WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of Memorial Day, how it started out as Decoration Day, and much more!

Dave fills in for Bob Sirott on Memorial Day and talks with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin for Bob’s Record Collection. They discuss band’s return to touring and their upcoming show with Styx and Loverboy at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL on June 4th.

Grillmaster Kevin Kolman from Weber Grill joins Dave to share his grilling experiences from the Indianapolis 500 along with Memorial Day backyard favorites!

Jason Sierpien, owner of the iconic Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park, joins Dave to talk about all the new features at the park this season including the new water park, early purchase ticket savings, and more!

Multiple sources are reporting that actor Ray Liotta, known for performances in films including “Goodfellas” and “Field of Dreams,” has died at age 67. In 2016, Liotta talked with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate a quarter of a century of “Goodfellas” and discuss what was then his new project, the NBC crime drama “Shades of Blue.”

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes two of the stars of NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’, David Eigenberg and Chris Stolte, to talk about their upcoming season finale, summer concerts, and more.

Scott Dehn, proprietor of the McHenry Outdoor, joins Dave to talk about their new screen, movie schedule, concessions, season passes, and the new bar opening on-site!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the life and legacy of Johnny Carson with Johnny’s nephew (and President of Carson Entertainment) Jeff Sotzing, music icon Doc Severinsen, and a look back at a 2017 interview with Carson biographer Bill Zehme.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Lauren Magiera talk to Tracy & Doug Hurst, Co-Founders & Head Brewer at Metropolitan Brewing, Liz Garibay, Executive Director at The Chicago Brewseum and Laurin Mack, Owner of The Conrad Seipp Brewing Company LIVE from the Chicago’s Very Own Golden Lager release party!

In keeping a promise to help ‘keep his name alive’, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the legacy of the late Don Rickles on his birthday by sharing his backstage Vegas interview with the comedy legend, reminiscing with TV icon (and Don’s best friend) Bob Newhart, and highlights of a conversation with Don’s road manager Tony […]