Lockport voters will vote on renovations to a District 205 School in March

Lockport voters will vote on renovations to a District 205 School in March

The referendum on the March ballot will ask residents to vote on an 85 million dollar renovation to the Central campus. The board approved the measure just weeks after the ceiling collapsed at the historic school which was built in 1909. Currently the 900 students at the school are being bussed to he former Lincoln…

Be sure to catch Jane Clauss as Mother Ginger in A&A Ballet’s dazzling Art Deco Nutcracker!

Be sure to catch Jane Clauss as Mother Ginger in A&A Ballet’s dazzling Art Deco Nutcracker!

President & director of A&A BALLET, Alexei Kremnev, along with seasoned dancers Shania Cook & Rozhan Shabahang from The Art Deco Nutcracker join the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the evolution of ballet, the dedication required for rehearsals and nightly performances, and why The Art Deco Nutcracker is an exceptional choice for families experiencing their…

Northwestern Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Most ruins Thanksgiving

Northwestern Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Most ruins Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving Fun Police is back to ruin Thanksgiving. Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the calorie content of beloved Thanksgiving dishes, the average holiday calorie intake among Americans, and whether intermittent fasting might assist in preventing weight gain during Thanksgiving.

Just in time for the holidays Covid cases on the rise in Illinois

Just in time for the holidays Covid cases on the rise in Illinois

Covid hospitalizations are up 17 percent compared to last week. The city of Chicago is averaging about one death a day from the virus. Several wastewater treatment facilities in the city have reported an increased detection of the virus. In Chicago almost a quarter of residents have received the most recent booster. Doctors recommend masking…

Vintage Tribune: 1895 Thanksgiving Day Chicago Times-Herald Race

Vintage Tribune: 1895 Thanksgiving Day Chicago Times-Herald Race

The Chicago Times-Herald race marked the start of automobile racing in the United States in 1895. Curator of the Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore and the Steve Cochran Show to discuss why the course was shortened, the number of racers who participated in the race, and the individuals awaiting the racers at the finish line.

Thanksgiving Defender’s Guide: Keeping RSV, COVID-19, and the Flu off your family table

Thanksgiving Defender’s Guide: Keeping RSV, COVID-19, and the Flu off your family table

Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator during the Trump era (2020-2021), joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss strategies to shield your family from COVID-19 this holiday season, whether it’s too late to get your annual flu shot before Thanksgiving, and she emphasizes the importance of refraining from gatherings if you’re experiencing…

PM Chicago (11/17) – Why did Jason Benetti Leave the Sox?

PM Chicago (11/17) – Why did Jason Benetti Leave the Sox?

On this episode of PM Chicago: Sun-times Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Agrest joins Bret Gogoel with the scoop on why Jason Benetti left the White Sox. Then, Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1 here on WLS, gives his take on big moves in the city and previews this weekend’s episode. Plus, Grace Rappe shares some…

Episode 83: Kicking Off the Holidays in Style

Episode 83: Kicking Off the Holidays in Style

It’s the holiday season, and that means it’s time to unwrap another great episode of Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas. We kick off the show with John Jesensky, Conductor of Elf in Concert! You’ve got two chances coming up to experience everyone’s favorite elf alongside the sounds of live orchestral accompaniment. Then, we’re joined…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/17) – Unions are in the Spotlight

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/17) – Unions are in the Spotlight

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Unions are all over the news right now, and Andy Field has the details on some big stories to watch. Then, Bret Gogoel speaks with Will Oremus from the Washington Post about IBM’s choice to pull ads from X as the climate on the site…

An Amtrak train headed to Chicago derails

An Amtrak train headed to Chicago derails

An Amtrak train heading to Chicago with 200 passengers derailed after striking an unoccupied vehicle and a tow truck in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Friday.“The engineer and approximately 10 passengers received non-life threatening injuries and were treated by local ambulance services,” the Berrien County sheriff’s office said.The train derailed but remained upright.The crash happened Thursday…

PM Chicago (11/16) – Quid Pro Quo, or No?

PM Chicago (11/16) – Quid Pro Quo, or No?

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Gregory Royal Pratt about a complicated situation involving some quid pro quo in City Hall, which Mayor Johnson is vehemently denying. Kim Gordon speaks with the Salvation Army’s Major K. Kendall Matthews about what the organization is doing this Thanksgiving and holiday season. Plus, Chicago…

At least a dozen injured after a CTA train crash on the North side

At least a dozen injured after a CTA train crash on the North side

Twelve people were injured, two critically after a CTA train crashed this morning in Rogers Park near the 7500 block of North Paulina near the Howard stop. Preliminary reports indicate the CTA yellow line train crashed into rail equipment in he Howard Rail Yard. Yellow and Purple line service has been suspended. Stay tuned to…

Services Set for Fallen Fire Fighter

Services Set for Fallen Fire Fighter

(CHICAGO) — The Chicago Fire Department says the funeral for Andrew “Drew” Price will take place Monday, November 20 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. A CFD walk through will happen at 11:30 a.m. and a public service is set for noon. Price was with the fire department for 14 years. He died Monday after…

PM Chicago (11/15) – What is Going on in Des Plaines?

PM Chicago (11/15) – What is Going on in Des Plaines?

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with the Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau about not one, but two recent scams in Des Plaines that are larger than your average con. Then, Nick Gale brings us a piece from the Cochran Show on the continuing story in Calumet City surrounding Reporter Hank Sanders of…

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/15) – FAFSA, the Mag Mile, and the Netflix Cup

The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel (11/15) – FAFSA, the Mag Mile, and the Netflix Cup

On today’s edition of the Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis brings the details of the federal plans to make changes to  the FAFSA process. Then, Bret Gogoel speaks with Kimberly Bares, President and CEO of The Magnificent Mile Association, about the financial impact of the The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights…

A small earthquake shakes part of Illinois

A small earthquake shakes part of Illinois

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled northern Illinois and parts of three other states early Wednesday, awakening some residents and spurring reports to 911 about homes shaking, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.The small earthquake was detected about 4:41 a.m. local time and was centered about sixth-tenths of a mile (1 kilometer) south-southeast of Standard,…

PM Chicago (11/14) – The Fighting Illini Take on the Golden Eagles

PM Chicago (11/14) – The Fighting Illini Take on the Golden Eagles

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Brian Barnhart, voice of the Fighting Illini, ahead of tonight’s basketball game versus the Marquette Golden Eagles. Kim Gordon sits down with Jodi Zombolo from the Chicago Botanic Gardens to discuss this year’s dazzling Lightscape show. Finally, we play a conversation with Robin, a board…

Workers at Howard Brown Health Clinics hit the picket line

Workers at Howard Brown Health Clinics hit the picket line

For the second time this year, about 366 workers walked off the job at Howard Brown Health clinics. They are demanding better wages and working conditions. Employees at the Englewood clinic are part of the strike, which is expected to last two days. Employee Andrea Villanueva tells ABC 7 the final straw for the union…