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We started off this week’s show by chatting with Kari Kohler from The Kohler Group to talk about how to sell distressed properties in this economy. Next, Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor joined the show to talk about how to prevent winter gaps in your floor. Then, Michael Huston of Lindholm Roofing talks about their roof inspection they offer. And obviously, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new analysis shows Chicago had the 10th highest inflation rate increase last year. The compilation by Axios looked at Consumer Price Index data. It shows Chicago area inflation rose 5.5% from 2021 to 2022. That’s down from the 7% annual increase the year before. Miami recorded the highest inflation increase at 9.9%. Phoenix came in next at 9.5% followed by Seattle at 8.4% and Atlanta at 8.1%. Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, Detroit and St. Louis all saw increases in the 6% range.

While Dave Plier is out, John Landecker fills in and talks with Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and General Manager for the Chicago Auto Show. They talk about the longstanding show history and it’s 115th year in Chicago, as well as the incredible new attractions this year. For tickets and more information, visit chicagoautoshow.com.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how the show has recently been traveling to more friendly states. Later, he addresses how mountain lions are a growing concern.

Cole Stallard, the Commissioner for Chicago Streets and Sanitation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the top seven vote-getters in the city’s Name a Snowplow contest. The competition garnered over 80,000 votes for snowplow names. Here are the 7 names that received the most votes:. Mrs. O’Leary’s Plow...

David Haynes, Lieutenant in the Chicago Police Department and co-author of The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats, is in studio to review Chicago South Side eateries. D&D’s Place, located at 8324 S. Kedzie Avenue, is a great spot for classic donuts. Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria, located at 8433 S. Pulaski Rd, is a well-known pizza place in the South Side. They also discuss the growing public concern over restaurant surcharges.

Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the Chinese Balloon story from this week. Then it is time for Dave Schwan’s Far Flung Forecast!. Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular health update. Dr. Most starts this week off talking about the COVID National Public health emergency being planned to end on May 11th, but what does that mean for us? And of course Dr. Most answers listener questions.

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down the remarkably strong January labor report. Segment 2: Marguerite Ward, Correspondent, Insider, tells John why CEO’s who are demanding employees return to the office could be hurting diversity. Segment 3: Alan...

The Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio every Saturday from 10am-1pm, David Hochberg, answers your questions. Tune in while David tells us about how “it’s not about the rate it’s about the monthly payment”. To learn more about Team Hochberg and what they can do for you go to 56david.com or call them at 1-855-56-DAVID, that’s 1-855-563-2843.