Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid used to assist individuals experiencing severe pain, especially after surgery. Now, fentanyl is also one of the leading causes of death for Americans under 50. Al...

A former Chicago Cub and part of the 2016 World Series winning team, Willson Contreras will make his return to Wrigley Field for the first time since signing with the Cardinals in the offseason.Contre...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot will give a farewell address this afternoon at the headquarters for the group BUILD Chicago, an anti violence group. The speech is planned for 3 pm. Lightfoot lost her reelection ...

Allan Reich joins Rob Johnson and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the Chicago Police Foundation’s new Ella French Scholarship. They also talk about the requirements for the sc...

Chef Damarr Brown, James Beard Nominee and Chef at Top This Mac N' Cheese, joins to discuss the launch of First Responder First Fridays at the restaurant.  Jason Nathanson from ABC News has the d...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...