Former WGN-TV Bozo, Joey D’Auria joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his experience as The World’s Most Famous Clown, his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his audition, behind the scenes stories, fellow cast members, voice acting and his love of Chicago.

Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more! Weber.com

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk turkey and sides, this weekend’s hottest movies, the annual airing of ‘Bozo, Gar & Ray: WGN-TV Classics’ and more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years.

Author of “Hidden Chicago Landmarks” John R. Schmidt joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he got the idea to write this book and how it all started with Sam Giancana’s house. He also highlights other places you can visit, like Al Capone’s house and the house from “A Christmas Story.”

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Thanksgiving became a national holiday, the release of ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the Thanksgiving Day football game tradition, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about the whooping cough outbreak at Lane Tech and a study of which cooking oils could cause inflammation.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how much a letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton could sell at auction for and the death of director Jim Abrahams. They also share details about things to do over Thanksgiving weekend and how to watch the Bozo Thanksgiving special.

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:

Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: The History And Legacy Of 14 Iconic Watering Holes: Block Club went deep — like, really deep — into the history of some of the city’s most beloved and historic dive bars.

Ravinia Brewing To Close Logan Square Taproom Following Trademark Settlement: The brewery changed its name to Steep Ravine Brewing Company after a dispute with Ravinia Festival and will host a taproom farewell party Dec. 14.

Garfield Park Conservatory Breaks Ground On Children’s Garden Overhaul: The $10 million project has begun after more than a decade of fundraising and is expected to include a toddler area, slide and dig pit. Here’s what it will look like.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Joseph’s conferences and how Americans in Ukraine celebrate Thanksgiving. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.