This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to discuss water heater installations and sewer excavations. Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins to discuss methods for decluttering your home just in time for warmer weather. Then, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates shares information for business owners before they file their taxes. Plus, sitting shotgun is Jeremy Hogel, Home Remodeling Specialist at MegaPros, as David takes calls from loyal listeners on this packed show!

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about different types of decluttering. Plus, he talks about how they work with charities to donate your items. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).

Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what every season business owner should know about a single-member LLC. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/07/26: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to discuss water heater installations and their sale that runs until the end of March. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about how the war in Iran has impacted interest rates, the housing market stabilizing in the Chicago area, and how young people are typically buying property. David also answers all of your questions.

David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago Wendy Snyder, filling in for David Hochberg, is joined by Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing who reminds listeners that exterior home improvement season is right around the corner and that now is the time to schedule your spring repairs, maintenance, and replacements. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the show to point out some of the most popular hardwood floor care “tips” that actually do more harm than good and to explain why steam mops, shine sprays, and so-called “deep cleaning” can shorten the life of your hardwood floors. Next, Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties talks about whether or not now is the time to jump into the market and what buyers need to do in order to win in competitive situations. To close out the show, Wendy along with our roundtable of guest takes on listeners’ questions.

Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to discuss whether now is the time to jump into the market and what buyers need to do to win in competitive situations. To learn more about what The Sarah Leonard Team can do for you, visit sarahleonardsells.com or call them at 1-224-239-3966.

Igor Murokh, VP and Sales Manager for Mr. Floor Companies joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to point out some of the most popular hardwood floor care “tips” that actually do more harm than good and to explain why steam mops, shine sprays, and so-called “deep cleaning” can shorten the life of your hardwood floors. To learn more about what Mr. Floor can do for you, visit mrfloor.com or call them at 1-847-674-7500.

Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing, joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to remind listeners that exterior home improvement season is right around the corner and that now is the time to schedule your spring repairs, maintenance, and replacements. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, visit Lindholmroofing.com or call them at 1-773-283-7675.

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David Hochberg is joined in studio by 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea and Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Director Maureen Biggane to host this year’s sixth annual Vest-a-thon.

The show begins with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Board President Sandra Wortham, who shares the story of her brother, Chicago Police Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV, who was killed in the line of duty.

Pro-Tech representative Gary Stryker follows with an in-depth discussion about bulletproof vests. Then Commander Bryan Spreyne of the 8th (Chicago Lawn) District joins to talk about the tragic shootings of officers in his district over the past three years. Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti also emphasizes the importance of protective vests.

Officer Juan Alba-Chavez and his wife, Yvonne Muñoz, share their emotional story about Juan being shot on just his sixth day on the job and receives a new vest as a token of appreciation for his service.

Later, Kathy O’Neil, assistant director of the CPD Counseling Unit, highlights the counselors’ ongoing support for officers. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling then discusses the vest drive, the challenges his officers face, and why new vests are vital to their safety.

The program also features Nallely Silva, social media and events specialist for sponsor Mariano’s, and Julie Harringan of the Original Pancake House, who share details on Alderman O’Shea’s “Get Behind the Vest” Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

The show concludes with Maureen Biggane, former Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 President John Catanzara Graham, and businessman and community leader Willie Wilson, who extend a generous invitation to David and Alderman O’Shea.

To close out the Vest-a-thon, Chicago Police Chaplain Father Dan Brandt delivers a final prayer as The Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society (who provided music the entire show) perform their rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

If you would like to donate, please visit cpdvest.com.