Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more gun legislation after the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting. He talks with Steve Cochran about creating legislation to ban assault weapons and the importance of going out to vote for what you believe in.
Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more gun legislation after the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting. He talks with Steve Cochran about creating legislation to ban assault weapons and the importance of going out to vote for what you believe in.
Will the City of Chicago prepare differently for large events after the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting? Deputy Mayor of Public Safety John O’Malley shares what you should know in advance before going to a large event and how the City of Chicago prepares for outdoor events like Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago.
Over 12 million Ukrainians have been forced out of their homes since February. Northwestern University Professor Jordan Gans-Morse joins the Steve Cochran Show to give an update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how the Ukrainian population is coping with the prolonged war.
What’s the right age to get your child a cell phone? Retired detective and cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the online dangers adolescents may face online and offers advice to parents on how to monitor their children’s cellular devices.
High-profile businesses are leaving Illinois, but it doesn’t paint a full picture. The CEO of Intersect Illinois Dan Seals explains how Illinois could possibly be a good place to do business in the future on the Steve Cochran Show.
Hundreds of police officers responded to the mass shooting on the 4th of July in Highland Park. Former Police Chief of Aurora Kristen Ziman talks about what officers went through when responding to an active shooting and how we can rebuild the relationship between police and the community on the Steve Cochran Show.
Are you tired of hidden fees hitting your bank account? Better Business Bureau President Steve Bernas shares ways to protect yourself from hidden fees and the latest scam on Facebook Marketplace on the Steve Cochran Show.
Senator Darren Bailey will face off with Governor JB Pritzker this November. Steve Cochran talks with Sen. Bailey about how he plans to unify Chicago and the rest of the state and lay out a plan for how to deal with issues in Chicago on WLS AM 890.
Jesse Sullivan makes his pitch for Governor and talks with the Steve Cochran Show about implementing executive orders such as getting rid of the mask and vaccine mandate, replacing the State Board of Education, and providing better management of state agencies in Illinois.
Is summer travel a bust? NBC News Aviation and Travel correspondent Tom Costello joins the Steve Cochran Show to share tips to improve your summer travel plans and whether airlines can get their act together before summer is over on the Steve Cochran Show.
The Illinois Primary Election is around the corner. Steve Cochran and premiere pollster Rod McCulloch go through the latest polls and see who voters want to face off with Gov Pritzker in the general election.
“Depending upon which way the culture wars run in the next few years those precedents can definitely be challenged.” Evan Bernick Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University School of Law weighing in on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on the Steve Cochran Show.
One of the most beloved Bears players of all time, Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s battle with ALS has transformed him into symbol of strength to those who are sharing in his struggle. Joe Johnson of Obvious Shirts joins The Steve Cochran Show to talk about his continuing collaboration with Team Mongo and how you can support McMichael’s bid for the NFL Hall of Fame and raise money for him and his family.
Chicago’s favorite overnight movie critic returns to The Steve Cochran Show with his passionate reviews of the new biopic ‘Elvis’ and the animated adventure ‘Lightyear’.
“If they repeal the 2nd amendment there would still be a lot of gun ownership in the United States.” – University of Illinois School of Law Dean Vikram Amar joins the Steve Cochran Show to explain what the new bipartisan gun safety bill could mean for responsible gun owners.
50 years ago today Title IX opened opportunities for women to take part in college sports. Former basketball and golf Illini star student-athlete Becky Beach shares what it was like being a female student-athlete in 1972.
Southside Environmental Group is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Chicago Freedom Day Celebration! Honor and celebrate Juneteenth Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Bradley (Josephine) Park with free food, snacks live music and so much more!
June 28th is the Illinois primary election, but you can go vote right now! NBC5 political analyst Mary Ann Ahern covers the crowded field of Chicago mayoral candidates and gubernatorial candidates and expresses the importance of getting out of the voting booths.
It’s another scorcher with temperatures hitting the 90s. UIC emergency medicine Dr. Chris Colbert gives the Steve Cochran Show tips to recognize serious heat illness and how to keep your family and elderly loved ones safe. Check out the Steve Cochran Show page to hear the full interview.
Chicago Builds is teaching CPS juniors and seniors real-world skills before they graduate. Carpentry teacher at Chicago Builds Tony Negron shares how they are paving a new way for Chicago Public School students.
Justin Medina believes that one-size-fits-all probation and parole sentences are not solutions for reducing the crime rate in the United States. Pete McMurray and Jane Monzures Clauss find out how Medina wants to improve the parole/probation system. Head to the WLS AM Highlights page to hear the full interview.
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady talks with Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach about the biggest takeaways from yesterday’s Jan 6th committee hearings. Head to the WLS AM Highlights page to hear the full interview.
Congress passes new gun control bills after hearing testimonies from the Uvalde survivors. ABC News’ Brad Garrett breaks down what happened during yesterday’s U.S. House hearing addressing gun violence. Head to the WLS AM Highlights Page to hear the full interview!
40 years ago, Elizabeth Carr was the first baby conceived via in vitro fertilization in the United States. Elizabeth Carr shares how it felt to be covered by the media since she was three cells old and how IVF has become a significant path of conception for many couples. To hear the full interview, head to the WLS AM Highlights Page!
After 100 days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, where does the United States go from here? Director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense Thomas Spoehr talks with Pete McMurray and Judy Pielach. To hear the full interview, head to the WLS AM Highlights page!