https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 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/popular-downtown-chicago-bridge-stuck-in-up-position-due-to-heat/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:56:21 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/popular-downtown-chicago-bridge-stuck-in-up-position-due-to-heat/ 2026-09-02T19:00:32+00:00 noCrews even tried spraying the bridge with water in an apparent attempt to cool it down.Crews even tried spraying the bridge with water in an apparent attempt to cool it down.News https://wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/wgn-radios-mary-boyle-named-finalist-in-radio-inks-34th-annual-radio-wayne-awards/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142898 2026-09-02T18:07:26+00:00 noWGN Radio’s Mary Sandberg Boyle has once again been selected as a finalist for General Manager of the Year (Markets 1–20) in Radio Ink’s 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards. The industry’s longest-running tribute to outstanding radio management, sales, and marketing will reveal this year’s winners on Wednesday, October 21st at the NAB Show New York. [...]WGN Radio’s Mary Sandberg Boyle has once again been selected as a finalist for General Manager of the Year (Markets 1–20) in Radio Ink’s 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards. The industry’s longest-running tribute to outstanding radio management, sales, and marketing will reveal this year’s winners on Wednesday, October 21st at the NAB Show New York. [...]WGN Insider https://wgnradio.com/steve-dales-petcast/episode-1-how-give-them-ten-is-spreading-across-the-country/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:38:41 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142922 2026-09-02T18:38:41+00:00 noIn today's episode, Steve Dale and Deborah Cribbs talk about the benefits of a licensee program with GiveThemTen.org and the benefits involved for your shelter.In today's episode, Steve Dale and Deborah Cribbs talk about the benefits of a licensee program with GiveThemTen.org and the benefits involved for your shelter.Steve Dale’s Petcast https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/tom-fortino-the-market-has-been-very-resilient/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:23:16 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142910 2026-09-02T18:23:16+00:00 noTom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on the economy, why the market has been resilient despite the uncertainty, why he thinks the market is poised for growth, what he expects from the Fed [...]Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on the economy, why the market has been resilient despite the uncertainty, why he thinks the market is poised for growth, what he expects from the Fed [...]John Williams https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/chicago-history/this-week-in-chicago-history-stevie-ray-vaughan-barack-obama-and-mahalia-jackson/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:20 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142474 2026-09-02T15:44:21+00:00 noAnna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of the zipper, the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kanye West's performance at Soldier Field, and more.Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of the zipper, the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kanye West's performance at Soldier Field, and more.This Week in Chicago History, Bob Sirott, Barack Obama, Kanye West, Mahalia Jackson, martin luther king jr., stevie ray vaughan, zipper https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/entertainment-report/the-entertainment-report-history-of-the-mamas-the-papas/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:03 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142473 2026-09-02T15:45:04+00:00 noAuthor of All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart, Scott Shea, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the band originally wanted to perform Folk music and the quality of their recording sessions with producer Lou Adler. He also shares details about how their own relationships [...]Author of All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart, Scott Shea, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the band originally wanted to perform Folk music and the quality of their recording sessions with producer Lou Adler. He also shares details about how their own relationships [...]Entertainment Report, Bob Sirott, Entertainment News, 1960s, 60s, All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart, Music, Scott Shea, The Mamas & The Papas https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/tupac-shakur-murder-defendant-convicted-within-three-hours/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142471 2026-09-02T15:44:40+00:00 noKaren Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the conviction of the Tupac Shakur murder defendant. She also shares details about why the FTC is suing Amazon and an update from the Supreme Court concerning the White House ballroom construction.Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the conviction of the Tupac Shakur murder defendant. She also shares details about why the FTC is suing Amazon and an update from the Supreme Court concerning the White House ballroom construction.Bob Sirott, Karen Conti, Amazon, FTC, Lindsay Clancy, Supreme Court, Tupac Shakur, White House https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/inside-the-lawsuits-against-ticketmaster-and-live-nation/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:29 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142472 2026-09-02T15:45:30+00:00 noWall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels joins Bob Sirott to talk about ongoing lawsuits that involve Live Nation and Ticketmaster and where those cases currently stand. He also explains what could happen once these cases are resolved and the trend of popular artists selling batches of cheaper tickets.Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels joins Bob Sirott to talk about ongoing lawsuits that involve Live Nation and Ticketmaster and where those cases currently stand. He also explains what could happen once these cases are resolved and the trend of popular artists selling batches of cheaper tickets.Bob Sirott, Business and Money News, Entertainment News, concert tickets, Live Nation, wall street journal https://wgnradio.com/sports/sportsclick/will-kyler-gordon-play-for-the-bears-this-season/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142722 2026-09-02T15:44:31+00:00 noSponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.Sponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.SportsClick, Bears, Sports https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/extremely-local-news-rainbow-cone-on-division-introduces-the-beef-stand/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:43:23 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142475 2026-09-02T15:43:24+00:00 noJon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Italian Beef On The Go? New ‘Beef Stand’ Walk-Up Window Opening In Wicker Park’s Rainbow Cone: Buona Beef is bringing a limited menu to the Rainbow Cone on Division [...]Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Italian Beef On The Go? New ‘Beef Stand’ Walk-Up Window Opening In Wicker Park’s Rainbow Cone: Buona Beef is bringing a limited menu to the Rainbow Cone on Division [...]Bob Sirott, Auburn Gresham, Belmont Cragin, Block Club Chicago, Buona Beef, chicago farm lab, Extremely Local News, Italian beef, rainbow cone https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-mccxviii-9-2-26/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:14:49 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140402 2026-09-02T16:14:49+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/steve-bertrand-on-books/steve-bertrand-on-books-alex-hay/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140357 2026-09-02T15:04:10+00:00 noDid you know there’s a book genre called the feminist caper? It’s having its moment with help from Alex Hay’s novel The Midnight Guests. This is a fun read that follows Diana Gold on the night she opens an opulent hotel in 1926. The guests at the party have no idea she has to raise [...]Did you know there’s a book genre called the feminist caper? It’s having its moment with help from Alex Hay’s novel The Midnight Guests. This is a fun read that follows Diana Gold on the night she opens an opulent hotel in 1926. The guests at the party have no idea she has to raise [...]Steve Bertrand on Books, Entertainment News https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/northside-cutlery-offers-custom-knives-and-sharpening-for-a-better-kitchen-experience/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:28:19 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142073 2026-09-02T03:28:19+00:00 noKevin Silverman is the Owner and Chief Sharpening Officer at Northside Cutlery. He joins Jon Hansen to talk about how his side hustle of sharpening knives has turned into the business he has now. From offering custom pieces to working with local artisans, Kevin talks about what's available at his shop and gives listeners tips [...]Kevin Silverman is the Owner and Chief Sharpening Officer at Northside Cutlery. He joins Jon Hansen to talk about how his side hustle of sharpening knives has turned into the business he has now. From offering custom pieces to working with local artisans, Kevin talks about what's available at his shop and gives listeners tips [...]Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-importance-of-bobby-fischers-win-at-world-chess-championship-in-1972/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:04:08 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142128 2026-09-02T03:04:08+00:00 noYasser Seirawan, four time US chess champion, joins John Landecker to discuss Bobby Fischer's iconic 1972 World Chess Championship victory over Boris Spassky which shattered decades of Soviet chess dominance and inspired a generation of new American players.Yasser Seirawan, four time US chess champion, joins John Landecker to discuss Bobby Fischer's iconic 1972 World Chess Championship victory over Boris Spassky which shattered decades of Soviet chess dominance and inspired a generation of new American players.John Landecker https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/cals-angels-helping-raise-awareness-for-pediatric-cancer/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:03:59 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142063 2026-09-02T02:04:00+00:00 noStacey Wahlberg, president and co-founder of pediatric cancer foundation Cal's Angels, joins Lisa Dent to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and highlight her organization named after her stepson, Cal Sutter, which has invested $5 million in pediatric cancer research and millions more to help create the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program [...]Stacey Wahlberg, president and co-founder of pediatric cancer foundation Cal's Angels, joins Lisa Dent to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and highlight her organization named after her stepson, Cal Sutter, which has invested $5 million in pediatric cancer research and millions more to help create the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program [...]Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/business-of-fashion-doctors-warnings-on-a-popular-hair-accessory-walmarts-latest-brand-and-the-met-gala/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:24:04 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142049 2026-09-02T03:24:05+00:00 noFaran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest fashion stories consumers should know about. The Met Gala canceled its John Galliano theme after receiving backlash. Walmart announced a new brand in which most items are $25 or less. Faran and Jon also discuss [...]Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest fashion stories consumers should know about. The Met Gala canceled its John Galliano theme after receiving backlash. Walmart announced a new brand in which most items are $25 or less. Faran and Jon also discuss [...]Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/bird-migration-season-is-coming-soon-heres-what-to-be-on-the-lookout-for/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:25:02 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142186 2026-09-02T02:25:04+00:00 noAnnette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the millions of birds that are gathering as we get closer to migrating season. They later address why Chicago is an important area for bird migration, but simultaneously, a dangerous one.Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the millions of birds that are gathering as we get closer to migrating season. They later address why Chicago is an important area for bird migration, but simultaneously, a dangerous one.Lisa Dent, Science, Nature and Space News https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-rumore-report-remembering-dolly-parton-in-chicago/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:04:24 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142043 2026-09-02T03:04:24+00:00 noKori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!John Landecker https://wgnradio.com/health/dr-jeffrey-kopin-what-will-the-flu-season-be-like-this-year/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:33:07 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881340 2026-09-01T20:33:07+00:00 noDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year's flu season.Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year's flu season.Health, John Williams, Dr. Jeffrey Kopin https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/how-do-you-know-if-you-are-ready-to-retire/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:02:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141993 2026-09-02T01:02:31+00:00 noIt's time to go through your retirement checklist. Four out of 10 people are on track for retirement. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to talk about having three income streams, securing a healthcare plan, and collecting Social Security while working. For more information, call 800-640-2256.It's time to go through your retirement checklist. Four out of 10 people are on track for retirement. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to talk about having three income streams, securing a healthcare plan, and collecting Social Security while working. For more information, call 800-640-2256.Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/peter-asher-reveals-the-secret-behind-his-legendary-career/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:32:38 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141212 2026-09-01T18:32:38+00:00 noPeter Asher joins John Landecker to discuss his upcoming Sept. 17 appearance at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, part of The Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond tour. The Peter and Gordon co-founder, acclaimed producer and SiriusXM host reflects on his remarkable career from recording hits with Gordon Waller, working with Paul McCartney, to [...]Peter Asher joins John Landecker to discuss his upcoming Sept. 17 appearance at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, part of The Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond tour. The Peter and Gordon co-founder, acclaimed producer and SiriusXM host reflects on his remarkable career from recording hits with Gordon Waller, working with Paul McCartney, to [...]John Landecker, Entertainment News, Chicago, Diana Ross, Genesee Theatre, James Taylor, paul mccartney, Peter and Gordon, Peter Asher, Robin Williams, SiriusXM, the beatles, The Fixx, The Zombies, Waukegan, WGN Radio