https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:18:09 +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/blackhawks/blackhawks-live/previewing-2026-nhl-draft-blackhawks-options-at-no-4-overall/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:34:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077405 2026-06-22T21:34:31+00:00 noOn the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL, including the shocking blockbuster trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. They break down what the deal could mean for the rest of the offseason and whether it signals more blockbuster moves leading up [...]On the latest Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio's Charlie Roumeliotis and Jack Heinrich discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL, including the shocking blockbuster trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. They break down what the deal could mean for the rest of the offseason and whether it signals more blockbuster moves leading up [...]Blackhawks Live, Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/oklahoma-middle-schooler-shows-off-his-talent-of-mimicking-birds/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:38:46 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077311 2026-06-22T23:38:47+00:00 noMiddle schooler Samuel Henderson and his mom, Lori, join Lisa Dent to discuss a viral video he was featured in showing off his talent of accurately imitating over 100 bird calls. The not-yet 6th grader shares his love for birds as he and his mother elaborate on his talent that took about 5 years to [...]Middle schooler Samuel Henderson and his mom, Lori, join Lisa Dent to discuss a viral video he was featured in showing off his talent of accurately imitating over 100 bird calls. The not-yet 6th grader shares his love for birds as he and his mother elaborate on his talent that took about 5 years to [...]Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/mesirow-monday/mesirow-monday-couples-investing-and-planning-for-the-future/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077462 2026-06-22T22:55:24+00:00 noEvery Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different financial topic on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about managing finances to plan for possible future situations like college, unexpected deaths, and estate plans. Women are usually the planners in relationships, and Sophia [...]Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different financial topic on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about managing finances to plan for possible future situations like college, unexpected deaths, and estate plans. Women are usually the planners in relationships, and Sophia [...]Mesirow Monday, Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-tortured-artists-department/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:51:16 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077531 2026-06-23T01:51:17+00:00 noThe Patent Professor, John Rizvi, joins John Landecker to discuss the millions of artists like Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift whose music was secretly used to train AI music models and more about music copyrights.The Patent Professor, John Rizvi, joins John Landecker to discuss the millions of artists like Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift whose music was secretly used to train AI music models and more about music copyrights.John Landecker, Entertainment News https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/music-box-theatre-adds-3rd-screen/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:54:06 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077530 2026-06-23T02:18:09+00:00 noRyan Oestreich, general manager of Chicago’s legendary Music Box Theatre joins John Landecker to discuss the Music Box's new 98-seat theater screen, which will open to the public June 26.Ryan Oestreich, general manager of Chicago’s legendary Music Box Theatre joins John Landecker to discuss the Music Box's new 98-seat theater screen, which will open to the public June 26.John Landecker https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-very-own-eats/the-winner-of-the-2026-chicagolands-best-hot-dogs-tournament-is/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:17:30 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077024 2026-06-22T16:25:30+00:00 noAfter 3 weeks and 45,000 votes, we finally have a the winner of our inaugural Chicagoland's Best Hot Dogs Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company. Jon Hansen (in for John Williams) was joined by Chicago's Very Own Eats Podcast co-host/bracketologist Michael Piff and Luke Newman from The Puckered Pickle Company to make the announcement [...]After 3 weeks and 45,000 votes, we finally have a the winner of our inaugural Chicagoland's Best Hot Dogs Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company. Jon Hansen (in for John Williams) was joined by Chicago's Very Own Eats Podcast co-host/bracketologist Michael Piff and Luke Newman from The Puckered Pickle Company to make the announcement [...]Chicago's Very Own Eats, John Williams https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-john-landecker-food-fight-snow-cone-vs-slushy/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:52:02 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077532 2026-06-23T01:52:03+00:00 noListen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Snow cones or slushies?Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which is better: Snow cones or slushies?John Landecker, John Landecker Food Fight https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-is-chicago-missing-out-by-not-hosting-world-cup-games/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:29:23 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3044421 2026-06-22T21:29:23+00:00 noNewsClick, John Williams, John Williams NewsClick https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/sound-check/newsroom-sound-check-06-22-26/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:39:48 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077315 2026-06-22T23:39:49+00:00 noLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what exactly "Summerween" is, Rod Stewart's medical episode during his show, and Bob's new favorite band, Angine de Poitrine will be performing at The Salt Shed.Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what exactly "Summerween" is, Rod Stewart's medical episode during his show, and Bob's new favorite band, Angine de Poitrine will be performing at The Salt Shed.Newsroom Sound Check, Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/news/nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-says-she-is-buried-with-nature-source-said/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:42:42 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-says-she-is-buried-with-nature-source-said/ 2026-06-22T23:42:42+00:00 noNancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.News, Savannah Guthrie's mother https://wgnradio.com/news/users-report-nationwide-comcast-xfinity-outage/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:08:20 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/users-report-nationwide-comcast-xfinity-outage/ 2026-06-23T00:26:35+00:00 noComcast service has been restored Monday after an outage earlier in the day affected Xfinity customers across the country.Comcast service has been restored Monday after an outage earlier in the day affected Xfinity customers across the country.Business and Money News, News, Technology News https://wgnradio.com/health/can-ozempic-lessen-the-risk-of-broken-bones/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:03:58 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076794 2026-06-22T15:03:59+00:00 noChief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss a study that focuses on how Ozempic could cut the risk of broken bones and its original purpose for diabetics. He also looks at a couple other studies that talk about what eliminating sugar can do [...]Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss a study that focuses on how Ozempic could cut the risk of broken bones and its original purpose for diabetics. He also looks at a couple other studies that talk about what eliminating sugar can do [...]Health, Bob Sirott, Wendy Snyder, broken bones, cannabis, diabetes, Gut Health, Ozempic, sugar https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/how-to-find-out-if-youre-eligible-for-student-loan-forgiveness/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:03:14 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076863 2026-06-22T15:03:15+00:00 noAttorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which student loan programs the Department of Education is putting on pause for now. She discusses how you can change or lower your loan payment plans and how to find out if you're eligible for loan forgiveness.Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which student loan programs the Department of Education is putting on pause for now. She discusses how you can change or lower your loan payment plans and how to find out if you're eligible for loan forgiveness.Bob Sirott, Wendy Snyder, Department of Education, Kaplan Law Firm, student loans https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/lou-manfredini-how-to-control-pesky-backyard-bugs/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:31:02 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881356 2026-06-22T19:31:02+00:00 noThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about all the rain we've been getting and the best way to protect your home from flooding. And Lou recommends a product that will solve all of your [...]The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about all the rain we've been getting and the best way to protect your home from flooding. And Lou recommends a product that will solve all of your [...]John Williams, Lou Manfredini, Mr. Fix It https://wgnradio.com/hayleys-rock-block/hayleys-rock-block-morning-show-producer-releases-new-music-podcast/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:41:55 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077269 2026-06-22T19:41:55+00:00 noI am very excited to announce my new podcast, Hayley's Rock Block. I'll dive deep into different aspects of the music industry with experts and newcomers. In each episode, I ask my guests an important question that crosses my mind each time I meet a fellow music lover: "What is something important that music has [...]I am very excited to announce my new podcast, Hayley's Rock Block. I'll dive deep into different aspects of the music industry with experts and newcomers. In each episode, I ask my guests an important question that crosses my mind each time I meet a fellow music lover: "What is something important that music has [...]Hayley's Rock Block, Bob Sirott https://wgnradio.com/business-lunch/noon-business-lunch-6-22-26-existing-home-sales-quantum-technology-the-space-together/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:40:47 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3071510 2026-06-22T19:40:47+00:00 noSegment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why existing home sales are at a three-decade low. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells Jon about Chicago startup EeroQ saying it has demonstrated [...]Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why existing home sales are at a three-decade low. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells Jon about Chicago startup EeroQ saying it has demonstrated [...]Noon Business Lunch, Business and Money News, Daryn Schwartz, Ilyce Glink, Jim Dallke https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/chicago-way-w-john-kass-reissue-episode-6-from-february-of-2016/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:56:27 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3077167 2026-06-22T17:56:27+00:00 noChicago Way w/John Kass (06/22/26): Re-Issue: Episode #6 from 02/10/206. Cartoonist Scott Stantis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss what turns out to be the end of Rahm Emanuel's tenure as Chicago Mayor, the 2016 primary season featuring Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders & Donald Trump vs. establishment everything, and meet two drivers [...]Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/22/26): Re-Issue: Episode #6 from 02/10/206. Cartoonist Scott Stantis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss what turns out to be the end of Rahm Emanuel's tenure as Chicago Mayor, the 2016 primary season featuring Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders & Donald Trump vs. establishment everything, and meet two drivers [...]The Chicago Way, News and Politics, Jeff Carlin, John Kass, Scott Stantis https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/taking-care-of-your-tomato-plants-after-a-storm/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:59:22 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3076797 2026-06-22T14:59:23+00:00 noBob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share why storms can be good for tomato plants, what to do if they're sitting in a pool of water, and the benefits of using mulch. He also talks about how to adhere bigger tomato plants to a cage and answers questions [...]Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share why storms can be good for tomato plants, what to do if they're sitting in a pool of water, and the benefits of using mulch. He also talks about how to adhere bigger tomato plants to a cage and answers questions [...]Bob Sirott, Wendy Snyder, plants, Storms, Summer, Tomatoes https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/the-ten-american-commandments/the-ten-american-commandments-episode-7/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3062406 2026-06-22T13:32:26+00:00 noHistorian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. On this installment, Clay and John examine the Seventh Amendment.Historian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. On this installment, Clay and John examine the Seventh Amendment.The Ten (American) Commandments, John Williams, Spirit of America, America 250, Clay Jenkinson https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-mclxxvii-6-22-26/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:42 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3059354 2026-06-22T15:45:42+00:00 noJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John Williams, John Williams Speed Jokes 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