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.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Stephanie Klett, President & Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, to highlight why people come near and far to visit Lake Geneva during the autumn months. Listen to learn about their fall activities which include apple picking, candle making, and their Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival which both take place over the last two weekends of October. Go to visitlakegeneva.com for more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Andrea Darlas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Media Relations & Public Affairs, to discuss all the fun fall events happening at the University of Illinois.

Terri Reifsteck, Vice President of Marketing & Community Engagement for Experience Champaign-Urbana, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss all Champaign-Urbana has to offer. From food to live music to arts and culture Champaign-Urbana has it all! Terri helps you know what are some of the great fun events planned for fall and where you should stay when you come to visit. For more information visit experiencecu.org.

Fr. Jack Clair joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss Misericordia’s Family Fest this Sunday! Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes the potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.