After Hours with Rick Kogan

Novelist Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo joins Rick Kogan to highlight her first novel, ‘Crossing Division Street’. Rebecca and Rick detail the book’s key themes and settings, the history and nature of Cabrini-Green, when the characters began to take shape, the lengthy writing process, and the upcoming projects she is working on.

Former Chicago Tribune photographer Chuck Cherney and his wife, Danita Cherney, join Rick Kogan to discuss the book, ‘Puzzled Pup’, written by their late son. Danita talks about the story behind the book, the process of getting it published, how their son Jacob became interested in writing, and the legacy he has left behind. Part […]

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to discuss the state of parties, events, and news across Chicago. Candace talks about whether Maria Pappas will run for mayor, the honorary street sign celebration for Chilli Pepper, serving as a judge and emcee at an upcoming Halloween party, the Adler Planetarium’s Celestial Bash, and Chicago being […]

Longtime marathon runners Skinny Sheahan, George Scully, Tommy McShane, and Rick Barrett (not included in interview) join Rick Kogan to preview the Chicago Marathon this Sunday, October 11th. The runners discuss their early days in the sport, how many marathons they’ve participated in, the health benefits of running, the importance of donating to Special Children’s […]

Writer Mark Guarino joins Rick Kogan to highlight the many celebrations and events honoring John Prine, running from October 7th-11th. Mark and Rick also preview their upcoming conversation on October 9th at the Chicago History Museum. Check out Mark’s book, ‘Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival’.