Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
How one suburban woman’s sewing machine became a carry-on crisis
When Joyce Rowland packed her bags to visit family in California, she didn’t expect her prized sewing machine to be in any danger. But after flight crew forced Joyce to check her carry-on at the...
May 26, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (05/24) – Taking Care of Our Children & Travelling by Railroad
Tania Haigh, founder of KIDS TOO, joins the show to discuss the troubling report on sexual abuse in the IL Catholic church and how her organization is working to protect kids. ABC's Alex Stone says Wa...
May 24, 2023
Pritzker announces 2024 state budget deal
Governor Pritzker made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, flanked by Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Chris Welch. Lawmakers returned to Springfield to complete the budget, after mi...
May 24, 2023
Field of Dreams, Schemes or Nightmares?
Northwestern University’s plan to replace Ryan Field with a sports and entertainment complex is causing quite a stir with Evanston residents. John Howell welcomes Bob Reed, Writer for Chicago Ma...
May 24, 2023
Mike Emanuel on the Debt Ceiling, Donors, and DeSantis
John Howell is joined by Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, to discuss the biggest national political stories of the week. They chat about the eminent approach to the debt ceiling ...
May 24, 2023
Retired Cop Grazed in Shootout
(CHICAGO) — A retired Chicago cop was grazed in a shootout with a carjacker early Wednesday in Austin, police said.The 78-year-old former officer tried stopping a person from carjacking his neig...
May 24, 2023
A watchdog group says Com Ed’s requested rate hike is too high
The Citizens Utility Board says the 1.5 billion dollar rate increase that Com Ed is asking state regulators to approve should be slashed by over 60 percent. CUB is challenging the hike with the Illino...
May 24, 2023
Is it time for Jerry Reinsdorf to sell the White Sox? CHGO Sports’ Sean Anderson shares how the Sox could restore their season
CHGO Sports’ Sean Anderson joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss what the White Sox can do to salvage their season, if Pedro Grifol was the right choice, and the 1997 White Flag Trade. ht...
May 24, 2023
Big Swede BBQ’s Johann Magnusson Memorial day grilling tips to save your cookout
Big Swede BBQ’s Johann Magnusson joins the Steve Cochran Show to share tips to get your BBQ ready for Memorial Day! They discuss common grilling mistakes, how long dry rub last in the fridge, an...
May 24, 2023
‘Buckle up & fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be crazy busy. -AAA Spokesperson Molly Hart shares how to beat Memorial Day traffic
Public and Government Relations Spokesperson at AAA Molly Hart joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the worst time to hit the road for your Memorial Day vacation, servicing your car for long trips,...
May 24, 2023
