Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
John Howell: Essential Cuts (12/22) – The 2022 Blizzard and This Year in Golf
*ABC News' Alex Stone has the latest on the mess that was holiday travel today in the bad weather. *Rick Telander from the Sun Times toys with the idea of benching Justin Fields for the last thre...
Dec 22, 2022
Chicago’s History with Polar Vortexes, Cold Temps, and Freezing Bears Games
John Howell is joined by Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune Reporter & Editor of Vintage Tribune. She shares her research about polar vortexes in Chicago, our cold temp records here in the city, and the...
Dec 22, 2022
Don’t let scammers ruin your holidays – Contact the Better Business Bureau if you’re unsure if you’re being scammed
President of the Better Business Bureaus Steve Bernas joins Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to warn listeners about con artists disguising themselves as representatives from ...
Dec 22, 2022
The University of Illinois rewards Coach Bret Bielema with an extension after an impressive season
Fighting Illini Football Head Coach Bret Bielema joins Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to talk about what’s in store for his team for the next 5 years, his recruitment ...
Dec 22, 2022
The best gifts that will impress your fitness & boozy friends!
David Wallach from Innovation and Tech Today joins Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to talk about products that will help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder and fitness gear f...
Dec 22, 2022
Why do depression rates rise during the holidays?
Psychotherapist Amy Morin joins Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to talk about ways to support suicide prevention for frontline workers, how light therapy is used to treat sea...
Dec 22, 2022
High winds will blow blizzard conditions into Illinois right before the holidays
Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich joins Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how much snow will fall on Thursday, dangerous wind chills, and he explains how ...
Dec 22, 2022
Steve Cochran’s NYE Comedy Show: The perfect New Year’s Eve plans to be home before midnight!
Steve Cochran John Decost & Tim Benker join Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas in-studio to talk about their 21st stand-up comedy special happening at the Raue Center on New Year’s Eve at 3 pm,...
Dec 22, 2022
Do you need to check with your doctor before working out? Northwestern Doctor shares tips to keep your heart healthy during the holidays
Pete McMurray and Andrea Darlas are filling in for Steve Cochran and Jane Clauss! Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins the Steve Cochran S...
Dec 20, 2022
John Howell: Essential Cuts (12/19) – Mayoral Tax Returns and the Jan 6th Committee’s Final Public Hearing
*Will Bauer, Metro East Reporter for St.Louis Public Radio, joins the show to give an end-of-year update on the IL counties that would like to secede from the state. *Brett Chase from the Chicago...
Dec 19, 2022
