Steve Cochran

Dave talks to one of the stars of perennial holiday favorite ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ and a behind the scenes look into the making of the movie, stories of working with John Hughes and more with ‘Ellen Griswold’, actress Beverly D’Angelo. What is your favorite part of ‘Christmas Vacation’?   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3227743/3227743_2016-11-24-233043.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Kurt Uhlir, Chairman of the MADE IN AMERICA movement, joins Dave to talk about buying American and their plan to return jobs to America. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3228006/3228006_2016-11-25-111106.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Dave, the morning crew and listeners talk about the passing of actress Florence Henderson.

WGN Radio’s Steve Cochran, Bill Leff, Roe Conn, Nick Digilio, Kathy & Judy, Brian Noonan, Carl Amari, Pete McMurray and Dave Plier share what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. What are YOU thankful for?

Lourdes Duarte from WGN Morning News joins Dave to talk about co-hosting the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade kicking off at 8am this morning, airing on WGN TV and WGN America. Did you know the State Street Parade began in 1934? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3227512/3227512_2016-11-24-120812.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Have you ever had your Thanksgiving turkey on the grill? Weber Grill’s Kevin Kolman tells us how to smoke or grill your holiday bird, as well as recipes for side dishes and desserts on the grill. When you smoke a turkey, you do so slowly at a low, indirect temperature. This allows for the meat to become more tender and absorb all the delicious smoke flavor along with the seasonings and spices you add. Smoking your turkey is easier than […]

Melissa Martin from blackfriday.com joins Dave to talk about the hottest deals, and shopping tips for Thanksgiving night and Black Friday. When do you typically shop for the holidays?

Dave Plier joins Andrea Schwartz, VP of Media Relations for Macy’s, to talk about holiday traditions and the history of the Great Tree, The Walnut Room, the 49th year of the Holiday Windows featuring Mr. & Mrs. Claus, the classic Marshall Field’s clock and the new Frango Cafe. What are your memories of the holiday windows on State Street and The Great Tree? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3227500/3227500_2016-11-24-114200.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Dave and the morning crew break down the best Thanksgiving movies and TV episodes including Planes Trains & Automobiles, WKRP’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drop, Cheers, Friends, The Bob Newhart Show, The Waltons, Modern Family and more. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving episode? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3227496/3227496_2016-11-24-113436.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Dave Plier talks to Mary O’Connor about the 20th Annual Edison Park Turkey Trot, benefiting New Hope Community Pantry, Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care and Avenues to Independence.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3227494/3227494_2016-11-24-112734.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3