David Floodstrand joined Rick Kogan to talk about this year’s Rush Street Reunion, which is happening next Sunday, August 13. He previews the great acts, including Denise Tomasello and The Tony Ocean Show, and he talks about what he loves so much Rush Street and its rich history. Find out all about the event here.

It’s an age old problem: while businesses dispose of millions of dollars in surplus supplies, teachers and non-profits struggle to provide materials, furniture and books to their classrooms and offices. Barb Koenen and the Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange seek to change this. She joined Rick on the air to talk about the organization’s amazingly simple, yet powerful mission: connecting these businesses with the teachers and non-profits in need. She also shared details on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Find out […]

Walter Jacobson joins Rick to talk about turning 80, becoming a bat-boy for The Chicago Cubs, and his transition from print media to television.

Impresario Darryl Nitz talks about “Ella Live at Mr. Kelly’s,” a musical celebration next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Skokie Theatre. Special $10 discount for listeners, use promo code “WGN” at skokietheater.org.

Zeta Moore joins Rick to review the summer blockbuster “Dunkirk”.

Playwright Kia Corthron talks about her career and year-long residency at Eclipse Theatre Company at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Tonight on “After Hours with Rick Kogan’ Walter Jacobson talks with Rick about his broadcasting career, Darryl Nitz discusses “Ella Live at Mt. Kelly’s,” Zeta Moore shares her review of the movie “Dunkirk” and playwright Kia Corthron talks about her residency at Eclipse Theatre Company.

Bill Sianis from Billy Goat Tavern joins Rick Kogan in studio. They talk about the age-old tavern, the broken curse & the burgers that are now available in Jewel Osco. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3376305/3376305_2017-07-16-233905.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Ronna Wineberg joined Rick Kogan in-studio to talk about her first novel, “On Bittersweet Place,” which tells a riveting story of a young Russian immigrant’s experience adjusting to life in Chicago. She tells Rick about how she moved from being a history major, to a lawyer, to a published novelist. She also told Rick about how she constructs her characters and story lines and why she chose to set the book in Chicago.

Tonight on After Hours with Rick Kogan, it’s all about the legends of Chicago. What better way to start than with Bill Sianis from Billy Goat Tavern? He talks about the age-old tavern, the broken curse & the burgers that are now available in Jewel Osco. Then, author Ronna Wineberg joins Rick in the studio to talk about her first novel, “On Bittersweet Place,” her journey to writing it and her fascination with the historic Chicago. Finally, Steve Sato joins […]