Author Archives: Cumulus Media
How the Chicago Fire FC is Doing it Right
The Chicago Fire is preparing to kick off against Nashville SC this weekend. John Howell welcomes Jamie Watson, MLS Season Pass Match Analyst, to share commentary on this season’s Chicago Fire t...
May 05, 2023
The Kentucky Derby as a Gordon Family Affair
Mint julep in one hand, derby pie in the other. John Howell welcomes Sam Gordon, Kim Gordon’s Father & WLS’ Kentucky Derby Expert. Sam, Kim, and John discuss Sam’s history with t...
May 05, 2023
Illinois most endangered historic places according to Landmarks Illinois
Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO, joins Andrea Darlas and Jane Clauss with this year’s list of endangered landmarks across the state. She shares a bit of the history of th...
May 05, 2023
The WGA strike continues: How will new movies and your favorite shows be affected?
Ty Burr, longtime Boston Globe critic, joins Andrea Darlas and Jane Clauss to look at the reasons behind the current writer’s strike in Hollywood, how it compares to the last strike 15 years ago...
May 05, 2023
Now serving all 50 wards, Divvy bikes make riding around Chicago easy
Gia Biagi, Commissioner of Chicago Dept. of Transportation, joins Andrea Darlas and Jane Clauss to talk about the continuing success of Divvy bikes all around Chicago and how the program has provided ...
May 05, 2023
Honoring fallen officers with National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week
On May 4, department members are in Springfield for the Illinois Police Officers Memorial Ceremony where Officer James Svec, Officer Jose Huerta, Detective Joseph Tripoli will be honored for sacrifici...
May 05, 2023
Will the White Sox become ALC Champions this year?
MLB.com White Sox Beat Reporter Scott Merkin joins Rob Johnson and Jane Clauss on the Big 89 to talk about if the White Sox have a chance to become ALC Champions, why the White Sox are performing so p...
May 03, 2023
Happy 50th Birthday Willis Tower!
Director of Interpretation of Chicago Architecture Center Adam Rubin joins Rob Johnson and Jane Clauss on the Big 89 to talk about how the Willis Tower was designed, why it’s so important to Chi...
May 03, 2023
‘Com-Ed Four’ found guilty on all counts, is Mike Madigan next?
A jury found all defendants in the “ComEd Four” trial guilty on all counts on Tuesday afternoon. Former prosecutor Pat Brady joins Rob Johnson and Jane Clauss to talk about what’s ne...
May 03, 2023
Why are flights so expensive right now? Washington Post’s Natalie Compton spills all of the major airlines’ pricing strategy secrets
Trying to find the best prices for your vacation this summer? Washington Post Travel Reporter Natalie Compton joins Rob Johnson and Jane Clauss on the Big 89 to debunk common flying conspiracies.
May 03, 2023
