https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:31:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.10 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/your-money-matters/whats-next-for-mom-and-dad-access-honoring-aging-heggie-law-firm-and-villa-st-benedict/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:31:10 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161521 2026-09-23T01:31:10+00:00 noSegment 1: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access joins the show joins the show to discuss aging at home. From elevators and lifts to home accessibility, Frank discusses changes that can prevent injuries and help people live more comfortably as they age. Segment 2: Tammy Bilek, owner of Honoring Aging and a Certified Senior Move Manager, joins [...]Segment 1: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access joins the show joins the show to discuss aging at home. From elevators and lifts to home accessibility, Frank discusses changes that can prevent injuries and help people live more comfortably as they age. Segment 2: Tammy Bilek, owner of Honoring Aging and a Certified Senior Move Manager, joins [...]Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/news/science-news/ap-another-beluga-whale-dies-at-chicago-aquarium-after-rescue-mission-from-canada-park/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:35:46 +0000 2026-09-23T01:01:41+00:00 noCHICAGO (AP) — A third beluga has died at a Chicago aquarium after being rescued this summer from a shuttered Canadian marine park in a complex international operation that moved 30 whales to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain. Osiris, a 26-year-old female whale, died on Monday, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium said in a statement. The [...]CHICAGO (AP) — A third beluga has died at a Chicago aquarium after being rescued this summer from a shuttered Canadian marine park in a complex international operation that moved 30 whales to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain. Osiris, a 26-year-old female whale, died on Monday, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium said in a statement. The [...]Science, Nature and Space News, AP Science, News https://wgnradio.com/health/dr-jeffrey-kopin-dont-worry-about-safety-of-mrna-flu-vaccine/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:31:22 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141719 2026-09-22T20:31:22+00:00 noDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the injury to Caleb Williams, if there is any difference between name-brand medicine or the generic version, the types of vaccines that are available right now, why he believes everyone should get a COVID vaccine, and [...]Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the injury to Caleb Williams, if there is any difference between name-brand medicine or the generic version, the types of vaccines that are available right now, why he believes everyone should get a COVID vaccine, and [...]Health, John Williams, Dr. Jeffrey Kopin https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/terry-savage-how-much-is-the-average-home-spending-on-fuel/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:39:52 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161380 2026-09-22T21:39:53+00:00 noTerry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how fuel prices have been affecting home life for Americans. Later, she takes finance question from listeners.Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how fuel prices have been affecting home life for Americans. Later, she takes finance question from listeners.Lisa Dent, Business and Money News, Terry Savage https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/conversation-with-the-forecasters-the-last-day-of-summer/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:35:23 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161229 2026-09-22T20:35:24+00:00 noChief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address the weekend rain during Riot Fest, the cooler conditions as we wrap up the summer, and what goes on behind the scenes when declaring a potential upcoming weather disaster.Chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address the weekend rain during Riot Fest, the cooler conditions as we wrap up the summer, and what goes on behind the scenes when declaring a potential upcoming weather disaster.Lisa Dent, Weather https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-very-own-eats/wgn-radios-best-delis-tournament-2026/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:56:10 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141414 2026-09-21T14:27:42+00:00 noDo you have a favorite deli or sandwich shop? You know, the kind of place you go often enough that you feel at home and the person behind the counter can guess without hesitation what you're about to order? For the first time, we at WGN Radio are taking 64 of those kinds of places [...]Do you have a favorite deli or sandwich shop? You know, the kind of place you go often enough that you feel at home and the person behind the counter can guess without hesitation what you're about to order? For the first time, we at WGN Radio are taking 64 of those kinds of places [...]Chicago's Very Own Eats https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/eric-zorn-pritzker-fumbled-question-about-hasan-piker/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:22:57 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141728 2026-09-22T20:22:57+00:00 noEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a controversy he started on Facebook about the quality of the movie '9 to 5,' Governor JB Pritzker going public with his weight loss journey and the use of GLP-1's, and why he didn't like Governor Pritzker's answer about Hasan Piker when he [...]Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a controversy he started on Facebook about the quality of the movie '9 to 5,' Governor JB Pritzker going public with his weight loss journey and the use of GLP-1's, and why he didn't like Governor Pritzker's answer about Hasan Piker when he [...]John Williams, Eric Zorn https://wgnradio.com/news/kanye-west-attends-honorary-street-naming-ceremony-for-mother-donda-west-on-chicagos-south-side/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:14:08 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/kanye-west-attends-honorary-street-naming-ceremony-for-mother-donda-west-on-chicagos-south-side/ 2026-09-23T00:31:29+00:00 noThe intersection will now be dedicated in Dr. West's name, and her decades-long contributions to education, literature and culture in Chicago.The intersection will now be dedicated in Dr. West's name, and her decades-long contributions to education, literature and culture in Chicago.Entertainment News, News https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-is-it-wrong-to-cast-ballot-for-and-in-the-best-interest-of-someone-who-is-mentally-incapable-of-making-an-informed-decision/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:40:03 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140316 2026-09-22T21:40:03+00:00 noNewsClick, John Williams, John Williams NewsClick https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/sound-check/newsroom-sound-check-09-22-26/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:02:36 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161381 2026-09-22T22:02:37+00:00 noLisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the return of the sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica, the spin-off to the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood receives its release date of November 25th, and a raccoon boot camp in Mississippi.Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the return of the sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica, the spin-off to the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood receives its release date of November 25th, and a raccoon boot camp in Mississippi.Newsroom Sound Check, Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/business-lunch/noon-business-lunch-9-22-26-core-inflation-ai-and-work-agility-iced-coffee-controversy/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:59:32 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3154913 2026-09-22T20:59:32+00:00 noSegment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the viral TikTok debate over whether it's okay to bring a beverage to an interview. John also talks about AI is changing the workplace and how agility will be a key to success. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison [...]Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the viral TikTok debate over whether it's okay to bring a beverage to an interview. John also talks about AI is changing the workplace and how agility will be a key to success. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison [...]Noon Business Lunch, Business and Money News, Faron Daugs, Tom Gimbel https://wgnradio.com/bears/ap-bears-quarterback-tyson-bagent-placed-in-the-nfl-concussion-protocol-ap-source-says/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:09:02 +0000 2026-09-23T00:12:48+00:00 noCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia. The person confirmed Bagent's status to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the [...]CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia. The person confirmed Bagent's status to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the [...]Bears, AP Sports, Sports https://wgnradio.com/northwestern/wildcat-insider/wildcat-insider-northwestern-preparing-for-date-with-defending-national-champions/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:52:57 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161203 2026-09-22T19:18:27+00:00 noDave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan recap the Wildcats’ dominant 41-7 win over Colorado in the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Graduate Student Center Jackson Carsello joins Dave, Dan, and Jack Heinrich to talk about the offseason process to get another year [...]Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan recap the Wildcats’ dominant 41-7 win over Colorado in the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Graduate Student Center Jackson Carsello joins Dave, Dan, and Jack Heinrich to talk about the offseason process to get another year [...]Wildcat Insider, Northwestern, Northwestern Football, Sports https://wgnradio.com/sports/sportsclick/will-the-blackhawks-make-the-playoffs-this-season/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161066 2026-09-22T17:36:01+00:00 noSportsClick, Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/howard-tullman-examining-the-new-xfinity-shield-security-service/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:03:09 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161223 2026-09-22T20:19:44+00:00 noHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.Lisa Dent, Howard Tullman https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/what-to-know-about-the-latest-siri-update/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:44:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3160720 2026-09-22T15:44:40+00:00 noSocial media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Apple is trying to change with a new and improved Siri and what some of its new abilities will be in an update. He also explains whether or not Apple is now ahead when it comes to artificial intelligence, learning how to explore [...]Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Apple is trying to change with a new and improved Siri and what some of its new abilities will be in an update. He also explains whether or not Apple is now ahead when it comes to artificial intelligence, learning how to explore [...]Bob Sirott, ai, Apple, Iphone, Scott Kleinberg, siri, technology https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/griffin-museum-of-science-industry-to-build-a-pavilion/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:44:58 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3160719 2026-09-22T17:27:57+00:00 noChicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the plans to build a pavilion in front of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry entrance and why he thinks this is concerning. He also shares what he thinks of the new Google headquarters and the way it looks compared to the historical [...]Chicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the plans to build a pavilion in front of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry entrance and why he thinks this is concerning. He also shares what he thinks of the new Google headquarters and the way it looks compared to the historical [...]Bob Sirott, Chicago Sun-Times, Google, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Lee Bey https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/highlighting-the-importance-of-service-dogs-to-those-who-need-them/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:34:51 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3161284 2026-09-22T19:34:52+00:00 noDirector Noel King, president and co-founder of the MidAmerica Service Dog Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization came to be and how it facilitates service dogs and provides them for those in need. Noel also stresses the importance of leaving service dogs to their duty when seen out in public.Director Noel King, president and co-founder of the MidAmerica Service Dog Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization came to be and how it facilitates service dogs and provides them for those in need. Noel also stresses the importance of leaving service dogs to their duty when seen out in public.Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-mccxxviii-9-22-26/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:08:45 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140436 2026-09-22T16:08:45+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/hamp-and-ob/hamp-ob-used-up-all-the-points-last-week/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:08:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3159736 2026-09-20T23:08:39+00:00 noDan Hampton, Ed O'Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears' first loss of the season, a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. A week after tallying 59 points to open the season, the Bears never found the end zone, managing only 3 points in 60 minutes of football. An even bigger issue came in [...]Dan Hampton, Ed O'Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears' first loss of the season, a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. A week after tallying 59 points to open the season, the Bears never found the end zone, managing only 3 points in 60 minutes of football. An even bigger issue came in [...]Hamp and O'B, Bears, Sports, Andy Masur, Caleb Williams, Caleb Williams injury, Chicago Bears, Dan Hampton, Ed O Bradovich, Minnesota Vikings, MINvsCHI, NFL Week Two https://wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/remembering-judy-markey/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:45:29 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3151222 2026-09-12T00:27:57+00:00 noVideo of Celebration of Life Ceremony Judy Markey, part of the legendary and groundbreaking broadcasting team of Kathy and Judy, "The Girlfriends," has died at age 82. Steve Bertrand announces Judy's passing on the Bob Sirott show, September 11, 2026: Kathy O'Malley and producer Beth Swierk talk with John Williams about Judy: Steve Bertrand talks [...]Video of Celebration of Life Ceremony Judy Markey, part of the legendary and groundbreaking broadcasting team of Kathy and Judy, "The Girlfriends," has died at age 82. Steve Bertrand announces Judy's passing on the Bob Sirott show, September 11, 2026: Kathy O'Malley and producer Beth Swierk talk with John Williams about Judy: Steve Bertrand talks [...]WGN Insider, WGN Archives