https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:20:24 +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-720/blackhawks-release-2026-27-season-schedule/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3098106 2026-07-16T17:20:24+00:00 noThe NHL has officially released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, and the Chicago Blackhawks will open the campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 29 against the reigning Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with the matchup serving as the third game of ESPN's season-opening tripleheader. The Blackhawks' [...]The NHL has officially released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, and the Chicago Blackhawks will open the campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 29 against the reigning Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with the matchup serving as the third game of ESPN's season-opening tripleheader. The Blackhawks' [...]Blackhawks 720, Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/news/heavy-wildfire-smoke-blankets-midwest-and-northeast/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:13:32 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/heavy-wildfire-smoke-blankets-midwest-and-northeast/ 2026-07-16T14:25:00+00:00 noThousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week.Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by boat as wildfires send dangerously heavy smoke over the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this week.News, Smoke from wildfires https://wgnradio.com/news/these-us-cities-have-the-worlds-worst-air-quality-as-wildfire-smoke-settles-in/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:23:34 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/these-us-cities-have-the-worlds-worst-air-quality-as-wildfire-smoke-settles-in/ 2026-07-16T14:23:34+00:00 noIt may be awhile before conditions improve.It may be awhile before conditions improve.News, Smoke from wildfires https://wgnradio.com/news/when-will-wildfire-smoke-clear-heres-where-air-quality-will-get-better-where-itll-get-worse-this-week/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:38:33 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097376 2026-07-15T20:39:08+00:00 noWildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota sent smoke blowing over a huge swath of the U.S. on Wednesday, giving the sky an apocalyptic haze. The smoky skies are likely to linger – and even worsen – in the next couple days before there's a chance of improving.Wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota sent smoke blowing over a huge swath of the U.S. on Wednesday, giving the sky an apocalyptic haze. The smoky skies are likely to linger – and even worsen – in the next couple days before there's a chance of improving.News, Weather, Smoke from wildfires https://wgnradio.com/health/northwestern-thoracic-surgeon-on-rare-quadruple-organ-transplant/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:18:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3096712 2026-07-16T00:15:28+00:00 noDr. Chitaru Kurihara, thoracic surgeon and surgical director of the Lung Transplant Program at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Williams to share details surrounding the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lung that Northwestern surgeons performed.Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, thoracic surgeon and surgical director of the Lung Transplant Program at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Williams to share details surrounding the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lung that Northwestern surgeons performed.Health, John Williams https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/patrick-dolan-severance-pay-and-promotions/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:07:53 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097537 2026-07-16T00:07:53+00:00 noPatrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. The duo talks about promotions, severance pay, and arguments with your boss. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit contidolanlaw.com.Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. The duo talks about promotions, severance pay, and arguments with your boss. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit contidolanlaw.com.Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/the-chris-cuomo-project/brian-tyler-cohen-explains-what-democrats-must-do-next/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:32 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3098091 2026-07-16T17:00:32+00:00 noBrian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” and author, “The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World”) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss why Democrats have a real opportunity heading into the midterms — and what they must do differently if they want to keep it. Chris [...]Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube and podcast host, “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” and author, “The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World”) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss why Democrats have a real opportunity heading into the midterms — and what they must do differently if they want to keep it. Chris [...]The Chris Cuomo Project https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/do-you-have-to-take-glp-1s-for-the-rest-of-your-life/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:14:04 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097578 2026-07-16T00:14:04+00:00 noDr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Transform RX. Dr. Bal Nandra answers questions about side effects and muscle loss, and Jon gives listeners an update on how his health journey is going. For more information, call 844-9-NEWYOU.Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Transform RX. Dr. Bal Nandra answers questions about side effects and muscle loss, and Jon gives listeners an update on how his health journey is going. For more information, call 844-9-NEWYOU.Your Money Matters https://wgnradio.com/business-lunch/noon-business-lunch-7-15-26-terry-savage-and-details-on-the-als-walk-for-life-event/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:55:16 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3096704 2026-07-15T20:55:18+00:00 noSegment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to remind listeners to avoid watching the stock ticker 24/7 and why it's not important to keep track of. Terry also answer listeners questions about social security, T-bills and more. Segment 2: Laura Freveletti CEO of Les Turner ALS Foundation, joins John to talk about [...]Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to remind listeners to avoid watching the stock ticker 24/7 and why it's not important to keep track of. Terry also answer listeners questions about social security, T-bills and more. Segment 2: Laura Freveletti CEO of Les Turner ALS Foundation, joins John to talk about [...]Noon Business Lunch https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-dan-barrins-shares-chicagos-office-market-rebound/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3095416 2026-07-15T18:08:04+00:00 noDan Barrins, Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down encouraging signs in the office market, including declining vacancy rates, new office development, and increased leasing activity in Chicago. Dan also explains how AI is transforming commercial real estate by helping companies identify [...]Dan Barrins, Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down encouraging signs in the office market, including declining vacancy rates, new office development, and increased leasing activity in Chicago. Dan also explains how AI is transforming commercial real estate by helping companies identify [...]The Opening Bell, Bob Sirott, AI in Real Estate, artificial intelligence, Associated Bank, Chicago Development, Chicago Real Estate, Commercial Development, Commercial Property Trends, Commercial Real Estate, Dan Barrins, downtown Chicago, Economic Development, Office Leasing, Office Market Recovery, Office Market Trends, Real Estate Investing, Steve Grzanich, Suburban Office Market, The 78 Chicago, WGN Radio, Zoning Policy https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/associated-bank-market-outlook-07-16-26/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:05:30 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097831 2026-07-16T12:05:31+00:00 noOn July 16th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:On July 16th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:The Opening Bell, Bob Sirott, Business Inventories, Earnings Report, initial jobless claims, Pending Home Sales, philadelphia fed manufacturing survey, U.S. retail sales https://wgnradio.com/news/hal-williams-sanford-and-son-and-227-actor-dies-at-91/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:59:53 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/hal-williams-sanford-and-son-and-227-actor-dies-at-91/ 2026-07-16T14:32:04+00:00 noVeteran actor Hal Williams, best known for his roles on the sitcoms "227" and "Sanford and Son," has died at age 91, according to his manager.Veteran actor Hal Williams, best known for his roles on the sitcoms "227" and "Sanford and Son," has died at age 91, according to his manager.Entertainment News, News https://wgnradio.com/news/jurassic-park-actor-sam-neills-cause-of-death-revealed-by-agent/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:39:41 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/jurassic-park-actor-sam-neills-cause-of-death-revealed-by-agent/ 2026-07-16T14:34:46+00:00 noNeill's rep also confirmed the actor will be honored at a private family memorial on his New Zealand farm.Neill's rep also confirmed the actor will be honored at a private family memorial on his New Zealand farm.Entertainment News, News https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-mcxci-7-15-26/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:54:52 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3096716 2026-07-15T16:44:08+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/john-landecker/two-truths-and-eli-caught-in-a-pickle/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:40:17 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097664 2026-07-16T01:40:19+00:00 noEli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker, Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker, Ashley Bihun and Jack Heinrich for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.John Landecker https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/the-mincing-rascals/the-mincing-rascals-7-15-26-ballot-access-rules-ice-bodycam-requirements-the-county-succession-movement/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:47:22 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097440 2026-07-16T02:57:12+00:00 noThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg (on his birthday), Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack and Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by talking about government transparency regarding the health and welfare [...]The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg (on his birthday), Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack and Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by talking about government transparency regarding the health and welfare [...]The Mincing Rascals, John Williams https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/sound-check/newsroom-sound-check-07-15-26/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:06:38 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097323 2026-07-15T22:06:39+00:00 noLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a high school student who graduated with a 11.99 GPA, a trailer for the movie, I Play Rocky, and people are heading back to the movie theaters.Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a high school student who graduated with a 11.99 GPA, a trailer for the movie, I Play Rocky, and people are heading back to the movie theaters.Newsroom Sound Check, Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/quest-for-gold/quest-for-gold-la-28-olympian-janet-evans-previews-la-2028-2-years-out/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:38:53 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097442 2026-07-15T21:38:53+00:00 noLA 2028 Chief Athlete Officer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans sat down with Nexstar's Andrew Marden for a preview of The Games, two years out. She discussed her Olympic success, Katie Ledecky's dominance, and how ready her hometown of Los Angeles is to host the world in the summer of 2028.LA 2028 Chief Athlete Officer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans sat down with Nexstar's Andrew Marden for a preview of The Games, two years out. She discussed her Olympic success, Katie Ledecky's dominance, and how ready her hometown of Los Angeles is to host the world in the summer of 2028.Quest for Gold, Olympic News, Sports https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/elder-law-attorney-kerry-peck-dont-fall-for-elder-targeted-fraud/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:26:23 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3096706 2026-07-15T17:26:24+00:00 noElder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Listen in while Kerry discusses trust planning and how to set yourself up for success, how to spot elder-targeted fraud, how to teach your parents how to spot phishing attempts, and more. Kerry also answers listeners [...]Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Listen in while Kerry discusses trust planning and how to set yourself up for success, how to spot elder-targeted fraud, how to teach your parents how to spot phishing attempts, and more. Kerry also answers listeners [...]John Williams https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/chicago-history/this-week-in-chicago-history-brookfield-zoo-streeterville-and-the-sears-tower/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:02:12 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3096816 2026-07-15T16:02:13+00:00 noAnna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the capture of Chance the Snapper, how the Sears Tower became the Willis Tower, the opening of Brookfield Zoo, and more.Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the capture of Chance the Snapper, how the Sears Tower became the Willis Tower, the opening of Brookfield Zoo, and more.This Week in Chicago History, Bob Sirott, Brookfield Zoo, Chance the Snapper, jungle gym, led zeppelin, sears tower, Streeterville, Willis Tower https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/rare-corpse-flower-is-in-bloom-at-the-chicago-botanic-garden/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:37:55 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3097045 2026-07-15T15:37:56+00:00 noJeremy Foster, Manager of Pollen Bank at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins John Williams to talk about the rare Amorphophallus Titanum, also known as “corpse flower,” that is currently in bloom at the garden, and why people flock from miles around to experience the pungent smell of the rare flower.Jeremy Foster, Manager of Pollen Bank at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins John Williams to talk about the rare Amorphophallus Titanum, also known as “corpse flower,” that is currently in bloom at the garden, and why people flock from miles around to experience the pungent smell of the rare flower.John Williams