On the Map

Dave Plier speaks with with Jodi Zombolo, Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden, as the garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns kicked off on October 7th. More than 1,000 real pumpkins lit with LED lights light up the night and guide attendees on a just-creepy-enough adventure enjoyable for the whole family.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pete Berghoff of the Berghoff Restaurant about the family business and Oktoberfest at the famed restaurant. Oktoberfest at the Berghoff is running now through October 18th.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Meg Hein, Senior Event Manager at Lincoln Park Zoo, to talk about Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest! Fall Fest is free and runs from September 25th to November 1st. For more information, visit lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Jacob Goebbert, owner of Goebbert’s Farm, to talk about what Goebbert’s is doing to celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend! Jacob shares food, kid-friendly events, fall activities, and more!

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, talks with Brandy Miller, Executive director of Pure Ludington, about why the trip to Ludington, MI is a unique and picturesque experience on Lake Michigan. Brandy shares with Jon ways to enjoy the late summer activities in Ludington with its abundant beaches, changing of the leaves, and unique fishing experiences. Jon and Brandy also detail the iconic alternate route to travel to Ludington via Manitowoc, WI on the iconic steamship/car ferry SS Badger, featuring a movie theater, museum, a kids room, and an arcade.

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