Deerfield based Walgreens settles with the state of Vermont over store closures during the pandemic

Deerfield based Walgreens settles with the state of Vermont over store closures during the pandemic

Jan 26, 2024 | kgordon

Walgreens has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle allegations about service in some of the national pharmacy chain’s Vermont stores during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement announcing the settlement, the Vermont secretary of state’s office said Wednesday that some of the stores temporarily closed without notice, had untenable working conditions for pharmacists, and made…

PM Chicago (1/25) – A Plan to Revamp How Reading is Taught in Illinois

PM Chicago (1/25) – A Plan to Revamp How Reading is Taught in Illinois

Jan 25, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel is joined by Crain’s Chicago’s Greg Hinz to discuss moves that the Illinois GOP is making which could point to changes within the party. Then, Illinois State Entomologist Chris Dietrich, PhD, gives us all of the details on the two noisy broods of cicadas that will converge…

The girlfriend of the man who killed 8 in a Joliet shooting spree faces charges

The girlfriend of the man who killed 8 in a Joliet shooting spree faces charges

Jan 25, 2024 | kgordon

The girlfriend of a man suspected of fatally shooting seven relatives and an eighth person last weekend in a Chicago suburb has been charged with obstruction for allegedly trying to prevent her boyfriend’s apprehension, police said.Kyleigh Cleveland-Singleton, 21, of Joliet was charged with one count of obstructing justice after the Will County State’s Attorney Office…

Sound of Summer: 2024 is the Year of the Cicada

Sound of Summer: 2024 is the Year of the Cicada

Jan 25, 2024 | mirandaellis

Catherine Dana, a cicada expert from the Illinois Natural History Survey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the types of cicadas we can anticipate, the duration of their presence this summer, and the positive impact cicadas have on the environment.

PM Chicago (1/24) – The Snowplow Naming Contest Finalists are Here

PM Chicago (1/24) – The Snowplow Naming Contest Finalists are Here

Jan 24, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Brian Barnhart, voice of the Fighting Illini, joins Bret Gogoel to preview tonight’s basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats. Nick Gale brings us an interview with Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, who took part in talks about the migrant crisis. Plus, the finalists are out in the snowplow naming…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (1/24) – Teaching Kids Smart Money Moves

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (1/24) – Teaching Kids Smart Money Moves

Jan 24, 2024 | rwoodall

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel is joined by Maya Corbic, CPA and author of From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for Young Investors, to discuss smart money moves parents can teach their kids. Then, ABC’s Ike Ejiochi has the details as Boeing’s CEO is on Capitol Hill after the…

Police release new details in the Joliet shooting spree that left 8 dead

Police release new details in the Joliet shooting spree that left 8 dead

Jan 24, 2024 | kgordon

A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago this weekend was related to most of the victims, authorities said Tuesday, a day after the 23-year-old fatally shot himself during a confrontation with law enforcement in Texas.The Illinois authorities provided a clearer timeline of the shootings on Tuesday, saying they believe all…

Proposed ordinance banning natural gas in new buildings

Proposed ordinance banning natural gas in new buildings

Jan 24, 2024 | mirandaellis

36th Ward Alderman Ald. Gil Villegas joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the proposed ordinance banning natural gas in new buildings, if ComEd would be able to handle the extra electric load, and whether people would experience a sudden increase in their electric bills if the ordinance is approved.

Meeting of the Mayors: Tackling the migrant crisis

Meeting of the Mayors: Tackling the migrant crisis

Jan 24, 2024 | mirandaellis

Mayor of Burr Ridge Gary Grasso joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how the suburban areas around Chicago are addressing the migrant crisis. He also elaborates on Burr Ridge’s efforts to support the Mayor of Chicago and outlines the state’s expectations from the Federal Government to address the migrant crisis.

PM Chicago (1/23) – Too Many Dollar Stores? 

PM Chicago (1/23) – Too Many Dollar Stores? 

Jan 23, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Block Club Chicago’s Quinn Myers about a proposed ordinance that would crack down on Dollar Stores in the city. Jeff Agrest from the Chicago Sun-times shares his thoughts on the search for a new voice of the Chicago White Sox. Plus, Nick Gale brings us…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (1/23) – Tax Season Schemes to Watch For

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (1/23) – Tax Season Schemes to Watch For

Jan 23, 2024 | rwoodall

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell: Bret Gogoel speaks with Dennis Horton, Director of the Rockford Regional Office for the Better Business Bureau, about tax season schemes to watch out for. Then, Andy Field from ABC has the details on proposed regulations for Venmo, Zelle, and Cashapp. Plus, the United CEO has a pretty…

Lots of questions after eight people shot and killed in Joliet

Lots of questions after eight people shot and killed in Joliet

Jan 23, 2024 | kgordon

A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago fatally shot himself after a confrontation with law enforcement officials at a gas station in Texas, where he had no known ties, authorities said.Police in Joliet, Illinois, said on Facebook that at about 8:30 p.m. Monday, U.S. Marshals located Romeo Nance, 23, near…

Is ‘Oppenheimer’ worthy of leading the nominations at the 96th Academy Awards?

Is ‘Oppenheimer’ worthy of leading the nominations at the 96th Academy Awards?

Jan 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Chicago film critic Nick Digilio joins the Steve Cochran Show to dissect the recently released Oscar nominations! They delve into Nick’s perspective on why the Academy overlooked Margot Robbie, raise questions about the numerous nominations for Oppenheimer, and whether Emma Stone stands a chance to win “Best Actress” again.

Will Earth need an ‘Alien Welcome Committee’ soon?

Will Earth need an ‘Alien Welcome Committee’ soon?

Jan 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Full Throttle Newsletter’s David Kerley joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss recent rumors about the James Webb Space Telescope potentially discovering alien life on another planet. They also delve into how scientists discover life on planets lightyears away and why humans are infatuated with alien life.

Who will emerge victorious in the NFL Conference Championships?

Who will emerge victorious in the NFL Conference Championships?

Jan 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Jr. NFL analyst David Clauss joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss strategic moves the Buffalo Bills could have made to secure a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, reasons to consider taking the under in the Baltimore Ravens vs. Chiefs game, and the future of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Could a Biden versus Trump face-off be on the horizon for the 2024 presidential election?

Could a Biden versus Trump face-off be on the horizon for the 2024 presidential election?

Jan 23, 2024 | mirandaellis

Michael Steele, the retired Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and former Chair of the RNC, joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into Nikki Haley’s potential as the Republican nominee, explore the rising young talent in the political arena, and explain why he expects a decrease in voter turnout in the upcoming 2024 Presidential election.

PM Chicago (1/22) – The Fastest Growing High School Sport in Illinois

PM Chicago (1/22) – The Fastest Growing High School Sport in Illinois

Jan 22, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: The Chicago Tribune’s Jason Meisner has the story of the Chicago-area man who gained national attention for suing women on a dating site and was convicted of tax fraud a few days later. Then, Bret Gogoel speaks with Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel about the uptick in gas station carjackings…