Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
PM Chicago (4/16) – A Change in Season at the Shedd
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Jon Seidel, Federal Courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-times, about a Supreme Court case that could have an impact on the Madigan trial. Nick Ga...
Apr 16, 2024
The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (4/16) – McDonald’s Using Familiar Scent in a New Way
On today's edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Steve Bernas joins us for his weekly visit with the latest on lawn and yard scams, plus an announcement for the BBB's birthday. Kim Komando, Ho...
Apr 16, 2024
Cuteness alert: Koalas coming to the Brookfield Zoo
Two Koalas–William and Brumby will make their debut at the zoo Memorial day weekend. It’s the first time the zoo will host Koalas. The two 2 year old’s are heading to the Brookfield ...
Apr 16, 2024
WTTW Chicago Mysteries: Why Is Ketchup Forbidden On Chicago’s Hotdogs?
Host of Chicago Mysteries on WTTW Geoffrey Baer joins the Steve Cochran Show to answer the biggest questions about Chicago culture. They uncover the famous 2006 UFO sighting in Chicago, recount the fi...
Apr 16, 2024
Ex-Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy Responds to Fatal Police Shooting of Dexter Reed on the Steve Cochran Show
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss his reaction to the Dexter Reed police shooting videos, why police shootings take so long to invest, and he ...
Apr 16, 2024
AFSP State Capitol Day: What Can Springfield Do To Help End Suicide?
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Illinois is asking for more help from Springfield to prevent suicide on the AFSP’s State Capitol Day. Steve Moore from AFSP Illinois joins the Steve Co...
Apr 16, 2024
‘We’re building 90 thousand square feet of hope.’ – Founder of Project H.O.O.D. Pastor Corey Brooks on the Steve Cochran Show
Founder of Project H.O.O.D. Pastor Corey Brooks joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss Capitol Hill visiting Project H.O.O.D.’s new community center, Chicago leaders stepping up to support his ...
Apr 16, 2024
PM Chicago (4/15) – The Cicadas are Coming…
On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside about the Dexter Reed shooting and the fallout since. Nick Gale brings us a news piece on the coming of the...
Apr 15, 2024
Chicago Film Critic Nick Digilio Talks Norm Macdonald, O.J. Simpson, and Offers New Movie Suggestions
Chicago film critic Nick Digilio joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the latest episode of his SNL podcast, “That Show Hasn't Been Funny in Years,” Norm Macdonald being O.J. Simpson...
Apr 12, 2024
Vintage Tribune: WLS AM 890’s 100th Anniversary
Are you ready to put your WLS AM 890 knowledge to the test? Join Kori Rumore, the curator of the Vintage Tribune, as she tries to stump the Steve Cochran Show her ultimate WLS AM 890 Vintage Tribune Q...
Apr 12, 2024
