On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Scott Childers, in for Bret, talks with musician JoDee Messina ahead of her Friday night performance at Joe’s Live in Rosemont. Kim Gordon speaks with Sandra Carrera from the Department of Cultural Affairs about this summer in Chicago Farmers Markets. Plus, the team ranks some of…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Daily Herald reporter Chris Placek explains why a suburban mayor has become an unlikely ally to the Bears’ lakefront plans. Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square, has the details on Pritzker’s $800 million cut memo and how that affects the end of the session…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Andrea Darlas, Morning Co-Host, previews this weekend’s Show & Tell, including an innovative putt putt experience. Michael Larson, EVP and GM for the Schaumburg Boomers, joins the program ahead of the Boomers’ first game today and their home opener on Monday night. Plus, we are joined…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Jeremy Gorner joins us from Springfield to discuss Mayor Johnson, the CTU, and a Capitol examination. Hannah Meisel, Government and Politics reporter for Capitol News Illinois, has the details of a new lawsuit brought against juvenile detention facilities. Plus, Caleb Williams is making…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Ben Szalinski, Legislative Reporter for The Daily Line, about some recent changes to election rules and reactions from both sides of the aisle. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside joins the show for his weekly visit, this time discussing the shots fired at the Cinco…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: The Chicago Tribune’s Sam Charles has the details on the arrest in the fatal shooting of CPD Officer Luis Huesca. Manny Ramos from Block Club Chicago discusses a new proposal that would merge the CTA, RTA, and Pace. Plus, the city considers a new residential speed…

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…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Lee Bey, Chicago Sun-times Architecture Critic, shares why he believes the Bears’ stadium plans look great…for Arlington Heights. Then, Ray Stout, Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, joins Bret in studio to preview the happenings surrounding Illinois Craft Beer Week. For more details, visit…

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Buckle up! The Daily Herald’s Marni Pyke gives us a Summer 2024 road construction preview, whether we want the traffic or not. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins the program to discuss his support of Karina’s bill, as well as his thoughts on the tragic passing…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for the Center Square and @BishopOnAir, discusses the Illinois House passing a Healthcare protection bill and also a rally of gun owners that took place yesterday. Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1 and City Hall Reporter Emeritus, joins to discuss the latest happenings around City…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Jeff Agrest, Deputy Sports Editor for the Chicago Sun-times, about a potential new media deal for several Chicago sports teams. Rebecca George, Co-owner of Volumes Bookcafe in Wicker Park, has all the details on the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, happening next Saturday, April 27. Plus, where…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside about the Dexter Reed shooting and the fallout since. Nick Gale brings us a news piece on the coming of the cicadas. Plus, protestors are making headlines around the city.

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with returning reporter from the Daily Herald, Russell Lissau, about a recent land purchase in South Barrington that was done in what could be considered a veiled way. Paul Vallas joins the program to discuss his thoughts in equity and taxes in Illinois. Plus, Rachel Woodall…