WGN-TV Meteorologist Mike Hamernik joins Dean Richards to describe the strength of the approaching Hurricane Dorian and cities it will most impact next week. And Miami “Deco Drive” Producer John Hayden describes the uncertainties of this upcoming storm for residents of Florida.

Chef and owner of The Chopping Block Shelley Young joins the FoodTime segment to give you last minute summer grilling tips. She reveals her tips on how to best grill veggies like asparagus, Brussel sprouts and eggplant.

First, Dean talks with WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek about Joe Walsh’s recent announcement to challenge Trump in the 2020 Presidential primary. (11:29) Then, members of the musical “Miracle” talk about the memories they’ve made during their time in the hit production before performing tunes straight from the show. “Miracle” tells the story of a working class family and what it means to lose and regain faith time and time again. (28:34) Next, Dean talks with actress Rachel Dratch, about […]

Actress Rachel Dratch talks about her improv set at the Cottonelle Superior Clean Country Fair on Navy Pier. The fair has plenty of family fun activities and is held in light of National Toilet Paper Day. “I got the call. You know the call every actor wants to receive, ‘Will you participate in National Toilet Paper Day?,’” said Dratch. Dratch goes on to talk about the latest news in her acting life, including the role she plays as a “pretty […]

Members of the musical “Miracle” talk about the memories they’ve made during their time in the hit production. “Miracle” tells the story of a working class family and what it means to lose and regain faith time and time again. The struggle of the Cubs to win a pennant plays hand in hand with the struggles of the Delaneys, a close-knit Chicago Irish family who is fighting to keep their bar near Wrigley Field up and running. The cast shares […]

Former Representative Joe Walsh announced Sunday morning that he will challenge President Trump in the 2020 Presidential primary.  WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek talks with Dean about Walsh’s recent announcement and what this means as we head into the next Presidential race.

FoodTime goes gelato in light of the Gelato Festival coming to Chicago this weekend. Dean is joined in studio by Phil Greenberg and Camille Hawley of the festival. They talk about everything from the ins and outs of the event to what it is that makes gelato such a special treat.

Dean’s covering it all on this edition of Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning! First, Dean talks with actress Jennifer Hudson and her sister Julia at their ninth annual ‘Hatch Day’ event. The event commemorates Jennifer’s nephew Julian King who was shot and killed almost 11 years ago. (12:53) Then, Betty Mohr, theater and opera critic for Le Bon Travel & Culture, joins Dean to talk about the latest in the Chicago theater and opera scene. (20:51) Next, Dean talks with the […]

Dean’s covering it all on this edition of Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning! First, Dean talks with actress Jennifer Hudson and her sister Julia at their ninth annual ‘Hatch Day’ event. The event commemorates Jennifer’s nephew Julian King who was shot and killed almost 11 years ago. (12:53) Then, Betty Mohr, theater and opera critic for Le Bon Travel & Culture, joins Dean to talk about the latest in the Chicago theater and opera scene. (20:51) Next, Dean talks with the […]

Based on a true story, “Blinded by the Light” tells the story of Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, who is inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s music. “After the film he [Bruce Springsteen] gave me a give hug and a kiss and said ‘Thank you for looking after me,’” said Director Gurinder Chadha. Listen to Dean interview Chadha along with author Sarfraz Manzoor actors Viveik Kalra and Aaron Phagura to hear why Dean rated this movie an A.