Yaegel T. Welch joins Steve Dale to discuss his role as Tom Robinson in the upcoming production of To Kill a Mockingbird at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago. The play runs August 8th through August 13th. In this interview, Yaegel discusses what it is like to work with Richard Thomas as well as his start in Broadway as an understudy.

Navy Pier is one of Illinois’ top tourist destinations. Director of Communications & Public Relations for Navy Pier Felicia Bolton joins Steve Dale to discuss some exciting events coming soon! To learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit www.navypier.org.

General Manager Nathan Steen joins the show to highlight Steve Dale’s restaurant of the week, The Oakville Grill & Cellar. The Oakville Grill & Cellar features a farm and ranch inspired menu, along with a wide array of wine options. The restaurant is located on 163 North Green Street in Chicago. To learn more about The Oakville Grill & Cellar’s menu and hours feel free to visit www.theoakville.com.

Director John Scheinfeld joins Steve Dale to talk about his upcoming documentary, Reinventing Elvis, the ’68 Comeback. John discusses the differences between his documentary and other films, what inspired him to create it, and the influence that Elvis had on the music industry. The documentary premieres August 15th on Paramount+.

Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz is back with Steve Dale to highlight events coming to the city of Chicago. Listen to learn about upcoming concerts, festivals, shows and more!

Private Dining and Special Events Manager Kelli Varnava joins Steve Dale to discuss the restaurant of the week, Tortoise Supper Club. Some highlights of the restaurant include their ‘Southside Special’, prime rib, lobster bisque, and cherry pie. The supper club also features live music! Check out www.tortoisesupperclub.com to learn more.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd ward) and Alderman Byron Sigcho-López (25th ward) join Steve Dale to discuss a wide array of issues like if crime is going up, where migrants are being placed, if Taylor Swift actually did more for our economy than NASCAR, and more.

Certified personal trainer Andrea Metcalf joins Steve Dale to discuss preventing heatstroke, as well as its signs, while exercising outside. She also offers a regiment of exercises and stretches as she talks about the importance of keeping limber and how Pilates and yoga may help.

Sandy DeLisle, producer of You’re OUT!, and director Katharin Mraz join Steve Dale to talk about their independent film that debuts soon in Chicago. The film has a nearly 100% Illinois creative team and cast, which made it to the Cannes Film Festival. This Friday, July 28, the movie can be seen online on places like Amazon Prime, DirecTV, AT&T and more.

Catch 35 owner/operator Sam Berngard and consulting chef Eddie Sweeney join Steve Dale to talk about their seafood restaurant with locations in Chicago and Naperville.