Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Can the excitement of the infamous Will Smith slap carry the Oscars this year?
Are you prepared for the Oscars on Sunday? Entertainment critic Ryan Jay joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why ratings are consistently low, if the excitement of 'the slap' carry the show, an...
Mar 09, 2023
A man running against himself – Haig Haleblian wants to continue being your Mayor of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake mayoral candidate Haig Haleblian (Hal-Leb-Lian) joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about what it’s like being the Mayor of Crystal Lake, why he’s running as a write-in candi...
Mar 09, 2023
Should Illinois officials end the moratorium on building new nuclear power plants?
Founder of Wirepoints.org Mark Glennon joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how Illinois would benefit from updated nuclear power plants, why the moratorium on building new nuclear power plants is ...
Mar 09, 2023
‘I’m all about making money.’ -Anthony, Chicago’s surprise third mayoral runoff candidate
The third Chicago mayoral runoff candidate that no one knew about joins the Steve Cochran Show! They talk to Anthony about his plans for Chicago, renting street names, and how he would get rid of park...
Mar 08, 2023
Don’t miss Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson face off tonight in the NBC 5 Mayoral Forum at 6 PM
NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the power political endorsements have to sway voters, if Mayor Lori Lightfoot will support Paul Vallas or Brandon Joh...
Mar 08, 2023
Artificial Intelligence is helping make breast cancer screening more accurate and accessible to all
Northwestern Medicine Chief of Breast Imaging in the Department of Radiology Dr. Sally Friedewald joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss what age you should start getting mammograms, why men should d...
Mar 08, 2023
CEO Build-A-Bear Workshop Sharon Price-John’s new book is ready to help you add a little more heart to life
Author & CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Sharon Price-John joins the Steve Cochran Show to celebrate her new book “Stories & Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You...
Mar 08, 2023
How Big Brother Could Keep Chicago’s Bike Riders Safe
The Chicago City Council is slated to vote on improvements to bike safety, including using traffic cameras to ticket people who block bike lanes. Alderman Matt Martin from Chicago's 47th Ward joins Jo...
Mar 06, 2023
Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year is ‘Viva Magenta’ – A little pop of color can change your entire mood!
Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute Lee Eiseman joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why ‘Viva Magenta’ is the color of the year, how color enhances your mood, and she ...
Mar 06, 2023
What is your definition of the word beautiful? – Don’t miss the premiere of Geoffrey Baer’s new show ‘The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago’
Host of The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago, Geoffrey Baer, joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how he determines the most beautiful places in Chicago, why the tour guides play a huge part in ...
Mar 06, 2023
