Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
Richard Pearson: Challenges to Pritzker’s Proposed Assault Weapon Ban
John Howell is joined by Richard Pearson, Executive Director of the Illinois State Rifle Association. Pritzker has proposed an assault weapons ban, and it is likely to face legal challenges. Pearson a...
Dec 8, 2022
Pastor Corey Brooks is on a mission to help young people obtain a brighter future!
After spending 343 nights up on a rooftop Pastor Corey Brooks joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about finally breaking ground on his community center, the programs they offer at Project H.O.O.D., a...
Dec 8, 2022
What can the Chicago Bears do to end on a high note this season?
Junior NFL Analyst “Primetime” David Clauss joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about which teams are a lock for the NFL playoffs, what the Bears need to do to end on a high note, and he ...
Dec 8, 2022
Why are SUE’s Arms so Short? Jingmai O’Connor Sheds Some Light on the T-Rex
John Howell is joined by Dr. Jingmai O'Connor, Field Museum paleontologist. Dr. O'Connor is currently the lead on a project to attempt to answer an ages-old question: why are t-rex arms so short? Dr. ...
Dec 7, 2022
Candidates Aren’t a Buffet; You Can’t Pick and Choose What You Get From Them
John Howell speaks with Keith Naughton, Co-Founder of Silent Majority Strategies and former Pennsylvania political campaign consultant. Raphael Warnock's victory over Herschel Walker in yesterday's ru...
Dec 7, 2022
It has been 90 years since Chicago has seen a Republican Mayor – Who will be the next Mayor of Chicago?
Cook County Board Commissioner Bridget Gainer and former GOP leader Pat Brady join the Steve Cochran Show to talk about why Herschel Walker lost the Georgia Senate race, the need for fresh young faces...
Dec 7, 2022
Will changes to the SAFE-T Act actually make Illinois safer?
Wirepoints’ Senior Editor Matt Rosenberg joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the differences between what the previous version SAFE-T Act did versus what the new amendments do, the need f...
Dec 5, 2022
Have a Hoppy Holidays with Festive Beers
John Howell speaks with Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune Reporter covering restaurants, beers, and bars. He joins the show to talk beers for Christmastime, as well as his rankings of the different holiday v...
Dec 2, 2022
Dionne Miller: The Bears Face Off Against the Packers This Weekend
John Howell speaks with Dionne Miller, ABC 7 Sports Anchor & Reporter. The Bears will play the Packers this Sunday at Soldier Field. Miller has a preview of the game, the quarterback situations, a...
Dec 2, 2022
The Empty Pockets spread holiday cheer with their Party at the North Pole
Fresh off an international tour, Josh and Erika Solomon return to the airwaves in their sweet home of Chicago right here on the Big 89! They share stories from the road as Al Stewart’s backing b...
Dec 2, 2022
