https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:41:41 +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/dave-plier/from-the-archives-dave-plier-talks-with-legendary-tv-director-james-burrows/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:39:43 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075737 2026-06-20T02:39:43+00:00 noFrom June, 2022: WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes TV icon James Burrows to talk about his book: ‘Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More’. All this from the man who helped launch the careers of Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, [...]From June, 2022: WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes TV icon James Burrows to talk about his book: ‘Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More’. All this from the man who helped launch the careers of Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, [...]Dave Plier, Entertainment News, WGN Archives https://wgnradio.com/dave-plier/billy-corgan-unplugged-podcasting-lollapalooza-americas-250th/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075714 2026-06-20T01:20:04+00:00 noWGN Radio's Dave Plier talks with Chicago's own Billy Corgan about an exciting year ahead for The Smashing Pumpkins, including the band's summer and fall tour, kicking things off with the America 250 celebration in Los Angeles, headlining Lollapalooza, and returning home for a major show at Chicago's United Center this October. Billy also discusses [...]WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks with Chicago's own Billy Corgan about an exciting year ahead for The Smashing Pumpkins, including the band's summer and fall tour, kicking things off with the America 250 celebration in Los Angeles, headlining Lollapalooza, and returning home for a major show at Chicago's United Center this October. Billy also discusses [...]Dave Plier, Entertainment News, Billy Corgan, Chicago, dave plier, Dave Plier Show, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/dave-plier/tvs-top-dads-fathers-day-edition/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2596760 2026-06-20T01:19:22+00:00 noWGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Watching TV co-author Walter Podrazik celebrate television’s most memorable dads, spanning more than seven decades of TV history. From the wise and dependable fathers of the 1950s like Jim Anderson (Antenna TV’s Father Knows Best) and Ward Cleaver (Leave It to Beaver), to the lovable dads of the 1960s including Andy Taylor (The [...]WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Watching TV co-author Walter Podrazik celebrate television’s most memorable dads, spanning more than seven decades of TV history. From the wise and dependable fathers of the 1950s like Jim Anderson (Antenna TV’s Father Knows Best) and Ward Cleaver (Leave It to Beaver), to the lovable dads of the 1960s including Andy Taylor (The [...]Dave Plier, Entertainment News, Andy Taylor, Archie Bunker, Archie Bunker's Place, Cliff Huxtable, Father Knows Best, Happy Days, Howard Cunningham, Jim Anderson, Mike Brady, Modern Family, Phil Dunphy, the andy griffith show, the brady bunch, The Cosby Show, Wally Podrazik, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:59:33 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075727 2026-06-20T01:59:35+00:00 noWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chief Operating Officer at Traverse City Tourism Whitney Waara about Traverse City Food & Wine happening August 19-23. Listen in while Whitney gives listeners an inside look at what they can expect when they come out to West Grand Traverse Bay in late August to try some world-class food [...]WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chief Operating Officer at Traverse City Tourism Whitney Waara about Traverse City Food & Wine happening August 19-23. Listen in while Whitney gives listeners an inside look at what they can expect when they come out to West Grand Traverse Bay in late August to try some world-class food [...]On the Map https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:11:23 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075692 2026-06-20T02:41:41+00:00 noWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 73 years! Located on Mirror Lake, Ishnala offers you the chance to unplug and take in the beautiful scenery while sipping on an Old Fashioned and eating prime rib or roast duck. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 73 years! Located on Mirror Lake, Ishnala offers you the chance to unplug and take in the beautiful scenery while sipping on an Old Fashioned and eating prime rib or roast duck. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.On the Map https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-720/former-blackhawks-captain-jonathan-toews-announces-retirement-from-nhl/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:17:58 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3074650 2026-06-19T16:44:53+00:00 noFormer Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. In a press conference in Winnipeg, Toews thanked many members of the Blackhawks organization and said "it was a thrill, it was a dream come true." Toews, 38, made a hockey comeback during the 2025-26 season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets [...]Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. In a press conference in Winnipeg, Toews thanked many members of the Blackhawks organization and said "it was a thrill, it was a dream come true." Toews, 38, made a hockey comeback during the 2025-26 season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets [...]Blackhawks 720, Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/thank-you-jonathan-toews/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:52:41 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075504 2026-06-19T18:52:41+00:00 noIn April, 2023, when it was announced that Jonathan Toews would be leaving the Chicago Blackhawks, we created a short video looking back at some of The Captain's moments with WGN Radio over the years. Today, as he announces his retirement from the NHL, we look back at that video as we again say Thank [...]In April, 2023, when it was announced that Jonathan Toews would be leaving the Chicago Blackhawks, we created a short video looking back at some of The Captain's moments with WGN Radio over the years. Today, as he announces his retirement from the NHL, we look back at that video as we again say Thank [...]Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/news/border-report-live-new-world-screwworm-adding-to-overburdened-under-funded-us-health-system/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:37:11 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075667 2026-06-20T00:37:11+00:00 noAlthough the chance of New World screwworm infecting humans is extremely rare, Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance tells Border Report Live that the threat is adding to an overburdened U.S. health system.Although the chance of New World screwworm infecting humans is extremely rare, Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance tells Border Report Live that the threat is adding to an overburdened U.S. health system.Border Report, Health, News, New World screwworm https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/dane-neal/connor-zillisch-racing-at-coronado-and-setting-sights-on-chicagoland/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:22:41 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075578 2026-06-19T21:22:42+00:00 noDriver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zillisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing's return to [...]Driver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zillisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing's return to [...]Dane Neal, Auto Racing, Sports, Chicagoland Speedway, Connor Zillisch, El Bandido Yankee, Jim Bob Morris, NASCAR, Naval Base Coronado https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/taste-of-randolph-happening-all-weekend/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:58:13 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075525 2026-06-19T22:58:49+00:00 noJulie Darling with the Taste of Randolph joins the Lisa Dent Show to highlight the event starting Friday at 5:00PM and carrying on until Sunday the 21st. She emphasizes not only the music and food that people can enjoy while at the festival, but the genuine sense of community that has permeated the West Loop.Julie Darling with the Taste of Randolph joins the Lisa Dent Show to highlight the event starting Friday at 5:00PM and carrying on until Sunday the 21st. She emphasizes not only the music and food that people can enjoy while at the festival, but the genuine sense of community that has permeated the West Loop.Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/juneteenth-with-the-forest-preserve-district-of-cook-county/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:12:30 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075528 2026-06-19T23:12:31+00:00 noCre Walls, Director of the Sand Ridge Nature Center and Campus for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The celebration features President Toni Preckwinkle, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Commissioner Donna Miller, Commissioner Kisha McCaskill, among others as they spread culture and help educate people on [...]Cre Walls, Director of the Sand Ridge Nature Center and Campus for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The celebration features President Toni Preckwinkle, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Commissioner Donna Miller, Commissioner Kisha McCaskill, among others as they spread culture and help educate people on [...]Lisa Dent 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 2026-06-08T20:59:22+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/lisa-dent/sound-check/newsroom-sound-check-06-19-26/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:13:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075529 2026-06-19T22:13:40+00:00 noLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Merlin the duck, the Mexican World Cup team's unofficial mascot, a kitten that was rescued in Gary, Indiana, and Mary asks "what's with" the lack of car manuals.Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Merlin the duck, the Mexican World Cup team's unofficial mascot, a kitten that was rescued in Gary, Indiana, and Mary asks "what's with" the lack of car manuals.Newsroom Sound Check, Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/connell-mcshane-trump-wants-to-put-iran-in-rearview-mirror/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:39:27 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3062426 2026-06-19T19:39:27+00:00 noConnell McShane, anchor of 'NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,' joins John Williams to talk about the USMNT World Cup game and the latest on the possible deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.Connell McShane, anchor of 'NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,' joins John Williams to talk about the USMNT World Cup game and the latest on the possible deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.John Williams, War in the Middle East, Connell McShane https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/are-host-cities-benefiting-from-the-world-cup/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:41:59 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3074808 2026-06-19T21:13:45+00:00 noAlex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.Alex Silverman, Staff Writer at Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the economic impact of the World Cup on the U.S. host cities.John Williams, Business and Money News, Sports, Alex Silverman, Sports Business Journal https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-are-you-going-to-see-toy-story-5/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:16:20 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3050816 2026-06-19T20:16:20+00:00 noNewsClick, John Williams, John Williams NewsClick https://wgnradio.com/business-lunch/noon-business-lunch-6-19-26-cubs-150th-anniversary-bat-trunk-scholarship-program-andersons-candy-shop-turns-100/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:52:47 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069575 2026-06-19T19:52:47+00:00 noSegment 1: Marc Lillibridge, PR Director, Nikco Sports, joins John to talk about their gorgeous Chicago Cubs 150th Anniversary 34" bat. Segment 2: Jamal Malone, CEO, Ada S. McKinley Community Services, joins John to talk about the mission of their nonprofit organization, the type of students they serve, what we should know about the Trunk [...]Segment 1: Marc Lillibridge, PR Director, Nikco Sports, joins John to talk about their gorgeous Chicago Cubs 150th Anniversary 34" bat. Segment 2: Jamal Malone, CEO, Ada S. McKinley Community Services, joins John to talk about the mission of their nonprofit organization, the type of students they serve, what we should know about the Trunk [...]Noon Business Lunch, Business and Money News, Anderson's Candy Shop https://wgnradio.com/sports/sportsclick/is-jonathan-toews-on-the-mount-rushmore-of-all-time-blackhawks-players/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:51 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3075353 2026-06-19T15:00:51+00:00 noSponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.Sponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.SportsClick, Blackhawks, Sports https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/celebrating-the-opening-of-the-obama-presidential-center/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:51:28 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3074702 2026-06-19T16:33:22+00:00 noCarrie Shepherd, reporter for Axios, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, as well as the amenities and art she glimpsed during her tour of the building two weeks ago. Later, Bob Sirott show producer Hayley Boyd joins to share her live experience of the opening and the stars [...]Carrie Shepherd, reporter for Axios, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, as well as the amenities and art she glimpsed during her tour of the building two weeks ago. Later, Bob Sirott show producer Hayley Boyd joins to share her live experience of the opening and the stars [...]Lisa Dent, News, Obama Presidential Center https://wgnradio.com/news/national/ap-barack-and-michelle-obama-surprise-first-visitors-to-newly-opened-presidential-center/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:01:59 +0000 2026-06-20T01:02:41+00:00 noCHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of the new Obama Presidential Center, personally greeting them Friday. The Obamas, joined by former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton, also read “Where the Wild Things Are" to 25 school children at [...]CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of the new Obama Presidential Center, personally greeting them Friday. The Obamas, joined by former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton, also read “Where the Wild Things Are" to 25 school children at [...]National, AP U.S. News, News, Obama Presidential Center