On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Crain’s Chicago’s Leigh Giangreco about Rich Guidice’s departure from the Johnson administration. Bill Cameron, WLS City Hall Reporter Emeritus & Host of Take 1, joins the show to preview this weekend’s show. Plus, the State’s Attorney race has only tightened, and March Madness has begun.

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: It’s election day in Illinois. Nick Gale brings us a piece on one of the biggest races to watch, the State’s Attorney race. Lauren O’Neil, Midday host on Q101, stops by the studio to chat with Bret about the newly announced Lollapalooza lineup. Plus, the start time for White…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel catches up with Andrea Darlas, Morning Show Co-host and Host of Show & Tell, as she recounts the morning show’s interview with Sammy Sosa and also previews this weekend’s podcast. Then, Liz Owens, VP of Vacations by Rail, shares some of the exciting trips you can take…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin joins Bret Gogoel to discuss the new bills challenging recent choices from the Chicago school board. Veteran Chicago journalist Abdon Pallasch previews the first episode of his investigative podcast about the IRA, “The Rebel Kind.” Plus, Kim Gordon sits down with Ryan Wagner from the…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel and Crain’s Chicago’s Justin Laurence discuss everything we know about the Bears pledging $2 billion to a new lakefront stadium. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel shares his thoughts on Hammond, IN purchasing Shot Spotter, the State’s Attorney race, and more. Plus, tonight, the construction begins again on the…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Casey Toner, Reporter for the Better Government Association, who shares the latest on Dolton’s Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Jacqueline Carrol, Director of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, tells us about the museum’s mission and their Anti-hate essay contest. Plus, Nick Gale brings us a piece from…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Rachel Woodall sits down with Professor Shane Dunkle to discuss how he is using Dungeons & Dragons as a tool to teach students casual English skills. The Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau joins Bret Gogoel with two stories out of the suburbs, including a dispute as to whom the auto…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel is joined by David Goldenberg, Evelyn R. Greene Regional Director of the ADL Midwest, to discuss the Anti-Semitic group targeting Evanston city council meetings. Peter Blair, Executive Director of Marriott Theatre, joins the show to tell us all about their production of “In the Heights,” running now…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Max Bever, Director Of Public Information at Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, to clear up some confusion about the “Bring Chicago Home” initiative and early voting ballots. Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret) from Riverside joins the program for his weekly visit, this time discussing the weekend’s…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Bret Gogoel to discuss the Dollar Store ordinances that were voted upon yesterday in City Hall, as well as the Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast this weekend. After that, Stuart Grannen, owner of Chicago’s Architectural Artifacts, joins the program to say goodbye to the…

On today’s episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel is joined by Capitol News Illinois Reporter Jerry Nowicki to discuss Governor Pritzker’s upcoming budget address. Russell Lissau from the Daily Herald shares how local legislatures are sharing their stance on the $95 billion foreign aid package awaiting the house vote. Plus, Jerry Reinsdorf is making some…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Dave Oberhelman, Sports Writer for the Daily Herald, about girls flag football’s official entry as an IHSA sport. Mike Smail, Senior Director of Theaters and Visualization at the Adler Planetarium, tells us all about the new show at the Adler that ponders the multiverse. Plus,…

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Jenny Whidden, Climate Reporter for the Daily Herald, about a policy that could boost the state’s recycling rate. The Chicago Tribune’s LaMond Pope previews White Sox Spring Training from Arizona. Plus, Christopher Placek from the Daily Herald shares why Arlington Heights-area superintendents claim they are…