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July 03 Aiding service members through the Wounded Warrior Project
John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Maples Keller, associate professor at Emory University, join Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the history of the Wounded Warrior Project, and talk about ways people can get involved ahead of America’s 250th birthday. For more information, visit Wounded Warrior Project.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8490611/8490611_2026-07-03-132111.64kmono.mp3
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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Bob Sirott

There’s still time to place Thanksgiving catering orders

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What you should pack to save money at the airport

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Expect Blue Line construction this weekend

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Snoop Dogg to host a Christmas special

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/13/26

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June 19 Connor Zilisch racing at Coronado and setting sights on Chicagoland!
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 14: Connor Zilisch poses for a photo at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Driver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zilisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing’s return to Chicagoland. Connor fills us in on his Cup Series transitions to TrackHouse and working to improve and have great runs coming this season. Follow Connor on social media and for race tickets and times for Chicagoland Speedway go to www.ChicagolandSpeedway.com
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8465798/8465798_2026-06-19-205938.128.mp3
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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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June 17 Go FAST for Father’s Day with IndyCar at Road America, the ‘National Park of Speed!’
John Ewert of Road America joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio leading up to race weekend. Hear as John shares all the incredible ways to Father’s Day weekend coming up with all the stars of IndyCar along with jet flyovers, great food options and the ability to watch amazing racing from all areas of the course. Make it a racing weekend for the whole family with fun zones and kids under get in 16 free! For race times, tickets and all the attractions go to https://www.roadamerica.com .
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8460442/8460442_2026-06-17-150042.128.mp3
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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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June 11 Daniel Suarez brings NASCAR and Soccer fans together for a Chicagoland Speedway ‘World Cup Watch Party!’
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cups Series driver Daniel Suárez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio as he visits the Chicago area in advance of the 4th of July race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Hear as Daniel shares love for Chicago fans and excitement around the World Cup where Mexico is playing South Africa. Daniel is going to attend a World Cup Watch party with fans on Thursday June 11 at 2pm at Casa Catrina, located in Union Station in Joliet. Listen as Daniel shares how he is looking forward to race weekend at Chicagoland and how listeners can get more information and tickets at www.ChicagolandSpeedway.com
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8445621/8445621_2026-06-11-155821.128.mp3
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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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May 29 Hudson Lindenberger helps to put Portugal ‘On the Map!’
Hudson Lindeberger enjoying a drink in Portugal – all photos Hudson Lindenberger
Acclaimed Forbes writer and host of Booze Newz on WGN Radio, Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal for “On the Map” (in for Dave Plier). Hear as Hudson shares his current adventures with his wife Kim in Portugal and great places to visit while there. Dane and Hudson talk about how Portugal has become a key destination for U.S. travelers and the history, food and drinks that makes it a top spot to try! Stay tuned to WGN Radio for more from Hudson on Booze Newz and read him regularly in Forbes.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8418782/8418782_2026-05-29-125022.128.mp3
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
Jim Bob Morris with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee Tequila!
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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May 25 Jim Bob Morris helps Indy 500 fans take ‘Tequila to the Track’ and raises a trackside toast for Memorial Day!
Fans celebrate trackside with El Bandido Yankee at the Indy 500 – all photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio
El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on the WGN Radio Indy 500 pre-race show. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for this most American experience that brings everyone together to celebrate friends, family and FAST. Jim Bob raises a Memorial Day toast for all those in our thoughts and service with the Red, White and Blue Weber Agave of El Bandido Yankee…the Official Tequila of Togetherness!
Jim Bob Morris and Amy Adams on track before the Indy 500 – all photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8408775/Indy_500_Tequila_at_the_Track_Jim_Bob_Edit_2026-05-25-220015.64kmono.mp3
This race season 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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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May 25 Dane Neal’s trackside 110th Indy 500 pre-race show!
WGN Radio pre-race host Dane Neal with racing legend Mario Andretti before the Indy 500 – all photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio
Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Chicago’s own Indy 500 winner and race team owner Bobby Rahal. Listeners will also hear from legends Danny Sullivan and Mario Andretti with a trackside Tequila Toast from El Bandido Yankee co-founder Jim Bob Morris!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8408755/Indy_Pre_Race_2026_Edit_2026-05-25-214955.64kmono.mp3
This race season 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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Auto Racing

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after Daytona ‘incident’

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Kyle Busch posthumously voted the most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026

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F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

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NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death

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Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3

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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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May 15 Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett bring both FAST and FAMILY to Route 66 for NHRA’s 75th!
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 13: Top Fuel driver Tony Stewart celebrates after winning his first career national event at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Four-Wide Nationals on April 13, 2025, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Will Lester/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio for a special conversation previewing the upcoming NHRA race weekend at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Stewart shares insights on the excitement surrounding one of the biggest weekends in drag racing, the passionate fan atmosphere, and what makes racing at Route 66 Raceway such a standout stop on the NHRA schedule. Tony also highlights the much-anticipated return of wife Leah Pruett to competition and the energy surrounding her comeback to the track. Tony shares appreciation for Chicago area NASCAR fans and anticipation for racings return to Chicagoland Speedway. Fans also hear Stewart discuss the growth of NHRA, family life in racing, and why this weekend promises to be an unforgettable action-packed event for motorsports fans of all ages! For more information on racing, times and tickets go to www.nhra.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8381845/8381845_2026-05-14-141745.128.mp3
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
Jim Bob Morris with the Official Tequila of Raceday, El Bandido Yankee
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Dane Neal

Congressman Sean Casten sees the bright future of Illinois energy in Bolingbrook

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Brian Freedman on bringing the world together through wine, travel and tasting!

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G&W and CellCube bring the world’s best in energy to Bolingbrook

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Shaun Gold with the Halloween weekend WANNA Parlay winners!

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Tim Scheer and Cleetus McFarland bring Blues Hog BBQ, burn outs and burnt ends to Talladega!

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May 05 Barrio Queen and El Bandido Yankee celebrate ‘Sister City’ Cinco de Mayo!
Barrio Queen frozen margaritas made with El Bandido Yankee tequila for Cinco de Mayo -photos El Bandido Yankee
Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio, live from Arizona! Hear as Andrew shares the unique connections that Chicago and Phoenix-Scottsdale have with Cubs, Sox Spring Training, fair weather getaways and fans of great golf and great food. Listen as Andrew shares the things happening at all the Barrio Queen locations, including music, face painting, hat making, fire dancers and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Andrew fills us in on the authentic dishes that keep food fans coming back and the latest with the super popular Frozen Margaritas with El Bandido Yankee. Definitely worth the trip to the Valley any time of year but extra special on Cinco de Mayo and this year falling on Taco Tuesday too! For more information on locations, events and all the things that keep Barrio Queen filled with happy customers go to https://www.barrioqueen.com/
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8359378/8359378_2026-05-05-194218.128.mp3
Celebrate Cinco DeMayo and all Summer with El Bandido Yankee! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com
Barrio Queen celebrations with food, fun and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila – Photo Dane Neal/WGN Radio

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May 05 Fat Rosies celebrates Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day by ‘Breaking Out the Bandido’
Fat Rosies celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day with El Bandido Yankee – all photos Victor Tenorio, Fat Rosies
Victor Tenorio from Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares all excitement around both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday on the same day! Victor fills us in all 7 locations for Fat Rosies and how each is featuring music, fun, great food and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Listen as Victor and Fat Rosies will keep the party going all week long with Mother’s Day specials and celebrations coming up. For information on locations, times and to make reservations for Mother’s Day be sure to go to https://www.fatrosies.com/
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8358968/8358968_2026-05-05-163908.128.mp3
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and ALL Summer with El Bandido Yankee Tequila! For events recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com
Fat Rosies celebrates Cinco de Mayo with El Bandido Yankee on WGN – photos Fat Rosies
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