Dean Richards, Rob LaFrentz, in for Dave Schwan, and Jack Heinrich, in for Andy Masur start the show talking about the Chicago Triathlon and alternative races they would rather run on a Sunday morning.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dean takes us out across the pond to Monmouth, Wales.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the confirmed cases of West Nile Virus found in the Chicago area, methods to stay safe from the disease-carrying mosquitos and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with BJ Jones, the Artistic Director, for the Northlight Theater Company. They talk about Northlight’s 50th season celebration this year and discuss which shows are on the upcoming schedule. For more information, visit the Northlight Theatre Company.

Dean also gives a salute to legendary theater director and producer Hal Prince. Prince won 21 Tony awards throughout his career and became synonymous with many of the most notable works of all time such as Cabaret and Fiddler on the Roof.

Dean and the listeners look back on their ice cream favorites throughout the years and the many variations on the root beer float.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks back to school recipes like an easy-to-make chicken macaroni and cheese burrito.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the confirmed cases of West Nile Virus found in the Chicago area, methods to stay safe from the disease-carrying mosquitos, and take listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich, in for Andy Masur start the show talking about the Air and Water Show taking over Chicago this weekend and reminisce about old records.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Holland, Michigan.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss back to school health guidelines, the best tips for parents to follow at the start of the school year, and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with Brandon Lee Harris, who plays teenage Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical, now playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. For more information, visit Broadway in Chicago.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Connie Nielsen, who stars in Nobody 2 alongside Bob Odenkirk, now showing in theaters. They discuss the behind the scenes action and her experiences with the other actors on set.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss back to school health guidelines, the best tips for parents to follow at the start of the school year, and take listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan start the show talking to Andy Masur about his new position as WGN Radio’s sports director, and his new seat on Bob Sirott’s show.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Annapolis, Maryland.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the best methods to stay safe and cool while summer temperatures remain high.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with the President and CEO of the Paramount Theatre, Tim Rater. They talk about the Aurora budget cuts and how the theater will

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with the original Jesus Christ Superstar, Ted Neeley. They discuss the upcoming screenings of the show at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge, from Sept. 26 to 28. For more information, click here.

Legendary actor and screenwriter Bob Odenkirk joins Dean this week to discuss his move to action movies, the upcoming release of Nobody 2 and his upbringing in the Chicago area.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the best methods to stay safe and cool while summer temperatures remain high.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show diving deep into the history of Chicago TV pitchmen and reflect on legendary Cubs second baseman, the late Ryne Sandberg.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Helena, Montana.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with actress, comedian and producer Lily Tomlin, who is co-producing the world premiere play about the personal and professional life of tennis icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean will be showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through Aug. 10.

Jonathan Alsberry dance educator, creator and coach joins Dean to talk about the Chicago Dance Health Fund’s Dance for Life, taking place Aug. 16 at The Auditorium.

Dean is joined by the stars of Superman: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, and director James Gunn to discuss what went into bringing one of the most iconic superheroes back to the big screen.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks Hawaiian recipes including poi and spam musubi.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and the late Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis, and take listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about Dean’s surprise visit from a furry friend in the WGN Radio studio this morning.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Andover, England.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with Ben Page (Lee) and Jack Ball (Austin), stars of Paramount’s BOLD Series opener, True West by Sam Shepard, now showing at Paramount’s Copley Theatre through August 31. For tickets, visit ParamountAurora.com or call 630-896-6666

Raquel Torre, creator and co-director of BOOK UP!, joins Dean to talk about the show’s tour through parks across Chicago. The two discuss the preparation steps for the show and highlight the importance for young children to be involved in fine arts.

Five-time Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola joins Dean for an exclusive interview. The two Coppola’s legendary career, his 2024 movie Megalopolis‘ screening at the Chicago Theater and the current state of the film industry. Coppola also shares some cooking tips for Dean.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.