Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

PM Chicago (2/5) – Chicago Has Spoken, and the Snow Plows are Named
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel, about the State's Attorney's election, School Resource Officers program, and the recent shooting in Carol Stream. Our own...
Cumulus Media Feb 05, 2024

Metra rolls out a new fare system but the Ventra app crashes
The first day Metra rolled out a new fare structure the Ventra app melted down. As part of the restructuring plan Metra also closed any remaining ticket windows. The new fares include fewer fare zones...
Cumulus Media Feb 01, 2024

Embrace Love: The BIG V with Steve C Valentine’s Day Wedding on February 14th!
Mayor of Rosemont Brad Stephens joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss what lies ahead for Rosemont this year, reflects on the motivations that led him to become the Mayor, and shares enthusiasm abou...
Cumulus Media Feb 01, 2024

Exploring the Future of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with Chancellor Robert J. Jones
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether submitting applications in January is still possible, why it’s important to discuss Black Histor...
Cumulus Media Feb 01, 2024

Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball Team faces off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday, February 4th!
Color Commentator for Illini Men's BB Deon Thomas joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into whether the Fighting Illini are ready for March Madness, the exciting aspects of attending an Illini basket...
Cumulus Media Feb 01, 2024

How should President Biden respond to the drone attack on U.S. troops in the Middle East?
Director of research and senior fellow of the foreign policy program at The Brookings Institution Michael O'Hanlon joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the European Union’s recent agreemen...
Cumulus Media Feb 01, 2024

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel and the Daily Herald's Chris Placek discuss the disparity between the Chicago Bears and the Arlington Heights School District. Stacy St. Clair from the Chica...
Cumulus Media Jan 31, 2024

On today's edition of the Closing Bell: Bill Geiger from William Geiger Wealth Management joins Bret Gogoel to discuss today's Federal Reserve meeting and what it means for couples' retirement plans. ...
Cumulus Media Jan 31, 2024

Senator Dick Durbin leads a hearing on the impact social media has on teens
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms. The hearing comes as lawmakers are growing incr...
Cumulus Media Jan 31, 2024

Steve Cochran Show Kid of the Week: Ella French Scholarship Recipient Anastasia Papaioannou
Meet this week’s Steve Cochran Show Kid of the Week, Anastasia Papaioannou, this year’s Ella French Scholarship Recipient. They delve into her motivation for applying for the Ella French S...
Cumulus Media Jan 31, 2024






