Elgin, IL

Chicago, IL

“Slice 16” voting for our South/West Burbs Region is underway!. Vote on each matchup for who you want to advance to the “Elite Eats” round. Voting for the Slice 16 will run until the morning of Monday, March 27th . Kevin Powell and Michael Piff will discuss further on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast, but feel free to tweet them your thoughts and picks at @KPowell720 and @Mike_Piff03! You can subscribe to Chicago’s Very Own Eats on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. All episodes are available on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast page at WGNRadio.com.

Chicago Pizza Madness: South/West Burbs Region Slice 16

“Slice 16” voting for our City Region is underway!. Voting for the Slice 16 will run until the morning of Monday, March 27th . Kevin Powell and Michael Piff will discuss further on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats Podcast, but feel free to tweet them your thoughts and picks at @KPowell720 and @Mike_Piff03! You can subscribe to Chicago’s Very Own Eats on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. All episodes are available on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast page at WGNRadio.com.

Pizza Madness Tournament: City Region Slice 16

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:. Proposed $32 Million Community Center Near Washington Park Goes Before Neighbors For Support: Space for arts and music, a café, rentable offices, athletic courts, programs for older people, a demonstration kitchen and much more are planned for the $32 million center.

Extremely Local News: Could Washington Park see a new community center?

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the founding of Spalding sporting goods, the global success of the “Cha Cha Slide,” Bob Newhart’s famous job, and more.

This Week in Chicago History: Spalding, Mayor Daley, and Tinker Toys

Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park is WGN Radio’s next Your Hometown feature on Thursday, March 30. With a foothold in both Cook and Will counties, Tinley Park is about 25 miles southwest of the Loop. Original inhabitants were primarily of the Potawatomi tribe. Land lured early settlers, who arrived as early as...

Your Hometown: Tinley Park, March 30

Princeton, IL

Skokie, IL

On this show, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the cast and director/choreographer of Avenue Q now playing through April 2nd at Music Theater Works (located at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie). Joining in the conversation are actors Jimmy Hogan, Brandy Miller and director/choreographer Christopher Pazdernik.

Avenue Q is a great time at Music Theater Works until April 2nd

With the Chicago mayoral runoff election less than two weeks away, Walter Jacobson says it is refreshing that Willie Wilson is using his considerable influence to support a candidate based not on skin color. Walter Jacobson gives his perspective.

Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 3-23-23: A tip of the hat to Willie Wilson

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. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews The Board Room. Located at 137 Lake St. in Libertyville, they are known for serving sharable dishes, like firecracker shrimp, Korean beef crispy tacos, and charcuterie boards. Lt. Haynes also reviews Deerfields Bakery, located at 813 N. Waukegan in Deerfield. They are known for themed treats, like lamb cakes for Easter and banana loaves for Passover.

The Beat Cop’s Guide to charcuterie boards and cupcakes

It’s one of our favorite times of the year – White Sox Media Preview Day! Before Opening Day every year, the White Sox showcase their promotions for the upcoming season, new gear and giveaways, and the real reason you’re here – NEW food offerings at Guaranteed Rate Field.

New White Sox eats on the South Side

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. New Park District Headquarters In Brighton Park On Track To Open This Summer: Residents can expect summer programs at the new headquarters, Park District officials said during a community meeting Tuesday.

Extremely Local News: Brighton Park to open a new park district headquarters this summer

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s has been named a founding sponsor of NASCAR’s upcoming Chicago street race in Grant Park. The event is scheduled for July 1-2. A NASCAR spokesperson says it’s significant to get a local company as a headline sponsor. NASCAR and McDonald’s say the partnership will also support community programs, including those aimed at helping local teens. NASCAR says McDonald’s will have official presenting, marketing and promotional rights and on-course branding and at the start-finish line at Buckingham Fountain.

Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s named founding sponsor of NASCAR’s Chicago street race

Don Draper and his NYC ad men and women -- imaginary and real -- had nothing on Chicago's ad agency creatives who have produced some of the most iconic and memorable ads in history. The latest example: Philosophical chickens debate which came first; the cookie, or the cookie dough. “Find...

The Mad Men (and Women!) of Chicago

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/11/2023: Vice President and General Manager of the Carol Stream Joe Cotton Ford Tracy Conn joins the show to talk about equity on cars for leasing. To learn more about these vehicles or Joe Cotton Ford in general visit their website joecottonford.net or call them at 1-844-215-5215.

Leasing cars with Joe Cotton Ford

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new ranking of global financial centers now includes Chicago in the top ten. The Global Financial Centres Index ranks Chicago as 8th just ahead of Boston and right behind Shanghai. Chicago was 12th on the index last year. New York is ranked 1st and London is 2nd. According to the index, Chicago ranked high for business environment, human capital, financial sector development and reputation. The city had a strong showing in several other areas as well, including banking, investment management, fintech and trading. Among other things, the index provides evaluations of future competitiveness.

Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago ranks in top 10 of global financial centers

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/11/2023: Sarah Leonard of the RE/MAX Suburban Sarah Leonard Team joins the show to talk about what recasting is. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.

What is recasting?

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the health of the U.S. banking system, if banking issues will bleed into consumer confidence and other sectors of the economy, and how this will impact your retirement portfolio. Segment 2: Lynn...

Wintrust Business Lunch 3/24/22: Banking fears, Chicago travel, Northern Tool and Equipment

Iowa State

The Chicago mayoral race is emerging as a key test for Democrats on how they handle the hot-button issues of crime and public safety. Two starkly different candidates in the Windy City’s April 4 runoff have offered contrasting approaches over an issue that has been blamed for costing the party control of the House last year in New York.

Your Hometown Elgin : Rediscover Records

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