https://wgnradio.com Live and Local News, Talk, Sports, Traffic, Weather, Business, Blackhawks hockey, Northwestern football and basketball Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:43:26 +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/lisa-dent/marilyn-miller-addresses-her-59-year-legacy/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:02:31 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069560 2026-06-12T22:43:26+00:00 noMarilyn Miller, producer for the Wally Phillips Show on WGN Radio for 25 years, joins Lisa on the 59th anniversary of when she originally started at the station. She shares memories of her first day at WGN as a commercial writer and how she paved her way to being the first woman to produce a [...]Marilyn Miller, producer for the Wally Phillips Show on WGN Radio for 25 years, joins Lisa on the 59th anniversary of when she originally started at the station. She shares memories of her first day at WGN as a commercial writer and how she paved her way to being the first woman to produce a [...]Lisa Dent, History https://wgnradio.com/weather/photos-storm-damage-in-chicago-area-2/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069539 2026-06-12T19:20:39+00:00 noWhile some residents of the Chicago area, including Merrillville and Hebron in Indiana and Streator in Illinois are surveying tornado damage, many others are dealing with downed trees and other damage from high winds.While some residents of the Chicago area, including Merrillville and Hebron in Indiana and Streator in Illinois are surveying tornado damage, many others are dealing with downed trees and other damage from high winds.Weather, News https://wgnradio.com/weather/ap-officials-search-tornado-damaged-areas-after-strong-storms-hit-illinois-and-indiana/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:42 +0000 2026-06-12T22:32:34+00:00 noResidents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday, after the strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago and left trails of destruction. Cleanup efforts were underway, and utility companies said power restoration efforts could extend into next week. Thursday's storms [...]Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday, after the strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago and left trails of destruction. Cleanup efforts were underway, and utility companies said power restoration efforts could extend into next week. Thursday's storms [...]Weather, AP U.S. News, National, News https://wgnradio.com/wgn-radio/photos-wgn-radio-celebrates-30-years-of-nexstars-founders-day-of-caring/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069714 2026-06-12T22:39:58+00:00 noActions speak louder than words, and today the WGN Radio family joined forces with WGN-TV and NewsNation to make a real difference for Chicagoland. For the 30th Anniversary of Nexstar's Founder's Day of Caring, our teams stepped away from the microphones, cameras and desks to volunteer with the American Red Cross and Cradles to Crayons [...]Actions speak louder than words, and today the WGN Radio family joined forces with WGN-TV and NewsNation to make a real difference for Chicagoland. For the 30th Anniversary of Nexstar's Founder's Day of Caring, our teams stepped away from the microphones, cameras and desks to volunteer with the American Red Cross and Cradles to Crayons [...]WGN Radio https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/is-the-u-s-close-to-making-a-deal-with-iran-to-end-war/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:17:49 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069314 2026-06-12T19:17:49+00:00 noJoe Khalil, NewsNation’s Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend's UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend's UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.John Williams, News, War in the Middle East, Joe Khalil https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/dr-dana-varble-how-to-care-for-your-animals-after-a-storm/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:03:42 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069564 2026-06-12T22:03:43+00:00 noDr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She first addresses how to prepare first aid for your pets in the case of severe weather. And as always, Dr. Varble answers your pet questions.Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She first addresses how to prepare first aid for your pets in the case of severe weather. And as always, Dr. Varble answers your pet questions.Lisa Dent 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/chicagos-very-own-eats/chicagolands-best-hot-dogs-tournament-2026/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:44:12 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3057266 2026-06-11T14:38:11+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/chicagos-very-own-eats/noel-peters-turns-her-lifelong-passion-into-a-growing-business-with-soul-kitchen-chicago/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:35:45 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3068777 2026-06-12T18:35:45+00:00 noWhat began as Sunday family dinners and pop-ups during the pandemic, for Noel Peters, has become a growing, full-service catering business! Noel joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on Chicago's Very Own Eats to talk about Soul Kitchen Chicago, the family traditions she honors with her menu, how the Chicago Blackhawks are supporting her and [...]What began as Sunday family dinners and pop-ups during the pandemic, for Noel Peters, has become a growing, full-service catering business! Noel joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on Chicago's Very Own Eats to talk about Soul Kitchen Chicago, the family traditions she honors with her menu, how the Chicago Blackhawks are supporting her and [...]Chicago's Very Own Eats https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/craig-bolanos-spacex-ipo-should-be-celebrated-today/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:44:53 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3063572 2026-06-12T19:44:53+00:00 noCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.John Williams, Business and Money News, Craig Bolanos https://wgnradio.com/business-lunch/noon-business-lunch-6-12-26-spacex-ipo-portfolio-management-fathers-day-gifts-from-abt/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:05 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=2890785 2026-06-12T19:26:05+00:00 noSegment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now. Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, tells John about some of the best gifts for Father's Day.Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now. Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, tells John about some of the best gifts for Father's Day.Noon Business Lunch, Business and Money News, Carl Prouty, Craig Bolanos https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-what-do-you-think-of-spacex-going-public/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:51:57 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3066664 2026-06-12T19:51:57+00:00 noNewsClick, John Williams, John Williams NewsClick https://wgnradio.com/news/1-dead-11-known-victims-in-texas-shooting/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:29:14 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/news/1-dead-11-known-victims-in-texas-shooting/ 2026-06-12T21:39:44+00:00 noMidland Police issued an alert Thursday that Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.Midland Police issued an alert Thursday that Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.News https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/chicago-is-home-of-the-recent-bagel-boom/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:17:24 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069111 2026-06-12T15:17:25+00:00 noMaggie Hennessy, freelance food writer and restaurant critic, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the bagel boom that hit the city and why people are passionate about supporting their favorite local bagel shops. She mentions a few of her favorite picks, like Rosca, Tilly Bagel Shop, and Dorothy's Bakery.Maggie Hennessy, freelance food writer and restaurant critic, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the bagel boom that hit the city and why people are passionate about supporting their favorite local bagel shops. She mentions a few of her favorite picks, like Rosca, Tilly Bagel Shop, and Dorothy's Bakery.Bob Sirott, bagel shops, bagels, bakeries https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/entertainment-report/the-entertainment-report-john-wick-train-and-fifa-world-cup/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:14:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069112 2026-06-12T15:14:41+00:00 noCindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about movies coming out this weekend, another spin-off of "John Wick," and Train's upcoming tour stop in Tinley Park. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins [...]Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about movies coming out this weekend, another spin-off of "John Wick," and Train's upcoming tour stop in Tinley Park. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins [...]Entertainment Report, Bob Sirott, Entertainment News, 21 juump street, Chicago Greeter Program, Ferris Bueller, fifa world cup, James Beard Awards, John Wick, movies, train, windy city boat and yacht show https://wgnradio.com/sports/sportsclick/are-the-white-sox-the-best-story-in-baseball/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:15:22 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069342 2026-06-12T16:15:22+00:00 noSponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.Sponsored by Joint Relief Institute. Move Better. Live Better.SportsClick, Sports, White Sox https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-the-best-of-6-12-26/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:14:39 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3059319 2026-06-12T16:14:39+00:00 noEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!John Williams, John Williams Best of Speed Jokes, John Williams Speed Jokes https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/your-dryer-does-more-than-just-dry-clothes/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:45 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069115 2026-06-12T15:15:46+00:00 noMarianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the different uses and functions that your dryer has besides its regular uses. You can get rid of wrinkles in clothes without ironing, sanitize your clothes and bedding, and more. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am [...]Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the different uses and functions that your dryer has besides its regular uses. You can get rid of wrinkles in clothes without ironing, sanitize your clothes and bedding, and more. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am [...]Bob Sirott, cleaning, clothes, comforter, dryer, Savvy Planet https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/extremely-local-news-certain-parts-of-northerly-island-blocked-during-concerts/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:24 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069116 2026-06-12T15:15:26+00:00 noShamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Blocked Access To Northerly Island During Some Concerts Has Neighbors Fuming: Events like this Saturday’s Red Bull Spin Off and last weekend’s Beyond Wonderland have left much of the island’s beach [...]Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Blocked Access To Northerly Island During Some Concerts Has Neighbors Fuming: Events like this Saturday’s Red Bull Spin Off and last weekend’s Beyond Wonderland have left much of the island’s beach [...]Bob Sirott, Block Club Chicago, catch that train, CTA, Ferris Bueller, Northerly Island https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/lous-to-do-list-back-up-generators-dc-current-homes-and-more/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:07:41 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3068682 2026-06-11T22:07:42+00:00 noLou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.Lisa Dent, Lou Manfredini https://wgnradio.com/weather/ap-storms-knock-out-power-in-the-midwest-and-disrupt-chicago-flights/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:28:24 +0000 2026-06-12T22:32:37+00:00 noAt least three tornadoes battered communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles, while storms grounded flights for some and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in the Midwest and Northeast. As a large column of air descended on Merrillville, Indiana, a town about 33 miles (53 kilometers) [...]At least three tornadoes battered communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes and ripping down trees and power poles, while storms grounded flights for some and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in the Midwest and Northeast. As a large column of air descended on Merrillville, Indiana, a town about 33 miles (53 kilometers) [...]Weather, AP Top Headlines, News https://wgnradio.com/news/trump-cancels-strikes-on-iran-claims-deal-almost-done/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:03:06 +0000 https://wgnradio.com/?p=3068563 2026-06-11T19:03:25+00:00 noPresident Trump said Thursday that he canceled the forthcoming strikes and bombings against Iran, citing progress in discussions with Tehran’s leadership. “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the [...]President Trump said Thursday that he canceled the forthcoming strikes and bombings against Iran, citing progress in discussions with Tehran’s leadership. “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the [...]International, News, Politics from The Hill, War in the Middle East