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Chris Cuomo explains why the shutdown outrage was never going to deliver real gains — not because the left was wrong, but because they were boxed in by laws and limits that made a clean, moral fight impossible. He walks through how progressives pushed for affordability, transparency, and protections on subsidies, but were forced into [...]
Nearly one month after the deadly crash in Montana that claimed the lives of Illinois Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report in its investigation.
Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are funded and more. Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lake-effect snow we had this week. Then Bill talks about the rising temps and gives this weekend's forecast!
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) vs. The Invasion (2007).
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.
After over 40 years at WGN Radio, Steve Bertrand delivers his final newscast, November 13, 2025.
Lisa Dent reads a proclamation from the City of Chicago declaring November 13, 2025, "Steve Bertrand Day," or, thanks to a soon-to-be-corrected typo, "Steve Bertran Day."
John Landecker welcomes Steve Bertrand to the show on his last day at WGN Radio, as Steve retires after 40 years at the station.
After 40 years at WGN Radio, Steve Bertrand works his final day behind the anchor desk. Lisa Dent and crew invite some influential people from Steve's time at WGN Radio to share some stories and memories throughout his long career.
After 40 years at WGN Radio, Steve Bertrand has called it a career. His final day was filled with stories, surprise guests, a proclamation from the City of Chicago, laughs, tears and so much more. It was hard to capture it all, but here are some of the scenes from Steve Bertrand's final shift. Steve [...]
The 34th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns on Saturday, November 22, filling Chicago’s iconic avenue with holiday wonder, glowing lights, and the joyful kickoff to the season. There in full celebration mode will be Lifeway Foods offering delicious samples of Lifeway Kefir during the day. At night, they'll unveil a sparkling parade float, [...]
Nat and Mikey, two schoolteachers from England, took a bold leap and a year off from their classroom to explore America the slow way... by hitchhiking, canoe, and curiosity. They landed in Denver, made their way to Montana, bought their first-ever canoe, and have been paddling down the Missouri into the Mississippi on their way [...]
In this brief but heartfelt segment, John Williams honors his friend and fellow broadcaster Steve Bertrand for his years of service and his extraordinary presence on the airwaves. It’s a celebration of friendship, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable spark Steve has brought to Chicago radio history. While no one's life can be summed up in a [...]
Diana Santillana Galeano, a day care teacher arrested by ICE in Chicago, has been released from custody. Her legal team will continue to pursue her immigration claims to stay in the US.
Dr. Irene Blanco, Rheumatologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss autoimmune diseases and how they disproportionately affect women.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss the end of Operation Midway Blitz, possible changes to his proposed corporate head tax, and Steve Bertrand's retirement.
WGN Radio's afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about some of the highlights of his career and his forty years at WGN Radio. He also jokes about what he'll do for the first day of his retirement and how he would like to end his time at the [...]
Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" coming to Chicago and their experiences hosting New Year's Eve events. They also discuss movies and TV shows that are set in Chicago but filmed somewhere else, as well as some of their favorites.
The northern lights have been visible in the Chicago area for the past few nights. But, due to urban light pollution, visibility is still challenging. But, in Adams County in western Illinois, the view was a bit more spectacular. Here are some photos taken by Lisa Dent.
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