PM Chicago (6/4) – Sports Streaming, Immigration Legislation, + Cat City

PM Chicago (6/4) – Sports Streaming, Immigration Legislation, + Cat City

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jeff Agrest, Deputy Sports Editor for the Chicago Sun-Times, discusses the new plan for the Sox, Bulls, and Hawks. Nick Gale brings a piece with Alderman Quigley on President Biden’s new immigration legislation signed today. Plus, Scott Childers speaks with Ben Kolak, director of a new…

PM Chicago (5/31) – A Lemonade Stand for Good + A Fiery Defense from Carter

PM Chicago (5/31) – A Lemonade Stand for Good + A Fiery Defense from Carter

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Bret speaks with Danielle Moss (@daniellemoss_), a mom from Chicago who is raising funds for childhood cancer research with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. For more information or to donate, visit www.alexslemonade.org. Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1 and WLS City Hall Reporter Emeritus,…

PM Chicago (5/29) – A Hectic Night in Springfield + a Potential Path for Pritzker

PM Chicago (5/29) – A Hectic Night in Springfield + a Potential Path for Pritzker

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief of Capitol News Illinois, recaps a very hectic day (and night) in Springfield as the legislature worked on the budget. Jonathan Bregman brings us an interview with Illinois Holocaust Museum Curator  Arielle Weininger about their new Kindertransport exhibit. Plus, Edward “Ted” McClelland shares…

PM Chicago (5/28) – Bus Rides During the DNC + Johnson’s Summer Safety Plan

PM Chicago (5/28) – Bus Rides During the DNC + Johnson’s Summer Safety Plan

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Sarah Freishtat joins the show to discuss the CTA’s DNC busing plans and how they could affect regular bus service. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel analyzes Mayor Johnson’s summer safety plan. Plus, an update on the Illinois budget, and some good news for baseball…

PM Chicago (5/24) – David Greising on ShotSpotter + Andrea Darlas talks Garfield

PM Chicago (5/24) – David Greising on ShotSpotter + Andrea Darlas talks Garfield

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Andrea Darlas, Host of Show & Tell, previews this week’s episode featuring Garfield, Golden Girls, and art thieves. David Greising, President and CEO of the Better Government Association, shares his thoughts on the ShotSpotter debate happening in City Council. Plus, Nick Gale shares a piece about…

PM Chicago (5/23) – A Final Look at the End of Session + the Cicada Season Has Begun

PM Chicago (5/23) – A Final Look at the End of Session + the Cicada Season Has Begun

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square and @BishopOnAir, joins from Springfield to give us a final look at the end of session. Kim Gordon speaks with Joel Reiser, Organizer of the “Illinois Cicada Watch” Facebook page, about the cicada craze. Plus, more arguments over…

PM Chicago (5/21) – Strong Storms and Bring Chicago Home

PM Chicago (5/21) – Strong Storms and Bring Chicago Home

Today on PM Chicago, Bret Gogoel interviews Roberter Garner, emerita professor of sociology at DePaul University, on why Bring Chicago Home failed. Chicago Meteorologist Rick Dimaio warns on another round of strong storms tonight. Plus, the new title for Naperville. 

PM Chicago (5/17) – A Navy Pier Revamp & Renaming the MSI

PM Chicago (5/17) – A Navy Pier Revamp & Renaming the MSI

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Scott Childers, in for Bret, speaks with Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1, about the latest coming out of City Hall. He plays a piece from Nick Gale featuring the CEO of Navy Pier, Marilyn Gardner. Plus, what’s happening down at the PGA tournament?

PM Chicago (5/16) – Farmer’s Market Season & Jo Dee Messina in Chicago

PM Chicago (5/16) – Farmer’s Market Season & Jo Dee Messina in Chicago

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Scott Childers, in for Bret, talks with musician JoDee Messina ahead of her Friday night performance at Joe’s Live in Rosemont. Kim Gordon speaks with Sandra Carrera from the Department of Cultural Affairs about this summer in Chicago Farmers Markets. Plus, the team ranks some of…

PM Chicago (5/15) – A Hometown PGA Golfer & Season Opener for the Chicago Sky

PM Chicago (5/15) – A Hometown PGA Golfer & Season Opener for the Chicago Sky

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jeff Kellen, PGA Pro at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, joins the program to discuss his exciting qualification for this weekend’s PGA Championship. Jonathan Bregman talks with the Chicago Tribune’s Julia Poe ahead of tonight’s Chicago Sky home opener. Plus, Eddie Johnson is supporting a…

PM Chicago (5/13) – Sports Betting Tax, Cop on a Rooftop, and Illinois’ Best Athlete

PM Chicago (5/13) – Sports Betting Tax, Cop on a Rooftop, and Illinois’ Best Athlete

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jeremy Kudon, a Representative for the Sports Betting Alliance, joins to discuss how the proposed sports betting tax could risk the  industry in Illinois. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel in Riverside sheds some light on why some lawmakers and suburban police are aiming to make fleeing from…

PM Chicago (5/10) – Opening for the Boomers & a Visit from Mama Gogoel

PM Chicago (5/10) – Opening for the Boomers & a Visit from Mama Gogoel

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Andrea Darlas, Morning Co-Host, previews this weekend’s Show & Tell, including an innovative putt putt experience. Michael Larson, EVP and GM for the Schaumburg Boomers, joins the program ahead of the Boomers’ first game today and their home opener on Monday night. Plus, we are joined…

PM Chicago (5/9) – Cicadas on the Menu & an Interesting Appointment

PM Chicago (5/9) – Cicadas on the Menu & an Interesting Appointment

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jake Sheridan from the Chicago Tribune’s City Hall Team has the details on the Mayor’s appointment of Ira Acree to the transportation board. Jonathan Bregman brings us an interview with Block Club’s Marnie Shure on eating insects (including cicadas) in the city. Plus, the Sox, Bulls,…

PM Chicago (5/8) – A Look at the CTU, A Disturbing Lawsuit, & A Day at the Ballpark

PM Chicago (5/8) – A Look at the CTU, A Disturbing Lawsuit, & A Day at the Ballpark

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Jeremy Gorner joins us from Springfield to discuss Mayor Johnson, the CTU, and a Capitol examination. Hannah Meisel, Government and Politics reporter for Capitol News Illinois, has the details of a new lawsuit brought against juvenile detention facilities. Plus, Caleb Williams is making…

PM Chicago (5/7) – A Stormy Day in Chicagoland & Justin Steele Makes a Comeback

PM Chicago (5/7) – A Stormy Day in Chicagoland & Justin Steele Makes a Comeback

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Rick DiMaio, Chicago Meteorologist and Professor of Aviation and Meteorology at Lewis University, joins the show to discuss this week’s storms, as well as giving a Summer weather preview. Kim Gordon speaks with Kelly Szany, Senior VP of Education and Exhibitions at the Illinois Holocaust Museum,…

PM Chicago (5/6) – Election Rule Changes, Weekend Safety, & a Win for Mystik Dan

PM Chicago (5/6) – Election Rule Changes, Weekend Safety, & a Win for Mystik Dan

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Ben Szalinski, Legislative Reporter for The Daily Line, about some recent changes to election rules and reactions from both sides of the aisle. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside joins the show for his weekly visit, this time discussing the shots fired at the Cinco…

PM Chicago (5/2) – Suspect in Fatal Shooting Arrested & A Proposed Transit Merger

PM Chicago (5/2) – Suspect in Fatal Shooting Arrested & A Proposed Transit Merger

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: The Chicago Tribune’s Sam Charles has the details on the arrest in the fatal shooting of CPD Officer Luis Huesca. Manny Ramos from Block Club Chicago discusses a new proposal that would merge the CTA, RTA, and Pace. Plus, the city considers a new residential speed…

PM Chicago (5/1) – New Water Legislation & the Impact of Marijuana Reclassification

PM Chicago (5/1) – New Water Legislation & the Impact of Marijuana Reclassification

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with the Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau about new legislation that was passed in the Illinois House after last year’s water crisis in Lake County. Justin Kaufmann from AXIOS shares details on what it may look like for Illinois if marijuana is reclassified. Plus, the real story…