For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Arkansas City, Arkansas.

Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. Dr. Lou discusses how falling back an hour can be dangerous for your health, the weight Election Day can put on your heart and what Lewy Body Dementia really is.

We return for the next installment of Two Truths and Eli, where Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Laurie Kane, owner of Treetime Christmas Creations, joins Wendy to talk about all there is to do at Treetime and prepare to celebrate WGN Radio’s Christmas Kickoff on Friday, November 6th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM with Wendy and Lisa Dent.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about the newest releases this week, including The Gilded Age, Nocturne and SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of.

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Wendy to discuss the longevity and durability of your tech, the best ways to avoid spam calls and texts, and much more.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Auburn, New York, the hometown of Annie Edson Taylor, to mark 125 years since her daring trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They answer listener questions about COVID-19, sinus congestion, vaccines, recurring pneumonia and fatigue associated with GLP-1 medications.

Eli puts the studio to the test with another round of Two Truths and an Eli featuring swapped wrestling socks, an AI-generated K-pop group and a Scottish museum’s mummy dilemma. Neal’s K-pop knowledge gives the crew a helping hand as they try to spot the lie.

WGN-TV’s Jeff Hoover joins Wendy to preview an evening with David Naughton at the Tivoli Theatre celebrating the 45th anniversary of An American Werewolf in London.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about Nirvana the Band the Show, Yaga, Conan O’Brien Must Go, Bill Murray’s A Course Called Ireland, Adults, and documentaries about Matthew Perry and Maria Bamford. Alex also shares a memorable story about Bamford babysitting his daughter.

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Wendy to discuss scam texts, social media algorithms and protecting yourself from AI-generated deepfakes and voice-cloning scams. They also explore practical uses for AI, from planning vacations and meals to tracking forgotten subscriptions, plus using image searches to identify plants and find products.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us all the way (or just around the corner) to St. Louis, Missouri to celebrate the birthday of rock pioneer Chuck Berry.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They answer listener questions about lung cancer, pollutants, and discuss pregnancy later in life.

Eli puts together a Hallmark-inspired Two Truths and an Eli that has the studio cracking up.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo discusses the new Norm Macdonald documentary from Judd Apatow, the Friday The 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, on Peacock, and some suggestions from listeners.

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• Highlights of this week’s market reports
• Earnings from Pearson PLC, Huadi International Group, and more

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us all the way out to Marathon, Greece.

Illinois Menopause Awareness Week is October 11-17. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They answer listener questions about menopause and provide a vaccination update. For more information about Menopause Awareness Week, visit illinois.gov.

Allrecipes Executive Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin joins Wendy Snyder to share some of her favorite recipes and give some great ideas on what to make in the fall months.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo discusses the Season 4 finale of Ted Lasso, the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, and answers listener questions about their favorite shows.

Riot Fest Says Douglass Park Cleanup To Cost Up To $600K, Be Done By Thanksgiving: Crews are in the midst of restoring parts of the West Side park after a rainy Riot Fest weekend left fields caked in mud.

Apple Fest’s Huge Crowds Annoyed Some Attendees, But Local Shops Say It Boosted Business: The annual festival made waves last weekend for its long lines and dense crowds, but local businesses said the added foot traffic helped with sales.

Preservationists Seek Landmark Status For Englewood’s O’Leary Mansion: Landmarks Illinois and Preservation Chicago are working to protect a 33-room Englewood mansion built by notorious gambling boss James “Big Jim” O’Leary around the turn of the 20th century.

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• Monthly Consumer Survey from the University of Michigan
• Oil Production
• Highlights of next week’s market reports

5 Must-See Art Exhibits To Check Out In October: This month’s selected exhibits draw inspiration from Greek myths, Black veterans and tattoo art.

Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed Fundraiser: The theaters will host screenings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus.” Proceeds will help fund renovations at the Portage and repairs at The Filament.

‘Missing Middle’ Housing Program Finishes 1st Homes In North Lawndale, With More To Come: Seven two-flats have been completed as part of a program aimed at middle-class homeowners in areas where such housing is sparse.

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• Weekly Jobless Claims
• Wholesale Trade

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With 170 Marathons Between Them, 5 Seniors Are Lacing Up For Final Chicago Race: The five men, ages 71-80, have met weekly for decades to run together in Beverly and across the city. They say Sunday’s Chicago Marathon will be their last one as a group.

Chicago Named Best Big City In U.S. For 10th Straight Year: To celebrate the honor from Conde Nast Traveler, city leaders are dubbing this Saturday “Best Big City Day” with promotions that include a special beer and festivities on the Riverwalk.

CTA Unveils 1950s Neon-Style Sign At Revamped Blue Line Stop: The CTA recreated the sign used for the original Congress Line, which opened in 1958, at the newly reopened Loomis Street entrance to the Racine stop.

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• Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes
• Highlights of market reports for Thursday and Friday

The Barn Hockey Bar is located at 1659 West Ogden Avenue, and is just a 10-minute walk from the United Center. Come hang out with the crew, grab a cold drink, and enter a raffle for your chance to take home an authentic stick signed by Connor Bedard, courtesy of Sherwood Hockey!

Chicagoans Love Thin-Crust Pizza. But Do They Really Call It ‘Tavern-Style’?: The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza — and whether locals actually call it that — are the subject of much debate.

In Chicago Mayor’s Race, Candidates Turn To Influencers Hoping To Go Viral With Voters: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Susana Mendoza and Alexi Giannoulias are building relationships with content creators as campaigns rethink how they share their message in the upcoming municipal elections.

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• U.S. Trade Balance
• Earnings from Constellation Energy, Procter & Gamble, and more

Chicago Brand Museum In The South Loop Is A Trip Down Memory Lane: The vintage labels, familiar products and forgotten designs on display reveal how the brands of the past can spark memories.

Did Social Media Ruin Apple Fest? With Long Lines And Large Crowds, Some Believe So: Chicago’s premier fall-themed street festival saw huge crowds, with some attendees saying the social media hype dampened some of the long-running event’s charm.

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• Highlights of this week’s market reports

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Jetson, KY.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They give vaccination updates and answer listener questions.

We return for the next installment of Two Truths and Eli, where Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Jackson Square Collective in LaGrange Park is celebrating a soft opening this weekend. Therese O’Sullivan, owner of Jackson Square Collective, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the new location, the unique finds shoppers can expect, and plans for the grand opening and holiday events.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about the final episode of Lanterns, the release of Cupertino, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day hitting digital this week.

Search Is On For Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree: Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees and trees within 15 miles of the city are preferred.

Goose Island Shrimp Honored After 53 Years As A Chicago Staple: The Division Street institution has been serving up fried shrimp since 1973. The restaurant will receive a local small business award next week for its contributions to the neighborhood.

You Can Tour The Uptown Theatre As Part Of Open House Chicago This Year: Other new sites announced Thursday in advance of the Oct. 17-18 event include the Monadnock Building and the new Chicago Architecture Center hub at the Marquette Building.

Dedicated Bus Lane Coming To Michigan Avenue Downtown: The nearly 1.5-mile northbound lane will run from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and serve 21 CTA routes used by thousands of riders each day.

Aurelio’s Debuts Pope Leo Pizza Box To Honor Its Most Famous Customer: The suburban pizza chain is honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with a limited-edition box made for a papal photo op.

Douglass Park Reopens As Riot Fest Clears Out, With Renovation Of Muddy Fields Underway: Festival organizers took additional time to clear the park due to heavy rain during the event. An assessment of the costs to restore the park will take place this week.

“Backstory with Larry Potash” features new episodes airing Sunday nights at 11 p.m. on WGN-TV, with streaming availability on the free WGN+ app and via podcast.

Obama Center’s Barbara Bates Retrospective Celebrates A Chicago Fashion Legend: Bates launched her clothing brand in 1986 and went on to style celebrities like Michael Jordan and Whitney Houston. She will host a sold-out career retrospective Friday at the Obama Center.

Your Ultimate Chicago Halloween Guide: 70+ Parties, Parades, Markets And Family Fun: From parades and bar crawls to costume contests and theater productions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in Chicago this fall.

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