Dr. Loren Williams , a program manager with Sunshine Enterprises and Taneka Pernell, a financial coach from NLEN talk about L.I.S.C. (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) chat with Jon Hansen on Extension 720. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) facilitated a partnership, between the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) and Sunshine Enterprises’ Community Business Academy (CBA) — a 12-week program that gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to make their businesses thrive. Each week of the program offers a new insight, such as marketing, bookkeeping, […]

Tonight on Extension 720! Jon Hansen is in for Justin Kaufmann again! Jon chats with The Voice contestant Katie Kadan about the blues, her full length album and her experience being on Team Legend. The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Senior Manager of Education and Community Volunteers Hadi Finerty joins Jon next. To close out the show, Loren Williams , a program manager with Sunshine Enterprises and Taneka Pernell, a financial coach from NLEN talk about L.I.S.C. (Local Initiatives Support Corporation). […]

Tonight on Extension 720: Mark Carman is in for Justin Kaufmann. Carm takes your calls on the college admissions scandal. Also, former Bears TE Desmond Clark talks to Mark about Chase Daniel and Mitch Trubisky and if the Bears are getting close to another QB controversy. Bears Insider Adam Hoge checks in from London as the Bears prepare to take on the Raiders this Sunday. Yuri Lane, the Human Beatbox, tells us about the upcoming Midwest Beatbox Battle. And to […]

Historians and authors Gerry Souter and Janet Souter join Justin on Extension 720 to discuss their book, “Selling Americans on America: Journey into a Troubled Nation.” Gerry and Janet talk about the story of the “Freedom Train,” why they became interested in the “Freedom Train,” where the idea for the “Freedom Train” came from, the role Hollywood played in the “Freedom Train,” how Chicago played a part in the story of the “Freedom Train” and if the “Freedom Train” was […]

It’s “The Download on Chicago Business” sponsored by Signature Bank. Tonight, Justin speaks with OMG Accessories Founder and CEO Anne Harper about her career, how she always knew that she wanted to be an entrepreneur, why she started on her career path at an early age, how school and an internship helped her hone her direction, where the idea for OMG Accessories comes from, how early failure helped her becoming successful, how she has handled the incredible growth of OMG Accessories, […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Wendy McDonald joins Jon in-studio to  shed some light on breast health awareness. (She also writes books and sings!). Come for the information and stay for the Cardi B. You can follow her here. This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio and features newsmakers, tastemakers and trailblazers.  Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Justin Kaufmann, this talk show/audio magazine goes in-depth to help you better understand […]

Tonight on Extension 720! Jon Hansen is in for Justin Kaufmann. Jon chats with Illinois State Representative Chris Welch about his bill that would allow college athletes to be paid. The always great Heather Cherone of The Daily Line gives us the latest details on the possibility of a Chicago teachers strike and tells us about former Alderman John Arena’s new job with the city. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Wendy McDonald joins Jon in-studio to  shed […]

Longtime theater stalwart Vicki Quade, co-creator of the show, “Late Nite Catechism,” joins Justin on Extension 720 to discuss the new show, “Holy Ghost Bingo: God, Goblins, & Games” at the Royal George Theatre. Vicki talks about preparing for this new show, why she wanted to put on a Halloween show, what attracts her to Halloween, why she often gravitates to stories surrounding religion, the role nostalgia plays in the show, what she enjoys about being on stage, the importance […]

Chalkbeat‘s Cassie Walker Burke joins Justin on Extension 720 to talk about what’s really at the heart of the labor dispute between CPS and the CTU, the likelihood the teachers go on strike in the coming weeks, the stress involved in high school admissions and the difficulty getting admitted to a selective enrollment high school. This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio and features newsmakers, tastemakers and trailblazers.  Hosted by award-winning broadcaster […]

Actress, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan joins Justin on Extension 720 to discuss her new book, “When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith, and Funny People.” Jeannie talks about why she wanted to tell this story in book form, when she recognized that she was dealing with a life-threatening health issue, using comedy as a coping mechanism, the role faith played in her health crisis, the importance that humor played during this experience, the challenges […]