Katie Anderson from Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share all the delicious details about appearances at upcoming fairs like Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn, Wisconsin and Sandwich Fair in Sandwich, Illinois. Katie also talks caramel apples, chocolates, fall favorites, and more! Sweeten up your autumn and visit Andersonscandyshop.com for more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Brian Crowe, Executive Director of the Berwyn Development Corporation, about the Berwyn Route 66 Car Show celebrating 100 years of cruising down the Mother Road. Brian highlights the hundreds of vehicles lining Ogden Avenue with everything from vintage cars and trucks, custom vehicles, lowriders, and more. While guests walk iconic Ogden Avenue they can enjoy plenty of food options and even an Elvis impersonator! To join the over 30,000 people expected to attend this special 100th anniversary, and find out more information, visit https://berwynrt66.com

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Pam Cullerton of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit about the organization’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and its quarter-century of bringing public art to Chicago neighborhoods. Pam shares how the exhibit has connected artists, civic leaders, collectors, and community members while helping make original sculpture an accessible part of the city’s everyday landscape. The event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Guests can enjoy an evening honoring creativity, community, and the impact of public art, with food and adult beverages included. To learn more, visit www.chicagosculptureexhibit.org

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady on “The Brady Bunch”, and Tina Trahan, owner of the iconic Brady Bunch house in Studio City, California.

First, Barry reflects on the enduring appeal of the beloved sitcom and why it still matters to audiences today. He speaks about the painstaking reconstruction that transformed the home’s interior into a near-exact replica of the original TV set along with many nostalgic details that make the house feel like another member of the Brady family.

Then, Tina joins Dave and discusses how she discovered this iconic property on Zillow and purchased it in 2023, setting out to enhance its remarkable period-perfect design with as many episode-specific Easter eggs including the famous pay phone, Tiger’s bowl, vintage props, the Brady dunk tank, and more. Tina also talks about preserving the site as a residential landmark and using The Brady Experience to offer select charitable events and opportunities for fans to step directly inside television history. Learn more at TheBradyExperience.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Jessica Barrett, founder of Bigger Picture Solutions to talk all about The Mary Tyler Moore House, the iconic Victorian home featured on The Mary Tyler Moore Show overlooking Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, one of the most recognizable television exteriors of the 1970s. Jessica talks about the history of the home, what kind of celebrations take place within its walls, and invites fans and travelers to visit this iconic piece of TV history. To learn more, visit www.moorehousempls.com

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Charles Doole, general manager of The Roxbury Experience, about the imaginative, pop-culture-inspired accommodations originally created by Broadway stage designers. Charles explains how the property’s 43 individually themed rooms and suites turn an overnight stay into an experience for couples, families, and friend groups, while highlighting the appeal of the surrounding Catskills area. Included are rooms based on “Bewitched”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “The Flintstones”, “Gilligan’s Island”, and more. WGN listeners can mention “WGN Radio” while booking and receive 10% off their stay. Learn more at www.theroxburyexperience.com.

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, talks with Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids, Michigan is the easiest and more exciting weekend getaway from Chicagoland. Kate shares with Jon the latest updates on the restoration project of the Grand River rapids and the new Acrisure Amphitheater and soccer stadium. Jon gets to learn all about the city’s restaurants, craft breweries, museums, craft breweries, and all the fall fun at nearby cider mills, pumpkin patches, and nearby apple orchards.

Jon also talks with Tyler Loftus, Executive Director of ArtPrize, the citywide international art competition and cultural festival that has immersive installations in businesses, restaurants, public spaces and venues across Grand rapids. Tyler also highlights special weekends dedicated to music, dance, fashion, and visual art while also explaining how the free event invites visitors from near and far to experience, discuss and vote for art all while exploring Grand Rapids.

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, welcomes El Bandido Yankee NHRA Crew Chief Scott Hamilton to talk about the 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. He shares why the Black Hills gathering is more than motorcycles and major concerts highlighting the charitable impact it brings across South Dakota.

Casey Salagaj, regional operations director for Lazy Dog Restaurants, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, to discuss the restaurant’s National Dog Day celebration from August 24 through 27. He shares how guests can bring their furry friends to Lazy Dog’s dog-friendly patios, support Pet Partners with every dog bowl purchased, and explore the restaurant’s seasonal peach menu, craft beverages and scratch-made TV dinners.

Kathy Amos of Wind Creek Chicago Southland joins Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, to share what makes the South Suburbs’ new casino resort a destination for a night out or a full staycation. With 1,400 slot machines, nearly one hundred table games, a spa, over 200 rooms and suites, and ALTO, a delectable rooftop Italian steakhouse, Wind Creek Chicago Southland has something for everyone right in Chicago’s backyard.