Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the best methods to stay safe and cool while summer temperatures remain high.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show diving deep into the history of Chicago TV pitchmen and reflect on legendary Cubs second baseman, the late Ryne Sandberg.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Helena, Montana.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with actress, comedian and producer Lily Tomlin, who is co-producing the world premiere play about the personal and professional life of tennis icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean will be showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through Aug. 10.

Jonathan Alsberry dance educator, creator and coach joins Dean to talk about the Chicago Dance Health Fund’s Dance for Life, taking place Aug. 16 at The Auditorium.

Dean is joined by the stars of Superman: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, and director James Gunn to discuss what went into bringing one of the most iconic superheroes back to the big screen.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks Hawaiian recipes including poi and spam musubi.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and the late Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis, and take listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about Dean’s surprise visit from a furry friend in the WGN Radio studio this morning.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Andover, England.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with Ben Page (Lee) and Jack Ball (Austin), stars of Paramount’s BOLD Series opener, True West by Sam Shepard, now showing at Paramount’s Copley Theatre through August 31. For tickets, visit ParamountAurora.com or call 630-896-6666

Raquel Torre, creator and co-director of BOOK UP!, joins Dean to talk about the show’s tour through parks across Chicago. The two discuss the preparation steps for the show and highlight the importance for young children to be involved in fine arts.

Five-time Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola joins Dean for an exclusive interview. The two Coppola’s legendary career, his 2024 movie Megalopolis‘ screening at the Chicago Theater and the current state of the film industry. Coppola also shares some cooking tips for Dean.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 according to various reports. His death comes just weeks after a final performance with the original members of his band, Black Sabbath. Here are two conversations Ozzy had with WGN’s Dean Richards:

February 9, 2003:

July 21, 2013:

Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show battling listeners over presidential trivia and reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the White Sox’ 2005 World Series win.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee.

Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine joins Jon for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery.

Jon kicks off This Week in Theatre by diving into the history of Riverside, IL and chats with Jacob Palka, board member of the Glazier Players about the “Bends in the River” one act play festival celebrating Riverside’s 150th Anniversary.

Jon’s A-List interview this week is with our movie expert, Blake Stubbs. They discuss the new Superman movie and why studios continue to reboot franchises.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon to answer all summer gardening questions.

On this week’s Food Time segment Jon shares his secrets to an air fryer salmon recipe.

Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing their 4th of July celebrations and get ready for NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 Sunday afternoon.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with Lili-Ann Brown, director of The Color Purple, now showing at the Goodman Theatre. They discuss the show’s tremendous popularity and her career as a director in Chicago.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about what he’s been grilling in the summer, from pizzas to 4th of July barbecue spreads.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated.