Chicago Police Officer Steve Loffredo and his K-9 partner ‘Bravo’ join the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to highlight their roles and how vests can help K-9’s too. Then, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Executive Board President Sandra Wortham discusses the day that she found out her brother was shot and killed in the line of duty. Additionally, David Eigenberg of ‘Chicago Fire’ joins the show to give his love to Chicago police. After this, Chicago Police Department Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti discusses the unfortunate process of investigating police shootings.

In March of 2024, Field Training Officer Edwin Gramajo was shot while wearing a bulletproof vest. He joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to tell his story. To donate, visit cpdvest.com.

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to highlight how impactful donations for this lifesaving measure are to the CPD and the feeling of losing a fellow officer.

Chicago Police Department Commander Davina Ward of the 11th District joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss the role of a Police Commander, and what it feels like to receive news that an officer has been shot. Visit cpdvest.com to donate.

On May 6th, 2023, Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston was shot and killed in the line of duty. Her mother, Dionne Mhoon, joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss how important the services offered by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation have been to her and her family. Additionally, she highlights the life of Aréanah and who she was as a person. Visit cpdvest.com to donate.

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about changes coming to student loan borrowing. Next, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joined the show to talk about proper steps to take if you cannot afford to pay your taxes on time. Then, Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski shares information about customized starilifts. And, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to answer a listener question about a customized stairlift that is no longer needed. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to give advice to those who are struggling to pay their taxes on time. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or call 1-312-664-6649.

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan, A.K.A. The Student Loan Assassin joins, the program to discuss changes coming to student loan borrowing. Learn more about the Kaplan Law Firm by going to financialrelief.com or calling Rae at 1-312-294-8989.

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, about steam mops and if they are safe for wood floors. Then, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers shares information about repurposing furniture. And, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!