https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:33:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/08/cropped-FavIconAug2025.jpg?w=32 https://wgnradio.com 32 32 noLive and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball https://wgnradio.com/news/national/ap-7-killed-and-dozens-injured-following-series-of-weekend-shootings-in-chicago/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:57:08 +0000 2026-06-22T01:29:59+00:00 noCHICAGO (AP) — A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least seven deaths and 38 injuries since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city. “Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe [...]CHICAGO (AP) — A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least seven deaths and 38 injuries since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city. “Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe [...]National, AP U.S. News, Crime News, News https://wgnradio.com/wendy-snyder/wendy-snyder-on-sunday-morning-fathers-day-june-21/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:24:07 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076305 2026-06-21T18:24:08+00:00 noWendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Charlie Roumeliotis and Eli Berk start the show celebrating Father's Day and discussing their favorite dads across the world of TV. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Spokane, WA. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for [...]Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Charlie Roumeliotis and Eli Berk start the show celebrating Father's Day and discussing their favorite dads across the world of TV. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Spokane, WA. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for [...]Wendy Snyder https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-06-20-26/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:01:42 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3072574 2026-06-21T19:01:42+00:00 noThis week on HouseSmarts Radio, it’s Lou Manfredini's Summer Kickoff Show! Mr. Fix-It is back with expert advice to help homeowners get ready for the season, plus special guests from Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning and Rhino Shield share smart ideas, home-improvement tips, and inspiration for staying comfortable all summer long.This week on HouseSmarts Radio, it’s Lou Manfredini's Summer Kickoff Show! Mr. Fix-It is back with expert advice to help homeowners get ready for the season, plus special guests from Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning and Rhino Shield share smart ideas, home-improvement tips, and inspiration for staying comfortable all summer long.Lou Manfredini, Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, Home Improvement Tips, home repair, Homeowner Advice, HouseSmarts Radio, HVAC Tips, Mr. Fix-It, rhino shield, Summer Home Comfort, Summer Home Maintenance, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/steve-and-johnnie/live-from-florida-its-saturday-night/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:42:49 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076360 2026-06-21T19:36:07+00:00 noJohnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Our hosts are joined by Eli Ingram & Sandi MarLisa, the musical duo of 'Jack & Gin,' to talk about their new [...]Johnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Our hosts are joined by Eli Ingram & Sandi MarLisa, the musical duo of 'Jack & Gin,' to talk about their new [...]Steve and Johnnie https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/joey-fatone-brings-juliet-to-chicago/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:54:42 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076428 2026-06-21T19:54:43+00:00 noHe can’t escape it – still known as the N’Sync star Joey Fatone appearing in & Juliet at The Auditorium Theatre (50 E Ida B. Wells Drive), July 22 thru August 2.He can’t escape it – still known as the N’Sync star Joey Fatone appearing in & Juliet at The Auditorium Theatre (50 E Ida B. Wells Drive), July 22 thru August 2.Steve Dale's Other World, Entertainment News https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/nunsense-afoot-at-the-drury-lane-theatre/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:31:19 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076410 2026-06-21T19:31:19+00:00 noE Faye Butler, the legendary award-winning Chicago performer/director, joins Steve to discuss 'Nunsense' at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook (100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace).E Faye Butler, the legendary award-winning Chicago performer/director, joins Steve to discuss 'Nunsense' at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook (100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace).Entertainment News, Steve Dale's Other World https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/graveface-museum-john-wayne-gacy-and-murderbilia-to-die-for/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:39:33 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076506 2026-06-21T22:39:33+00:00 noRyan Graveface and Chloe Manon, owners and founders of Graveface Museum, join Karen Conti to talk about their museum and possessing the largest collection of artifacts, personal effects, and documents from John Wayne Gacy and the Gacy case including a rare true crime text written by John Wayne Gacy about his own trial that has [...]Ryan Graveface and Chloe Manon, owners and founders of Graveface Museum, join Karen Conti to talk about their museum and possessing the largest collection of artifacts, personal effects, and documents from John Wayne Gacy and the Gacy case including a rare true crime text written by John Wayne Gacy about his own trial that has [...]Karen Conti, Chicago, Chloe Manon, Graveface Museum, John Graveface, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/chicago-jazz-and-cabaret-performers-mark-and-anne-burnells-his-day-debuts-on-fathers-day/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:40:10 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076458 2026-06-21T20:40:11+00:00 noLongtime celebrated Chicago jazz and cabaret performers Mark and Anne Burnell pop into The Skyline Studio to talk about their latest song His Day, which celebrates Anne’s father and will premiere on WGN Radio, Steve Dale’s Other World. We will celebrate all dads.Longtime celebrated Chicago jazz and cabaret performers Mark and Anne Burnell pop into The Skyline Studio to talk about their latest song His Day, which celebrates Anne’s father and will premiere on WGN Radio, Steve Dale’s Other World. We will celebrate all dads.Entertainment News, Steve Dale's Other World https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/protecting-your-childs-well-being-during-divorce/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:05:43 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076537 2026-06-21T23:05:43+00:00 noDr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father’s Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If [...]Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father’s Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If [...]Karen Conti, Chicago, Dr. Alan Childs, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/memory-loss-guardianship-and-the-risks-of-diy-estate-planning/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:49:57 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076523 2026-06-21T22:49:57+00:00 noElder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month to discuss why estate plans are critical, especially if cognitive decline becomes more common with age. Kathryn talks about memory loss impacting legal decision-making, breaks down the role of guardianship in Illinois, and highlights the risks of DIY estate planning tools and why [...]Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month to discuss why estate plans are critical, especially if cognitive decline becomes more common with age. Kathryn talks about memory loss impacting legal decision-making, breaks down the role of guardianship in Illinois, and highlights the risks of DIY estate planning tools and why [...]Karen Conti, Chicago, Kathryn Casey, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/author-karen-scholl-details-surviving-soccer/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:19:05 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076442 2026-06-22T00:28:49+00:00 noSoccer stars begin playing in middle school and just as there are baseball, hockey, and football Mom's... there are also soccer moms. That’s what Karen Scholl's book, Surviving Soccer ,is all about and she sits down with Steve Dale to discuss the phenomena.Soccer stars begin playing in middle school and just as there are baseball, hockey, and football Mom's... there are also soccer moms. That’s what Karen Scholl's book, Surviving Soccer ,is all about and she sits down with Steve Dale to discuss the phenomena.Steve Dale's Other World https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-very-own-eats/chicagolands-best-hot-dogs-tournament-2026/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:44:12 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3057266 2026-06-18T17:05:29+00:00 noOf all the great food Chicago has to offer, there's nothing like a good hot dog in summer. To celebrate the start of summer and promote small businesses in the greater Chicagoland area, we are launching our first ever Chicagoland's Best Hot Dogs Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company! These are the places you [...]Of all the great food Chicago has to offer, there's nothing like a good hot dog in summer. To celebrate the start of summer and promote small businesses in the greater Chicagoland area, we are launching our first ever Chicagoland's Best Hot Dogs Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company! These are the places you [...]Chicago's Very Own Eats https://wgnradio.com/contests/wgn-radios-best-tv-dads-of-all-time-listener-poll/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3054160 2026-06-22T11:33:57+00:00 noFirst, we celebrated the moms—and now, it’s time to turn our attention to the dads! With Father’s Day just around the corner, we are settling the ultimate pop culture debate: Who is the greatest television father in history? Are you team classic and wise like Danny Tanner (Full House) or Uncle Phil (The Fresh Prince [...]First, we celebrated the moms—and now, it’s time to turn our attention to the dads! With Father’s Day just around the corner, we are settling the ultimate pop culture debate: Who is the greatest television father in history? Are you team classic and wise like Danny Tanner (Full House) or Uncle Phil (The Fresh Prince [...]Contests https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/travel-insurance-is-it-really-worth-it/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:57:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076531 2026-06-22T00:44:23+00:00 noJeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to break down what travelers need to know heading into the busy summer season. Jeffrey explains how recent rules on flight delays and cancellations have improved refund timelines, along with the fine print that can impact eligibility. Jeffrey also discusses handling lost or delayed baggage, [...]Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to break down what travelers need to know heading into the busy summer season. Jeffrey explains how recent rules on flight delays and cancellations have improved refund timelines, along with the fine print that can impact eligibility. Jeffrey also discusses handling lost or delayed baggage, [...]Karen Conti, Chicago, Jeffrey Ment, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-6-21-26-the-workers-mic-talk-about-why-the-il-afl-cio-chose-not-to-endorse-a-candidate/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075410 2026-06-21T14:11:22+00:00 noOn this week's Father's Day show on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher is joined by special guest hosts Rob Paszta, Associate General Counsel for Operating Engineers Local 150 and Ed's daughter Emma. To kick off the show, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Tim Drea joins the conversation to discuss why the Illinois AFL-CIO chose not [...]On this week's Father's Day show on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher is joined by special guest hosts Rob Paszta, Associate General Counsel for Operating Engineers Local 150 and Ed's daughter Emma. To kick off the show, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Tim Drea joins the conversation to discuss why the Illinois AFL-CIO chose not [...]The Workers’ Mic https://wgnradio.com/the-alpha-wealth-hour/why-a-retirement-income-plan-matters-more-than-ever/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3072548 2026-06-21T14:11:18+00:00 noThis week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explains why retirement planning is a marathon, not a sprint. Having a steady income strategy and a well-designed financial plan can help you stay on track for the long run. Tom also discusses why Roth conversions are a long-term tax planning tool rather than a quick [...]This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom explains why retirement planning is a marathon, not a sprint. Having a steady income strategy and a well-designed financial plan can help you stay on track for the long run. Tom also discusses why Roth conversions are a long-term tax planning tool rather than a quick [...]The Alpha Wealth Hour, Alpha Wealth Hour Tom Fortino, Early Retirement, financial planning, retirement income, Retirement Planning, Retirement Savings, retirement strategy, Roth conversions, tax planning, Tom Fortino, Wealth Management, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/health/dr-santina-wheat-with-the-latest-developments-on-glp-1s/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:52:58 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076307 2026-06-21T15:52:59+00:00 noDr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss further developments surrounding GLP-1s, new ingredients in sunscreen, and take listener questions.Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss further developments surrounding GLP-1s, new ingredients in sunscreen, and take listener questions.Health, Wendy Snyder https://wgnradio.com/steve-dales-pet-world/the-science-of-canine-fitness-and-rehabilitation/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3062549 2026-06-21T14:11:14+00:00 noDr. Leilani Alvarez serves as Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service and leads the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. One of only a select group of veterinarians worldwide board-certified in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Alvarez is also the author of [...]Dr. Leilani Alvarez serves as Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation & Fitness Service and leads the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. One of only a select group of veterinarians worldwide board-certified in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Alvarez is also the author of [...]Steve Dale's Pet World, acupuncture for dogs, canine exercise therapy, canine rehabilitation, canine sports medicine, dog exercise, dog fitness, dog health, dog rehabilitation, Dr. Leilani Alvarez, PEMF therapy for dogs, steve dale, Steve Dale’s Pet World, swimming therapy for dogs, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/robin-hoods-legendary-tree-and-sharpening-outdoor-vision/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3072558 2026-06-21T14:11:10+00:00 noThis week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie discusses the legendary tree tied to Robin Hood that has failed to bloom after nearly 1,200 years, raising questions about the future of one of England’s most iconic natural landmarks. Plus, learn how training your eyes and improving observation skills can make you a better outdoorsman, whether [...]This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie discusses the legendary tree tied to Robin Hood that has failed to bloom after nearly 1,200 years, raising questions about the future of one of England’s most iconic natural landmarks. Plus, learn how training your eyes and improving observation skills can make you a better outdoorsman, whether [...]The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, birdwatching, Charlie Potter, Conservation, conservation news, hunting tips, nature observation, outdoor skills, Robin Hood tree, Sycamore Gap tree, The Great Outdoors, The Great Outdoors radio show, WGN Radio, wildlife watching https://wgnradio.com/celebrate-250/spirit-of-america-chew-se-chicago/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:25:11 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076309 2026-06-21T18:10:05+00:00 noIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, Wendy will look at some of the biggest brands in American history. This week, Wendy looks at a Chicago staple, Wrigley's gum.In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, Wendy will look at some of the biggest brands in American history. This week, Wendy looks at a Chicago staple, Wrigley's gum.Spirit of America, Wendy Snyder https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/home-sweet-home-chicago-06-20-26-next-door-and-window-erdmann-outdoor-living-the-law-offices-of-david-r-schlueter-and-megapros/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:41:29 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075863 2026-06-20T18:41:29+00:00 noThis week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Justin Bartley, President and owner of NEXT Door and Window, to talk about Illinois' updated energy-efficiency codes. Next, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor Living, helps you extend the use of your patios, decks, and covered outdoor areas. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices [...]This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Justin Bartley, President and owner of NEXT Door and Window, to talk about Illinois' updated energy-efficiency codes. Next, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor Living, helps you extend the use of your patios, decks, and covered outdoor areas. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices [...]Home Sweet Home Chicago, Chicago, david hochberg, Erdmann Outdoor Living, Law Offices of David R. Schlueter, MegaPros, Next Door and Window, WGN Radio