Chicago, IL

David Zak, Board President for the Chicago Prime Timers, joins The Althimer Show to talk about their goal to provide a supportive atmosphere for mature gay/bisexual men and why it’s important to provide a safe, comfortable space for individuals who may find themselves in need of their support. David also talks about what Pride Month means to him, and why it’s special.

Learning the story of the Chicago Prime Timers

Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show, this week featuring Wendy Snyder. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews Cooper’s Corner. Located at 27W150 Roosevelt Rd. in Winfield, they are known for their ribs and shrimp combo, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie. Lt. Haynes also reviews The Royal Nuts, located at 5050 N. Cumberland Ave., Unit 27bb in Norridge. They are known for their Turkish coffee, nuts, and chocolates.

The Beat Cop’s Guide to ribs and Turkish coffee

BONUS PODCAST: This bonus podcast was taped live at the Up Comedy Club at The Second City. Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Learning & Applied Improvisation at Second City Works, hosts a podcast taping with a stellar panel of guests to look at how comedy is an effective tool in the struggle for human rights. Presented by the MacArthur Foundation, Pillars Fund and The Second City.

BONUS PODCAST: Getting to Yes, And… | Yasmin Elhady, Crystal Echo Hawk, Caty Borum – ‘Comedy’s Serious Role in Human Rights’

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. Vienna Beef Reopening Restaurant, Corporate Headquarters At Former Bucktown Factory: “Vienna Beef Plaza” will include offices for the hot dog brand...

Extremely Local News: Vienna Beef returning to Bucktown

Evanston, IL

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Another Chicago-area Starbucks has unionized. It’s the 18th store in Illinois to a vote affirmatively for collective bargaining. The newest store to unionize is the Evanston Starbucks at 1734 Sherman Avenue. Workers selected Starbucks Workers United with a vote of 12-4. It’s the second Starbucks in Evanston to unionize. 300 Starbucks stores have voted in favor of collective bargaining nationwide.

Wintrust Business Minute: Evanston Starbucks is 18th in Illinois to unionize

Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association Kristina Hamilton joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the air quality in Chicago due to wildfires in Canada. She also gives details on how to stay safe when the air quality is poor and whether or not we should wear masks.

What to do when air quality is bad outside

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about his now viral video and the controversy that ensued after he tried to purchase an iced decaf coffee. David also breaks down the current landscape of buying and selling real estate as limited inventory is keeping home prices high.

David Hochberg: Not going to see a retraction in home prices anytime soon

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A $20 million redevelopment and headquarters move for Vienna Beef in Chicago will include more than just office space. There’ll be retail space and a big box store included in the project at 2501 N. Damen. The big box store will be named soon. Vienna is moving its employees from Fulton Market and Bridgeport to the new headquarters by the end of this year. There’ll also be a Vienna restaurant and factory store featuring a full range of Vienna meat products. The restaurant will include memorabilia of the company’s 130-year history in Chicago. The Bucktown site is a former Vienna factory.

Wintrust Business Minute: Vienna Beef makes $20 million redevelopment and headquarters move

Illinois State

Gurnee, IL

Chris Jacques, a large carnivore expert with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent to explain why black bear sightings like the one in Gurnee, IL are becoming more frequent. Chris also explains why you should not engage with the animal if you happen to see one.

The reason black bear sightings in Illinois are increasing

Texas State

Oak Brook, IL

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Oak Brook-based Treehouse Foods is buying a Texas coffee facility and coffee shipping business. Crain’s reports it’s a $100 million deal that’ll allow Treehouse to capture more profit in the supply chain. The company is buying Farmer Brothers, the coffee roaster and wholesaler that provides Treehouse with bulk ground coffee used in single-serve pods and ready-to-drink beverages. Treehouse will retain about 180 Farmer Brothers employees. Treehouse is the largest manufacturer of private label food products in North America.

Wintrust Business Minute: Oak Brook-based Treehouse Foods buys Texas coffee facility and shipping business

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and WGN Radio investigative reporter and longtime journalist Anna Davlantes! This week, the Rascals talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson saying, “If you don’t live in the city of Chicago, you don’t have a right to talk about the city of Chicago.” Do the Rascals think this is the right tone for the mayor to be taking? Mike Pence and Chris Christie are running for the GOP nomination for president. Do more candidates in the field favor Donald Trump? It was announced on Tuesday that the PGA Tour would merge with LIV Golf. What do the Rascals think of the merger? A congressional subcommittee began debating the merits of proposed legislation to make AM receivers standard equipment in all new vehicles. Is this proposed legislation government overreach? And finally, Apple will stop autocorrecting the F-word. And have you noticed how often that word is used on TV shows?

The Mincing Rascals 6.7.23: GOP presidential candidates, LIV/PGA merger, AM Radio

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