Chicago, IL

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how scammers are using AI technology and how they are targeting military personnel. He also discusses wire fraud involving banks and fake texts about your Netflix account.

Scammers are using AI technology to replicate your voice

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

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Anacortes, WA

ANACORTES, Wash. (AP) — A safety device meant to keep trains from tipping into Puget Sound knocked a train off the tracks last week, spilling 3,100 gallons (11,734 liters) of diesel fuel in Washington state, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. The seven-car BNSF Railway train was approaching a...

Officials: Safety device, human error derailed Wash. train

Chicago’s closely watched mayoral race is shining a spotlight on the racial divisions that have long characterized the city. Brandon Johnson, a progressive Black man, and Paul Vallas, a moderate white man, have largely seen their support fall along racial lines. Johnson, former Cook County commissioner, has managed to...

Chicago mayoral race underscores city’s racial divisions

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

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:. Upscale Cocktail Lounge The Pearl Club Will Replace Emmit’s Irish Pub In River West: The Pearl Club is set to open in the next few weeks. The space is intended to convey “old-world elegance” reminiscent of London’s cocktail scene with a modern twist to fit Chicago, officials said.

Extremely Local News: Emmit’s Irish Pub to be replaced by cocktail lounge

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

“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

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

“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

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

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?

Will County, IL

Monee, IL

Will County Board member Daniel Butler joins Lisa Dent to discuss the proposal for an airport in the Monee area. He addresses listener questions regarding the need for a third airport.

Will we see a new airport in the Monee area in the near future?

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

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Wintrust Business Minute: CVS Health’s acquisition of Oak Street Health is almost done

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The CVS Health acquisition of Chicago-based Oak Street Health is almost...

Wintrust Business Minute: CVS Health’s acquisition of Oak Street Health is almost done

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