WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Kevin Erwin, proprietor of 99-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha, WI, to talk about their historic rail car diner, garbage plates, Bloody Marys, cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, breads, and this Saturday’s Frolic & Block Party. Dave also talks to Meredith Jumisko, Public Relations Director at Visit Kenosha, about all the things to do and places to go in Wisconsin’s harbor town.

James Martin, Communications Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about the fall beauty of Hocking Hills! Hear them share when to visit for peak color times, the Hocking Hills Trail Run, and everything else that makes it a wonderful travel destination for your fall getaway! Visit explorehockinghills.com to learn more.

Heather Ireland Robinson, Executive Director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Chicago Jazz Festival taking place through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. She highlights ways to experience jazz in Chicago, as well as opportunities available for kids and emerging artists.

Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Dave Plier to talk all things Labor Day in Chicago. Hear all about the Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste of Polonia, North Coast Music Festival, and much more!

Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, and Catlin Whitington, Executive Director of ArtPrize, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the 15th year of ArtPrize, the world’s most attended public art event. They share what you will see at the annual event as well as the upcoming Breakaway Music Festival, Return to the River Fest, and much more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Visit Lake County’s Director of Marketing, Jonathan Jones, to highlight their numerous activities, such as Lake County Road Trips, Six Flags Great America, Jurassic Gardens, local summer festivals, and more! Go to visitlakecounty.org to learn more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Sheri Black, CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair, about this year’s State Fair, going on Thursday July 31 through Sunday August 10th. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.

Mel Cozzi and George Howe, Board of Commissioners for the City of Oregon, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the City of Oregon and all that it has to offer for visitors. Mel and George talk about Oregon’s Route 66 connection to Chicago, state parks, shopping, arts and culture, and more. Visit alltrailsleadtooregonil.com for more information!

Chris Henry, Museum Manager for the Experimental Aircraft Association, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about all the activity taking place at AirVenture 2025, America’s largest annual aviation event in Oshkosh, WI. Daily aircraft displays, antique military aircrafts, and even night airshows can be seen. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit airventure.org.

WGN Radio news anchor Dave Schwan joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss the 2025 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club. Dave Schwan explains what you need to know about the race and speaks with two individuals about the history of the Chicago Yacht Club and the Race to Mackinac.