Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
The Mike Madigan Case Continues: Quid Pro Quo, Internships, and New Witnesses
There have been new revelations in the Mike Madigan / ComEd Case: a little bit of quid pro quo, questionable internships and subcontracts, and more. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune Federal Courts repor...
Jan 11, 2023
University of Illinois Associate Chancellor shares what’s in store for the Fighting Illini this semester
Associate chancellor at the University of Illinois Robin Kaler joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about easing COVID-19 restrictions, working with Hope Chicago to provide a free college education fo...
Jan 11, 2023
Illini women’s basketball ranked for the first time since 2000 – Illini Women’s Head Basketball Coach Shauna Green joins the ‘Illini Ranked Squad’
Illini Women's Head Basketball Coach Shauna Green joins the Steve Cochran Show to share how it feels to be ranked for the first time since 2000, developing trust within the team, and she discusses how...
Jan 11, 2023
Jim Durkin: You Can Be a Good Republican Without Flames Shooting Out of Your Mouth
John Howell speaks with Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin, who has announced that he is resigning his seat in the legislature. Today is his final full day in his position. Durkin speaks as to what ...
Jan 10, 2023
Taegan Goddard on Classified Documents, the New Speaker, and the 2024 Election
What is going on with Biden's classified documents? There are several differences between this situation with Biden and what happened with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. John Howell is joined by Taegan Goddard,...
Jan 10, 2023
Everyone should know how to save a life – Illinois Heart Rescue’s Teri Campbell shares how easy it is to save a life by performing CPR
Illinois Heart Rescue and Teri Campbell partner with hospitals, EMS agencies, and communities to improve cardiac arrest survival in Illinois. She joins the Steve Cochran Show to share common mistakes ...
Jan 10, 2023
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most’s tips and tricks to conquer your New Year’s Resolution
Losing Weight1. Let's look at this in 2 ways, one is what we eat, how much we eat and where we eat, break it down to cover all days and all situations2. What we eat- think about increasing vegetables ...
Jan 10, 2023
John Howell: Essential Cuts (01/09) – New Plans for Soldier Field and New Plans for the House
*David Roeder from the Sun-Times joins the show to discuss the new plan to keep the Bears at Soldier Field.*ABC News Correspondent Ike Ejiochi lays out McCarthy's plan for the House. *Chicago Tri...
Jan 09, 2023
Does the Assault Weapons Bill Have a Leg to Stand On? Time Will Tell.
The Assault Weapon Bill has hit a snag in the Illinois Senate. How viable will the bill be if it includes serial number disclosure? Opponents say that and other pieces will make the bill unconstitutio...
Jan 09, 2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is ready to face the issues residents of Chicago care about
Candidate Paul Vallas joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss his plan for Chicago if he is elected Mayor of Chicago. He discusses how he will tackle Chicago’s police shortage, the benefits of p...
Jan 06, 2023
