Lots of pushback over downsizing Chicago’s  Pride Parade

Lots of pushback over downsizing Chicago’s Pride Parade

In April it was announced this years parade would be smaller, which means entries would be capped at 125 groups, That’s down 35% from last year. The parade would also start an hour earlier at 11 a.m. Now a group of community members including Parade organizers and members of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQ+…

Treasured Wisdom: Life Lessons Learned Through Teachers

Treasured Wisdom: Life Lessons Learned Through Teachers

Award-winning ABC News journalist Deborah Roberts joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss her new book celebrating the influential teachers behind beloved celebrities, her most memorable teachers, and the lessons she learned while writing her book, “Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life.”

PM Chicago (4/26) – Proposals for a Change in Transit Agency and Football Stadium

PM Chicago (4/26) – Proposals for a Change in Transit Agency and Football Stadium

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Greg Hinz from Crain’s Chicago has the story on a Watchdog group who’s suggesting Chicago needs a new transit agency to replace the CTA. After that, the Daily Herald’s Christopher Placek discusses how the Bears stadium plans have shifted from owning with the new public-private plans.…

Episode 101: Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again…25 Years Strong!

Episode 101: Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again…25 Years Strong!

On this episode of Show & Tell: We kick off the show with Oak Park native, Grant Reynolds, who is going to light up the stage as Sky in the 25th Anniversary of Mamma Mia. Catch it for a limited run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. Next, creator Dean Elliott tells us all about…

The Closing Bell (4/26) – A C2E2 Preview and New Tobacco Taxes

The Closing Bell (4/26) – A C2E2 Preview and New Tobacco Taxes

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Dave Packer has the details on a hefty new tobacco tax in Minnesota that follows a trend in the country. Smoking is now bad for your health AND wallet. Andi Ortiz, Reporter for TheWrap, joins the show to preview C2E2 – one of Chicago’s…

PM Chicago (4/25) – Illinois Craft Beer Week & Bears Stadium Plans

PM Chicago (4/25) – Illinois Craft Beer Week & Bears Stadium Plans

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Lee Bey, Chicago Sun-times Architecture Critic, shares why he believes the Bears’ stadium plans look great…for Arlington Heights. Then, Ray Stout, Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, joins Bret in studio to preview the happenings surrounding Illinois Craft Beer Week. For more details, visit…

The Closing Bell (4/25) – The Housing Market, Landlines, and Mario’s Italian Lemonade

The Closing Bell (4/25) – The Housing Market, Landlines, and Mario’s Italian Lemonade

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover, President and CEO of Inspired Title Group in Palos Heights, joins the show to discuss how commutes and construction affect the housing market. Jonathan Bregman talks with Davina DiPaolo about a new Mario’s Italian Lemonade location opening next week. Plus, more than three…

NLF Draft Day: Will Caleb Williams Touchdown in the Windy City?

NLF Draft Day: Will Caleb Williams Touchdown in the Windy City?

NBC 5 Sports’ Mike Berman joins the Steve Cochran Show on NFL Draft Day to delve into why Caleb Williams is a good fit for the City of Chicago, sets the record straight on any swirling rumors about Caleb Williams, and the possibility of the Bears trading their No. 1 overall pick in the 2024…

The World of Baseball According to Skipper

The World of Baseball According to Skipper

Get ready to slide into the world of baseball as Skipper, the trusty sidekick of the legendary Old Coach, steps up to bat on the Steve Cochran Show!

NFL Draft: Is Caleb Williams the Real Deal?

NFL Draft: Is Caleb Williams the Real Deal?

Jr. NFL Analyst ‘Primetime’ David Clauss joins the Steve Cochran Show on NFL Draft Day to delve into why the Chicago Bears should not select Caleb Williams in the draft, how this year’s draft class compares to previous ones, and he shares his thoughts on Chicago Bears’ stadium proposal.

PM Chicago (4/24) – A $3.2 Billion Bears Stadium Proposal & Pickle Fest Chicago
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PM Chicago (4/24) – A $3.2 Billion Bears Stadium Proposal & Pickle Fest Chicago

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Marc Ganis, Chicago-based Sports Marketing Expert, joins the show after today’s Bears press conference revealed plans for a $3 billion new stadium. Nick Griseto previews this weekend’s Pickle Fest Chicago. Plus, Nick Gale brings us a piece from the morning show with Pat Quinn talking about…

The Closing Bell (4/24) – The Foxtrot Saga Continues & New Rules for Airline Issues

The Closing Bell (4/24) – The Foxtrot Saga Continues & New Rules for Airline Issues

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Talia Soglin has the latest details on yesterday’s abrupt closing of Dom’s and Foxtrot stores – and how former employees are clapping back with a class action lawsuit. Alex Stone, ABC News Los Angeles, runs through the new DOT rules for canceled…