Best WGN Plus Podcasts (2024)

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Stabile on the Trump trial, Brandt on Ohtani gambling scandal, Allred on OJ Simpson, and much more

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Dubin Research & Consulting Managing Director Renato Stabile joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest regarding Trump’s hush money trial. Villanova University Professor and Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law Andrew Brandt discusses MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal. Highly acclaimed civil right…

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Stabile on the Trump trial, Brandt on Ohtani gambling scandal, Allred on OJ Simpson, and much more

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Dubin Research & Consulting Managing Director Renato Stabile joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest regarding Trump’s hush money trial. Villanova University Professor and Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law Andrew Brandt discusses MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal. Highly acclaimed civil right…

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The Mincing Rascals 4.24.24: Bears stadium, Dexter Reed lawsuit, Trump trial

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. A lot of news to get to this week and the Ra…

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Getting to Yes, And... | Scott Rick - 'Tightwads and Spendthrifts'

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Is your spouse a tightwad or a spendthrift? Kelly talks to Scott Rick, marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, about his new book “Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4679400/Scott_Rick_2024-04-23-004500.64kmono.mp3 “Too much dissimi…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Scott Rick – ‘Tightwads and Spendthrifts’

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Is your spouse a tightwad or a spendthrift? Kelly talks to Scott Rick, marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, about his new book “Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4679400/Scott_Rick_2024-04-23-004500.64kmono.mp3 “Too much dissimi…

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Take a ride with Johnnie and Steve

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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are taking you on a trip to sunny Panama City in Florida where they are broadcasting from WKGC in Panama City for the next few shows. On this show, we’re talking to some hometown superstars. Our first guest is another household name for your weather! Ed Curran, meteorologist for CBS2 and longtime Chicago broadcaster re…

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‘Elton Jim’ wonders if our chaotic times have an inspirational world leader

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In this 413th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if our chaotic times have an inspirational world leader. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4669883/4669883_2024-04-21-130723.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’: Do chaotic times have inspirational world leader .cls-7{fill:#f…

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Mike’s Hot Honey pizza now offered at Lou Malnati’s

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Rick Malnati of Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria highlights some new items that they have to offer, including Mike’s Hot Honey pizza! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4671295/4671295_2024-04-21-190235.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Other World Mike’s Hot Honey pizza now offered at Lou Malnati’s .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago springtime ac…

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Chicago springtime activities!

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Launching into spring! Steve Crano, Manager of Corporate Communications with Choose Chicago, joins Steve Dale in studio to offer a wide array of things to do in Chicago from live music to neighborhood fests and much more you never knew the city has to offer. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4671294/4671294_2024-04-21-190134.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts…

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Solar power and weather plus amazing bird migrations

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the effects solar power farms will have on the environment and the remarkable information being learned about bird migrations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4663769/4663769_2024-04-20-141609.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Solar power and amazing bird migrati…

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AEW star Willow Nightingale, wrestling in Illinois and around the world!

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AEW star Willow Nightingale celebrating with fans. AEW Wrestling star Willow Nightingale joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Willow shares her journey in the sport and with AEW as it continues to grow and grow. Listen as Willow talks about love for fans around the world and inspiration for the next generation of wrestlers coming up. AEW Collision…

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Jake Voegeli with Manhattan Brewing Company and El Bandido Yankee join forces for ‘Frog Wizard Fest!’

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Manhattan Brewing Company – photos by Blane Worley Jake Voegeli from the acclaimed Manhattan Brewing Company joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jake shares the “Superhero origin story” of this Brewery and how it all started for him and the team. Listen as Jake talks about deep roots in town and community connections in Manhattan Kansas that have…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: COVID Diaries and the implosion of NPR

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/19/24): Joining the discussion with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is author & director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 25 years, Dr. Cory Franklin, to talk about his interesting new book, “THE COVID DIARIES: 2020-2024: Anatomy of a Contagion As It Happened”. Plus, Kasso wonders what happen…

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Stage is set for spectacular Porchlight concert version of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ only on May 11 and 12

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZSIScCh3Po?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Paul goes behind the curtain with the stars and director for the upcoming in-concert performances of the Sondheim/LaPine classic: “Sunday in the Park with George,” to be presented by P…

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What's New in Beer 54:27

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What’s New in Beer? As always, the beer shelves are constantly changing and we’re here to help you make sense of the new brands, styles, returning favorites in new packaging and special releases. Firestone Walker XPA Weihenstephaner Braupakt collaboration w/St. Bernardus Maplewood Belle La Vie Stormalong Cider Unfiltered Southern Tier Orange Twist …

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 4-18-24: I’m learning a lot about Taylor Swift’s skill at making herself world-famous

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I don’t know very much about the songs of Taylor Swift. But I’m learning a lot about her skill at making herself world-famous. My latest lesson is right now, right here in Chicago, a short walk from where I live. It’s in River North on Grand Avenue at Dearborn, a great big mural of a QR code on the outside wall of a great big downtown Chicago build…

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The Mincing Rascals 4.17.24: I-190 protest, Dexter Reed shooting, Chicago Sky

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start this week’s …

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Getting to Yes, And... | Emily P. Freeman - 'How to Walk Into a Room'

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Kelly connects with best-selling author Emily P. Freeman to talk about her new book, “How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4640278/Emily_P_Freeman__2024-04-16-163618.64kmono.mp3 “We all walk through exits and endings throughout our lives.” “The mistake we make is to assume…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Emily P. Freeman – ‘How to Walk Into a Room’

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Kelly connects with best-selling author Emily P. Freeman to talk about her new book, “How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4640278/Emily_P_Freeman__2024-04-16-163618.64kmono.mp3 “We all walk through exits and endings throughout our lives.” “The mistake we make is to assume…

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Steve, Johnnie, jams and scams

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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring a cast of characters this week you may or may not have heard of to talk about some incredible music and some baffling tech and business troubles. Kicking off the show is John Dreznes, owner of Beverly Records, who spins onto the show with his father Jack Dreznes to shed some light on Record Store Day, which is Sa…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: An icon, the eclipse, and Dexter Reed

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/15/24): John Kass is back for a discussion on the moment in time when O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the deaths of Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman, what happens next in the Dexter Reed Case, and what it was like standing before the eclipse in totality. Plus, Kass remembers a classic moment in TV history and what it means about…

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‘Elton Jim’ views ‘The Great Eclipse’ as 2024’s biggest FOMO event

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In this 412th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano views “The Great Eclipse” as 2024’s biggest FOMO event. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4616519/4616519_2024-04-11-182619.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’: Do chaotic times have inspirational world leader .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-r…

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Bureau of Land Management faces huge opposition to its public lands solar farm plans, plus Arkansas takes the lead in waterfowl conservation

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Bureau of Land Management’s plans to add solar farms to public lands, as well as the strides the state of Arkansas is taking in waterfowl conservation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4622103/4622103_2024-04-12-205303.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Cha…

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Piedmont 55:58

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Take a trip to Northern Italy with Barrel to Bottle this week. Chris brought wines from the broader Langhe Hills, along with some everyday drinking wines from the region, and wines from the much-hyped 2019 vintage. As with much of what we feature on the podcast, these wines pair great with a wide variety of food. Ca del Sarto Barbera d’Alba 2021 Vi…

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‘Purpose’ at Steppenwolf, a show NOT to be missed plays through May 12th

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPI4eN2UsI?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Purpose is a powerful new work by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by the legendary Phylicia Rashad (who played Claire Huxtable on “The Cosby Show”). The story revolves around the poli…

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 4-11-24: I’m among the people who oppose an elected school board

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Hey there, everybody, heads up! The campaigns for membership on Chicago’s first-ever publicly-elected Board of Education are now underway. Dozens of political newbies are declaring or planning to declare their intentions to take control of the education of a quarter of a million children in our public schools. To become candidates for a Board of Ed…

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The Mincing Rascals 4.10.24: Dexter Reed shooting, Lightfoot Legacy, Dolton mayor controversy

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start the show talking about COPA …

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Crumbly sentencing, Florida squatter prevention, AI usage in court proceedings, possible Justice Sotomayor retirement, & much more

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Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Florida District 8 Senator Keith Perry discusses his efforts to revoke squatter rights. Criminal justice expert Jonathan Hak joins us from The Hague to AI usage in court proceedings. University of Colorado Law School Professor …

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Crumbly sentencing, Florida squatter prevention, AI usage in court proceedings, possible Justice Sotomayor retirement, & much more

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Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Florida District 8 Senator Keith Perry discusses his efforts to revoke squatter rights. Criminal justice expert Jonathan Hak joins us from The Hague to AI usage in court proceedings. University of Colorado Law School Professor …

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Getting to Yes, And... | Michael Norton - 'The Ritual Effect'

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Kelly sits down at The Second City with Harvard business professor Michael Norton to discuss his new book "The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions." https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4604011/Michael_Norton_2024-04-09-032311.64kmono.mp3 “A ritual is not a habit.” “Taken to the extreme, pre-performance…

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Getting to Yes, And… | Michael Norton – ‘The Ritual Effect’

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Kelly sits down at The Second City with Harvard business professor Michael Norton to discuss his new book “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4604011/Michael_Norton_2024-04-09-032311.64kmono.mp3 “A ritual is not a habit.” “Taken to the extreme, pre-performance…

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Magic and sleight of hand ‘card cheating’ techniques of Harry Milas wow audiences at Steppenwolf Garage Space through May 19th

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlOj3Qei3eY?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Paul goes Behind the Curtain with Magician and Card Cheating expert Harry Milas who discusses his amazing show playing through May 19th at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Space. Mila…

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40 years of Johnnie and Steve

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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are delighted for you to join them for their 40th anniversary as Him n’ Her. On this packed show, we take you back to some very big moments in history, including a brief spotlight on the producer behind this finely tuned podcast 30 years in the making. Liz Miller Smith, Vice President and Event Director of AXPONA, tune…

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‘Elton Jim’ finds he’s a 2024 fashion trendsetter — men are wearing BROOCHES!

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In this 411th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finds he’s a 2024 fashion trendsetter — men are wearing BROOCHES! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4592030/4592030_2024-04-04-213430.64kmono.mp3 More from Elton Jim Elton Jim’s Captain Pod-tastic ‘Elton Jim’: Do chaotic times have inspirational world leader .cls-7{fill:#…

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Legendary White Sox organist Nancy Faust’s favorite memories

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Nancy Faust, former longtime Chicago White Sox organist, talks with Steve Dale about her most memorable moments with her beloved White Sox. Nancy also chats with Steve about her interactions with fans and players in her four-decade stint with the White Sox. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4600522/4600522_2024-04-07-233022.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts …

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Andersonville’s gluten-free goodies

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Johanna VanDorf, owner of Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, joins Steve Dale to explain how gluten free baked goods serve more than just those who cannot have gluten intake. Johanna also talks about the growth of the business and its impact on the community. To learn more, visit Defloured – A Gluten Free Baker…

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Seeing the eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature and Vermont considers abandoning long-held wildlife management principles

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On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why seeing the eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature and how the state of Vermont is considering abandoning long-held wildlife management principles. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4592071/4592071_2024-04-04-213311.128.mp3 Recent Posts The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter Solar…

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Chasing the eclipse

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/05/24): This week, an update from Kass on his health and Jeff Carlin tags in Rick DiMaio, longtime meteorologist and adjunct professor of Aviation Meteorology at Lewis University, to celebrate the total eclipse on April, 8th and the outlook for cloud cover or clear skies. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or c…

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Blake Lothian with Wings & Wheels take trucks to the track at Martinsville!

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NASCAR Driver Blake Lothian signing autographs for fans Blake Lothian, Driver of the GGT Energy Solutions, Wings & Wheels Chevrolet joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Blake shares excitement to be back at his debut track in NASCAR and what’s he likes and is looking for at the iconic Martinsville Speedway. Listen as Blake fills us in on important…

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B2B TMZ Celebrity Wine Edition 50:31

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Celebrities, they’re just like you: they love wine. In some cases they like wine so much they create their own brand or buy an existing brand. Taking us down this Hollywood Walk of Fame of celebrity wines is Ray Denton, from our Elmwood Park store. Viarae Prosecco Invivo X SJP Sauvignon Blanc Sarah Jessica Parker 2023 Plumpjack Chardonnay Reserve 2…

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A very personal look at Sondheim: A Tribute Review playing at Theo Ubique Theatre Plays through April 28th

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63w7er8DhyQ?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=900&h=507] Sondheim is the best and these days Tribute Reviews are the thing to do especially since the Sondheim estate has allowed theater companies to craft individualized reviews (unlike the P…

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Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 4-4-24: A new Bears stadium with a roof! Yes, yes, a roof!

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It’s been almost a month now since the Chicago Bears came up with a new idea about where they want to play football and where they want us to watch them play. The Bears are planning to build themselves and us another new stadium. Not way, way away in Arlington Heights, but in the city, a dazzling new stadium on what is now an old parking lot just o…

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The Mincing Rascals 4.3.24: Anthem controversy, flag burning, ShotSpotter

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week the Rascals discuss the LSU women’s basketball team not being on the court during …

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