Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
‘Policing has abandoned their core mission of providing for the public safety’ – Fmr. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy weighs in on weekend chaos in Chicago
Former Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the crowds of young people that took over Chicago’s downtown this weekend and the chaos and damage that res...
Apr 18, 2023
Is tanning dangerous? – Dr. Kevin Most shares how can you protect your skin from the sun this Summer
Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how the experimental Melanoma skin cancer vaccine decreased the risk of relapse, effective ways...
Apr 18, 2023
What to Expect as Illinois Lawmakers Return from Spring Break
Andrew Darlas, covering for John Howell, welcomes Shia Kapos with Politico to cover Chicago Mayor Elect Brandon Johnson to Governor Priztker, and their future relationship.
Apr 17, 2023
Safety Concerns Grow as Summer Approaches
Andrea Darlas, subbing in for John Howell, is joined by Alderman Ray Lopez to address concerns of safety after a group incident in Millennium Park this weekend.
Apr 17, 2023
Vintage Tribune with Kori Rumore: The Mystery Behind Al Capone’s Vault
The Curator of Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore and the Steve Cochran Show travel back in time to find out the history behind Al Copone’s mysterious vault. She shares how Chicago Tribune reporters fo...
Apr 17, 2023
Motivation to Move Monday: What to look for when hiring a personal trainer with Personal Trainer Chad Earl
Personal Trainer Chad Earl joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the advantages of having a solid support system if you decide to start workout your workout journey. He also breaks down the 4 dif...
Apr 17, 2023
Violent Weekend in Chicago: 11 Dead, 26 Wounded
(CHICAGO) — The Sun Times reports that 11 people were killed and 26 others were wounded in weekend street violence. Among the wounded are two teen boys who were part of one of multiple mobs that...
Apr 17, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (04/14) – Karen Knotts is “Tied Up in Knotts”
The man who leaked the Pentagon documents has been charged. Royal Oakes joins with the details. Hannah Meisel from Capitol News Illinois gives us an update on this week in the ComEd Four trial. ...
Apr 14, 2023
Music’s Best Jazz Artists Head To Chicago
Jim Fahey, Symphony Center Presents Director of Programming, joins John Howell. The 2023/2024 season of “Symphony Center Presents Jazz!” is a big one, as it marks their 30th season. Listen...
Apr 14, 2023
Doc Duncan and the Last Record Played on WLS
Taking a walk down memory lane, John Howell welcomes Doc Duncan, the last music host on WLS, reminiscing on the transition from a rock music station to a talk-radio format.
Apr 12, 2023
