Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
PM Chicago (5/13) – Sports Betting Tax, Cop on a Rooftop, and Illinois’ Best Athlete
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jeremy Kudon, a Representative for the Sports Betting Alliance, joins to discuss how the proposed sports betting tax could risk the industry in Illinois...
May 13, 2024
The Closing Bell (5/13) – Summertime Brews to Try & Why McDonald’s Misses You
On today's edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC's Alex Stone has the details on how McDonald's is planning on luring customers back amid rising fast food prices. Rachel Morrison, Regional...
May 13, 2024
The long-awaited double-track on Metra’s South Shore line starts running tomorrow
The new double-track runs 26 miles from Gary to Michigan City, Indiana. The 650 million dollar project will dramatically reduce travel times in Northwest indiana. It will also make safety improvements...
May 13, 2024
‘This is not the Navy Pier from your childhood.’ – Marilyn Gardner, CEO of Navy Pier, on the Steve Cochran Show
CEO of Navy Pier Marilyn Gardner unveils thrilling summer adventures awaiting you and your family at Navy Pier on the Steve Cochran Show.
May 09, 2024
University of Illinois 2024 Graduation: Celebrating the Class of Resilience
University of Illinois Associate Chancellor Robin Kaler joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the safety measures being implemented at graduations in light of recent protests on college campuses nat...
May 09, 2024
National Nurses Week: Nurses Dedicated to Serving Our Nation
Captain Carly Marsh, a dedicated emergency trauma nurse serving in the United States Air Force, joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into her daily duties, her journey of choosing nursing over pursui...
May 09, 2024
Israel- Hamas War: Is a Ceasefire Even Possible?
University of Illinois International Relations Professor Nicholas Grossman joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss President Joe Biden’s decision to halt offensive weapons to Israel, the effecti...
May 09, 2024
PM Chicago (5/8) – A Look at the CTU, A Disturbing Lawsuit, & A Day at the Ballpark
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune's Jeremy Gorner joins us from Springfield to discuss Mayor Johnson, the CTU, and a Capitol examination. Hannah Meisel, Government an...
May 08, 2024
The Closing Bell (5/8) – Interest Rates, Elections, and Netflix Livestreams
On today's edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC's Christiane Cordero discusses the correlation between interest rates and the upcoming election. Scientists have proven that watching sport...
May 08, 2024
President Biden makes a stop in Wisconsin and Chicago today
President Joe Biden has raced into yet another battleground state. Biden on Wednesday traveled to Sturtevant, Wisconsin, where he'll highlight a decision by Microsoft to build a $3.3 billion data cent...
May 08, 2024
