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PM Chicago (5/1) – New Water Legislation & the Impact of Marijuana Reclassification

PM Chicago (5/1) – New Water Legislation & the Impact of Marijuana Reclassification

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with the Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau about new legislation that was passed in the Illinois House after last year’s water crisis in Lake County. Justin Kaufmann from AXIOS shares details on what it may look like for Illinois if marijuana is reclassified. Plus, the real story…

The Closing Bell (5/1) – College Decision Day, Tax Savings, and Bigger Burgers

The Closing Bell (5/1) – College Decision Day, Tax Savings, and Bigger Burgers

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Chuck Oliver from Hidden Wealth Solutions discusses new ways to look at your taxes and save. Nick Gale brings us a piece from this morning on college decision day. Plus, McDonald’s is trying a new burger strategy, and local malls are saying goodbye to big…

You may be living in one of the best places to live in the U.S

You may be living in one of the best places to live in the U.S

Naperville, Evanston, Bloomington, Peoria and Champaign are among the 100 top places to live in the U.S. that’s according to the website Livability. The ranking was based on the city’s size, economy, housing, cost of living, amenities, safety, health and education just to name a few. Other locations in the Midwest to make the list…

Why Hiring Managers Are Expanding Their Focus Beyond Elite Colleges

Why Hiring Managers Are Expanding Their Focus Beyond Elite Colleges

Chief Career Happiness Officer at The Bauke Group Julie Bauke joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether companies are still recruiting from elite colleges, tips for new graduates entering the workforce, and how social media activity can impact a company’s decision to hire a candidate.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings joins the Steve Cochran Show to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month this May. She emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to those experiencing a mental health crisis and shares information about various events taking place across the Chicagoland area where people can offer their support.

TikTok Ban: What Could This Mean for Data Privacy & Free Speech?

TikTok Ban: What Could This Mean for Data Privacy & Free Speech?

Freelance Tech Reporter & CBS Radio Contributor Ian Sherr joins the Steve Cochran Show to provide more insight into the potential Tiktok ban. They delve into the events that led to the current situation, the potential impact on free speech, and what alternative platforms Tiktok users could turn to if the ban were to occur.

PM Chicago (4/30) – A Deal Reached at Northwestern & the Efficacy of “No Mow May”

PM Chicago (4/30) – A Deal Reached at Northwestern & the Efficacy of “No Mow May”

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jacob Wendler, Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Northwestern, joins the show to discuss the deal reached between protesters at the NU encampment and the administration. Jenny Whidden, climate change and environment writer working with the Daily Herald, shares her reporting on the origins and efficacy of “No…