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Howard Sudberry on Arlington Parks Kentucky Derby Day

Howard Sudberry on Arlington Parks Kentucky Derby Day

Howard Sudberry, Arlington Park’s communications and marketing director, tells John and Ray about this weekends opening day and stating the season off with their Kentucky Derby Day this Saturday, May 5th. Learn more about Arlington Parks Kentucky Derby Day.

Unpleasant time for Redskin cheerleaders

Unpleasant time for Redskin cheerleaders

John and Ray discuss the Redskin cheerleaders who were told to show sponsors a ‘good time’ on a night out, plus a topless photoshoot. 

Chris Plante: Is the truth becoming highly overrated?

Chris Plante: Is the truth becoming highly overrated?

Chris Plante, the Midday host on WLS-AM, joins John and Ray this morning discussing the statistics on who is telling the truth. Plus they try to understand how people decide who they believe is telling the truth in an era filled with ‘fake news’.

Should Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize?

Should Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize?

John and Ray discuss the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize and this year’s potential candidates, specifically, if President Donald Trump should be apart of those candidates.

Is it too late for R. Kelly to make amends?

Is it too late for R. Kelly to make amends?

Jim DeRogatis, Professor at Columbia College Chicago, talks with John and Ray about R. Kelly’s Chicago show being canceled and Times Up movement coming after him.

Burt Ward, Robin from Batman, can help save your dog

Burt Ward, Robin from Batman, can help save your dog

Burt Ward, also known as Robin the Boy Wonder from Batman, joins John and Ray this morning to talk about what it was like to work on the show, before going into his current project: Gentle Giants pet food. Learn more about Gentle Giants dog food, here.

Duane Allen political tip: Do your own research.

Duane Allen political tip: Do your own research.

Duane Allen, of the Oak Ridge Boys, talks about the risks that happen when you’re an entertainer and enter the political arena. Duane Allen and the Oak Ridge Boys play the Arcata Theater tomorrow in Saint Charles, Illinois; tickets here.

PAWS Pet of the week: Ryker!

PAWS Pet of the week: Ryker!

RYKER If you’re looking for an active play pal, Ryker is the purrrfect kitty for you! This fluffy one-year-old boy has a ton of energy and can’t wait to have a home all to himself where he can show off his play skills! He’s a smart cookie and loves a good puzzle toy. He’s quite…

Chicago Botanic Garden: Spike has bloomed, setting new record

Chicago Botanic Garden: Spike has bloomed, setting new record

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s corpse flower, Spike, has bloomed! Outdoor Floriculturist Tim Pollak, who works for the Chicago Botanic Garden, talks to John and Ray about Spike and setting the gardens new record with its size.

Chicago Chop House: National Prime Rib Day event

Chicago Chop House: National Prime Rib Day event

Matthew McCahill & Chef Hector, from the Chicago Chop House, join John and Ray in talking about what they shall be serving at their charity event happening Friday for ‘National Prime Rib day’, and give them a little taste of what they’ll be serving. Learn more about the Chicago Chop House charity event, here.

Chris Plante: Why’s Trump in the news today?

Chris Plante: Why’s Trump in the news today?

Chris Plante talks with John and Ray about President Trump, Melania, and French President Emmanuel Macron; commenting on what’s been happening in the news with the French President’s visit.

Are they paving paradise to put up a parking lot?

Are they paving paradise to put up a parking lot?

St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights, is removing a 125-year-old tree as part of the church’s expansion. Some neighbors aren’t too keen on the tree being removed, John and Ray put in their thoughts on the situation.