WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks to Katie Grennan, Executive Director of Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that brings joy and comfort to hospital patients, their support communities, and those in health care facilities through a dedicated group of over 115 high-caliber, locally-based musicians who are passionate about sharing the healing power of music. Join them for a fundraiser and enjoy LIVE music at Chief O’Neills at 3471 N. Elston Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. For more info, visit sharing-notes.org.

Travel journalist and host of Eye on Travel Peter Greenberg talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the latest in the travel industry, including the recent travel expo in Chicago, American travel trends, Independence Day travel ideas, confusing travel advisories, challenges at Boeing, and more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock about his love of roller coasters and new amusement park rides in the Midwest and across America, including Dollywood, Six Flags, Santa’s Village, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Universal, and more.

Scott Ziel, VP of Entertainment for Summerfest, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the 57th annual music festival, the music lineup, the food, the deals, the experience on Milwaukee’s lakefront and more. Visit Summerfest.com.

Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all of the latest fun in Ludington, Michigan, including miles of sugar-sand beaches, farmers markets, sunset beach bonfires, the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival, and more. Visit pureludington.com to learn more and browse their upcoming events.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Eric Moorhead of The French Country Inn and The Getaway Restaurant in Lake Geneva (on Lake Como) about the inn’s storied history and An Intimate Night with Tony Ocean on Wednesday, May 21st. Tony Ocean joins the conversation to talk about his journey in music. For reservations and more  info, visit TheGetawayRestaurant.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 72 years! Located on Mirror Lake, Ishnala offers you the chance to unplug and take in the beautiful scenery while sipping on an Old Fashioned and eating prime rib or roast duck. Additionally, Bob discusses how Ishnala Supper Club is eliminating seed oils and reintroducing pure beef tallow in their cooking. For more information, visit Ishnala.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Gary Folgner of The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA about it’s 45 year legacy, performers, behind the scene stories and more.

Tonya Albeln, Vice President of Churchill Downs, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby, the week leading up to the race, the richest race in the Triple Crown series—cementing its place as the most coveted prize in Thoroughbred racing, the winner’s purse, the attire, the cocktails, and more. Visit kentuckyderby.com for more information.