Mandy Gonzalez Brings Fearlessness to Skokie

Mandy Gonzalez Brings Fearlessness to Skokie

Apr 2, 2024 | rwoodall

Andrea Darlas sits down for a conversation with Actress and Broadway star, Mandy Gonzalez. You’ve seen her in Hamilton, Wicked, and In the Heights, and you’ll see her again this weekend at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts. April 6 is your chance to see Mandy Gonzalez for a one-night-only performance. Visit www.northshorecenter.org for…

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces a new director

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces a new director

Apr 2, 2024 | kgordon

Klaus Makela hired today to succeed Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and will become the youngest head since its start in 1891.A Finn who turned 28 in January, Makela had an astonishing rise in the music world, becoming principal guest conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2018-19, then…

Spring into Action: How To Beat Allergies Before They Strike!

Spring into Action: How To Beat Allergies Before They Strike!

Apr 2, 2024 | mirandaellis

Medical expert Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how to choose the best allergy medicine for yourself, new blood thinners medication that will prevent clots without the risk of bleeding, and highlight a biopsy test that may allow individuals to find out if they will have Parkinson’s.

Chicago’s Heartbeat: Honoring the Neighborhoods That Make Chicago a City

Chicago’s Heartbeat: Honoring the Neighborhoods That Make Chicago a City

Apr 2, 2024 | mirandaellis

Rob Fojtik, VP of Neighborhood Strategy at Choose Chicago, joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss Choose Chicago’s exciting new docuseries, “The 77: A City of Neighborhoods.” They discuss how the series aims to highlight & amplify neighborhoods in Chicago, whether they plan to cover all 77 neighborhoods, and learn how residents can recommend local…

 PM Chicago (4/1) – Celebrating Our City of Neighborhoods

 PM Chicago (4/1) – Celebrating Our City of Neighborhoods

Apr 1, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Rob Fojtik, VP of Neighborhood Strategy for Choose Chicago, about their upcoming docuseries, “The 77: A City of Neighborhoods.” After that, Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside shares his thoughts on a controversial police training program. Plus, Jonathan Bregman speaks with Casey Toner about the…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (4/1) – Happy Birthday to Gmail

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (4/1) – Happy Birthday to Gmail

Apr 1, 2024 | rwoodall

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter, discusses the evolution of Gmail as it celebrates its 20th birthday. Rachel Morrison, Regional Editor for Porch Drinking and Founder of Beer Adjacent, joins us in-studio to highlight beer news around the city and new products in the city.…

A violent Easter weekend in Chicago

A violent Easter weekend in Chicago

Apr 1, 2024 | kgordon

Thirty three people were shot and 7 killed over Easter weekend. A 19-year-old woman was killed and four other people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday in Chicago, police said.The five females were in a business on the city’s West Side just after 1 a.m. when an unknown assailant fired multiple shots toward them…

WLS 100: Jeff Davis, The Voice of the Big 89

WLS 100: Jeff Davis, The Voice of the Big 89

Apr 1, 2024 | mirandaellis

Celebrating 50 years working with WLS, Jeff Davis looks back on making his way to Chicago airwaves, making Styx a household name, how he came to be the Voice of the Big 89.

WLS 100: John Records Landecker, the wild man of WLS

WLS 100: John Records Landecker, the wild man of WLS

Apr 1, 2024 | mirandaellis

One of the most influential broadcasters in the history of radio, John Records Landecker left an enormous impact on not just Chicago, but everyone who listened. He looks back on his historic time at the Big 89 and reflects on the unbridled creativity that made the station an unstoppable force of music radio.

Cubs Fans Unite for Opening Day

Cubs Fans Unite for Opening Day

Apr 1, 2024 | mirandaellis

Happy Opening Day Cubs fans! Executive Director of Lakeview/Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Becca Girsch joins the Steve Cochran Show to share insider tips on the best transportation options to the park, must-visit restaurants for pre-game or post-game meals, and shops where you can find the perfect souvenir to remember your day at the ballpark.

PM Chicago (3/29) – Where Does Johnson’s Agenda Go from Here?

PM Chicago (3/29) – Where Does Johnson’s Agenda Go from Here?

Mar 29, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Andrea Darlas, Morning Show Co-Host and Host of Show & Tell, about this week’s episode featuring one of the cast members of “Peter Pan.” David Greising, President and CEO of the Better Government Association, says Brandon Johnson needs to focus on the financial details of…

Episode 98: A Mix of Everything Chicago Can Offer…with a Sprinkle of Magic

Episode 98: A Mix of Everything Chicago Can Offer…with a Sprinkle of Magic

Mar 29, 2024 | rwoodall

On this week’s episode of Show & Tell: a mix of everything Chicago has to offer…with a special sprinkle of fairy dust on top! First up, Tia Angelos, Program Director of the Greektown Chicago SSA, takes us to Greektown with the Annual Greek Heritage Parade. Tim O’Malley, CEO of Attema Media & Marketing, shares the…

PM Chicago (3/28) – Governor Pat Quinn on Stadium Subsidies

PM Chicago (3/28) – Governor Pat Quinn on Stadium Subsidies

Mar 28, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with former Governor Pat Quinn about his thoughts on voters and stadium subsidies. Brian Barnhart, Voice of the Fighting Illini, previews tonight’s Sweet 16 game against Iowa State. Plus, Bret has the latest on the Rockford stabbing attack and the State’s Attorney race.

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (3/28) – Composting at Chicago’s Restaurants

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (3/28) – Composting at Chicago’s Restaurants

Mar 28, 2024 | rwoodall

On this edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Dru Wischover with Inspired Title Group in Palos Heights joins Bret to chat about the rise in build-to-rent communities and the affordability in Chicago. Crain’s Chicago’s Ally Marotti shares how several Chicago restaurants have begun implementing composting. Plus, a buoyant Chicago icon is making a…

A vigil planned in Rockford for the four killed in a stabbing attack

A vigil planned in Rockford for the four killed in a stabbing attack

Mar 28, 2024 | kgordon

A postal carrier was among four people killed when a man went on a stabbing rampage in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.The attacks in Rockford on Wednesday also left seven people injured, including one in critical condition, and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody.A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and…

Father Tom Hurley Illuminates Easter’s Timeless Message of Hope and Renewal

Father Tom Hurley Illuminates Easter’s Timeless Message of Hope and Renewal

Mar 28, 2024 | mirandaellis

Fr. Tom Hurley from Marist High School joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into welcoming everyone regardless of their church attendance frequency this year, reasons why those who attend church online should consider attending in person, and Father Hurley sheds light on the significance of Easter and its timeless message.

Political Advertising in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: What Lies Ahead?

Political Advertising in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: What Lies Ahead?

Mar 28, 2024 | mirandaellis

Professor Michelle R. Nelson, head of the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising at the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the benefits and dangers of using AI for political ads, shed light on the principles of media literacy, and explore how AI-generated political commercials can influence local races.