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The WLS 100th Birthday Special with Bret Gogoel

Apr 12, 2024 | rwoodall

On today’s very special episode, we celebrate 100 years of WLS radio. Bret Gogoel is joined by voices who have been on our airwaves, in our newsroom, and even in the production booth. First up, Scott Childers, News Anchor and WLS Historian, walks us through the first 50 years of the station. Tom Johnson,…

A vigil planned in Rockford for the four killed in a stabbing attack

Mar 28, 2024 | kgordon

A postal carrier was among four people killed when a man went on a stabbing rampage in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.The attacks in Rockford on Wednesday also left seven people injured, including one in critical condition, and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody.A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and…

The Hidden Wealth Solution

Helping Baby Boomers & Retirees to discover and uncover their Hidden Wealth! Helping remove the IRS from Retirement Income & Assets. Preventing Uncle Sam from a share of your family’s inheritance!

Early voting now underway in all of Chicago’s 50 wards

Mar 4, 2024 | kgordon

Early voting in all 50 wards will be open through March 18th. Sites are open weekdays from 9 to 6 and Saturdays from 9 to 5 and Sundays from 10 to 4. All early voting locations will be open on election day March 19th including the Loop Supersite. Voters can still apply to vote by…

The Hidden Wealth Solutions

Helping Baby Boomers & Retirees to discover and uncover their Hidden Wealth! Helping remove the IRS from Retirement Income & Assets. Preventing Uncle Sam from a share of your family’s inheritance!

Episode 88: Fill Up Your January Calendar!

Jan 12, 2024 | rwoodall

So little time, so much to do! We are already halfway through January, and there is no shortage of events in Chicago. First up, Tom Zaller from Imagine Exhibitions walks us through the world of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. Experience the period, the fashion, and the house from the hit television show. Then, it’s a…

PM Chicago (12/14) – A Call to Action from the Anti-Cruelty Society this Holiday Seaso

Dec 14, 2023 | rwoodall

On today’s episode of PM Chicago, Kim Gordon sits down with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about the new ID program for inmates who are about to be released from prison. Then, Lydia Krupinski, VP of Mission Impact at the Anti-Cruelty Society, joins Bret Gogoel to discuss their adoption programs and need this holiday season.…

Chicago based McDonald’s with big plans for expansion over the next decade

Dec 6, 2023 | kgordon

McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain.Ahead of a day-long event for investors, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants in operation worldwide by the end of 2027. McDonald’s…

PM Chicago (12/5) – A New EV Plant is in the Works

Dec 5, 2023 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins Bret Gogoel to discuss the Gotion plant coming to Illinois despite local opposition. Nick Gale brings us an interview with Phil Lempert about grocery prices heading into the holidays. Plus, the state has canceled plans for a migrant base camp in Brighton…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (10/04/23) – The Financial Side of Downtown Dispensaries

Oct 4, 2023 | rwoodall

On this episode of The Closing Bell, Bret is joined by Alex Stone, live from the picket line of the largest healthcare worker strike in history. The Chicago Tribune’s Bob McCoppin has the latest updates on the Rainforest Cafe site dispensary. Mike Dobuski explains how “X” is suing “X.” That, and more, on this edition…

Mexican Independence Day Chicago: Street closures possible if celebrations get out of hand downtown

Sep 15, 2023 | akrall

Mexican Independence Day regularly draws thousands of revelers into the streets of Chicago, but city officials said they are prepared to limit access to downtown if needed to avoid chaotic gridlock. In recent years the downtown gridlock has become as regularly a part of the celebrations as dancing, food and music. The party goes on…

Chicago police issue alert after man enters Logan Square apartment, sexually assaults woman

Sep 14, 2023 | akrall

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who entered her Logan Square apartment Wednesday, Chicago police said. The assault occurred in the vicinity of Armitage and Mozart avenues at about 9:50 a.m., police said. The suspect entered the woman’s apartment and sexually assaulted her before he walked off northbound toward Armitage Avenue, police said.…

AI-Powered Avatars of Presidential Candidates…What Could Go Wrong?

Sep 12, 2023 | rwoodall

Have you ever wanted to chat with seventeen presidential candidates in one sitting? Thanks to AI and Chat2024…you (sort of) can. Bret Gogoel is joined by Ben Schreckinger, National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, to discuss. Chat 2024 houses AI-powered avatars of 17 of the leading presidential candidates. But how reliable will the information be?

Northwestern University Evans Scholars and local caddies talk leadership with BMW exec during BMW Championship

Aug 20, 2023 | akrall

“Leadership is not a position. It’s an attitude.” Those are the words of wisdom from the highest ranking female executive at BMW, Ilka Horstmeier, while visiting Northwestern University this weekend. Golf Channel’s Hailey Hunter moderated the fireside chat in Evanston about professional development and how to take advantage of your time at college heading into…

Unparalleled round of 62, Max Homa top of BMW Championship heap, past Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick

Aug 18, 2023 | akrall

Max Homa wasted no time in firing putts into the back of the cup on his second round of the BMW Championship. Setting a fast pace on his front nine at Olympia Fields Country Club with four birdies for a 32. However, it would be an even more impressive 30 on the back that would…

Former Northwestern golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick, close to the top of the BMW Championship leaderboard in Chicago south suburbs

Aug 17, 2023 | akrall

Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman pushed through a rainy start for the co-lead of the BMW Championship in Chicago after the first day of competition Thursday. Amongst the Top 50 players in the world who get to shine in this second leg of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, it took a pair of 65s…

White Sox have chance to help out Cubs this weekend

Aug 11, 2023 | bgogoel

Both Chicago baseball teams had the day off on Thursday, and return to action Friday. The White Sox have an opportunity to assist the Cubs in their pursuit of an NL Central title. The team welcomes the Milwaukee Brewers to town for a three game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. As of Friday afternoon, the…

Biden and the AI Bill Of Rights

Jul 21, 2023 | rwoodall

As the possible dangers of AI have been quickly approaching, President Biden encouraged seven of the largest developers in the field to play nice and work toward a safe AI-driven future…and they agreed. Jay O’Brien, from ABC News Washington, joins John Howell to expand on what this means politically, strategically, and competitively for the tech…

Why Haven’t We Heard More About the Willowbrook Mass Shooting?

Jul 19, 2023 | rwoodall

It’s been over a month since the mass shooting in Willowbrook, but the last update from the police came three weeks ago. Where’s the transparency? John Howell is joined by Ben Bradley, member of WGN Investigates, who shares what his team has learned and why information has been slow to come.

K-9 Officer killed as the fallen dog in northwest Indiana chased an aggravated battery and criminal recklessness suspect

Jul 14, 2023 | akrall

A man has been arrested after Falco, the K-9 officer was shot to death in northwest Indiana Thursday afternoon, July 13. The Gary Police Department says the shooting happened on Thursday during a foot chase just before 2:00 p.m. CST. This coming moments after the dog’s handler, 17-year veteran Corporal Angel Lozano, tried to pull…

John Kapelos on Playing Socrates in Today’s Society

Apr 28, 2023 | rwoodall

John Howell is joined live in-studio by John Kapelos, actor and Second City alum. Kapelos will portray Socrates at the National Hellenic Museum for the Trial of Socrates on May 22. They speak about the event and the legacy of Socrates himself, as well as how the things he encountered in Ancient society still happen…

John Howell: Essential Cuts (04/27) – The NFL Draft Begins & The GOP Plan to Combat Crime

Apr 27, 2023 | hhedstrom

*Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, joins John to give his thoughts and predictions on the start of the NFL draft. *Kevin Bessler from The Center Square has the details on the IL GOP’s plan to combat crime. *Dave Packer, ABC New York, reveals why Disney has filed a lawsuit against Governor DeSantis. *Plus, Andrea…

The Steve Cochran Show At Night!

Mar 27, 2023 | ZSpangler

Thank you to everyone that came out to the show!

CPD Commander Melinda Linas: What the 30 x 30 Initiative Can Do for the CPD

Mar 13, 2023 | rwoodall

Andrea Darlas, in for John Howell, is joined by Chicago Police Commander Melinda Linas. They discuss the CPD’s involvement in the 30×30 initiative to advance women in policing and get to 30% women recruits by 2030. They also discuss Women’s History Month in Chicago.

You May Want to Re-Think Your Commute…The Kennedy is About to be a Construction Zone

Mar 2, 2023 | rwoodall

John Howell is joined by Marni Pyke, who reports on transportation and politics for the Daily Herald. They discuss the upcoming construction on the Kennedy that will last several years. The last time the Kennedy was under such construction was in 1994.

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