He also discusses virtual ticket scams and how to donate safely to tornado relief in the South.
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: “Blue Bloods,” Mark Hamill, and Elizabeth Vargas
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 15:57 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsDean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about why the “Blue Bloods” cast took a cut in pay, Katy Perry’s sobriety journey, and Mark Hamill’s voice used for a Ukrainian warning app. They also talk about...
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Blue Bloods,’ Mark Hamill, and Elizabeth Vargas
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 15:57 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsDean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about why the “Blue Bloods” cast took a cut in pay, Katy Perry’s sobriety journey, and Mark Hamill’s voice used for a Ukrainian warning app. They also talk about...
Extremely Local News: Rogers Park theaters bringing back silent films
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 15:56 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsJen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Can Silent Horror Film Series Save Rogers Park’s Struggling New 400 Theaters?: Classic silent films “Nosferatu” and “Phantom Of T...
Thought Leader Ed Currie shares mixed Chicago housing market picture
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 12:30 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsIt’s a mixed picture with the current Chicago Housing Market Forecast. Certified Mortgage Planner and Construction Loan Specialist at Associated Bank Ed Currie joins Steve Grzanich to share the positive overall picture Chicago is holding. Later, they discuss the pain points within the residential...
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/30/23
Bob Sirott - March 30, 2023 12:03 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsOn March 30th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Ep 62: Young and Dangerous - The Struts (ft. Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols)
Album ReBrews - March 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourIf you listen to this episode for absolutely nothing else, listen for the wildest first date story we've ever heard. If you listen to this episode because you want to hear about the album Young and Dangerous by The Struts while hanging out with Isabella Snow and Noah Nichols, you're in the right...
"Welcome To The 'Shit Show': My Coming Out Story"
My Fucked Up Fairytale: A Trauma Queen Confessional - March 30, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsCome listen as Dale shares their coming out story! Topics include homelessness, porn, and sex:) Enjoy! Support the show
Daily Dose of Lent - Psalm 31: 14-15
Elmhurst CRC - March 30, 2023 05:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGregg DeMey, Lead Pastor
Is it safe to eat fish from Lake Michigan?
John Williams - March 30, 2023 00:22 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsAngler Jesus Arellano joins John Williams to talk about the multiple fish he has caught along the shores of Lake Michigan. Then John speaks with Aaron Martin, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s section chief for environmental toxicology, to talk about the safety of eating fish pulled from...
The Mincing Rascals 3.29.23: Chicago mayoral poll, ComEd Four bribery trial, rainbow controversy
John Williams - March 29, 2023 23:28 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Mincing Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. We are now less than one week away from Election Day and the Rascals chat about the mayoral race and t...
Spring lawn care tips from landscape expert Bob Bertog
John Williams - March 29, 2023 22:54 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsBob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your spring lawn and garden questions.
Kerry Peck: The older adult community needs to get in front of politicians to change policy
John Williams - March 29, 2023 22:46 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsElder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. As part of the work that Kerry is doing with the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law, the commission is holding a listening party on April 25th at the Northwe...
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DXXXV, 3.29.23
John Williams - March 29, 2023 21:19 ★★★★ - 20 ratingsJohn Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
John ‘Bulldog’ Drummond celebrates his 93rd birthday with Bob Sirott
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:41 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsLegendary reporter John “Bulldog” Drummond joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 93rd birthday, how his career began in radio, and the best memories of his career.
John “Bulldog” Drummond celebrates his 93rd birthday with Bob Sirott
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:41 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsLegendary reporter, John “Bulldog” Drummond, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 93rd birthday, how his career began in radio, and the best memories of his career.
This Week in Chicago History: Chris Farley, Mayor Jane Byrne, and Green Mill
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:40 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsAnna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of the Green Mill, Chris Farley invitation to join the Saturday Night Live cast, and Mayor Jane Byrne’s move to the Cabrini Green public housi...
What is this new social media law in Utah?
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:38 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsAttorney Karen Conti joins Bob Sirott to discuss the relevancy of the former head of the “Enquirer’s” testimony and what happened to a Trump-appointed judge who spoke at Stanford. She also talks about a new social media law in Utah and the charges against the FTX founder.
Extremely Local News: Could LaSalle Street see new apartments?
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:38 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsShamus 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: In Old Town, Pickleball Drama Brewing As Players, Local Parents Feud Over Court Access: A group of neighbors who say the three pickleball ...
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Melissa Joan Hart, Jeremy Renner, and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 16:38 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsDean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Melissa Joan Hart’s rescue of kids from the Nashville school shooting, the Joseph Jefferson Awards, and Jeremy Renner’s first public appearance. They also share det...
Ukraine-Russia War update: Will Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Ukraine?
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 13:19 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsJournalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including President Zelensky’s invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the sleeping habits of Ukrainians. You can find more updates on Josep...
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/29/23
Bob Sirott - March 29, 2023 12:04 ★★★★ - 35 ratingsOn March 29th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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