On the Map https://wgnradio.com en-US WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved “On the Map” is a weekly travel-focused program showcasing regional, national and international tourism. Hear insights on everything from unique destinations and landmarks to resorts and places to stay to educate and excite listeners as they plan adventures near and far. Tune in as WGN puts a different destination On the Map every Friday from 6pm to 7pm. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:52:16 +0000 hourly 1 WGN Radio no travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier WGN - On the Map “On the Map” is a weekly travel-focused program showcasing regional, national and international tourism. Hear insights on everything from unique destinations and landmarks to resorts and places to stay to educate and excite listeners as they plan adventures near and far. Tune in as WGN puts a different destination On the Map every Friday from 6pm to 7pm. dmarzullo@wgnradio.comWGN Radio Champions of Magic dazzles the Studebaker Theater Champions of Magic dazzles the Studebaker Theater Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Richard Young of Young & Strange, the dynamic British illusion duo starring in the hit touring production Champions of Magic, now playing a limited summer engagement at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The pair discuss the global success of the show, what audiences can expect from its mix of jaw-dropping stage illusions, mind-reading, daring escapes, and high-energy comedy, and how their longtime partnership evolved from childhood rivals to headlining partners. Catch them live in Chicago through late summer, and on America’s Got Talent on June 16 on NBC. For tickets and more information, visit championsofmagictour.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069792 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:37:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Richard Young of Young & Strange, the dynamic British illusion duo starring in the hit touring production Champions of Magic, now playing a limited summer engagement at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The pair discuss the global success of the show, what audiences can expect from its […]WGN RadioDane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Richard Young of Young & Strange, the dynamic British illusion duo starring in the hit touring production Champions of Magic, now playing a limited summer engagement at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The pair discuss the global success of the show, what audiences can expect from its […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: From Oz to the Multiverse The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: From Oz to the Multiverse Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry about two of its limited exhibitions open to the public that you will not want to miss. First, Dr. Saridakis talks about Crafting Character: the Costumes of Paul Tazewell, the first exhibition dedicated to the work of the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-winning costume designer of Wicked and Hamilton. Then, Dane finds out about Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing, celebrating the history and legacy of Peter Parker through real-world applications of STE(A)M to inspire guests of all ages. To learn more or book tickets head on over to https://www.griffinmsi.org/

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3069777 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry about two of its limited exhibitions open to the public that you will not want to miss. First, Dr. Saridakis talks about Crafting Character: the Costumes of Paul Tazewell, the first exhibition dedicated to the […]WGN RadioDane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry about two of its limited exhibitions open to the public that you will not want to miss. First, Dr. Saridakis talks about Crafting Character: the Costumes of Paul Tazewell, the first exhibition dedicated to the […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Visit Saugatuck/Douglas: The Art Coast of Michigan Visit Saugatuck/Douglas: The Art Coast of Michigan Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Kristin Armstrong, Executive Director of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts and board member of the Saugatuck Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau, about why this destination is a favorite just 2.5 hours from Chicago. Kristin highlights CommUNITY Pride Week festivities, Broadway-caliber theater and live entertainment, and the beaches, dining, and summer events that make Saugatuck/Douglas an ideal weekend getaway for WGN listeners. This November, make sure not to miss the Art Coast Food & Wine Festival on November 5-7 headlined by Top Chef host Kristen Kish! To learn more about your visit, head over to www.saugatuck.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3063700 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:06:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Kristin Armstrong, Executive Director of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts and board member of the Saugatuck Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau, about why this destination is a favorite just 2.5 hours from Chicago. Kristin highlights CommUNITY Pride Week festivities, Broadway-caliber theater and live entertainment, and […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Kristin Armstrong, Executive Director of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts and board member of the Saugatuck Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau, about why this destination is a favorite just 2.5 hours from Chicago. Kristin highlights CommUNITY Pride Week festivities, Broadway-caliber theater and live entertainment, and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon at The Academy Museum Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon at The Academy Museum Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Sophia Serrano, Associate Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and curator of the new Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition opening on May 31. The exhibit is not only the largest exhibition ever of Marilyn Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, but features hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials. Sophia also talks how Marilyn made herself relatable to fans and was a curator of her own image. The Academy Museum takes great care in telling Marilyn’s story 100 years since she was born. To learn more about the museum and book your tickets today go to: www.academymuseum.org

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3057567 Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Sophia Serrano, Associate Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and curator of the new Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition opening on May 31. The exhibit is not only the largest exhibition ever of Marilyn Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, but features hundreds of original objects, including […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Sophia Serrano, Associate Curator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and curator of the new Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition opening on May 31. The exhibit is not only the largest exhibition ever of Marilyn Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, but features hundreds of original objects, including […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Art, Science, and Curiosity: Inside Chicago’s Museum of Illusions Art, Science, and Curiosity: Inside Chicago’s Museum of Illusions Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Pien Koopman, PR Manager for the Museum of Illusions, a one-of-a-kind attraction located in Downtown Chicago. With a blend of education and entertainment, this museum is where art, science, and psychology come together to spark curiosity. Pien talks about the museum inviting guests to “play outside the ordinary” this summer, make new memories, and engage in a hands-on experience that feels fresh and exciting right here in the city! Visit http://www.moichicago.com to learn more about the museum. WGN listeners can receive 10% off up to 8 tickets by clicking this link: WGN discount.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3057557 Fri, 29 May 2026 23:52:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Pien Koopman, PR Manager for the Museum of Illusions, a one-of-a-kind attraction located in Downtown Chicago. With a blend of education and entertainment, this museum is where art, science, and psychology come together to spark curiosity. Pien talks about the museum inviting guests to “play outside […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Pien Koopman, PR Manager for the Museum of Illusions, a one-of-a-kind attraction located in Downtown Chicago. With a blend of education and entertainment, this museum is where art, science, and psychology come together to spark curiosity. Pien talks about the museum inviting guests to “play outside […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Indianapolis, Indiana: Full throttle Indianapolis, Indiana: Full throttle Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, travels east to Indianapolis, Indiana and is joined by Clare Clark of Visit Indy, who highlights everything visitors can experience as they travel in for the Indy 500. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitindy.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3051883 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:09:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, travels east to Indianapolis, Indiana and is joined by Clare Clark of Visit Indy, who highlights everything visitors can experience as they travel in for the Indy 500. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitindy.com.WGN RadioDane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, travels east to Indianapolis, Indiana and is joined by Clare Clark of Visit Indy, who highlights everything visitors can experience as they travel in for the Indy 500. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitindy.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Anchorage, Alaska: Your next unforgettable getaway Anchorage, Alaska: Your next unforgettable getaway Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, travels north to Anchorage, Alaska and is joined by Jack Bonney of Visit Anchorage, who highlights the city’s unique blend of urban comfort and untamed wilderness. Visitors can enjoy easy access via major flights or perhaps an Alaskan cruise and partake in unforgettable experiences like spotting moose within city limits, exploring glaciers, and visiting the vast Chugach State Park just minutes away. Jack also shares the magic of Alaska’s long summer days with nearly 22 hours of daylight and the chance to catch the beautiful Northern Lights in late summer. Anchorage continues to be a remarkable and accessible destination for nature lovers. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitanchorage.net

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3045609 Sat, 16 May 2026 01:07:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, travels north to Anchorage, Alaska and is joined by Jack Bonney of Visit Anchorage, who highlights the city’s unique blend of urban comfort and untamed wilderness. Visitors can enjoy easy access via major flights or perhaps an Alaskan cruise and partake in unforgettable experiences like spotting moose within […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, travels north to Anchorage, Alaska and is joined by Jack Bonney of Visit Anchorage, who highlights the city’s unique blend of urban comfort and untamed wilderness. Visitors can enjoy easy access via major flights or perhaps an Alaskan cruise and partake in unforgettable experiences like spotting moose within […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Galloping Ghost: Step inside the world’s largest arcade Galloping Ghost: Step inside the world’s largest arcade Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, visits the legendary Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield and talks with owner and founder Doc Mack who highlights how the arcade has grown into not just big, but the largest in the world with more than 1,000 games available to play. Galloping Ghost has a unique free-play model where one admission gets you unlimited gaming all day. Mack talks about how his business has become a destination for visitors around the globe who are drawn to its original hardware, rare machines, and ever-expanding collection. Located just 15-20 minutes outside of Chicago, Galloping Ghost offers visitors a nostalgic, all-ages experience where classic gaming lives on! For more information, visit gallopingghostarcade.com/

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3045598 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:48:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, visits the legendary Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield and talks with owner and founder Doc Mack who highlights how the arcade has grown into not just big, but the largest in the world with more than 1,000 games available to play. Galloping Ghost has a unique free-play model […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, visits the legendary Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield and talks with owner and founder Doc Mack who highlights how the arcade has grown into not just big, but the largest in the world with more than 1,000 games available to play. Galloping Ghost has a unique free-play model […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Jurassic Journey: Walk among 60 life-sized dinosaurs in Waukesha Jurassic Journey: Walk among 60 life-sized dinosaurs in Waukesha WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Shirley Walczak about Jurassic Journey, the Midwest’s largest animatronic dinosaur collection at the Waukesha County Expo Center May 8–25. With more than 60 life-sized dinos, including a 40-foot T-Rex, this prehistoric experience includes family-friendly favorites like dino rides, the Jeep off-road driving course for kids, the dino maze and hatchery, fossil and gem digs, live “baby dinosaur” encounters, and a special Dinos After Dark evening on May 15 with lit-up dinosaurs and live music courtesy of a Neil Diamond impersonator and Claire Sardina, the inspiration behind the film Song Sung Blue. Shirley highlights the fact that every activity, ride, and display is included with admission! With free parking and kids getting in free on Wednesdays with a paid adult, Jurassic Journey is an easy and memorable day trip from Chicago or Milwaukee. For more information, visit JurassicJourney.org

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2890999 Sat, 09 May 2026 02:43:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Shirley Walczak about Jurassic Journey, the Midwest’s largest animatronic dinosaur collection at the Waukesha County Expo Center May 8–25. With more than 60 life-sized dinos, including a 40-foot T-Rex, this prehistoric experience includes family-friendly favorites like dino rides, the Jeep off-road driving course for kids, the dino maze and […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Shirley Walczak about Jurassic Journey, the Midwest’s largest animatronic dinosaur collection at the Waukesha County Expo Center May 8–25. With more than 60 life-sized dinos, including a 40-foot T-Rex, this prehistoric experience includes family-friendly favorites like dino rides, the Jeep off-road driving course for kids, the dino maze and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Visit Springfield Illinois: Your gateway to Route 66’s Centennial Visit Springfield Illinois: Your gateway to Route 66’s Centennial WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois about why Springfield and the Illinois stretch of the iconic Route 66 should be at the top of your travel list during the 2026 centennial year! During their conversation, Amy highlights a packed season of Route 66-themed experiences including David Schwartz’s “The Road That Takes You” photo exhibit, the Route 66 Bob Waldmire Exclusive Art Exhibition, the Centennial Route 66 5K sending runners onto the world’s fastest dirt mile track, and the Route 66 Submerged pontoon tour over the sunken section of the Mother Road. Amy also reminds listeners and visitors to leave ample time during their travels to explore Springfield’s rich history from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House and Abraham Lincoln’s presidential museum and tomb to the Illinois State Capitol. For more information, visit VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2885011 Sat, 02 May 2026 01:32:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois about why Springfield and the Illinois stretch of the iconic Route 66 should be at the top of your travel list during the 2026 centennial year! During their conversation, Amy highlights a packed season of Route 66-themed experiences including David Schwartz’s “The Road That […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois about why Springfield and the Illinois stretch of the iconic Route 66 should be at the top of your travel list during the 2026 centennial year! During their conversation, Amy highlights a packed season of Route 66-themed experiences including David Schwartz’s “The Road That […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The Ultimate Escape: Lake Como Wisconsin’s Mars Resort, French Country Inn, The Getaway, Lakeside Coffee The Ultimate Escape: Lake Como Wisconsin’s Mars Resort, French Country Inn, The Getaway, Lakeside Coffee Arney Silverstri, owner of four iconic destinations on Lake Como, Wisconsin, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the best getaways just across the border. From celebrating the warmer weather and enjoying an old fashioned, famous ribs, Friday Night Fish Fry and Prime Rib Saturdays at the century-old Mars Resort to enjoying scenic stays at the historic French Country Inn and savoring a meal at The Getaway Restaurant, Arney takes us through his legacy of lakeside escapes. Plus, get the scoop on his newest venture: Lakeside Coffee, the perfect spot to kickstart your day by the water. Visit mars-resort.com, thegetawayrestaurant.com and thefrenchcountryinn.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2884996 Sat, 02 May 2026 01:24:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Arney Silverstri, owner of four iconic destinations on Lake Como, Wisconsin, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the best getaways just across the border. From celebrating the warmer weather and enjoying an old fashioned, famous ribs, Friday Night Fish Fry and Prime Rib Saturdays at the century-old Mars Resort to enjoying scenic stays […]WGN RadioArney Silverstri, owner of four iconic destinations on Lake Como, Wisconsin, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the best getaways just across the border. From celebrating the warmer weather and enjoying an old fashioned, famous ribs, Friday Night Fish Fry and Prime Rib Saturdays at the century-old Mars Resort to enjoying scenic stays […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Previewing the 152nd Kentucky Derby with Claudia Coffey On the Map: Previewing the 152nd Kentucky Derby with Claudia Coffey WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Claudia Coffey, Emmy-Winning Journalist, host of Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey on Spotify and Kentucky Derby Insider with Churchill Downs Incorporated, about next week’s race, the activities, the horses, the traditions, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2878178 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:10:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Claudia Coffey, Emmy-Winning Journalist, host of Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey on Spotify and Kentucky Derby Insider with Churchill Downs Incorporated, about next week’s race, the activities, the horses, the traditions, and more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Claudia Coffey, Emmy-Winning Journalist, host of Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey on Spotify and Kentucky Derby Insider with Churchill Downs Incorporated, about next week’s race, the activities, the horses, the traditions, and more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: The Route 66 Centennial is here: Celebrate the nation’s most iconic highway with Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission On the Map: The Route 66 Centennial is here: Celebrate the nation’s most iconic highway with Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission This week on On The Map, Dave Plier welcomes WGN Radio’s very own Dave Schwan while they invite the Chair of Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission, Cory Jobe, to join the show to talk about the legacy of Route 66. Listen in while Cory shares details surrounding the celebration showcasing the nation’s most iconic highway and how people can get involved. For more information, visit illinoisroute66.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2878108 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:37:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)This week on On The Map, Dave Plier welcomes WGN Radio’s very own Dave Schwan while they invite the Chair of Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission, Cory Jobe, to join the show to talk about the legacy of Route 66. Listen in while Cory shares details surrounding the celebration showcasing the nation’s most iconic highway […]WGN RadioThis week on On The Map, Dave Plier welcomes WGN Radio’s very own Dave Schwan while they invite the Chair of Illinois’ Route 66 Centennial Celebration Commission, Cory Jobe, to join the show to talk about the legacy of Route 66. Listen in while Cory shares details surrounding the celebration showcasing the nation’s most iconic highway […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Ishnala Supper Club, Best of the Midwest on Mirror Lake celebrating 73 seasons Ishnala Supper Club, Best of the Midwest on Mirror Lake celebrating 73 seasons WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, now celebrating its 73rd season on Mirror Lake. Fresh off winning the Best of the Midwest Award from Midwest Living magazine, Bob shares what’s new this year, including appetizers like duck wontons, walleye bites, and deep-fried pickle chips, along with five spirit-free elixirs. The kitchen remains as consistent as ever, with a head chef of 17 years and a prep cook of 27 years keeping the roast duck, prime rib, and butterflied prawns as mouth-watering as ever. And yes, the Old Fashioneds are still flowing by the tens of thousands. In this insightful reminder of why visitors can’t get enough of Ishnala, Bob urges listeners to leave their phones in the car, unplug, and take in the breathtaking views of Mirror Lake from one of Ishnala’s four bars and three decks. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2872069 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:33:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, now celebrating its 73rd season on Mirror Lake. Fresh off winning the Best of the Midwest Award from Midwest Living magazine, Bob shares what’s new this year, including appetizers like duck wontons, walleye bites, and deep-fried pickle chips, along with five spirit-free elixirs. The […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, now celebrating its 73rd season on Mirror Lake. Fresh off winning the Best of the Midwest Award from Midwest Living magazine, Bob shares what’s new this year, including appetizers like duck wontons, walleye bites, and deep-fried pickle chips, along with five spirit-free elixirs. The […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Ambassador Gold Coast turns 100 in true Hollywood style Ambassador Gold Coast turns 100 in true Hollywood style WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pierce Hutchings of The Chicago Hotel Collection about the 100th anniversary of the Ambassador Gold Coast, Chicago’s first boutique hotel. Once a hangout for silver-screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and even John F. Kennedy, the Ambassador Gold Coast and its star-studded history still shapes the guest experience a century later. Pierce previews the hotel’s centennial celebration that includes luxury cars from Fields Automotive, paparazzi photos for guests, flapper girls, DJs, and a red-carpet arrival fit for a Hollywood ending. Pierce also honors longtime staff and discusses must-experience details like the building’s brewery-era tunnels and how they are planning on bringing back fanfare and glamour for the next 100 years. For more information, visit TheChicagoHotelCollection.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2872067 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:31:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pierce Hutchings of The Chicago Hotel Collection about the 100th anniversary of the Ambassador Gold Coast, Chicago’s first boutique hotel. Once a hangout for silver-screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and even John F. Kennedy, the Ambassador Gold Coast and its star-studded history still shapes the […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pierce Hutchings of The Chicago Hotel Collection about the 100th anniversary of the Ambassador Gold Coast, Chicago’s first boutique hotel. Once a hangout for silver-screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and even John F. Kennedy, the Ambassador Gold Coast and its star-studded history still shapes the […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier How the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival turns first-time visitors into honorary locals How the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival turns first-time visitors into honorary locals Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, takes a trip to The Big Easy for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and is joined by Kia Robinson Hatfield, Director of Programs, Communications & Initiatives. Kia paints a vivid picture of the eight jam-packed festival days with 14 stages of music that ranges from jazz to rock, country to gospel, reggae to soul, and more. Taking place at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course in the Gentilly neighborhood, Kia highlights the blockbuster acts performing for thousands of fans including Eagles, Stevie Nicks, T-Pain, and plenty of beloved local acts. To experience this magical, Caribbean-flavored American city where music, food, and history spill into the streets, Kia tells listeners that the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation is the best way for first-timers to feel like honorary New Orleanians.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2865827 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:05:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, takes a trip to The Big Easy for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and is joined by Kia Robinson Hatfield, Director of Programs, Communications & Initiatives. Kia paints a vivid picture of the eight jam-packed festival days with 14 stages of music that ranges from jazz to […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, takes a trip to The Big Easy for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and is joined by Kia Robinson Hatfield, Director of Programs, Communications & Initiatives. Kia paints a vivid picture of the eight jam-packed festival days with 14 stages of music that ranges from jazz to […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Inside the real Kellerman’s: Mountain Lake Lodge is the premiere ‘Dirty Dancing’ destination Inside the real Kellerman’s: Mountain Lake Lodge is the premiere ‘Dirty Dancing’ destination Joining Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, is Lyndsi Hale, Assistant Hotel Manager of Mountain Lake Lodge, the picturesque mountaintop resort in Pembroke, Virginia where much of Dirty Dancing was filmed. The property, which stood in for Kellerman’s, embraces its movie legacy while also offering a one-of-a-kind Blue Ridge getaway. Hale shares the rich 1800s history, the cabins and cottages, farm-to-table cuisine, hiking trails, and sweeping views. And for fans of the iconic 1987 film, Mountain Lake Lodge provides Dirty Dancing-themed weekends all spring and summer as well as a Dirty Dancing Days Festival on August 15, 2026 featuring lookalike contests, dance parties, live music, a watermelon race and eating contest, and a VIP experience for fans.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2865811 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:05:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Joining Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, is Lyndsi Hale, Assistant Hotel Manager of Mountain Lake Lodge, the picturesque mountaintop resort in Pembroke, Virginia where much of Dirty Dancing was filmed. The property, which stood in for Kellerman’s, embraces its movie legacy while also offering a one-of-a-kind Blue Ridge getaway. Hale shares the rich 1800s […]WGN RadioJoining Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, is Lyndsi Hale, Assistant Hotel Manager of Mountain Lake Lodge, the picturesque mountaintop resort in Pembroke, Virginia where much of Dirty Dancing was filmed. The property, which stood in for Kellerman’s, embraces its movie legacy while also offering a one-of-a-kind Blue Ridge getaway. Hale shares the rich 1800s […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Choose Chicago’s best Easter brunches and Passover dinners: Top spots to celebrate Choose Chicago’s best Easter brunches and Passover dinners: Top spots to celebrate WGN Radio’s Dave Plier chats with Jason Lesniewicz from Choose Chicago about the best spots in town to celebrate Easter Sunday with a fabulous brunch or enjoy a memorable Passover dinner. Whether you’re planning a festive feast or just looking for the perfect place to relax with family and friends, Jason has all the insider tips you need. For more delicious ideas, visit ChooseChicago.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2859826 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:57:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier chats with Jason Lesniewicz from Choose Chicago about the best spots in town to celebrate Easter Sunday with a fabulous brunch or enjoy a memorable Passover dinner. Whether you’re planning a festive feast or just looking for the perfect place to relax with family and friends, Jason has all the insider tips you […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier chats with Jason Lesniewicz from Choose Chicago about the best spots in town to celebrate Easter Sunday with a fabulous brunch or enjoy a memorable Passover dinner. Whether you’re planning a festive feast or just looking for the perfect place to relax with family and friends, Jason has all the insider tips you […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Fill your Easter basket with Anderson’s Candy’s sweet treats Fill your Easter basket with Anderson’s Candy’s sweet treats Katie Anderson from Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share all the delicious details about their Easter goodies! From chocolate bunnies to handmade chocolate bars, learn about the perfect treats to fill your Easter baskets. Sweeten up your holiday and visit Andersonscandyshop.com for more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2859824 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:43:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Katie Anderson from Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share all the delicious details about their Easter goodies! From chocolate bunnies to handmade chocolate bars, learn about the perfect treats to fill your Easter baskets. Sweeten up your holiday and visit Andersonscandyshop.com for more!WGN RadioKatie Anderson from Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share all the delicious details about their Easter goodies! From chocolate bunnies to handmade chocolate bars, learn about the perfect treats to fill your Easter baskets. Sweeten up your holiday and visit Andersonscandyshop.com for more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Preservation Chicago’s most endangered historic buildings On the Map: Preservation Chicago’s most endangered historic buildings WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Ward Miller, Executive Director of Preservation Chicago, to discuss the group’s annual list of Chicago’s most endangered historic structures. Among the buildings highlighted this year are the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, several historic Chicago River Bridge Tender Houses, and St. Mary of the Assumption Church. You can learn more at www.preservationchicogga.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2837347 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:21:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Ward Miller, Executive Director of Preservation Chicago, to discuss the group’s annual list of Chicago’s most endangered historic structures. Among the buildings highlighted this year are the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, several historic Chicago River Bridge Tender Houses, and St. Mary of the Assumption Church. You can […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Ward Miller, Executive Director of Preservation Chicago, to discuss the group’s annual list of Chicago’s most endangered historic structures. Among the buildings highlighted this year are the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, several historic Chicago River Bridge Tender Houses, and St. Mary of the Assumption Church. You can […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Way: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & The Spirit of Teeling Whiskey, The 27th Chicago Irish Film Festival St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Way: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & The Spirit of Teeling Whiskey, The 27th Chicago Irish Film Festival This week on On The Map, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by the team at Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s, Siobhan, Anluan and Etain to talk about the legend of Chicago Police Chief O’Neill, the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, their classic Irish cuisine, private label scotch, beer, music and their events schedule for the weekends leading up to Saint Patrick’s Day. For more information, visit chiefoneillspub.com. Plus, Paul O’Callaghan from Teeling Whiskey joins the show to talk craft, character, and what makes a great Irish whiskey. For more, visit teelingwhiskey.com. Then, Dave welcomes Edward Galvin and John Joe Horan shares this year’s Chicago Irish Film Festival. For tickets, visit chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2826834 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:52:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)This week on On The Map, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by the team at Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s, Siobhan, Anluan and Etain to talk about the legend of Chicago Police Chief O’Neill, the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, their classic Irish cuisine, private label scotch, beer, music and […]WGN RadioThis week on On The Map, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by the team at Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s, Siobhan, Anluan and Etain to talk about the legend of Chicago Police Chief O’Neill, the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, their classic Irish cuisine, private label scotch, beer, music and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: Most peaceful place to travel, battle between United and American Airlines, insider travel tips Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: Most peaceful place to travel, battle between United and American Airlines, insider travel tips WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel,’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, Peter reveals the most peaceful international destination to visit right now, breaks down the growing competition between United Airlines and American Airlines, and shares insider travel strategies to help you book smarter, travel safer, and make the most of your next trip.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2820535 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:15:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel,’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, Peter reveals the most peaceful international destination to visit right now, breaks down the growing competition between United Airlines and American Airlines, and shares insider travel strategies to help you book […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel,’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, Peter reveals the most peaceful international destination to visit right now, breaks down the growing competition between United Airlines and American Airlines, and shares insider travel strategies to help you book […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On The Map: Caché 310: A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by 1920s Paris hideaways On The Map: Caché 310: A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by 1920s Paris hideaways Landis Beverly, general manager of Caché 310 located at 310 S. Canal St. in BMO Tower, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share details about the 1920s Paris-inspired moody, red-hued cocktail lounge opening on Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s beloved West Loop.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2814820 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Landis Beverly, general manager of Caché 310 located at 310 S. Canal St. in BMO Tower, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share details about the 1920s Paris-inspired moody, red-hued cocktail lounge opening on Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s beloved West Loop.WGN RadioLandis Beverly, general manager of Caché 310 located at 310 S. Canal St. in BMO Tower, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share details about the 1920s Paris-inspired moody, red-hued cocktail lounge opening on Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s beloved West Loop.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis On the Map: Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Bess McCoy, St. Louis Mardi Gras Organizer, who breaks down the everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in the Midwest! Bess covers The Bud Light Grand Parade, The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball, the Bud Light Party tent featuring country star Chris Janson, and The Party Zone featuring high-voltage music from The Jersey Shore‘s DJ Pauly D! If you’re unable to make it to New Orleans to celebrate, why not check out the long weekend of activities at St. Louis Mardi Gras, a tradition that gets bigger every year. Get your tickets and plan your trip at https://stlmardigras.org/

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2808177 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:19:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Bess McCoy, St. Louis Mardi Gras Organizer, who breaks down the everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in the Midwest! Bess covers The Bud Light Grand Parade, The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball, the Bud Light Party tent featuring country star Chris Janson, and The Party […]WGN RadioWendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Bess McCoy, St. Louis Mardi Gras Organizer, who breaks down the everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in the Midwest! Bess covers The Bud Light Grand Parade, The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball, the Bud Light Party tent featuring country star Chris Janson, and The Party […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Cruisin’ through Daytona Beach On the Map: Cruisin’ through Daytona Beach Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Andrew Booth, Director of Communications for Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Andrew covers all things Daytona 500, the twenty-three miles of beaches around the area, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Florida, Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, restaurants and entertainment, and even gives Wendy his expert review on her Dolphin impression. To find out more about the once-in-a-lifetime experience of Daytona 500, or just enjoying all that the surrounding area has to offer, you can visit www.daytonabeach.com to use as a guide when planning your next adventure.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2808162 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:52:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Andrew Booth, Director of Communications for Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Andrew covers all things Daytona 500, the twenty-three miles of beaches around the area, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Florida, Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, restaurants and entertainment, and even gives Wendy […]WGN RadioWendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Andrew Booth, Director of Communications for Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Andrew covers all things Daytona 500, the twenty-three miles of beaches around the area, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in Florida, Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, restaurants and entertainment, and even gives Wendy […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Experience Grand Rapids and the ‘World of Winter’ festival On the Map: Experience Grand Rapids and the ‘World of Winter’ festival WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight winter getaways in Grand Rapids including Beer City Brewsader and Flights of Flavor passports, the dining scene, and the new 12,000-seat riverfront amphitheater opening in spring. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc, discusses ‘World of Winter,‘ the longest and largest winter festival and two-month celebration that turns downtown Grand Rapids into an outdoor art gallery and playground with art installations, food trucks, free events, live music, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2801625 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:59:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight winter getaways in Grand Rapids including Beer City Brewsader and Flights of Flavor passports, the dining scene, and the new 12,000-seat riverfront amphitheater opening in spring. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc, […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight winter getaways in Grand Rapids including Beer City Brewsader and Flights of Flavor passports, the dining scene, and the new 12,000-seat riverfront amphitheater opening in spring. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc, […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Winter Ski Edition, Aspen Colorado, Montana’s Big Sky, The Mountain Top at The Grand Geneva On the Map: Winter Ski Edition, Aspen Colorado, Montana’s Big Sky, The Mountain Top at The Grand Geneva WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes a trio of ski and travel experts to share insider tips for hitting the slopes this winter. The conversation features Sarah Beatty from Coloradoski.com, who offers insights on Colorado’s premier ski destinations and mountain experiences; Megan Munley of Big Sky Resort in Montana, who highlights Big Sky’s world-class terrain, new lift expansions, and guest experiences; and Ryan Brown from The Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, shares tips on Midwest ski escapes, resort amenities, and family-friendly winter getaways.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2788759 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:31:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes a trio of ski and travel experts to share insider tips for hitting the slopes this winter. The conversation features Sarah Beatty from Coloradoski.com, who offers insights on Colorado’s premier ski destinations and mountain experiences; Megan Munley of Big Sky Resort in Montana, who highlights Big Sky’s world-class terrain, new […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes a trio of ski and travel experts to share insider tips for hitting the slopes this winter. The conversation features Sarah Beatty from Coloradoski.com, who offers insights on Colorado’s premier ski destinations and mountain experiences; Megan Munley of Big Sky Resort in Montana, who highlights Big Sky’s world-class terrain, new […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Mayslake Peabody Estate On the Map: Mayslake Peabody Estate Jon Hansen, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Craig Dorsey, local historian and Master of the Living Historians Guild of DuPage, who introduces WGN listeners to the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois. Located at 1717 31st St., a quarter mile west of Route 83, the Peabody Estate is a fascinating time capsule and beautifully restored building harkening back to the roaring twenties which offers visitors enough history to make an afternoon unforgettable.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2776077 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:51:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jon Hansen, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Craig Dorsey, local historian and Master of the Living Historians Guild of DuPage, who introduces WGN listeners to the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois. Located at 1717 31st St., a quarter mile west of Route 83, the Peabody Estate is a fascinating time capsule and beautifully […]WGN RadioJon Hansen, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Craig Dorsey, local historian and Master of the Living Historians Guild of DuPage, who introduces WGN listeners to the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, Illinois. Located at 1717 31st St., a quarter mile west of Route 83, the Peabody Estate is a fascinating time capsule and beautifully […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Christmas Magic at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio On the Map: Christmas Magic at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Mark Klaus, creator of Castle Noel, “America’s largest year-round indoor Christmas entertainment attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazing installations, retail holiday windows, Christmas movie props and more! Visit castlenoel.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2769433 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:48:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Mark Klaus, creator of Castle Noel, “America’s largest year-round indoor Christmas entertainment attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazing installations, retail holiday windows, Christmas movie props and more! Visit castlenoel.com.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Mark Klaus, creator of Castle Noel, “America’s largest year-round indoor Christmas entertainment attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazing installations, retail holiday windows, Christmas movie props and more! Visit castlenoel.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Where to enjoy Christmas Eve, Day and Hanukkah Dinner in Chicago On the Map: Where to enjoy Christmas Eve, Day and Hanukkah Dinner in Chicago Isaac Reichman, director of corporate communications for Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share great places to enjoy your holiday meal with friends, family or that special someone. ChooseChicago.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2769430 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:36:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Isaac Reichman, director of corporate communications for Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share great places to enjoy your holiday meal with friends, family or that special someone. ChooseChicago.comWGN RadioIsaac Reichman, director of corporate communications for Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share great places to enjoy your holiday meal with friends, family or that special someone. ChooseChicago.comtravel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania On the Map: The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to reflect on her father’s enduring legacy and to talk about the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania, which celebrates his life and remarkable career.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2769417 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:31:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to reflect on her father’s enduring legacy and to talk about the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania, which celebrates his life and remarkable career.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to reflect on her father’s enduring legacy and to talk about the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania, which celebrates his life and remarkable career.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Chicago’s famed Gale Street Inn is back! Chicago’s famed Gale Street Inn is back! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Paulo Villabona, new owner of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn, about the return of this beloved Jefferson Park classic. Ribs baby! Galestreetinn.com for more information.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2756706 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:59:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Paulo Villabona, new owner of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn, about the return of this beloved Jefferson Park classic. Ribs baby! Galestreetinn.com for more information.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Paulo Villabona, new owner of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn, about the return of this beloved Jefferson Park classic. Ribs baby! Galestreetinn.com for more information.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier A magical Christmas drive-thru at Santa’s Village in Dundee A magical Christmas drive-thru at Santa’s Village in Dundee WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2756416 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:38:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Choose Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars and festive adulting experiences Choose Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars and festive adulting experiences Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, “8 Crazy Nights” at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2756402 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:33:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, “8 Crazy Nights” at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!WGN RadioChoose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, “8 Crazy Nights” at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Chicago On the Map: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Chicago Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about “Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago,” a not-so-classical concert of carols, holiday cheer and a Chicago-themed version of the famous story. The concerts will take place Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Den Theatre and Friday, Dec. 5, at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tickets are $20 at The Den Theatre and $25 at the Irish American Heritage Center.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2737762 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:41:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about “Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago,” a not-so-classical concert of carols, holiday cheer and a Chicago-themed version of the famous story. The concerts will take place Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Den Theatre and Friday, […]WGN RadioBrandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about “Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago,” a not-so-classical concert of carols, holiday cheer and a Chicago-themed version of the famous story. The concerts will take place Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Den Theatre and Friday, […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will broadcast its Central Time countdown LIVE from downtown Chicago On the Map: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will broadcast its Central Time countdown LIVE from downtown Chicago Issac Reichman from Choose Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve broadcasting its Central Time countdown live from downtown Chicago on ABC nationwide for the very first time, shining a national spotlight on our skyline, culture and energy as millions of viewers tune in on New Year’s Eve.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2737876 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:40:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Issac Reichman from Choose Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve broadcasting its Central Time countdown live from downtown Chicago on ABC nationwide for the very first time, shining a national spotlight on our skyline, culture and energy as millions of viewers tune in on New Year’s Eve.WGN RadioIssac Reichman from Choose Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve broadcasting its Central Time countdown live from downtown Chicago on ABC nationwide for the very first time, shining a national spotlight on our skyline, culture and energy as millions of viewers tune in on New Year’s Eve.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, Macy’s Windows, Santa, Frangos and more On the Map: Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, Macy’s Windows, Santa, Frangos and more Matt Sarosy, store manager at Macy’s on State Street, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the renaming of their iconic restaurant to the Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the shopping, the windows, Santa, Frangos and more. Then Dave looks back at his conversation with author and historian Gayle Soucek on the legacy of Marshall Field’s.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2737782 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:34:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Matt Sarosy, store manager at Macy’s on State Street, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the renaming of their iconic restaurant to the Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the shopping, the windows, Santa, Frangos and more. Then Dave looks back at his conversation with author and historian Gayle Soucek on the legacy of Marshall […]WGN RadioMatt Sarosy, store manager at Macy’s on State Street, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the renaming of their iconic restaurant to the Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the shopping, the windows, Santa, Frangos and more. Then Dave looks back at his conversation with author and historian Gayle Soucek on the legacy of Marshall […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival is back! On the Map: Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival is back! The President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association Ryan Messner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Apple Fest. Listen in while Ryan shares details surrounding Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival and why everyone should make this charming small town a must-see this fall season. For additional details, go longgrove.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2693076 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:05:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)The President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association Ryan Messner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Apple Fest. Listen in while Ryan shares details surrounding Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival and why everyone should make this charming small town a must-see this fall season. For additional details, go longgrove.org.WGN RadioThe President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association Ryan Messner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Apple Fest. Listen in while Ryan shares details surrounding Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival and why everyone should make this charming small town a must-see this fall season. For additional details, go longgrove.org.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Make Lake Geneva your fall getaway for the GLWA Gala On the Map: Make Lake Geneva your fall getaway for the GLWA Gala WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Elizabeth Bergstrom and Kathy Papcke from the Geneva Lake Women’s Association to discuss why everyone should visit Lake Geneva this fall, especially to attend the second annual Musique of the Night Gala. Listen in while Elizabeth and Kathy share their excitement surrounding the Gala which has all proceeds supporting children, families, and wellness across Walworth County. For additional details and a list of upcoming events, go to glwa.net.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2693023 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:58:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Elizabeth Bergstrom and Kathy Papcke from the Geneva Lake Women’s Association to discuss why everyone should visit Lake Geneva this fall, especially to attend the second annual Musique of the Night Gala. Listen in while Elizabeth and Kathy share their excitement surrounding the Gala which has all proceeds supporting children, […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Elizabeth Bergstrom and Kathy Papcke from the Geneva Lake Women’s Association to discuss why everyone should visit Lake Geneva this fall, especially to attend the second annual Musique of the Night Gala. Listen in while Elizabeth and Kathy share their excitement surrounding the Gala which has all proceeds supporting children, […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Make Ludington your autumn travel destination! On the Map: Make Ludington your autumn travel destination! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Brandy Miller, the Executive Director for Pure Ludington, to delve into why Ludington, Michigan, stands out as a top choice for your fall travel plans! Learn about the diverse autumn options available, including biking along the scenic Cartier Park Pathway, exploring the trails within Ludington State Park, kayaking the Pere Marquette River, enjoying the Ludington Lumber Days celebration, and more. For additional details and a list of upcoming events, go to pureludington.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2686512 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:31:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Brandy Miller, the Executive Director for Pure Ludington, to delve into why Ludington, Michigan, stands out as a top choice for your fall travel plans! Learn about the diverse autumn options available, including biking along the scenic Cartier Park Pathway, exploring the trails within Ludington State Park, kayaking the Pere […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Brandy Miller, the Executive Director for Pure Ludington, to delve into why Ludington, Michigan, stands out as a top choice for your fall travel plans! Learn about the diverse autumn options available, including biking along the scenic Cartier Park Pathway, exploring the trails within Ludington State Park, kayaking the Pere […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: The Frolic & Block Party at Kenosha’s Franks Diner; Visit Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Harbor Town On the Map: The Frolic & Block Party at Kenosha’s Franks Diner; Visit Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Harbor Town WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Kevin Erwin, proprietor of 99-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha, WI, to talk about their historic rail car diner, garbage plates, Bloody Marys, cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, breads, and this Saturday’s Frolic & Block Party. Dave also talks to Meredith Jumisko, Public Relations Director at Visit Kenosha, about all the things to do and places to go in Wisconsin’s harbor town.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2680343 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:32:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Kevin Erwin, proprietor of 99-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha, WI, to talk about their historic rail car diner, garbage plates, Bloody Marys, cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, breads, and this Saturday’s Frolic & Block Party. Dave also talks to Meredith Jumisko, Public Relations Director at Visit Kenosha, about all the things […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Kevin Erwin, proprietor of 99-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha, WI, to talk about their historic rail car diner, garbage plates, Bloody Marys, cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, breads, and this Saturday’s Frolic & Block Party. Dave also talks to Meredith Jumisko, Public Relations Director at Visit Kenosha, about all the things […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Make Hocking Hills your fall destination On the Map: Make Hocking Hills your fall destination James Martin, Communications Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about the fall beauty of Hocking Hills! Hear them share when to visit for peak color times, the Hocking Hills Trail Run, and everything else that makes it a wonderful travel destination for your fall getaway! Visit explorehockinghills.com to learn more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2680344 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:04:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)James Martin, Communications Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about the fall beauty of Hocking Hills! Hear them share when to visit for peak color times, the Hocking Hills Trail Run, and everything else that makes it a wonderful travel destination for your fall getaway! Visit explorehockinghills.com to learn more.WGN RadioJames Martin, Communications Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about the fall beauty of Hocking Hills! Hear them share when to visit for peak color times, the Hocking Hills Trail Run, and everything else that makes it a wonderful travel destination for your fall getaway! Visit explorehockinghills.com to learn more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Showcasing the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival On the Map: Showcasing the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival Heather Ireland Robinson, Executive Director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Chicago Jazz Festival taking place through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. She highlights ways to experience jazz in Chicago, as well as opportunities available for kids and emerging artists.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2668293 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:11:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Heather Ireland Robinson, Executive Director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Chicago Jazz Festival taking place through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. She highlights ways to experience jazz in Chicago, as well as opportunities available for kids and emerging artists.WGN RadioHeather Ireland Robinson, Executive Director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Chicago Jazz Festival taking place through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. She highlights ways to experience jazz in Chicago, as well as opportunities available for kids and emerging artists.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Everything Labor Day 2025 On the Map: Everything Labor Day 2025 Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Dave Plier to talk all things Labor Day in Chicago. Hear all about the Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Polonia, North Coast Music Festival, and much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2668292 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:10:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Dave Plier to talk all things Labor Day in Chicago. Hear all about the Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Polonia, North Coast Music Festival, and much more!WGN RadioJason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Dave Plier to talk all things Labor Day in Chicago. Hear all about the Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Polonia, North Coast Music Festival, and much more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Experience Grand Rapids and the 15th year of ArtPrize On the Map: Experience Grand Rapids and the 15th year of ArtPrize Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, and Catlin Whitington, Executive Director of ArtPrize, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the 15th year of ArtPrize, the world’s most attended public art event. They share what you will see at the annual event as well as the upcoming Breakaway Music Festival, Return to the River Fest, and much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2656215 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:39:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, and Catlin Whitington, Executive Director of ArtPrize, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the 15th year of ArtPrize, the world’s most attended public art event. They share what you will see at the annual event as well as the upcoming Breakaway Music Festival, Return to […]WGN RadioKate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, and Catlin Whitington, Executive Director of ArtPrize, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the 15th year of ArtPrize, the world’s most attended public art event. They share what you will see at the annual event as well as the upcoming Breakaway Music Festival, Return to […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Visit Lake County, Road Trips, and Six Flags On the Map: Visit Lake County, Road Trips, and Six Flags WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Visit Lake County’s Director of Marketing, Jonathan Jones, to highlight their numerous activities, such as Lake County Road Trips, Six Flags Great America, Jurassic Gardens, local summer festivals, and more! Go to visitlakecounty.org to learn more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2637672 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:16:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Visit Lake County’s Director of Marketing, Jonathan Jones, to highlight their numerous activities, such as Lake County Road Trips, Six Flags Great America, Jurassic Gardens, local summer festivals, and more! Go to visitlakecounty.org to learn more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Visit Lake County’s Director of Marketing, Jonathan Jones, to highlight their numerous activities, such as Lake County Road Trips, Six Flags Great America, Jurassic Gardens, local summer festivals, and more! Go to visitlakecounty.org to learn more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Previewing the 174th Wisconsin State Fair celebrating agriculture, music, cream puffs, cheese curds and more! On the Map: Previewing the 174th Wisconsin State Fair celebrating agriculture, music, cream puffs, cheese curds and more! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Sheri Black, CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair, about this year’s State Fair, going on Thursday July 31 through Sunday August 10th. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2637609 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Sheri Black, CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair, about this year’s State Fair, going on Thursday July 31 through Sunday August 10th. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Sheri Black, CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair, about this year’s State Fair, going on Thursday July 31 through Sunday August 10th. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Oregon’s Black Hawk Trail is a must-see On the Map: Oregon’s Black Hawk Trail is a must-see Mel Cozzi and George Howe, Board of Commissioners for the City of Oregon, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the City of Oregon and all that it has to offer for visitors. Mel and George talk about Oregon’s Route 66 connection to Chicago, state parks, shopping, arts and culture, and more. Visit alltrailsleadtooregonil.com for more information!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2630051 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:40:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Mel Cozzi and George Howe, Board of Commissioners for the City of Oregon, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the City of Oregon and all that it has to offer for visitors. Mel and George talk about Oregon’s Route 66 connection to Chicago, state parks, shopping, arts and culture, and more. Visit alltrailsleadtooregonil.com for […]WGN RadioMel Cozzi and George Howe, Board of Commissioners for the City of Oregon, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the City of Oregon and all that it has to offer for visitors. Mel and George talk about Oregon’s Route 66 connection to Chicago, state parks, shopping, arts and culture, and more. Visit alltrailsleadtooregonil.com for […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Experience America’s largest airshow at AirVenture 2025 On the Map: Experience America’s largest airshow at AirVenture 2025 Chris Henry, Museum Manager for the Experimental Aircraft Association, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all the activity taking place at AirVenture 2025, America’s largest annual aviation event in Oshkosh, WI. Daily aircraft displays, antique military aircrafts, and even night airshows can be seen. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit airventure.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2630036 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:38:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Chris Henry, Museum Manager for the Experimental Aircraft Association, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all the activity taking place at AirVenture 2025, America’s largest annual aviation event in Oshkosh, WI. Daily aircraft displays, antique military aircrafts, and even night airshows can be seen. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit airventure.org.WGN RadioChris Henry, Museum Manager for the Experimental Aircraft Association, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all the activity taking place at AirVenture 2025, America’s largest annual aviation event in Oshkosh, WI. Daily aircraft displays, antique military aircrafts, and even night airshows can be seen. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit airventure.org.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac On the Map: Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac WGN Radio news anchor Dave Schwan joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss the 2025 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club. Dave Schwan explains what you need to know about the race and speaks with two individuals about the history of the Chicago Yacht Club and the Race to Mackinac.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2631265 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:36:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio news anchor Dave Schwan joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss the 2025 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club. Dave Schwan explains what you need to know about the race and speaks with two individuals about the history of the Chicago Yacht Club and […]WGN RadioWGN Radio news anchor Dave Schwan joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss the 2025 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club. Dave Schwan explains what you need to know about the race and speaks with two individuals about the history of the Chicago Yacht Club and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Ishnala, Wisconsin’s #1 supper club on Mirror Lake, 38,000 Old Fashioneds and counting! On the Map: Ishnala, Wisconsin’s #1 supper club on Mirror Lake, 38,000 Old Fashioneds and counting! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club is eliminating seed oils and reintroducing pure beef tallow in their cooking. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2624783 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:17:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Sharing Notes fundraiser at Chief O’Neill’s Wednesday June 25th On the Map: Sharing Notes fundraiser at Chief O’Neill’s Wednesday June 25th WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks to Katie Grennan, Executive Director of Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that brings joy and comfort to hospital patients, their support communities, and those in health care facilities through a dedicated group of over 115 high-caliber, locally-based musicians who are passionate about sharing the healing power of music. Join them for a fundraiser and enjoy LIVE music at Chief O’Neills at 3471 N. Elston Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. For more info, visit sharing-notes.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2603468 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:49:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks to Katie Grennan, Executive Director of Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that brings joy and comfort to hospital patients, their support communities, and those in health care facilities through a dedicated group of over 115 high-caliber, locally-based musicians who are passionate about sharing the healing power of music. Join them for […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks to Katie Grennan, Executive Director of Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that brings joy and comfort to hospital patients, their support communities, and those in health care facilities through a dedicated group of over 115 high-caliber, locally-based musicians who are passionate about sharing the healing power of music. Join them for […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: American travel trends, upcoming 4th of July vacations, travel advisories, challenges at Boeing On the Map: Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: American travel trends, upcoming 4th of July vacations, travel advisories, challenges at Boeing Travel journalist and host of Eye on Travel Peter Greenberg talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the latest in the travel industry, including the recent travel expo in Chicago, American travel trends, Independence Day travel ideas, confusing travel advisories, challenges at Boeing, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2603467 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:48:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Travel journalist and host of Eye on Travel Peter Greenberg talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the latest in the travel industry, including the recent travel expo in Chicago, American travel trends, Independence Day travel ideas, confusing travel advisories, challenges at Boeing, and more.WGN RadioTravel journalist and host of Eye on Travel Peter Greenberg talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the latest in the travel industry, including the recent travel expo in Chicago, American travel trends, Independence Day travel ideas, confusing travel advisories, challenges at Boeing, and more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Marcus Leshock, WGN-TV’s Roller Coaster Bureau Chief on what’s new at Dollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Point and more On the Map: Marcus Leshock, WGN-TV’s Roller Coaster Bureau Chief on what’s new at Dollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Point and more WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock about his love of roller coasters and new amusement park rides in the Midwest and across America, including Dollywood, Six Flags, Santa’s Village, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Universal, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2596756 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:00:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock about his love of roller coasters and new amusement park rides in the Midwest and across America, including Dollywood, Six Flags, Santa’s Village, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Universal, and more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock about his love of roller coasters and new amusement park rides in the Midwest and across America, including Dollywood, Six Flags, Santa’s Village, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Universal, and more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Previewing Milwaukee’s 57th Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival On the Map: Previewing Milwaukee’s 57th Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival Scott Ziel, VP of Entertainment for Summerfest, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the 57th annual music festival, the music lineup, the food, the deals, the experience on Milwaukee’s lakefront and more. Visit Summerfest.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2596758 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:59:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Scott Ziel, VP of Entertainment for Summerfest, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the 57th annual music festival, the music lineup, the food, the deals, the experience on Milwaukee’s lakefront and more. Visit Summerfest.com.WGN RadioScott Ziel, VP of Entertainment for Summerfest, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the 57th annual music festival, the music lineup, the food, the deals, the experience on Milwaukee’s lakefront and more. Visit Summerfest.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Experience the shoreline charm of Ludington, Michigan On the Map: Experience the shoreline charm of Ludington, Michigan Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all of the latest fun in Ludington, Michigan, including miles of sugar-sand beaches, farmers markets, sunset beach bonfires, the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, and more. Visit pureludington.com to learn more and browse their upcoming events.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2584740 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:58:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all of the latest fun in Ludington, Michigan, including miles of sugar-sand beaches, farmers markets, sunset beach bonfires, the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, and more. Visit pureludington.com to learn more and browse their upcoming events.WGN RadioBrandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all of the latest fun in Ludington, Michigan, including miles of sugar-sand beaches, farmers markets, sunset beach bonfires, the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, and more. Visit pureludington.com to learn more and browse their upcoming events.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean at Lake Geneva’s The Getaway Restaurant & Speakeasy On the Map: An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean at Lake Geneva’s The Getaway Restaurant & Speakeasy WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Eric Moorhead of The French Country Inn and The Getaway Restaurant in Lake Geneva (on Lake Como) about the inn’s storied history and An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean on Wednesday, May 21st. Tony Ocean joins the conversation to talk about his journey in music. For reservations and more  info, visit TheGetawayRestaurant.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2569678 Sat, 17 May 2025 01:04:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Eric Moorhead of The French Country Inn and The Getaway Restaurant in Lake Geneva (on Lake Como) about the inn’s storied history and An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean on Wednesday, May 21st. Tony Ocean joins the conversation to talk about his journey in music. For reservations and more […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Eric Moorhead of The French Country Inn and The Getaway Restaurant in Lake Geneva (on Lake Como) about the inn’s storied history and An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean on Wednesday, May 21st. Tony Ocean joins the conversation to talk about his journey in music. For reservations and more […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Visit Springfield Illinois! Memorial Day Carillon Festival, Route 66, Land of Lincoln On the Map: Visit Springfield Illinois! Memorial Day Carillon Festival, Route 66, Land of Lincoln WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2569653 Sat, 17 May 2025 01:03:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Ishnala, Wisconsin’s #1 supper club on Mirror Lake, great views, prime rib, Old Fashioneds and more! On the Map: Ishnala, Wisconsin’s #1 supper club on Mirror Lake, great views, prime rib, Old Fashioneds and more! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club is eliminating seed oils and reintroducing pure beef tallow in their cooking. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2562575 Sat, 10 May 2025 00:29:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 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. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: The Coach House, Orange Country’s premiere concert venue for 45 years On the Map: The Coach House, Orange Country’s premiere concert venue for 45 years WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Gary Folgner of The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA about it’s 45 year legacy, performers, behind the scene stories and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2561167 Thu, 08 May 2025 20:11:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Gary Folgner of The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA about it’s 45 year legacy, performers, behind the scene stories and more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Gary Folgner of The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA about it’s 45 year legacy, performers, behind the scene stories and more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Previewing the 151st Kentucky Derby: The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports On the Map: Previewing the 151st Kentucky Derby: The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports Tonya Albeln, Vice President of Churchill Downs, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby, the week leading up to the race, the richest race in the Triple Crown series—cementing its place as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, the winner’s purse, the attire, the cocktails, and more. Visit kentuckyderby.com for more information.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2548168 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:44:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Tonya Albeln, Vice President of Churchill Downs, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby, the week leading up to the race, the richest race in the Triple Crown series—cementing its place as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, the winner’s purse, the attire, the cocktails, and more. Visit kentuckyderby.com for more information.WGN RadioTonya Albeln, Vice President of Churchill Downs, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby, the week leading up to the race, the richest race in the Triple Crown series—cementing its place as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, the winner’s purse, the attire, the cocktails, and more. Visit kentuckyderby.com for more information.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The Butterfly Club in Beloit, Wisconsin, one of Lisa Dent’s favorite spots! The Butterfly Club in Beloit, Wisconsin, one of Lisa Dent’s favorite spots! The Butterfly Club in Beloit, Wisconsin has a rich history spanning over 100 years. In 1999, the Sala family purchased the supper club and have worked to continue its longstanding tradition of fine dining. Aeneas Sala joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the club’s history and what makes it one of Lisa Dent’s favorite spots.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2541636 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:49:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)The Butterfly Club in Beloit, Wisconsin has a rich history spanning over 100 years. In 1999, the Sala family purchased the supper club and have worked to continue its longstanding tradition of fine dining. Aeneas Sala joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the club’s history and what makes it one of Lisa Dent’s favorite […]WGN RadioThe Butterfly Club in Beloit, Wisconsin has a rich history spanning over 100 years. In 1999, the Sala family purchased the supper club and have worked to continue its longstanding tradition of fine dining. Aeneas Sala joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the club’s history and what makes it one of Lisa Dent’s favorite […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Exploring Easter dining in Chicago Exploring Easter dining in Chicago Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight a number of Easter dining options in Chicago, including brunch, seafood, Passover specials, and even City Cruises! Additionally, Steven highlights some upcoming events taking place in the city.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2541641 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:15:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight a number of Easter dining options in Chicago, including brunch, seafood, Passover specials, and even City Cruises! Additionally, Steven highlights some upcoming events taking place in the city.WGN RadioSteven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight a number of Easter dining options in Chicago, including brunch, seafood, Passover specials, and even City Cruises! Additionally, Steven highlights some upcoming events taking place in the city.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Previewing the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll Previewing the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll The very first White House Easter Egg Roll was introduced by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878, and has been a longstanding tradition since. Deputy White House Secretary Anna Kelly joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the history of this event and preview this year’s roll happening on Monday, April 21st.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2541616 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:01:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)The very first White House Easter Egg Roll was introduced by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878, and has been a longstanding tradition since. Deputy White House Secretary Anna Kelly joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the history of this event and preview this year’s roll happening on Monday, April 21st.WGN RadioThe very first White House Easter Egg Roll was introduced by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878, and has been a longstanding tradition since. Deputy White House Secretary Anna Kelly joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the history of this event and preview this year’s roll happening on Monday, April 21st.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Exploring Austin, Texas! The LIVE Music Capital of the World Exploring Austin, Texas! The LIVE Music Capital of the World WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Shelley Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Visit Austin, visitaustin.org. Known for music and so much more, Austin Texas is the place to be. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and beautiful outdoor spaces. Austin is a leading destination for film, television and commercial productions. For more, visit visitaustin.org.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2529448 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:12:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Shelley Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Visit Austin, visitaustin.org. Known for music and so much more, Austin Texas is the place to be. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and beautiful outdoor spaces. Austin is a leading destination for film, television and commercial productions. […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Shelley Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Visit Austin, visitaustin.org. Known for music and so much more, Austin Texas is the place to be. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and beautiful outdoor spaces. Austin is a leading destination for film, television and commercial productions. […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Everything pop culture at C2E2 at McCormick Place Everything pop culture at C2E2 at McCormick Place WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks with Chris D’Lando, Event Manager for ReedPop, on this weekend’s C2E2, celebrating all things pop culture!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2529455 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:09:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks with Chris D’Lando, Event Manager for ReedPop, on this weekend’s C2E2, celebrating all things pop culture!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks with Chris D’Lando, Event Manager for ReedPop, on this weekend’s C2E2, celebrating all things pop culture!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Get your sweet Easter treats from Anderson’s Candy! Get your sweet Easter treats from Anderson’s Candy! Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their delicious Easter treats! Listen to learn about all of the delicious candy that you can use to fill those Easter baskets, including chocolate bunnies, handmade chocolate bars, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2514983 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:46:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their delicious Easter treats! Listen to learn about all of the delicious candy that you can use to fill those Easter baskets, including chocolate bunnies, handmade chocolate bars, and more!WGN RadioKatie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their delicious Easter treats! Listen to learn about all of the delicious candy that you can use to fill those Easter baskets, including chocolate bunnies, handmade chocolate bars, and more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Exploring the Wisconsin Dells and Aquavia Lumina On the Map: Exploring the Wisconsin Dells and Aquavia Lumina WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Brandon Schindler, assistant general manager at Wilderness Resort, to highlight an amazing family-friendly sensory experience called Aquavia Lumina. This permanent attraction opened last October and features a mile-long nighttime nature walk. Listen to learn more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2514966 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:31:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Brandon Schindler, assistant general manager at Wilderness Resort, to highlight an amazing family-friendly sensory experience called Aquavia Lumina. This permanent attraction opened last October and features a mile-long nighttime nature walk. Listen to learn more!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Brandon Schindler, assistant general manager at Wilderness Resort, to highlight an amazing family-friendly sensory experience called Aquavia Lumina. This permanent attraction opened last October and features a mile-long nighttime nature walk. Listen to learn more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Hocking Hills, Ohio, #1 trail in America, great outdoor experiences, spring wildflower walk, Logan Washboard Arts Music Festival On the Map: Hocking Hills, Ohio, #1 trail in America, great outdoor experiences, spring wildflower walk, Logan Washboard Arts Music Festival Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about beautiful Hocking Hills! Listen to learn about the scenic trails, caverns, lodges, and other features that make it a wonderful travel destination this spring, summer and all year long! Visit explorehockinghills.com for more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2493505 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:21:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about beautiful Hocking Hills! Listen to learn about the scenic trails, caverns, lodges, and other features that make it a wonderful travel destination this spring, summer and all year long! Visit explorehockinghills.com for more.WGN RadioKaren Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about beautiful Hocking Hills! Listen to learn about the scenic trails, caverns, lodges, and other features that make it a wonderful travel destination this spring, summer and all year long! Visit explorehockinghills.com for more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Spring Training baseball in Arizona On the Map: Spring Training baseball in Arizona Justin Piper, Cubs General Manager of Spring Training Business Operations, joins Dave Plier to talk about Spring Training, the fan experience at Sloan Park, the concessions, accommodations, and tickets for games. Plus, Joshua Coddington, Director of Communications for the Arizona Office of Tourism talks to Dave about the Grand Canyon and Havasu Falls, their national parks, monuments and state parks, hotels, restaurants, wineries, spas, and Cubs Spring Training in Mesa and Sox Spring training in Glendale. Go to visitarizona.com for more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2485901 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:56:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Justin Piper, Cubs General Manager of Spring Training Business Operations, joins Dave Plier to talk about Spring Training, the fan experience at Sloan Park, the concessions, accommodations, and tickets for games. Plus, Joshua Coddington, Director of Communications for the Arizona Office of Tourism talks to Dave about the Grand Canyon and Havasu Falls, their national parks, monuments and […]WGN RadioJustin Piper, Cubs General Manager of Spring Training Business Operations, joins Dave Plier to talk about Spring Training, the fan experience at Sloan Park, the concessions, accommodations, and tickets for games. Plus, Joshua Coddington, Director of Communications for the Arizona Office of Tourism talks to Dave about the Grand Canyon and Havasu Falls, their national parks, monuments and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Hooray for Hollywood… it’s Oscars weekend! On the Map: Hooray for Hollywood… it’s Oscars weekend! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Hollywood to celebrate this weekend’s Academy Awards with Levi Tinker, Chief Historian for the TCL (aka Grauman’s, Mann’s) Chinese Theatre and Mark Echeverria, one of the legacy owners of classic Hollywood restaurant Musso & Frank. Visit Mussoandfrank.com and tclchinesetheatres.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2485905 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:55:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Hollywood to celebrate this weekend’s Academy Awards with Levi Tinker, Chief Historian for the TCL (aka Grauman’s, Mann’s) Chinese Theatre and Mark Echeverria, one of the legacy owners of classic Hollywood restaurant Musso & Frank. Visit Mussoandfrank.com and tclchinesetheatres.com.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Hollywood to celebrate this weekend’s Academy Awards with Levi Tinker, Chief Historian for the TCL (aka Grauman’s, Mann’s) Chinese Theatre and Mark Echeverria, one of the legacy owners of classic Hollywood restaurant Musso & Frank. Visit Mussoandfrank.com and tclchinesetheatres.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier New Orleans: Exploring Carnival, Mardi Gras, beignets, crawfish, king cake and more! New Orleans: Exploring Carnival, Mardi Gras, beignets, crawfish, king cake and more! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Carnival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Jay Roman, owner of the iconic Café Du Monde along with the history and lore with Dr. Stephen Hales from the Rex Foundation. Visit shop.cafedumonde.com, rexfoundation.org and neworleans.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2479027 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:04:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Carnival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Jay Roman, owner of the iconic Café Du Monde along with the history and lore with Dr. Stephen Hales from the Rex Foundation. Visit shop.cafedumonde.com, rexfoundation.org and neworleans.com.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Carnival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Jay Roman, owner of the iconic Café Du Monde along with the history and lore with Dr. Stephen Hales from the Rex Foundation. Visit shop.cafedumonde.com, rexfoundation.org and neworleans.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Celebrating Black history at The DuSable Museum, Inaugural DuSable Museum Day Celebrating Black history at The DuSable Museum, Inaugural DuSable Museum Day Perri Irmer, CEO of The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their ‘Inaugural DuSable Museum Day’, new exhibits, events and more to celebrate Black history.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2479018 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:55:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Perri Irmer, CEO of The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their ‘Inaugural DuSable Museum Day’, new exhibits, events and more to celebrate Black history.WGN RadioPerri Irmer, CEO of The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their ‘Inaugural DuSable Museum Day’, new exhibits, events and more to celebrate Black history.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The Polar Dome at Santa’s Village in East Dundee is back and better than ever The Polar Dome at Santa’s Village in East Dundee is back and better than ever Jason Sierpien from Santa’s Village joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the reopening of their historic Polar Dome Ice Skating Rink, which once housed the national speed skating competition and practice rink for the Chicago Blackhawks, the reopening of The Alpine Room, and more. Visit santasvillagedundee.com and polardomedundee.com to find out more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2478990 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:51:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Jason Sierpien from Santa’s Village joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the reopening of their historic Polar Dome Ice Skating Rink, which once housed the national speed skating competition and practice rink for the Chicago Blackhawks, the reopening of The Alpine Room, and more. Visit santasvillagedundee.com and polardomedundee.com to find out more.WGN RadioJason Sierpien from Santa’s Village joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the reopening of their historic Polar Dome Ice Skating Rink, which once housed the national speed skating competition and practice rink for the Chicago Blackhawks, the reopening of The Alpine Room, and more. Visit santasvillagedundee.com and polardomedundee.com to find out more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier A romantic journey to Loveland, Colorado A romantic journey to Loveland, Colorado When you are in Loveland, love isn’t just a theme… it’s a way of life! Chris Bierdeman from Visit Loveland, and Mindy McCloughan, President of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the beauty of Loveland, Ohio, the renowned Sculpture in the Park event including 50 custom-painted heart sculptures throughout town, Sweetheart Days, outdoor fun, dining and more. Plus, they talk about Loveland’s remailing and stamping program. The Chamber’s website is loveland.org; Visit Loveland’s website is visitloveland.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2472289 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 02:31:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)When you are in Loveland, love isn’t just a theme… it’s a way of life! Chris Bierdeman from Visit Loveland, and Mindy McCloughan, President of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the beauty of Loveland, Ohio, the renowned Sculpture in the Park event including 50 custom-painted heart sculptures throughout […]WGN RadioWhen you are in Loveland, love isn’t just a theme… it’s a way of life! Chris Bierdeman from Visit Loveland, and Mindy McCloughan, President of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the beauty of Loveland, Ohio, the renowned Sculpture in the Park event including 50 custom-painted heart sculptures throughout […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Chicago’s Geja’s Café: One of the top romantic places to dine in America, fondue at its finest Chicago’s Geja’s Café: One of the top romantic places to dine in America, fondue at its finest Celebrating it’s 60th anniversary this year, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. Owner Jeff Lawler talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about why Geja’s Café is the perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and unforgettable dining experience. Visit gejascafe.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2472298 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 02:29:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Celebrating it’s 60th anniversary this year, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. Owner Jeff Lawler talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about why Geja’s Café is the perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and […]WGN RadioCelebrating it’s 60th anniversary this year, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. Owner Jeff Lawler talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about why Geja’s Café is the perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Eater Chicago’s most romantic restaurants in Chicago Eater Chicago’s most romantic restaurants in Chicago Eater Chicago’s Ashok Selvam talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the top 25 romantic restaurants in Chicago. Visit Chicago.eater.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2472305 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 02:27:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Eater Chicago’s Ashok Selvam talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the top 25 romantic restaurants in Chicago. Visit Chicago.eater.com.WGN RadioEater Chicago’s Ashok Selvam talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the top 25 romantic restaurants in Chicago. Visit Chicago.eater.com.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Peter Greenberg: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, DC plane collision investigation, Super Bowl scams Peter Greenberg: Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, DC plane collision investigation, Super Bowl scams WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, he discusses the recent fatal plane crash in Washington D.C. and the importance of not jumping to conclusions. Peter rounds things off by giving tips on how to avoid Super Bowl scams.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2456503 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:46:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, he discusses the recent fatal plane crash in Washington D.C. and the importance of not jumping to conclusions. Peter rounds things off by giving tips on how to […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, he discusses the recent fatal plane crash in Washington D.C. and the importance of not jumping to conclusions. Peter rounds things off by giving tips on how to […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Exploring the Paradise Coast: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades Exploring the Paradise Coast: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sandra Rios, PR & Communications Manager for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau to highlight all of the wonderful happenings on the Paradise Coast, including the fascinating wildlife, car museums, coastal cuisine, and art galleries. Plan your trip at paradisecoast.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2456514 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:34:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sandra Rios, PR & Communications Manager for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau to highlight all of the wonderful happenings on the Paradise Coast, including the fascinating wildlife, car museums, coastal cuisine, and art galleries. Plan your trip at paradisecoast.com. And now, through Feb. 24, 2025, […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sandra Rios, PR & Communications Manager for Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau to highlight all of the wonderful happenings on the Paradise Coast, including the fascinating wildlife, car museums, coastal cuisine, and art galleries. Plan your trip at paradisecoast.com. And now, through Feb. 24, 2025, […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: ‘World of Winter’ in Grand Rapids, MI On the Map: ‘World of Winter’ in Grand Rapids, MI WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight all of the exciting events taking place in Grand Rapids this winter. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, INC, joins to discuss ‘World of Winter’, the Midwest’s largest winter festival!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2448590 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:02:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight all of the exciting events taking place in Grand Rapids this winter. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, INC, joins to discuss ‘World of Winter’, the Midwest’s largest winter festival!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight all of the exciting events taking place in Grand Rapids this winter. Then, Bill Kirk, Communications Director for Downtown Grand Rapids, INC, joins to discuss ‘World of Winter’, the Midwest’s largest winter festival!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Destination Washington D.C.: Inauguration Day, Black History Month, cherry blossoms, The National Mall, The U.S. Capitol Destination Washington D.C.: Inauguration Day, Black History Month, cherry blossoms, The National Mall, The U.S. Capitol WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC (Washington.org) about the activities surrounding this Monday’s presidential inauguration, celebrating Black History Month, spring’s Cherry Blossom Festival, America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary, visiting The National Mall, dining, lodging and more! Plus, Laura Trivers of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. talks about the history and visitor experiences in our nation’s capital. Learn more at visitthecapitol.gov.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2441002 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:23:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC (Washington.org) about the activities surrounding this Monday’s presidential inauguration, celebrating Black History Month, spring’s Cherry Blossom Festival, America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary, visiting The National Mall, dining, lodging and more! Plus, Laura Trivers of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. talks about the history and […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC (Washington.org) about the activities surrounding this Monday’s presidential inauguration, celebrating Black History Month, spring’s Cherry Blossom Festival, America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary, visiting The National Mall, dining, lodging and more! Plus, Laura Trivers of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. talks about the history and […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier A visit to The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania A visit to The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to talk about her father’s legacy and The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2415838 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:39:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to talk about her father’s legacy and The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to talk about her father’s legacy and The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Exploring The North Pole (Ho Ho Ho!) and Fairbanks, Alaska Exploring The North Pole (Ho Ho Ho!) and Fairbanks, Alaska Kasey Gillam from Explorefairbanks.com joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to explore The North Pole and the food, fun and festivals in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2415777 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:36:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Kasey Gillam from Explorefairbanks.com joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to explore The North Pole and the food, fun and festivals in Fairbanks, Alaska.WGN RadioKasey Gillam from Explorefairbanks.com joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to explore The North Pole and the food, fun and festivals in Fairbanks, Alaska.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier A magical Christmas at Santa’s Village in Dundee A magical Christmas at Santa’s Village in Dundee WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2408938 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:17:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Choose Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars and festive adulting experiences Choose Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars and festive adulting experiences Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, ‘8 Crazy Nights’ at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2408971 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:53:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, ‘8 Crazy Nights’ at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!WGN RadioChoose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, ‘8 Crazy Nights’ at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Exploring the Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy Gifts from $20k to $1.9M! Exploring the Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy Gifts from $20k to $1.9M! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and the news team discuss this year’s Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy Gifts catalogue and if they will be making any of these luxury purchases.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2401937 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:12:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and the news team discuss this year’s Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy Gifts catalogue and if they will be making any of these luxury purchases.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier and the news team discuss this year’s Neiman Marcus Holiday Fantasy Gifts catalogue and if they will be making any of these luxury purchases.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Chicago Christmas to-dos: Ice skating, light shows, Christkindlmarket, and more! Chicago Christmas to-dos: Ice skating, light shows, Christkindlmarket, and more! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephen Crano of Choose Chicago to highlight the many holiday to-dos in Chicago including ice skating at iconic skating rinks, light festivals, the Christkindlmarket, and so much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2401867 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:06:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephen Crano of Choose Chicago to highlight the many holiday to-dos in Chicago including ice skating at iconic skating rinks, light festivals, the Christkindlmarket, and so much more!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephen Crano of Choose Chicago to highlight the many holiday to-dos in Chicago including ice skating at iconic skating rinks, light festivals, the Christkindlmarket, and so much more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Holiday dining at Chicago’s historic Berghoff Resturant Holiday dining at Chicago’s historic Berghoff Resturant WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Pete Berghoff, the man behind Chicago’s historic Berghoff Restaurant, to discuss their holiday decorations, talk a little bit about their legacy and history, and highlight this year’s holiday beer!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2401903 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:05:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Pete Berghoff, the man behind Chicago’s historic Berghoff Restaurant, to discuss their holiday decorations, talk a little bit about their legacy and history, and highlight this year’s holiday beer!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Pete Berghoff, the man behind Chicago’s historic Berghoff Restaurant, to discuss their holiday decorations, talk a little bit about their legacy and history, and highlight this year’s holiday beer!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Demetrius Ivory on Thanksgiving weather and travel On the Map: Demetrius Ivory on Thanksgiving weather and travel WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory to highlight what the weather is going to look like this Thanksgiving weekend and what kind of delays you can expect if you are traveling. Additionally, the two discuss some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2388324 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:20:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory to highlight what the weather is going to look like this Thanksgiving weekend and what kind of delays you can expect if you are traveling. Additionally, the two discuss some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory to highlight what the weather is going to look like this Thanksgiving weekend and what kind of delays you can expect if you are traveling. Additionally, the two discuss some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Celebrate the holidays at Millennium Hall Celebrate the holidays at Millennium Hall WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Millennium Hall’s Nick Hynes to their talk about their vision, highlighting Chicago-centric brands and food, Double Clutch Brewing Company, holiday-themed menus and décor, and so much more! Visit www.vandalaybrands.com for more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2388354 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:19:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Millennium Hall’s Nick Hynes to their talk about their vision, highlighting Chicago-centric brands and food, Double Clutch Brewing Company, holiday-themed menus and décor, and so much more! Visit www.vandalaybrands.com for more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Millennium Hall’s Nick Hynes to their talk about their vision, highlighting Chicago-centric brands and food, Double Clutch Brewing Company, holiday-themed menus and décor, and so much more! Visit www.vandalaybrands.com for more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The 111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park The 111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park Neal Heitz, Director of the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the lighting of the Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, the colors that we can expect to see, and the famous McCormick Tribune Plaza Ice Rink.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2388339 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:19:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Neal Heitz, Director of the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the lighting of the Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, the colors that we can expect to see, and the famous McCormick Tribune Plaza Ice Rink.WGN RadioNeal Heitz, Director of the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the lighting of the Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, the colors that we can expect to see, and the famous McCormick Tribune Plaza Ice Rink.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: French Country Inn, The Getaway and Mars Resort; Award winning ribs, fish frys, prime rib, old fashioneds, LIVE music and holiday fun On the Map: French Country Inn, The Getaway and Mars Resort; Award winning ribs, fish frys, prime rib, old fashioneds, LIVE music and holiday fun Proprietor Scott Pohl of Mars Resort joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many reasons why Mars Resort has been a staple of the Lake Geneva community for over one-hundred years, and their weekday specials including meatloaf, chicken pot pie, fish fry, prime rib, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2380799 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:07:37 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Proprietor Scott Pohl of Mars Resort joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many reasons why Mars Resort has been a staple of the Lake Geneva community for over one-hundred years, and their weekday specials including meatloaf, chicken pot pie, fish fry, prime rib, and more!WGN RadioProprietor Scott Pohl of Mars Resort joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many reasons why Mars Resort has been a staple of the Lake Geneva community for over one-hundred years, and their weekday specials including meatloaf, chicken pot pie, fish fry, prime rib, and more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Celebrate the holidays in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin On the Map: Celebrate the holidays in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephanie Klett, President & Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, to highlight all of the wonderful holiday excursions taking place in Lake Geneva this season, including the Parade of Trees, Christmas in the Country, Santa Cruise, Electric Christmas Parade, and so much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2380807 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:00:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephanie Klett, President & Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, to highlight all of the wonderful holiday excursions taking place in Lake Geneva this season, including the Parade of Trees, Christmas in the Country, Santa Cruise, Electric Christmas Parade, and so much more!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephanie Klett, President & Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, to highlight all of the wonderful holiday excursions taking place in Lake Geneva this season, including the Parade of Trees, Christmas in the Country, Santa Cruise, Electric Christmas Parade, and so much more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Experience Christmas in Geneva On the Map: Experience Christmas in Geneva Johanna Patterson, Communications Director of the Geneva IL Chamber of Commerce, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight all of the happenings in Geneva this holiday season including the Holiday House Tour, Christmas Walk, carriage rides, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2374214 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:48:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Johanna Patterson, Communications Director of the Geneva IL Chamber of Commerce, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight all of the happenings in Geneva this holiday season including the Holiday House Tour, Christmas Walk, carriage rides, and more!WGN RadioJohanna Patterson, Communications Director of the Geneva IL Chamber of Commerce, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight all of the happenings in Geneva this holiday season including the Holiday House Tour, Christmas Walk, carriage rides, and more!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Bang Bang Pie Thanksgiving in Logan Square Bang Bang Pie Thanksgiving in Logan Square WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Michael Ciapciak, owner of Bang Bang Pie, about their delicious Thanksgiving offers, which include Roasted Pumpkin, Classic Apple, Chocolate Pecan, and more! Go to bangbangpieshop.com for more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2374220 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:46:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Michael Ciapciak, owner of Bang Bang Pie, about their delicious Thanksgiving offers, which include Roasted Pumpkin, Classic Apple, Chocolate Pecan, and more! Go to bangbangpieshop.com for more.WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Michael Ciapciak, owner of Bang Bang Pie, about their delicious Thanksgiving offers, which include Roasted Pumpkin, Classic Apple, Chocolate Pecan, and more! Go to bangbangpieshop.com for more.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Anderson’s Candy Holiday sweets in Richmond & Barrington Anderson’s Candy Holiday sweets in Richmond & Barrington Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their unique holiday offerings this season such as peppermint bark, snowflake chocolate suckers, and of course delicious chocolate bars.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2374238 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:45:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their unique holiday offerings this season such as peppermint bark, snowflake chocolate suckers, and of course delicious chocolate bars.WGN RadioKatie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their unique holiday offerings this season such as peppermint bark, snowflake chocolate suckers, and of course delicious chocolate bars.travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier Holiday happenings at Macy’s: 117th Great Tree, The Walnut Room, windows on State Street, Santaland, 105 years of Frango Holiday happenings at Macy’s: 117th Great Tree, The Walnut Room, windows on State Street, Santaland, 105 years of Frango WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Matt Sarosy, Macy’s State Street Store Manager, to highlight all of the holiday happenings taking place this season!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2366477 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:23:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Matt Sarosy, Macy’s State Street Store Manager, to highlight all of the holiday happenings taking place this season!WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Matt Sarosy, Macy’s State Street Store Manager, to highlight all of the holiday happenings taking place this season!travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On The Map: Kick off the holiday season in Shipshewana On The Map: Kick off the holiday season in Shipshewana WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sonya Nash, Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana (LaGrange County CVB), to highlight all of the Christmas activities taking place in Amish Country, such as the “Lights of Joy” exhibit, a number of live shows, and so much more! Go to visitshipshewana.org to learn more about how you can experience a small town Christmas in Shipshewana.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2366459 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:14:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sonya Nash, Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana (LaGrange County CVB), to highlight all of the Christmas activities taking place in Amish Country, such as the “Lights of Joy” exhibit, a number of live shows, and so much more! Go to visitshipshewana.org to learn more about how you can experience […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sonya Nash, Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana (LaGrange County CVB), to highlight all of the Christmas activities taking place in Amish Country, such as the “Lights of Joy” exhibit, a number of live shows, and so much more! Go to visitshipshewana.org to learn more about how you can experience […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier On the Map: Escape to Manchester, Vermont this fall On the Map: Escape to Manchester, Vermont this fall WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by John Burnham, Executive Director of the Manchester Business Association, to highlight Manchester, Vermont. Experience breathtaking views and beautiful fall colors that become even more vibrant during this time of the year! Listen to learn all about the music festivals, unique museums, and specialty stores that make Manchester a shopper’s paradise. To learn more about this quaint mountain town you can visit manchestervermont.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2355009 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:10:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by John Burnham, Executive Director of the Manchester Business Association, to highlight Manchester, Vermont. Experience breathtaking views and beautiful fall colors that become even more vibrant during this time of the year! Listen to learn all about the music festivals, unique museums, and specialty stores that make Manchester a […]WGN RadioWGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by John Burnham, Executive Director of the Manchester Business Association, to highlight Manchester, Vermont. Experience breathtaking views and beautiful fall colors that become even more vibrant during this time of the year! Listen to learn all about the music festivals, unique museums, and specialty stores that make Manchester a […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier The Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival is back! The Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival is back! Barb Krause, Publisher and CEO of At The Lake magazine, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival, making its long-awaited return on October 26th at the Ridge Hotel just outside Lake Geneva. Listen to learn about the food, dancing, Halloween-themed beer, and 40-plus breweries and distilleries that will be featured at the event. Go to lgbeerfest.com to learn more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2346153 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:52:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (WGN Radio)Barb Krause, Publisher and CEO of At The Lake magazine, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival, making its long-awaited return on October 26th at the Ridge Hotel just outside Lake Geneva. Listen to learn about the food, dancing, Halloween-themed beer, and 40-plus breweries and distilleries that will […]WGN RadioBarb Krause, Publisher and CEO of At The Lake magazine, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival, making its long-awaited return on October 26th at the Ridge Hotel just outside Lake Geneva. Listen to learn about the food, dancing, Halloween-themed beer, and 40-plus breweries and distilleries that will […]travel, tourism, resorts, destinations, regional, national, international, landmarks, Dave, Plier