Author Archives: Cumulus Media
Analysis: Obama’s long goodbye
By Stephen Collinson, CNN The sun is slowly beginning to set on Barack Obama’s presidency. He is wringing every last ounce of power from his remaining time in office, nominating a Supreme Court ...
Apr 23, 2016
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk joined John to discuss Iran, the Syrian refugee situation, his efforts to help combat gang violence in Chicago. Plus, Kirk discussed his decision to skip the Republican Nati...
Apr 22, 2016
Big John Howell Show Notes 4-22-16
The musician Prince has died at 57, leaving a lasting legacy in Chicago and beyond. The musician famous for “Purple Rain,” “Kiss” and other hits made his Chicago debut at the U...
Apr 22, 2016
Free Divvy Bike Rides All Day on Earth Day
By Jen DeSalvo, Traffic & Transportation Reporter (CHICAGO) The Chicago Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that to celebrate Earth Day, Divvy is offering free 30-minute rides...
Apr 22, 2016
An Ode to Chicago River Bridge Lifts from the John Howell Show
They happen every spring and fall, and are the beginning and conclusion to the boating season in our Midwestern town. Big John is not too keen on the idea of the traffic-causing bridge lifts over the ...
Apr 22, 2016
Crews battle extra-alarm blaze at Woodridge furniture warehouse
Firefighters battle an extra-alarm warehouse blaze Thursday in Woodridge. | Lemont Fire Protection District (WOODRIDGE) An extra-alarm fire broke out at a southwest suburban furniture warehouse...
Apr 22, 2016
WEATHER – Areas of fog, especially along the lake. Highs in the 50s.
Forecast Summary Meteorologist Ray Stagich WLS-AM Forecast Friday, April 22nd, 2016 A chilly lake breeze and cool weather Friday. A Mild and dry weekend leads to a warmer set up next week with storms ...
Apr 22, 2016
Blackhawks Andrew Shaw Suspended
The NHL came down hard on Andrew Shaw - suspending him for Game 5 - for the homophobic slur he hurled at officials after taking a costly penalty late in a Game 4 loss to the St Louis Blues on Tuesday ...
Apr 22, 2016
Big John Howell Show Notes 4-21-16
The NHL came down hard on Andrew Shaw - suspending him for Game 5 - for the homophobic slur he hurled at officials after taking a costly penalty late in a Game 4 loss to the St Louis Blues on Tuesday ...
Apr 22, 2016
Ald Burnett punched outside ward office: ‘I’m a little disturbed’
(CHICAGO) Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) was punched Thursday night while walking into his Near West Side ward office by a man who the alderman claims threatened to kill him and the mayor. "I'm a little d...
Apr 22, 2016
