Author Andrea Friederici Ross joined WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to share about the life of someone you may not know much about, Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of John D. Rockefeller who married into the McCormick family, in her book Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick. To buy Andrea’s book, click here.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined by the talented Irene Michaels to talk about her life and the many different paths her career has taken her. They also talk about Irene’s current project, singing, and her upcoming concert at Davenport’s in Chicago at 8pm on Friday February 11th. Later on, her husband Arny Granat joins […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is back for his first show of 2022! Rick is joined by his brother Mark Kogan to talk about his time traveling on the road with Elvis, Frank Sinatra and others. Rick and Mark are also joined by musician Michael Miles who plays his banjo live in studio and the trio […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Father John Cusick for their annual Christmas Special. Father Cusick shares about the importance of Christmas, Rick reads stories from Father Cusick’s book “Emmanuel: God With Us,” and the two talk about old Christmas memories. You can buy Father Cusick’s book here. Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Tony Fitzpatrick to talk about his upcoming signing of his book, “The Apostles of Humboldt Park,” this Sunday at his wife Michelle’s wine shop, Door 24. For more information, visit Door 24.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined in studio by longtime friend Dave Samber, owner and chef of The Polo Inn, to catch up and talk about what’s new with the inn. The Polo Inn is located at 3322 S Morgan St – Chicago, IL 60608. For more information, visit thepoloinn.com

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined by John Kugler to talk about the 2nd annual Chicago Jeep Union Outlaws Toy Drive, next Sunday at 9 a.m. at Calumet Beach Park. For more information visit their Facebook group page, Toys for Tots Chicago 4×4 Parade

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined by author and 2015 winner of CWA Book of the Year, Peter Ferry, to officially announce the winners of the 11th Annual Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year! The winners will be celebrated at The Book Cellar on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit chicagowrites.org

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in studio by singers Joanie Pallatto and Josie Falbo to talk about their latest projects and upcoming performances. Joanie shared about her new CD, “My Original Plan,” and formal release next Sunday 6:30-9:00pm at Venus Cabaret. Josie talked about her new Christmas CD and upcoming concerts with Lakeside Singers. For […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan was joined in studio by John Soss to talk about his upcoming exhibition, “On the Beach,” at the Dime Gallery, opening Friday December 3rd. For more information, click here Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan