Regional Director for Lazy Dog Restaurants, Casey Salagaj joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Casey shares all the celebrations coming up for National Dog Day between August 24th through the 27th. Listen as Casey fills us in on the “pet patio etiquette” and why Dogs are such a big part of the Lazy Dog story and family. Casey gives us the latest restaurant selections and menus with local, seasonal ingredients and cocktails to match with an incredible selection of beers and spirits including of course El Bandido Yankee Tequila. There is always great reasons to stop in and enjoy the food, drink (dogs) and atmosphere at Lazy Dog Restaurant and for more information on locations, events and more go to https://lazydogrestaurants.com/

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

On a recent episode of “On the Map”, Cathye Amos of Wind Creek Casino joined Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Cathye shares Wind Creek’s new hotel and resort, their location in the Southland and some of the things guests are most excited about. Listen as Cathye fills on in on the acclaimed food options, with many different cuisines and the stunning roof top steakhouse named Alto and presented by celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani. Events, concerts, conventions and celebrations of all kinds are happening at Wind Creek, as well as relaxing stays in the guest rooms, suites and the world class spa. For more information on all things Wind Creek and to get in on all the action go to https://windcreek.com/chicagosouthland

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Casey Salagaj, regional operations director for Lazy Dog Restaurants, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, to discuss the restaurant’s National Dog Day celebration from August 24 through 27. He shares how guests can bring their furry friends to Lazy Dog’s dog-friendly patios, support Pet Partners with every dog bowl purchased, and explore the restaurant’s seasonal peach menu, craft beverages and scratch-made TV dinners.

Tairi Grace, executive director and founder of Grace Holistic Center for Education, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, to discuss the Yorkville school’s whole-child approach to learning. Tairi shares how its preschool-through-12th-grade program combines academics with mindfulness, hands-on career exploration, life skills, and flexible options for homeschool families.

WANNA Parlay co-founder Carson Coffman joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio leading into the big summer weekend. Hear as Carson shares excitement around WANNA and how people are playing and winning with picks for the World Cup, UFC, PGA and more. Listen as Carson fills us in on the new groundbreaking part of the WANNA Parlay experience with the AI assisted and generated “1 click” parlay, giving players the ability to create strong parlays in any sport, instantly and in real time regardless of familiarity. Carson talks about recent winners and ways they have taken a few dollars and won hundreds and even thousands playing “The World’s Richest Parlay”. Dane and Carson share excitement around the World Cup, summer sports and how WGN Radio hosts and listeners have been getting in on all the fun! For more information and to start playing and winning go to the Apple or Google play stores, download WANNA Parlay and enter code “WGN” for an up to $250 deposit match. Stay tuned to WGN Radio for more and play your way to GameDay with WANNA Parlay!

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

Acclaimed TV and motorsports personality Rutledge Wood joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Rutledge shares excitement around his new line of all natural and all delicious soft drinks called “Fun Times Soda Pop”. Listen as Rutledge shares the inspiration for the brand and the challenges to bring the very best flavors and ingredients to the line and make it available to the masses. Rut and Dane talk about the 151 new 7-Eleven locations in Chicago and counting with New York and Atlanta growing as well. Rutledge talks about his appreciation for all the support and positivity so far and anticipation of a fun 4th of July family weekend and a summer filled with “Fun Times”. For information on all the flavors, locations and how to buy, go to https://www.funtimessodapop.com/

This Race Weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

CHILLED Magazine National Brand Ambassador, Chai Lee joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Heading into the 4th of July weekend our friends at CHILLED have suggestions, tips and trends for the cocktail scene, with classics and new takes on Tequila and low ABV alternatives too. Dane and Chai’ talk about some great brands, including Chicago’s hometown El Bandido Yankee, the expanding appeal of Agave spirits and also her take on seltzers, Buzz Balls and more. Chai shares suggestions on a few of her favorite cities to visit for bars and bartenders and previews the iconic “Tales of the Cocktails” in New Orleans soon. Stay tuned for more at WGN Radio and for all things CHILLED go to https://chilledmagazine.com

Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to deepen the connection between Chicago and the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Andrew prepares for his first visit to Wrigley Field for a Cubs game, and gets ready to celebrate the 4th of July with El Bandido Yankee Tequila.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the technological advancements made in the World Cup, including sensors placed in each ball that sends signals to computers hundreds of times every second.

Carson Coffman, co-founder of Wanna Parlay, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to join in the excitement of the World Cup with their betting tools, including an AI-generated parlay.