After Hours with Rick Kogan

Freelance videographer Ken Herzlich joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to discuss they news stories he covered during his career, how he felt after covering so many tragic events, and why he retired. They also talked about some of his most memorable stories.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by authors John Owens and David Fletcher to talk about their book “Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the ’72 White Sox and a Transforming Chicago”. You can buy the book here.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by the great Mike Houlihan to talk about Beverly Arts Center screening of films and fun St. Patrick’s Day activities.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Don Evans, Executive Director of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, to share about the life celebration and book launch for Scott Jacobs and his book I Told You So!: Donald Trump, The Awful Years at The Cliff Dwellers on March 2nd. For more information click here.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Carol Southard, a Tobacco Treatment Specialist at Swedish Hospital, to share the dangers of smoking and how she can help people quit.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by writer Greg Borzo to talk his latest book “A History Lover’s Guide to Chicago” which gives readers an extensive look at the city’s history.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by writer/speaker/teacher Arnie Bernstein to talk about his books and new projects he is working on.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by actor Joe Farina to talk about the career and life of his late father, actor Dennis Farina. Later on, Joe shares about what is going on in his life and his return to acting.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by his Chicago Tribune colleagues reporter Kori Rumore Finley and Senior Visual Editor Marianne Mather to talk about their latest collaborative project, Vintage Tribune newsletter. It gives Chicagoans a look back at the city’s history through the Tribune’s archives. For more information click here.

A first for Rick Kogan: An anonymous guest! The author behind Roseland, Chicago: 1972 stops by to share about her online book she is releasing one chapter at a time follows a young boy from Roseland, a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, in 1972. But she wants to keep her identity a secret […]