A vigil planned in Rockford for the four killed in a stabbing attack

A vigil planned in Rockford for the four killed in a stabbing attack

A postal carrier was among four people killed when a man went on a stabbing rampage in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.The attacks in Rockford on Wednesday also left seven people injured, including one in critical condition, and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody.A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and…

The Hidden Wealth Solution

The Hidden Wealth Solution

Helping Baby Boomers & Retirees to discover and uncover their Hidden Wealth! Helping remove the IRS from Retirement Income & Assets. Preventing Uncle Sam from a share of your family’s inheritance!

Early voting now underway in all of Chicago’s 50 wards

Early voting now underway in all of Chicago’s 50 wards

Early voting in all 50 wards will be open through March 18th. Sites are open weekdays from 9 to 6 and Saturdays from 9 to 5 and Sundays from 10 to 4. All early voting locations will be open on election day March 19th including the Loop Supersite. Voters can still apply to vote by…

The Hidden Wealth Solutions

The Hidden Wealth Solutions

Helping Baby Boomers & Retirees to discover and uncover their Hidden Wealth! Helping remove the IRS from Retirement Income & Assets. Preventing Uncle Sam from a share of your family’s inheritance!

Episode 88: Fill Up Your January Calendar!

Episode 88: Fill Up Your January Calendar!

So little time, so much to do! We are already halfway through January, and there is no shortage of events in Chicago. First up, Tom Zaller from Imagine Exhibitions walks us through the world of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. Experience the period, the fashion, and the house from the hit television show. Then, it’s a…

Chicago based McDonald’s with big plans for expansion over the next decade

Chicago based McDonald’s with big plans for expansion over the next decade

McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain.Ahead of a day-long event for investors, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants in operation worldwide by the end of 2027. McDonald’s…

PM Chicago (12/5) – A New EV Plant is in the Works

PM Chicago (12/5) – A New EV Plant is in the Works

On this episode of PM Chicago: Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins Bret Gogoel to discuss the Gotion plant coming to Illinois despite local opposition. Nick Gale brings us an interview with Phil Lempert about grocery prices heading into the holidays. Plus, the state has canceled plans for a migrant base camp in Brighton…

Chicago police issue alert after man enters Logan Square apartment, sexually assaults woman

Chicago police issue alert after man enters Logan Square apartment, sexually assaults woman

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who entered her Logan Square apartment Wednesday, Chicago police said. The assault occurred in the vicinity of Armitage and Mozart avenues at about 9:50 a.m., police said. The suspect entered the woman’s apartment and sexually assaulted her before he walked off northbound toward Armitage Avenue, police said.…

AI-Powered Avatars of Presidential Candidates…What Could Go Wrong?

AI-Powered Avatars of Presidential Candidates…What Could Go Wrong?

Have you ever wanted to chat with seventeen presidential candidates in one sitting? Thanks to AI and Chat2024…you (sort of) can. Bret Gogoel is joined by Ben Schreckinger, National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, to discuss. Chat 2024 houses AI-powered avatars of 17 of the leading presidential candidates. But how reliable will the information be? 

Northwestern University Evans Scholars and local caddies talk leadership with BMW exec during BMW Championship

Northwestern University Evans Scholars and local caddies talk leadership with BMW exec during BMW Championship

“Leadership is not a position. It’s an attitude.” Those are the words of wisdom from the highest ranking female executive at BMW, Ilka Horstmeier, while visiting Northwestern University this weekend. Golf Channel’s Hailey Hunter moderated the fireside chat in Evanston about professional development and how to take advantage of your time at college heading into…

White Sox have chance to help out Cubs this weekend

White Sox have chance to help out Cubs this weekend

Both Chicago baseball teams had the day off on Thursday, and return to action Friday. The White Sox have an opportunity to assist the Cubs in their pursuit of an NL Central title. The team welcomes the Milwaukee Brewers to town for a three game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. As of Friday afternoon, the…

Biden and the AI Bill Of Rights

Biden and the AI Bill Of Rights

As the possible dangers of AI have been quickly approaching, President Biden encouraged seven of the largest developers in the field to play nice and work toward a safe AI-driven future…and they agreed. Jay O’Brien, from ABC News Washington, joins John Howell to expand on what this means politically, strategically, and competitively for the tech…

Why Haven’t We Heard More About the Willowbrook Mass Shooting?

Why Haven’t We Heard More About the Willowbrook Mass Shooting?

It’s been over a month since the mass shooting in Willowbrook, but the last update from the police came three weeks ago. Where’s the transparency? John Howell is joined by Ben Bradley, member of WGN Investigates, who shares what his team has learned and why information has been slow to come. 

John Kapelos on Playing Socrates in Today’s Society

John Kapelos on Playing Socrates in Today’s Society

John Howell is joined live in-studio by John Kapelos, actor and Second City alum. Kapelos will portray Socrates at the National Hellenic Museum for the Trial of Socrates on May 22. They speak about the event and the legacy of Socrates himself, as well as how the things he encountered in Ancient society still happen…

John Howell: Essential Cuts (12/08) – Brittney Griner Released and A Change in Primaries

John Howell: Essential Cuts (12/08) – Brittney Griner Released and A Change in Primaries

*Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst, joins the show to talk about Brittney Griner’s release from Russian prison.  *WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky discusses her recent report on social equity licenses and cannabis dispensaries in Illinois.  *Long time political analyst Jeff Greenfield discusses the recent changes in primary schedules, including Iowa’s and New Hampshire’s.  *We…