Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

Chicago Crisis Fatigue – Pastor Corey Brooks trying to find solutions to end gun violence from his rooftop
Are the residents of Chicago facing “crisis fatigue”? Pastor Corey Brooks joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how to avoid becoming desensitized to media violence, communities takin...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2022

What is Amendment 1 and what does it mean for you?
President of Wirepoints Ted Dabrowski says if you vote for Amendment One it will lead to overpowering unions, higher state taxes, and no protection for parental rights in schools. He and the Steve Coc...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2022

Remembering Chicago’s Bygone Taverns: Essential Places for Creating Community
John Howell is joined by Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and Chicago Journalism Hall of Famer. Together, they remember some of Chicago's great, bygone taverns and the impact those places had on ...
Cumulus Media Sep 06, 2022

‘War and nuclear power do not mix.’ -Nuclear Power Expert Joseph Cirincione weighing in on Ukraine nuclear plant occupied by Russia
Threat of a nuclear meltdown in Ukraine? Nuclear Power Expert Joseph Cirincione and the Steve Cochran Show talk about how the fallout would affect the United States economically, environmental damages...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2022

White Sox Manager Tony La Russa indefinitely taking a leave of absence due to unknown medical reasons
White Sox Manager Tony La Russa is indefinitely taking a leave of absence due to unknown medical reasons. Host of the MLB Network Radio Mike Ferrin and the Steve Cochran Show talk about how the White ...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2022

How Does Pritzker’s Money Intersect with State Companies? The BGA Investigates
Ramblin' Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with David Jackson, Senior Investigative Reporter for the Better Government Association. The BGA tracks spending and recently looked at Pritzker's ties to diff...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2022

Darren Bailey: “There’s a Movement Taking Place. The People Are Tired.”
Ramblin' Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Illinois Gubernatorial candidate, Darren Bailey. Bailey gives his thoughts on education in Illinois, campaign funding, his "hell hole" comments regarding ...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2022

Around the House with the President of Cobblestone Bill Conforti and Head of Sales and Design Jennifer Fletcher on the Steve Cochran Show
Can't figure out how to fix your air conditioning or need help elevating your DIY home projects? Around the House with the Steve Cochran Show can answer all of your problematic remodeling questions!Th...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2022

Today is Overdose Awareness Day
As we head into Recovery Awareness Month Gateway Foundation’s Dr. Teresa Garate reminds the Steve Cochran Show that today is Overdose Awareness Day. They talk about reducing the stigma surroundi...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2022

Last Soviet leader of Russia Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91
The last Soviet leader of Russia Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91. Ronald Suny Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about G...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2022