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.

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.