Heather Ireland Robinson, Executive Director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Chicago Jazz Festival which is taking place now through Sunday, September 1st, 2024. She also highlights a number of other ways that you can experience jazz in Chicago and opportunities that they have for kids and upcoming artists.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Brandy Miller, Executive Director of Pure Ludington CVB, to discuss the many reasons why you will want to make Ludington Michigan your end of summer, fall and winter travel destination. You can explore Ludington’s Lake Michigan shoreline, visit their historic lighthouses, take advantage of the great fishing, and take a walk through their charming downtown which features lots of boutique shopping opportunities, craft beer, coffee shops, and more. Visit pureludington.com to learn more and browse their upcoming events.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Mark Wilton, Director of the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, to explain how you can experience the good life in Green Lake, Wisconsin with their fabulous spring-fed lake which is perfect for fishing, boating, and all sorts of watersport. Additionally, Mark highlights their enhanced hiking and biking trails, and upcoming events such as ‘Lakeapalooza’. Go to visitgreenlake.com to learn more!

Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, proprietors of Chief O’Neill’s, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about next week’s special events including an anniversary brunch, LIVE performances, and more. For more info, visit chiefoneillspub.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Isaac Reichman of Choose Chicago to discuss the impact that the Democratic National Convention will have on tourism in Chicago.

Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the numerous festivals and events taking place there from May through October. Additionally, the two discuss many other things that Grand Rapids has to offer such as their ‘Culture Pass’, ‘Beer City Brewsader Passport App’, museums, restaurants and more!

Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to discuss the delicious boxed chocolate, truffles, and more that they are offering this season, as well as where you can find them on the road!

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen (in for Dave Plier) is joined by Doug Greenway, Director of The World’s Only Corn Palace, located in Mitchell, South Dakota, to highlight this beautiful building which celebrates over 100 years of existence and is the home to numerous banquets and exhibits. Visit cornpalace.com to learn more!

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen (in for Dave Plier) is joined by President & CEO of the Cultural Arts Alliance Jennifer Steele to highlight the Underwater Museum of Art, located in the Gulf of Mexico, off of Walton County, Florida. Visit umafl for more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Sheri Black, CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair, about this year’s State Fair, going on now through Sunday August 11th, and the 100th anniversary of the Original Cream Puff. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.