Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche – October 28th, 2024 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7009796/7009796_2024-10-29-033236.64kmono.mp3 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks hold off Avalanche to snap losing skid .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Blackhawks 5 – Avalanche 2 – 10/28/24 .cls-7{fil…

John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727, joins John Williams to talk about Pepsi abruptly closing their bottling plant on the South Side early this morning. John explains how employees found out that the plant was permanently closing, the wages a typical worker at the plant earned, what he’s hearing from his members, and if he be…

WGN’s Jon Hansen joined John Williams on ‘The Bright Side’ late last week to announce that he and his husband Enrique will be expecting a baby next March! Today, Jon tells John about the fascinating process of using IVF, egg donor, and a surrogate to welcome an addition to their family. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7009254/7009254_2024-10-28-20…

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John to announce that he’ll be staying at WGN for years to come! WGN Radio today announced a contract extension with Lou, the station’s do-it-yourself expert. We are also excited to announce that Lou will be chatting with John every Monday and will answer all of your home improvement questions. What shoul…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about how Airbnb and VRBO’s are impacting housing costs, how much people are spending on Halloween in 2024, and Target lowering the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collabora…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7009124/7009124_2024-10-28-195224.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should the Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Why did Pepsi abruptly close South Side plant? .cls-7{fill:#…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. North Chicago-based AbbVie is buying Aliada Therapeutics for $1.4 billion. It’ll give AbbVie access to Aliada’s Alzheimer’s disease candidate. AbbVie has been making moves to bolster its neuroscience focus. It bought neuroscience and cancer drug developers earlier th…

WGN Radio morning traffic anchor Vikki Kokuzian has spent basically her entire adult life in media. A career that saw stops at FOX 32, WGN TV, and of course WGN Radio, Vikki is officially turning off her microphone. When she wasn’t on screen, or behind a microphone, the West Ridge neighborhood native was an active realtor. As she shifts her focus t…

WGN Radio morning traffic anchor Vikki Kokuzian has spent basically her entire adult life in media. A career that saw stops at FOX 32, WGN TV, and of course WGN Radio, Vikki is officially turning off her microphone. When she wasn’t on screen, or behind a microphone, the West Ridge neighborhood native was an active realtor. As she shifts her focus t…

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the CDC’s new recommendations for the COVID vaccine, online gambling’s public health risks, and symptoms of sports concussions. He also shares details about the best exercises for your metabolic health, the link between mamm…

Relationship therapist, coach, and radio host Jaime Bronstein joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Australian authorities enforce precautions on dating apps and what to do if you’re frustrated with your long-term partner. She also explains how couples can revive their stalled sex lives through just a few steps. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/700833…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the final night of the Chicago International Film Festival, how much the Concert for Carolina raised, and weekend box office numbers. They also share details about a moment between Adele and Celine Dion, Loomis’ apol…

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including a message from the mayor of Kyiv and confirmation of North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Jos…

On October 28th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Preview of upcoming reports for this week Earnings from Ford Motor Company, Waste Management, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7008110/7008110_2024-10-28-123310.128.mp3द्वारा wgnradio.com

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Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the warmer weather that is coming this week and Halloween! Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their im…

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their impact later in life. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7007762/7007762_2024-10-27-161502.…

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It, is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007785/full_show_10-26-2024_2024-10-27-174725.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini WGN Radio renews host Lou Manfredini .cls-4{fill:#000;} HouseSmarts Radio w…

Ryan Lindholm, family owner of Lindholm Roofing, and his father, Tim Lindholm, join HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about Lou’s new roof. The trio shares Lindholm’s history and what services it provides, and Lou shares his experience with Lindholm. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or …

Halloween can be very scary but Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Vice President of veterinary services and senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, is determined to keep your pets safe. She discusses everything from candies sweetened with a dangerous sugar substitute, raisins, Macadamia nuts and chocolates and their potential dangers to pets. Al…

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Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars – October 26th, 2024 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007664/7007664_2024-10-27-031504.64kmono.mp3 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks hold off Avalanche to snap losing skid .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Blackhawks 5 – Avalanche 2 – 10/28/24 .cls-7{fill:#fff…

Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes – October 26, 2024 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007636/Northwestern_Iowa_10-26-24_2024-10-27-004236.64kmono.mp3 Box score | Recap Video highlights More coverage Northwestern Wildcat Football Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is…

This week’s New to Lou Too is Grip Clean, a dirt-infused mechanic soap. It’s the best pumice soap and heavy-duty hand cleaner for filthy hands, starting at $9.99. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007466/Grip_Clean_2024-10-26-153206.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini …

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators – October 25th, 2024 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007299/7007299_2024-10-26-033739.64kmono.mp3 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks hold off Avalanche to snap losing skid .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Blackhawks 5 – Avalanche 2 – 10/28/24 .cls-7{f…

Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, chats with John about the market performance this week, the market starting to broaden out, what might happen in a post-election economy, consumer sentiment rising, why the Fed’s upcoming decision on interest rates will be so important, and his concern about inflat…

Jeanne Massey, Executive Director, FairVote MN, joins John Williams to talk about the power and value of ranked-choice voting. Jeanne explains why this method is a more equitable way of voting, and how the current race would play out if we adopted ranked-choice voting. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7006733/7006733_2024-10-25-194733.128.mp3 Recen…

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7006722/7006722_2024-10-25-192422.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should the Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Why did Pepsi abrupt…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based True Value says nearly half of its workforce could be laid off if its acquisition by Do It Best falls through. The company has filed a notice with the State of Illinois that says 900 employees will be laid off at its office in Chicago. The location is h…

Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Chicago’s hottest restaurants for the month of October, including Beity and Santa Masa Tamaleria. She also shares details about how the Italian beef sandwich is recognized nationally due to success of “The Bear,” and Chicago’s top ten Italian beef sandwiches. ht…

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Salt Shed’s New Bar And Venue, Three Top Lounge, Opens Next Week: The lounge will host smaller concerts and parties, with a rooftop overlooking the Salt Shed’s outdoor concert area and the Ch…

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a Jerry Springer documentary, celebrity real estate news, Rob Lowe’s multiple projects, and Lacey Chabert’s movie on Netflix. Dean Richards also lists some fun weekend events in and around Chicago this we…

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how to get the most of your vacation days at work. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7005931/Marianne_102524_2024-10-25-131031.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Plan…