Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
‘Lil’ Tommy Edwards celebrates 99 years of the Big 89!
Legendary WLS DJ Tommy Edwards joins the Steve Cochran Show the 99th birthday of the mighty 890 WLS! He shares his favorite stories from his time at the station and the big names who left him star str...
Apr 12, 2023
Veterans Targeted Over DD-214
(Joliet, IL) — An official in Will county is warning about a company targeting veterans. The Will County Recorder, Karen Stukel, is advising Will County veterans to be cautious of companies offe...
Apr 12, 2023
The Grant Park 220 is less than 100 days away – Are you ready for NASCAR in Chicago?
Julie Giese, President of the Chicago Street Course, drives by the Steve Cochran Show as the Grant Park 220 gets ready to take over Grant Park. She talks about the street closures that will affect com...
Apr 12, 2023
Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention
NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the DNC making its way to Chicago and the effect it will have on the businesses and the politics of the city.
Apr 12, 2023
Former WLS program director John Gehron looks back at the peak of the station’s music format
Back when WLS was music radio, John Gehron stepped into the role of program director of one of the most popular radio stations in America. He joins the Steve Cochran Show to look back on the music era...
Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Kevin Most on why grandma’s everyday cures actually work
Dr. Kevin Most of Northwestern Medicine drops by The Steve Cochran Show for his weekly roundup of medical news to help you live a happier, healthier life. This week, he shares why those homemade cures...
Apr 12, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (04/11) – Chicago Lands the DNC & Tax Season Scams are Upon Us
The Chicago Tribune's Rick Pearson shares the details on Chicago landing the DNC. Jason Nathanson from ABC News has the latest on the Bud Light & Jack Daniels controversies. Charles Li...
Apr 11, 2023
Is the Investigation Changing Ethical Standards in the Supreme Court?
Joining John Howell, Justin Finch explains the push by Democrats for an investigation of Clarence Thomas accepting gifts “in kind” from a wealthy GOP Doner and the need for ethical standar...
Apr 11, 2023
Running for Office from Behind Bars?
Can you run for president from jail? Sure, it’s been done before. Josh Gerstein, POLITICO’s Senior Legal Affairs Reporter, joins John Howell and dives into the history of Eugene V. Debs an...
Apr 11, 2023
The ComEd Trial Continues, Four Political Power Players in the Hot Seat
John Howell welcomes Jon Seidel, Federal Courts Reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, who takes us behind the scenes of the ComEd Trial and walks us through Ochoa’s Testimony.
Apr 07, 2023
