On the Map

Johanna Patterson, Communications Director of the Geneva IL Chamber of Commerce, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight all of the happenings in Geneva this holiday season including the Holiday House Tour, Christmas Walk, carriage rides, and more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Michael Ciapciak, owner of Bang Bang Pie, about their delicious Thanksgiving offers, which include Roasted Pumpkin, Classic Apple, Chocolate Pecan, and more! Go to bangbangpieshop.com for more.

Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss their unique holiday offerings this season such as peppermint bark, snowflake chocolate suckers, and of course delicious chocolate bars.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Matt Sarosy, Macy’s State Street Store Manager, to highlight all of the holiday happenings taking place this season!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Sonya Nash, Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana (LaGrange County CVB), to highlight all of the Christmas activities taking place in Amish Country, such as the “Lights of Joy” exhibit, a number of live shows, and so much more! Go to visitshipshewana.org to learn more about how you can experience a small town Christmas in Shipshewana.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by John Burnham, Executive Director of the Manchester Business Association, to highlight Manchester, Vermont. Experience breathtaking views and beautiful fall colors that become even more vibrant during this time of the year! Listen to learn all about the music festivals, unique museums, and specialty stores that make Manchester a shopper’s paradise. To learn more about this quaint mountain town you can visit manchestervermont.com.

Barb Krause, Publisher and CEO of At The Lake magazine, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Lake Geneva Beer and Spirits Festival, making its long-awaited return on October 26th at the Ridge Hotel just outside Lake Geneva. Listen to learn about the food, dancing, Halloween-themed beer, and 40-plus breweries and distilleries that will be featured at the event. Go to lgbeerfest.com to learn more!

Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to tall all things Fall! If you’re looking for the perfect fall getaway, Hocking Hills has this and much more this season. Visit explorehockinghills.com for more information!

Alexandria Binanti, Executive Director of downtown Lake Geneva, joins Jon Hansen (filling in for Dave Plier) to talk about Lake Geneva Oktoberfest. Alexandria shares vendors that’ll be there, their 28th anniversary, and how Dungeons and Dragons originated in Lake Geneva. Oktoberfest will be October 12th-13th celebrating traditional German heritage in the community.

Find more information here: www.downtownlakegeneva.org

President & CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association Sam Toia joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight one of the nation’s top culinary festivals, Chicago Gourmet, which is taking place September 21-29. Go to chicagogourmet.org for more.