WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Mark Klaus, creator of Castle Noel, “America’s largest year-round indoor Christmas entertainment attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazing installations, retail holiday windows, Christmas movie props and more! Visit castlenoel.com.

Isaac Reichman, director of corporate communications for Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share great places to enjoy your holiday meal with friends, family or that special someone. ChooseChicago.com

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to reflect on her father’s enduring legacy and to talk about the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania, which celebrates his life and remarkable career.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Paulo Villabona, new owner of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn, about the return of this beloved Jefferson Park classic. Ribs baby! Galestreetinn.com for more information.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, funnel cakes, Santa photos, and more! Go to santasvillagedundee.com to learn more.

Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, “8 Crazy Nights” at the Graystone Tavern, Pink Squirrel Bar, and more. Go to choosechicago.com to learn more!

Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about “Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago,” a not-so-classical concert of carols, holiday cheer and a Chicago-themed version of the famous story. The concerts will take place Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Den Theatre and Friday, Dec. 5, at the Irish American Heritage Center. Tickets are $20 at The Den Theatre and $25 at the Irish American Heritage Center.

Issac Reichman from Choose Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve broadcasting its Central Time countdown live from downtown Chicago on ABC nationwide for the very first time, shining a national spotlight on our skyline, culture and energy as millions of viewers tune in on New Year’s Eve.

Matt Sarosy, store manager at Macy’s on State Street, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the renaming of their iconic restaurant to the Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the shopping, the windows, Santa, Frangos and more. Then Dave looks back at his conversation with author and historian Gayle Soucek on the legacy of Marshall Field’s.

The President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association Ryan Messner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Apple Fest. Listen in while Ryan shares details surrounding Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival and why everyone should make this charming small town a must-see this fall season. For additional details, go longgrove.org.