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Home Sweet Home Chicago (05/18/24): David Hochberg with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Roy Spencer, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Pete Marrero, and Fulton Grace Realty’s Adam Antonucci

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg - May 18, 2024 18:40 ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
We started off this week’s show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer about the importance of making sure that your sump pump is in working order. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joined the show to talk ab...

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Fulton Grace Realty is here to help you with property management

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg - May 18, 2024 18:30 ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: Licensed Real Estate Broker Adam Antonucci of Fulton Grace Realty joins the show to discuss everything that his company can do to assist you when it comes to property management. To Learn more about Fulton Grace Realty and how they can ...

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What to do if you experience hail and tornado damage

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg - May 18, 2024 18:19 ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Business Development Manager Pete Marrero joins the program to discuss how his company helps homeowners deal with insurance after experiencing storm damage. To learn more about what BluSky Restoration can...

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Don’t chance it when it comes to your sump pump

Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg - May 18, 2024 18:11 ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/18/24: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss how water should be drained from your house and why it is so important to ensure that you have a working sump pump. To learn more about what serv...

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‘Death Becomes Her’ set to ‘slay’ audiences at the Cadillac Palace through June 2nd

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain - May 18, 2024 03:21 ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
It’s always exciting when a pre-Broadway show comes to Chicago to test the waters and learn from our sophisticated audiences what will make a show a smash hit on Broadway! “Death Becomes Her” is the next and current production treat for Chicago audiences. Based on the classic cult movie starring ...

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Actor Chris Stolte from NBC’s Chicago Fire on 250th episode and season finale

Dave Plier - May 18, 2024 03:15 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Actor Chris Stolte joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about 12 seasons of NBC’s Chicago Fire, 250 episodes, and the legacy of TV cliffhangers.

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WGN Morning News’ Ana Belaval on her upcoming stand-up at Zanies Rosemont

Dave Plier - May 18, 2024 03:08 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
WGN-TV’s Ana Belaval joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her upcoming appearances at Zanies Rosemont on Friday May 24th and Saturday May 25th 2024, aging parents, the best things about her hometown in Puerto Rico, and the origins of her sense of humor.

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Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond: The Tastiest Way to Discover the Windy City

Dave Plier - May 18, 2024 03:05 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to urban hiking enthusiasts and married couple Jessica Sedgwick and Dan Ochwat about their new book, ‘Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond: The Tastiest Way to Discover the Windy City’.

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Nikki Glaser is the new ‘it’ girl of comedy!

Dave Plier - May 18, 2024 03:01 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Hot off the ‘Tom Brady Roast on Netflix’, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with comedian Nikki Glaser who talks about her rise in the comedy world, her jokes about sex, commitment, boyfriends, drinking, parents, her safe space performing on the stage, and more.

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City Club of Chicago: Elevation of the Conversation with Governor J.B. Pritzker

City Club of Chicago - May 18, 2024 01:59 ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
May 17, 2024 Elevation of the Conversation with Governor J.B. Pritzker – This event promises to be an evening of inspiration and insight as we delve into the Governor’s “why” and explore ways to elevate the conversation in our civic community, all while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres and amazing...

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Can you really eat cicadas?

Lisa Dent - May 18, 2024 01:47 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Monica Eng, an award-winning reporter with Axios, joins Lisa Dent to describe what her experience of eating cicadas was like.

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Dr. Dana Varble: Exciting vision restoration practices for animals

Lisa Dent - May 18, 2024 01:41 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss exciting vision restoration practices for animals!

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Dr. Dana Varble: Veterinarians are becoming more knowledgeable on vision restoration

Lisa Dent - May 18, 2024 01:41 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss exciting vision restoration practices for animals!

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Grilling tips with Chef Jernard Wells

Lisa Dent - May 17, 2024 22:29 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Chef and host of New Soul Kitchen Jernard Wells joins Lisa Dent to give grilling tips for this warm weather! He will be making an appearance at Mariano’s in Bronzeville this Saturday, May 18th, for a live grilling demonstration.

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Newsroom Temperature Check 05-17-24: Kevin Powell is having a baby!

Lisa Dent - May 17, 2024 22:10 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, we hear a major announcement from Kevin Powell that you do not want to miss! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

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Billy Zureikat’s Tripping Billy pizza

Lisa Dent - May 17, 2024 20:54 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Billy Zureikat, home cook and Illinois MDA Ambassador, joins the show to discuss his partnership with Pequod’s Pizza in which they are offering a deep-dish version of his Tripping Billy pizza every Thursday in May at Pequod’s in Lincoln Park to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy.

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Tony Schumacher, Chicago’s favorite son of SPEED, shares NHRA tribute for father and family love for fans and Route 66!

On the Road - May 17, 2024 20:51
Chicago’s very own and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about love for the city, its fans, food and excitement to be back home. Listen as Tony fills us in on tributes in the works for his father and iconic racing leader Don […]

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Tony Schumacher, Chicago’s favorite son of SPEED, shares NHRA tribute for father and family love for fans and Route 66!

Dane Neal - May 17, 2024 20:51 ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Chicago’s very own and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about love for the city, its fans, food and excitement to be back home. Listen as Tony fills us in on tributes in the works for his father and iconic racing leader Don […]

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Quest for Gold – Paris 2024 – Episode 41: The Paris Olympics lured Joe Rau out of retirement and back to the mat; now he’s headed to his first Olympics

Quest for Gold - May 17, 2024 20:19
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:-USA Volleyball has named the indoor men’s Olympic team-Brittney Griner’s status with Team USA isn’t certain-France will have a couple NBAers on the men’s basketball team-A longtime USA Swimming coach has died– Scottie Scheffler wants to go to Paris-“Anti-...

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Bears legend Mike Singletary on the upcoming GT Sports Show

Lisa Dent - May 17, 2024 20:13 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Famer and former Bears Linebacker, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the upcoming GT Sports Show which features Bears legends Dan Hampton, Richard Dent, Devin Hester, Brian Urlacher and other sports icons like Shota Imanaga, Terry Bradshaw, Allen Iverson, Julius Erving, and ...

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What is the economic impact of travel and tourism in Illinois?

John Williams - May 17, 2024 20:04 ★★★★ - 154 ratings
Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, joins John Williams to talk about National Travel and Tourism Week, the amount of people that will be traveling over Memorial Day, the importance of the travel industry to the economy of Illinois, the travel trends in Illinois, the wonde...

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What is the economic impact of travel and tourism in Illinois?

John Williams - May 17, 2024 20:04 ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, joins John Williams to talk about National Travel and Tourism Week, the amount of people that will be traveling over Memorial Day, the importance of the travel industry to the economy of Illinois, the travel trends in Illinois, the wonde...

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.17.24

John Williams - May 17, 2024 19:19 ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.17.24

John Williams - May 17, 2024 19:19 ★★★★ - 154 ratings
Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

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A behind the scenes look at Motorsports Unlimited

John Landecker - May 17, 2024 15:33 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
WGN Radio’s John Landecker is joined by former Motorsports Unlimited Feather Girl Alison Damore to share stories from her time on the popular local access show that caught the attention of Chicagoland area viewers from 1987-2021. Listen in as Alison reminiscences about access cable pioneer Bill W...

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Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese doing stand-up at Venus Cabaret June 7-9th!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain - May 17, 2024 04:32 ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Who didn’t love the movie Mean Girls? It’s became a part of our cultural experience and history. Among the movie’s stars is Daniel Franzese who played the gay character, Damian, and who appears at the Venus Cabaret to do stand-up the weekend of June 7th – 9th. But this interview illustrates that ...

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Bill Snyder’s weekend weather outlook

John Landecker - May 17, 2024 01:39 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
John Landecker is a fan of the folks at the WGN TV weather center, so we decided to invite WGN TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder for a weekly segment. Listen to Bill give us the weekend weather and some amazing astronomical facts.

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Newsroom Temperature Check 05-16-24: OpenTable and People list the 50 most beautiful restaurants in America, Illinois is ranked as ‘most normal state’, and more!

Lisa Dent - May 16, 2024 23:02 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, in honor of People Magazine’s 50th anniversary, they have teamed up with OpenTable to list the 50 most beautiful restaurants in America. A Washington Post data analysis ranked Illinois as the most normal state, and more! The Newsroom Temperatu...

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Peter Greenberg’s 2024 summer travel tips

Lisa Dent - May 16, 2024 22:42 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners travel tips for the 2024 summer season and discuss the hottest travel destinations you can experience. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertran...

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How loud are cicada calls amid Illinois emergence?

Lisa Dent - May 16, 2024 21:57 ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Jim Louderman, a collections assistant in the insect division at the Chicago Field Museum, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the the science behind cicada calls amid the Chicago-area emergence in Illinois. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowel...