Dave Plier

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Treetime’s Kickoff to Christmas with WGN Radio

2026-11-07--:--

Treetime Christmas Creations and WGN Radio celebrate their Kickoff to Christmas with prizes, music, peppermint bark from Anderson’s Candy and holiday cheer! Owner, Laurie Kane joins the show to highlight the origins of Treetime and shows what her business has to offer in terms of Christmas decorations, including both warm and colorful Christmas lights, angel […]

Chicago’s Most Haunted: Resurrection Mary, Bachelor’s Grove with Ghostlorist Ursula Bielski

2026-10-31--:--

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Chicago ghostlorist, historian and author Ursula Bielski to explore the city’s most chilling ghost stories and her new book, The Complete Chicago Haunts: 200 Years of True Ghost Stories. From the legendary Resurrection Mary, the mysterious hitchhiker said to haunt Archer Avenue, to the eerie apparitions of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery […]

Actor David Naughton: American Werewolf in London 45th anniversary screening at The Tivoli Theatre on Thursday October 29th; ‘I’m a Pepper, You’re a Pepper’

2026-10-19--:--

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with actor and singer David Naughton about the 45th anniversary of the cult classic horror-comedy An American Werewolf in London, the groundbreaking special effects and makeup that brought his terrifying transformation to life, and his iconic Dr Pepper commercials that made him a household name. “Wouldn’t you like to be […]

Bill O’Reilly on his new book, ‘Confronting America,’ and the issues shaping our nation

2026-10-16--:--

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with bestselling author, journalist and political commentator Bill O’Reilly about his new book, Confronting America: What Has to Change, exploring the challenges facing the nation, the changing American culture, politics, education, family values and personal responsibility.

WTTW’s Chicago Stories explores the 1893 World’s Fair, Chicago’s toy industry, historic skyscrapers and the city’s Irish heritage

2026-10-16--:--

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Anna Gardner, executive producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, about the acclaimed documentary series and its new season, exploring the fascinating people, places and events that shaped Chicago. From the 1893 World’s Fair and the city’s legendary toy industry to its historic skyscrapers and rich Irish heritage, the series uncovers remarkable stories from […]

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