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Happy Birthday to our favorite Mr. Fix It, so put your party shoes on! Lou Manfredini is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-5-4-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Rolser I-Max MF 6 Wheel Stair Climber Foldable Shopping Trolley. A line of foldable grocery shopping carts with wheels making steps, and pavement a breeze! Fo...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-rolser-i-max-mf-6-wheel-stair-climber-foldable-shopping-trolley/

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/herb-weisbaum-with-summer-travel-tips/

Jenny Nguyen, CEO and founder of the Sports Bra, a bar that plays women's sports at all levels on TV, has seen such huge success that she plans to expand. John Landecker sits down with Jenny to d...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-sports-bra-plans-to-franchise/

Voula Saridakis, Curator at the Museum of Science and Industry and NASA Solar System Ambassador, joins host John Landecker on the show to discuss the new exhibit set to debut on May 19th! Listen ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/spacex-dragon-spacecraft-debuts-at-museum-of-science-and-industry/

Angie Kappel (Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to focus on the global economy and how its gr...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-angie-kappel-focuses-on-the-global-economy/

The Den Theatre today announced Tom Dreesen: From Harvey to Hollywood, for one performance only on Saturday May 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/tom-dreesen-from-harvey-to-hollywood-comes-to-the-den-theatre/

A Red Orchid Theatre debuts the world premiere of Turret, written and directed by Levi Holloway and starring Michael Shannon, Travis A. Knight, and Lawrence Grimm. The show runs from May 2-June 9...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/turret-world-premiere-starring-michael-shannon-at-chopin-theatre/

Actor Alan Ruck joins your host, John Landecker, on the show to promote an event coming to the Auditorium Theatre this Thursday, May 2nd, hosted by Dave Plier. Hear Alan and John break down some ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/alan-ruckan-evening-with-alan-ruck-and-screening-of-ferris-buellers-day-off/

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the Rice Krispie Treat. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes S'm...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-john-landecker-food-fight-smores-vs-rice-krispy-treats/

The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss the value of a real estate agent. Kari also explains the proactive approach that her group takes to find a h...

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/the-kohler-group-the-value-of-a-real-estate-agent-that-has-access-to-off-market-properties/

Roslyn Kind, Barbra Streisand's sister, joins Steve to talk about her new music, how Barbra and Roslyn are alike, different, and their relationship after all these years.

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/roslyn-kind-talks-about-her-new-music-and-her-relationship-with-her-sister-barbara-streisand/

Jersey Boys at the Mercury Theater Chicago has been extended through July 28! Michael Metcalf as Frankie Valli and Adrian Aguilar join Steve to talk about the show, what it's like to perform as ...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/the-jersey-boys-extended-until-july-at-the-mercury-theater/

Johan Bobo (Simon) and Brendan Jacob Smith (Garfunkel) join Steve to talk about the Story of Simon and Garfunkel, opening April 30 to May 5 at the CIBC Theatre, what is was like to meet and perfo...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/the-story-of-simon-and-garfunkel-is-in-town-are-the-cibc-theater/

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley of the 5th district joins Steve Dale to talk about the Ukraine aid that Congress has approved. Representative Quigley also goes on to talk about the border crisis...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/steve-dales-other-world/u-s-rep-mike-quigley-on-ukraine-aid-and-the-border-crisis/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Do you want to retire but think you haven’t saved enough? Ma...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/you-may-be-able-to-retire-earlier-than-you-think/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses the increased pressure the Bureau of Land Management is under on policies in the western United States, plus the concerns over feral...

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/bureau-of-land-management-is-under-increased-pressure-on-policies-plus-feral-cats-in-australia-wreaking-havoc/

Jessica Wieczorkiewicz, attorney at Wallace Miller, joins Jon Hansen for the first time to talk about her beginnings as a lawyer, what made her want to get into law, and her biggest focuses right...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/who-should-make-a-claim-for-suboxone-case/

Trial lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Jury selection in former President Trump's New York trial. They later talk about the reasoning behind why ...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/the-breakdown-on-president-trumps-jury-selection-and-why-harvey-weinsteins-case-got-thrown-out/

Conti & Dolan joins Let’s Get Legal! Host of WGN Radio’s “The Karen Conti Show” Karen Conti and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan join Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. ...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/ftcs-ban-on-noncompete-agreement-and-the-warn-act-with-patrick-dolan/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-27-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Brabantia SinkStyle Organizer 4-Part System. A sleek countertop assistant that holds everything you need to keep your countertop organized and your dishes clea...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-brabantia-sinkstyle-organizer-4-part-system/

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/keep-your-medical-data-safe-as-breaches-hits-a-new-high/

Tim Urbanowicz, from Innovator Capital Management, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the ETF industry and how Wheaton, Illinois has such a large, global impact on it. Don't know what an ETF is? Listen ...

https://wgnradio.com/your-hometown/etf-industry-front-and-center-in-wheaton-il/

Professor of Economics at Western Washington University Michael Miller joins Jon Hansen to talk about what the national debt is and why it's hard to properly forecast where it is headed.

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/what-exactly-is-the-national-debt/

Knowledge is power and it’s Financial Literacy Month. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to share some of his m...

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/financial-budgeting-should-be-for-everyone/

Lori Rinaldi, Residential Mortgage Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about the slow start to the spring homebuyer season, the r...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-lori-rinaldi-discusses-spring-homebuyer-season/

Dubin Research & Consulting Managing Director Renato Stabile joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest regarding Trump’s hush money trial. Villanova University Professor and Executive Director ...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/legal-face-off/stabile-on-the-trump-trial-brandt-on-ohtani-gambling-scandal-allred-on-oj-simpson-and-much-more/

Author of the book, The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road, as well as the owner of the Stoogeum, Gary Lassin joins your host John Landecker on the program to breakdown his book ab...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/a-tour-de-farce-the-history-of-the-three-stooges-on-tour/

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-dccxlv-4-22-24/

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how much money some Americans are willing to spend on credit cards, the current mortgage rat...

https://wgnradio.com/wintrust-business-lunch/wintrust-business-lunch-4-22-24-ilyce-glink-and-john-schaefer/

WGN-TV News Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Ben Bradley joins John Williams to talk about Ben's story surrounding Dolton's Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, and what the accusations are. The two ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/ben-bradley-breaks-down-his-story-surrounding-daltons-mayor/

Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about what the Kenneth Young Center does and whom they serve, the various services they ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/the-kenneth-young-center-narcan-saves-lives/

Dr. Paul CarraDonna, Northwestern University, Plant Biology & Conservation, Assistant Professor of Instruction, and Chicago Botanic Garden, Research Scientist, joins John Williams to discuss Eart...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/why-is-earth-day-not-as-popular-anymore/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson return with their finest confabulation! Karen Kent, President of Unite Here Local 1, and Nina Hernande...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-21-24-the-workers-mic-signature-conversation/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! How much do you think you need to retire well? The results of ...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/how-much-do-you-think-you-need-to-retire-well/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the effects solar power farms will have on the environment and the remarkable information being learned about bird migrations.

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/solar-power-and-weather-plus-amazing-bird-migrations/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-20-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is PlasTechFree Compostable Bags. Home Compostable, plant-based bags that biodegrade, leaving only rich nutrients in the soil. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseS...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-plastechfree-compostable-bags/

Chicago Blackhawks at LA Kings - April 18th, 2024 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-la-kings-5-blackhawks-4-ot-4-19-24/

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the drop i...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-danny-salazar-explains-drop-in-small-business-confidence/

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/debts-rise-among-consumers-with-an-unhealthy-mentality/

Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights - April 16th, 2024. Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-vegas-golden-knights-3-chicago-blackhawks-1-4-17-24/

Joe Brand recaps the 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Joe Brand and Troy Murray recap the loss and discuss Frank Nazar's NHL debut and the decision to bring him into the NHL with just 3 games...

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-postgame/blackhawks-postgame-show-blackhawks-vs-hurricanes-canes-wear-down-the-blackhawks/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and John Jarger, Director of Operations at the Mid...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-14-24-the-workers-mic-talks-tax-fraud-with-kwame-raoul/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! How much of your retirement income is dependent on the stock m...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/how-to-build-a-retirement-income-stream/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Bureau of Land Management's plans to add solar farms to public lands, as well as the strides the state of Arkans...

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/bureau-of-land-management-faces-huge-opposition-to-its-public-lands-solar-farm-plans-plus-arkansas-takes-the-lead-in-waterfowl-conservation/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-13-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the EZ Shade Clip-On Light Covers. Hide exposed light bulbs instantly with an inexpensive and easy way to hide bare bulbs! Perfect for your kitchen, bathroom, livi...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-ez-shade-clip-on-light-covers/

John Landecker is joined by Chicago's Very Own pet advocate and WGN host Steve Dale to help educate us about dog bites. Dog Bite Prevention Week is upon us and Steve shares his expertise on how t...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/steve-dale-most-dog-bites-are-preventable/

Chicago Blackhawks Radio play-by-play announcer John Wiedeman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Blackhawks agreeing to extend their broadcast relationship with WGN Radio along with Blackhawks Rad...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/john-wiedeman-on-the-blackhawks-contract-extension-with-wgn-radio/

Blackhawks Radio analyst Troy Murray joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the team agreeing to an extension with WGN Radio. The Hawks lost to the St. Louis Blues 5-2 last night, but it w...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/blackhawks-agree-to-extension-with-wgn-radio-and-its-broadcast-team/

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about financial spring cleaning, incl...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-caryn-levey-shares-social-security-need-to-knows/

Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Florida District 8 Senator Keith Perry discusses his efforts to revoke s...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/legal-face-off/crumbly-sentencing-florida-squatter-prevention-ai-usage-in-court-proceedings-possible-justice-sotomayor-retirement-much-more/

John Oates, from Hall and Oates, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Nashville's influence on his music, creative freedom and later they talk about AI's possible effect on music ahead of the release of...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/john-oates-celebrates-personal-reunion-with-music/

Illinois Senator Doris Turner of the 48th District join Lisa Dent to discuss the recent state legislation that passed requiring funeral homes to abide by stricter regulations after a down state f...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/funeral-homes-to-have-stricter-regulations-after-state-legislation-passes/

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of coffee. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes tea. Check out Dan’...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-john-landecker-food-fight-coffee-vs-tea/

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing...

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/mesirow-monday/mesirow-monday-federal-reserve-quarter-1-update/

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the intensity Seth Jones brought to the game as well as the missing energy after the Hawks' win o...

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-postgame/blackhawks-postgame-show-blackhawks-vs-wild-hawks-lose-momentum-in-4-0-wild-shutout/

Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks – April 7th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-minnesota-wild-4-chicago-blackhawks-0-4-7-24/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Megent Financial Investment Executive Tom Borsellino to talk about how he is sharing financial guidance...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-7-24-the-workers-mic-plans-with-megent-financial/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Do you realize how one decision affects another regarding your...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/choices-can-alter-your-taxation-in-retirement/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why seeing the eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature and how the state of Vermont is considering abandoning long-held wildlife ...

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/seeing-the-eclipse-is-a-truly-spiritual-time-with-nature-and-vermont-considers-abandoning-long-held-wildlife-management-principles/

Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks – April 6th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-chicago-blackhawks-3-dallas-stars-2-4-6-24/

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Jon and Patrick also talk about the new proposed California law a...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/non-compete-clauses-and-california-law-about-the-right-to-disconnect/

Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the measures that DCFS case workers take during a house call and how the DCFS is funded. To learn more ...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/the-varieties-of-outcomes-when-dcfs-comes-to-your-door/

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about buying a home that best suits your current situation. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senio...

https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/home-sweet-home-chicago-04-06-24-david-hochberg-with-the-kohler-group-at-coldwell-banker-realtys-kari-kohler-blusky-restoration-contractors-cory-ambrose-access-elevators-aimee-ferrar/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-6-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Display Buddie. Display your favorite items with an adjustable wall hanger for bowls, platters, and plate displays. It comes in multiple sizes and holds up to ...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-display-buddie/

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen talks with Tesh Patel, owner of Best Western Plus Chicago Hillside, and Dan Scott, VP Posh Hospitality, Best Western Plus Bourbonnais. They share Best Western Hotels & ...

https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-best-western-hotels-throughout-illinois/