Sunday Morning

WGN TV news anchor and prolific vocalist Dan Ponce joins Dean in-studio to discuss his latest musical venture, synth-laden tribute to 80s pop titled “Retrofit”. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3568208/3568208_2018-11-18-180108.64kmono.mp3

Hugh Jackman talks to Dean Richards about playing a politician in an extramarital affair, an highly unusual situation during Senator Hart’s time in the seat. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3566217/3566217_2018-11-12-174517.64kmono.mp3

Chicago Loop Graham Crackers Comics Manager Josh Kelly joins Dean Richards moments after news of the death of Marvel creator Stan Lee. Josh talks about what Stan Lee meant to him, and about the most popular Marvel comic book stories. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3566206/3566206_2018-11-12-171506.64kmono.mp3

An apple a day? Dean Richards was persistent on getting the Northside Archery Club  on site at Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington this year! Tune in to find out how well Dean’s archery skills were as he shot an apple of Dave Schwan’s head! The Northside Archery thinks that everyone has an opportunity to shoot. Visit their website for more information on how to participate.    

On this Sunday morning segment, Dean Richards talks with the cast of Holiday Inn, which is about to open at Marriott Lincolnshire. This show will open on Wednesday and play until January 6th.  Tune in to hear some of their roles and favorite songs live at Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington.  

It’s only November, but that doesn’t mean WGN Radio isn’t getting into the holiday spirit! Tune in for this fun segment of the WGN Radio crew singing The 12 Days of Christmas with listeners live from Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington. Can you guess who has which part?

It’s a Christmas spectacular! Join Dean Richards live from South Barrington at Treetime for a full 4 hours of holiday cheer as we honor heroes on Veterans Day from the Veterans of Lake Barrington, a volunteer group to raise awareness for veterans in the community. Tune in to the Canterbury Carollers sing The Star Bangled Banner and other holiday tunes. Jim and Laurie Kane, owners of Treetime join the show to talk about trends and styles.  Tune in to hear […]

Dean Richards fills in for John Williams and reminisces with Chicago Loop Graham Crackers Comics Manager Josh Kelly. They talk about some of the most popular movies adapted from the Marvel comic books of Stan Lee. The co-creator of the comic book strips passed away at 95 today. Then, Dean checks in with our agri-business reporter, Steve Alexander, staying in Redondo Beach, as the wildfires in Malibu take the homes of several celebrities. Veterans and loved ones of veterans call […]

WGN Radio Agri-Business Reporter Steve Alexander joins Dean Richards to describe what he’s seeing and hearing in California after the Camp Fire and Woolsey fires destroyed several celebrity homes. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3566212/3566212_2018-11-12-173312.64kmono.mp3

This week, Dean Richards chats with Bohemian Rhapsody’s producer Graham King. He says it was important for him to get their story correct.”You have their whole life span and you have to narrow it down to aa theatrical experience.” He says he loves those types of challenges.