Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
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
‘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
