https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Sun, 03 May 2026 22:43:00 +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/news/25-beagles-rescued-from-wisconsin-facility-arrive-at-paws-chicago/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:51:58 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885819 2026-05-03T22:43:00+00:00 no25 beagles who have spent their entire lives in cages at a research and breeding facility in Wisconsin arrived at PAWS Chicago on Saturday.25 beagles who have spent their entire lives in cages at a research and breeding facility in Wisconsin arrived at PAWS Chicago on Saturday.Bright Side of News, News https://wgnradio.com/health/dr-sri-komanduri-the-importance-of-endoscopy-and-colonoscopy/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:43:19 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885856 2026-05-03T22:01:35+00:00 noDr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. Dr. Komanduri talks about the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, how endoscopy and colonoscopy are vital for early cancer detection, and shares some new minimally invasive [...]Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. Dr. Komanduri talks about the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, how endoscopy and colonoscopy are vital for early cancer detection, and shares some new minimally invasive [...]Health, Sunday Morning, Barrett's Esophagus, Chicago, digestive health, Dr. Sri Komanduri, gerd, Northwestern Medicine, ppi, Wendy Snyder, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/sunday-morning/wendy-snyder-recaps-this-years-historic-kentucky-derby/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:11:33 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885831 2026-05-03T22:07:21+00:00 noWendy Snyder talks with Rowan Ward, freelance horse racing writer, editor, chart caller, and contributor to HorseRacingNation.com, about this past weekend's 152nd Kentucky Derby. Rowan shares some fun facts about this historic event including Cherie DeVaux, trainer of the Derby winner Golden Tempo, becoming the first female trainer to win this historic race.Wendy Snyder talks with Rowan Ward, freelance horse racing writer, editor, chart caller, and contributor to HorseRacingNation.com, about this past weekend's 152nd Kentucky Derby. Rowan shares some fun facts about this historic event including Cherie DeVaux, trainer of the Derby winner Golden Tempo, becoming the first female trainer to win this historic race.Sunday Morning, Sports, Chicago, Golden Tempo, horse racing, Horse Racing Nation, Kentucky Derby, Rowan Ward, Wendy Snyder, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-5-3-26-the-workers-mic-talk-about-may-day-chicago-police-memorial-foundation-and-the-new-labor-secretary/ Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884718 2026-05-03T14:13:38+00:00 noThis week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who was shot and killed at Swedish Hospital Saturday, April 25th and to inform listeners how they can get involved with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Then, Ken and Phil are [...]This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who was shot and killed at Swedish Hospital Saturday, April 25th and to inform listeners how they can get involved with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Then, Ken and Phil are [...]The Workers’ Mic https://wgnradio.com/the-alpha-wealth-hour/protect-your-nest-egg-and-build-lifetime-income/ Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881333 2026-05-03T13:55:35+00:00 noThis week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom breaks down practical steps to help protect your retirement savings in both the short and long term. Even after April 15th, tax planning shouldn’t be an afterthought—it’s something that needs attention all year long. And when it comes to confidence in retirement, nothing matters more than [...]This week on The Alpha Wealth Hour with Tom Fortino, Tom breaks down practical steps to help protect your retirement savings in both the short and long term. Even after April 15th, tax planning shouldn’t be an afterthought—it’s something that needs attention all year long. And when it comes to confidence in retirement, nothing matters more than [...]The Alpha Wealth Hour, WGN Radio, Alpha Wealth Hour Tom Fortino, financial planning, guaranteed retirement income, long term financial planning, nest egg protection, retirement income planning, Retirement Planning, retirement tips, tax planning strategies, Wealth Management https://wgnradio.com/sunday-morning/gas-station-angel-how-one-call-will-connect-two-lives-forever/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:42:22 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885863 2026-05-03T22:02:35+00:00 noWendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Neal Fischer start the show talking about lunchboxes and let listeners know if they were lunchbox kids or paper bag kids! For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Coleville, California. Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins [...]Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Neal Fischer start the show talking about lunchboxes and let listeners know if they were lunchbox kids or paper bag kids! For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Coleville, California. Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins [...]Sunday Morning, 911, Alex Zalben, Chicago, colonoscopy, Comic Book Club, Dave Schwan, Dr. Sri Komanduri, Eli Berk, Endoscopy, Neal Fischer, Northwestern Medicine, Patch.com, Stacey Duranski, supernatural, Tanner the Planter, The Boys, The Citadel, Wendy Snyder, WGN Radio, Widow's Bay https://wgnradio.com/news/alert-issued-for-pizza-pork-rinds-sold-nationwide-over-salmonella-risk/ Sun, 03 May 2026 20:12:38 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/alert-issued-for-pizza-pork-rinds-sold-nationwide-over-salmonella-risk/ 2026-05-03T21:50:52+00:00 noFederal authorities say additional impacted items may be identified.Federal authorities say additional impacted items may be identified.News, Product Recalls and Alerts https://wgnradio.com/news/infant-formula-recalled-over-possible-toxin/ Sun, 03 May 2026 19:10:02 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/infant-formula-recalled-over-possible-toxin/ 2026-05-03T21:50:37+00:00 noThousands of tins of imported infant formula has been recalled over a toxin that could lead to sickness.Thousands of tins of imported infant formula has been recalled over a toxin that could lead to sickness.News, Product Recalls and Alerts https://wgnradio.com/steve-dales-pet-world/big-weekend-for-the-buddy-foundation-and-anti-cruelty-fundraisers/ Sun, 03 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881354 2026-05-03T13:55:30+00:00 noThe Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is an amazing animal shelter on many levels, guiding homeless pets toward loving homes while operating entirely with volunteer support. Longtime volunteer Louise Basgall shares details about their most important fundraiser, hosted by Steve Dale, happening May 28 at Chandler’s Chophouse in Schaumburg. Darlene Duggan, president of Anti-Cruelty, highlights several key programs, including Bark, a [...]The Buddy Foundation in Arlington Heights is an amazing animal shelter on many levels, guiding homeless pets toward loving homes while operating entirely with volunteer support. Longtime volunteer Louise Basgall shares details about their most important fundraiser, hosted by Steve Dale, happening May 28 at Chandler’s Chophouse in Schaumburg. Darlene Duggan, president of Anti-Cruelty, highlights several key programs, including Bark, a [...]Steve Dale's Pet World, animal welfare events Chicago, Anti-Cruelty Chicago, Bark fundraiser Chicago, Chicago animal rescue, Chicago fundraising events, dog bite study children, homeless pets Illinois, pet adoption Chicago, steve dale, Steve Dale pet expert, The Buddy Foundation, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/exuma-islands-strained-by-tourism-and-chicagos-water-week/ Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881407 2026-05-03T13:55:26+00:00 noThis week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, get a closer look at how booming tourism is straining the fragile ecosystems of the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas—and the best ways to enjoy Chicago’s Water Week.This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, get a closer look at how booming tourism is straining the fragile ecosystems of the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas—and the best ways to enjoy Chicago’s Water Week.The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Bahamas environmental impact, Charlie Potter, Chicago Water Week, climate and tourism impact, Conservation, environmental sustainability, Exuma Islands ecosystem, Exuma Islands tourism, Great Outdoors Charlie Potter, overtourism effects, protecting natural resources, The Great Outdoors radio show, water conservation Chicago, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-05-02-26/ Sat, 02 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881316 2026-05-02T18:46:37+00:00 noLou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!Lou Manfredini, home repair, HouseSmarts Radio, Mr. Fix-It, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/contests/wgn-radios-best-tv-moms-of-all-time-listener-poll/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2875671 2026-04-27T14:03:23+00:00 noFrom Donna Reed to Marge Simpson: Which TV mom tops the list for you? To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re settling the debate: Who is the Best TV Mom of All Time? We’ve pulled 60 of the most iconic television moms from the archives—including the pioneers like Caroline Ingalls, the working-powerhouses like Clair Huxtable, and even [...]From Donna Reed to Marge Simpson: Which TV mom tops the list for you? To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re settling the debate: Who is the Best TV Mom of All Time? We’ve pulled 60 of the most iconic television moms from the archives—including the pioneers like Caroline Ingalls, the working-powerhouses like Clair Huxtable, and even [...]Contests, Entertainment News https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/home-sweet-home-chicago-05-1-26-david-hochberg-with-janelle-iaccino-of-rose-pest-solutions-gary-armstrong-of-next-door-and-window-kyle-erdmann-of-erdmann-outdoor-living-and-jeremy-hogel-of/ Sat, 02 May 2026 18:21:44 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885216 2026-05-02T18:21:44+00:00 noWe started this week’s show with Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talking all about mosquitoes. NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong follows and reminds listeners that winter is over and it's time to get those home improvement projects going. Then, David introduces a new guest, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor [...]We started this week’s show with Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talking all about mosquitoes. NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong follows and reminds listeners that winter is over and it's time to get those home improvement projects going. Then, David introduces a new guest, Kyle Erdmann of Erdmann Outdoor [...]Home Sweet Home Chicago, Chicago, david hochberg, Erdmann Outdoor Living, Gary Armstrong, Janelle Iaccino, Jeremy Hogel, Kyle Erdmann, MegaPros, Next Door and Window, Rose Pest Solutions, Struxure, The Bug Girl, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/should-ai-generated-work-be-allowed-to-be-copyrighted/ Sat, 02 May 2026 20:11:43 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885368 2026-05-02T20:11:43+00:00 noErin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss AI-generated work and whether or not people should be able to copyright their creations. Erin also talks about a case of a man using AI to create music and bots to stream it. For more information, call 312-994-2424.Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss AI-generated work and whether or not people should be able to copyright their creations. Erin also talks about a case of a man using AI to create music and bots to stream it. For more information, call 312-994-2424.Let's Get Legal https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/latest-ruling-leaves-illinois-employers-exposed-to-liability-for-a-wide-range-of-pre-and-post-shift-activities/ Sat, 02 May 2026 20:26:30 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885377 2026-05-02T20:26:30+00:00 noPatrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about what's trending in employment law. Patrick talks about how the Illinois Supreme Court is expanding compensable pre‑ and post‑shift time. The two break down what this means for workers and more. To learn more about how Patrick [...]Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about what's trending in employment law. Patrick talks about how the Illinois Supreme Court is expanding compensable pre‑ and post‑shift time. The two break down what this means for workers and more. To learn more about how Patrick [...]Let's Get Legal https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/vito-dollenmaier-law-what-diminishes-the-value-of-a-case-when-you-become-injured/ Sat, 02 May 2026 20:16:30 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885327 2026-05-02T20:16:30+00:00 noJoe Vito, Personal Injury Attorney at Vito & Dollenmaier Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about his journey to becoming a personal injury attorney. Joe shares what his law firm specializes in, the importance of reporting your injuries immediately, and how photos can hinder or help your case. To arrange a free [...]Joe Vito, Personal Injury Attorney at Vito & Dollenmaier Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about his journey to becoming a personal injury attorney. Joe shares what his law firm specializes in, the importance of reporting your injuries immediately, and how photos can hinder or help your case. To arrange a free [...]Let's Get Legal https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/mosquito-repelling-plants-do-they-work/ Sat, 02 May 2026 17:38:52 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885203 2026-05-02T17:38:52+00:00 noFeatured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talks all about mosquito-repelling plants and if they actually work. Janelle breaks down the best ways to use them and keep mosquitos away from your sunny graduation parties. Plus, Rose Pest Solutions is offering [...]Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ talks all about mosquito-repelling plants and if they actually work. Janelle breaks down the best ways to use them and keep mosquitos away from your sunny graduation parties. Plus, Rose Pest Solutions is offering [...]Home Sweet Home Chicago, Chicago, david hochberg, Janelle Iaccino, mosquitos, Rose Pest Solutions, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/next-door-window-winter-is-over-what-now/ Sat, 02 May 2026 17:39:48 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885207 2026-05-02T17:39:48+00:00 noFeatured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong reminds listeners that winter is over and it's the perfect time to take action on home improvement projects. Especially windows and doors. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, visit nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: NEXT Door & Window’s Gary Armstrong reminds listeners that winter is over and it's the perfect time to take action on home improvement projects. Especially windows and doors. To learn more about what NEXT Door & Window can do for your home, visit nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.Home Sweet Home Chicago, Chicago, david hochberg, Doors, Gary Armstrong, Next Door & Window, WGN Radio, windows https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/introducing-erdmann-outdoor-living/ Sat, 02 May 2026 18:05:13 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885209 2026-05-02T18:05:13+00:00 noFeatured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Kyle Erdmann from Erdmann Outdoor Living joins the show for the first time to talk about sun control and educate listeners on StruXure, louvered pergolas and cabanas. Kyle talks about the different applications and problems that StruXure can be a solution for. To learn more [...]Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/1/26: Kyle Erdmann from Erdmann Outdoor Living joins the show for the first time to talk about sun control and educate listeners on StruXure, louvered pergolas and cabanas. Kyle talks about the different applications and problems that StruXure can be a solution for. To learn more [...]Home Sweet Home Chicago, Chicago, david hochberg, Erdmann Outdoor Living, Kyle Erdmann, Struxure, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-j-b-weld-instant-weld/ Sat, 02 May 2026 16:58:01 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881304 2026-05-02T16:58:01+00:00 noThis week’s New to Lou Too spotlights the J-B Weld Instant Weld! A fast-setting, two-part epoxy adhesive designed for quick repairs on metal, wood, glass, ceramic, and most plastics. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.This week’s New to Lou Too spotlights the J-B Weld Instant Weld! A fast-setting, two-part epoxy adhesive designed for quick repairs on metal, wood, glass, ceramic, and most plastics. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.New To Lou Too, Lou Manfredini, adhesive for metal wood plastic, DIY repair solutions, epoxy adhesive, fast setting epoxy, home repair tips, household fixes, HouseSmarts Radio, HouseSmarts YouTube, J-B Weld Instant Weld, Lindsey Smithwick, Mr. Fix-It, quick fix epoxy, two part epoxy adhesive, WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/outside-the-loop-radio/otl-1020-inside-the-shop-of-mach-machines-music-a-local-hero-in-the-ukraine-war-the-secret-history-of-vince-black/ Sat, 02 May 2026 17:22:50 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884409 2026-05-02T17:22:52+00:00 noMike Stephen visits the shop of MachMachines Musical Instruments in Oak Park and talks to owner Dave Showalter, chats with Rima Ziuraitis, a Naperville woman who volunteered in the Ukraine War, and discovers the Secret History of guitarist Vince Black. Mike Stephen visits the shop of MachMachines Musical Instruments in Oak Park and talks to owner Dave Showalter, chats with Rima Ziuraitis, a Naperville woman who volunteered in the Ukraine War, and discovers the Secret History of guitarist Vince Black. Outside the Loop Radio, Mike Stephen, Chicago music, Chicago Reader, Dave Showalter, Mach Machines Musical Instruments, Plastic Crimewave, Rima Ziuraitis, Secret History of Chicago Music, Steve Krakow, Ukraine, Vince Black