Anna Davlantes: Recent Episodes
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John Campbell, Chief Wealth Strategist with Calamos Wealth Management, joins Anna Davlantes, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to break down the “Three Bucket” Financial Framework, remind young investors that time in the market is more important than timing the market, and to offer practical advice to our listeners who may be thinking about relocating to a different state when they retire before they make the move.
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Jon Adams, Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Wealth Management, joins Anna Davlantes, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to share some insight on how A.I. will affect the financial world, to share some of the strengths and weaknesses within the market, and to discuss what he foresees for inflation going forward.
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John Campbell, Chief Wealth Strategist & Head of Wealth Planning at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss the importance of financial literacy, explain how listeners can maximize savings for retirement in a volatile environment, and to break down the impact new tax changes have on taxpayers.
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Matt Freund, the Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss where this “recession” we’ve heard so much about is and to break down how the market looks after Q1. Then, listen in while Matt shares what he likes, investment wise, in this volatile environment.
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Jim Madden, the Senior Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about what sustainable investing is, and why it’s important to know details about companies before you decide to invest in them.
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Joe Weidenbach, the Head of Calamos Wealth Management, joins Anna Davlantes, to explain why it’s important to have a good financial advisor to guide you through turbulent times in the stock market.
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Matt Freund, the Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to explain why 2023 is a good time to invest, even though the Federal Reserve and the markets are at a standoff on rate hikes.
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Mackenzie Price, founder of the afterschool program, gt.school, joins Anna Davlantes, filling in for John Williams, to discuss this year’s Illinois Report Card that was released. Together, they address how parents should feel in regards to the evaluation of their children’s schools and education as well as the improvements and missteps students have made both emotionally and academically.
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Jessica Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes in for John Williams to talk about the importance of trusting a brand (both big and small) and how Calamos is that brand for people and their money.
Matt Freund is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments. He joins Anna Davlantes, filling in for John Williams, to share a broad overview of the economy at this point in Q4 and what to look forward to in Q1 of 2023. Listen in while Matt gives us insight on where inflation will […]
John Calamos, Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes in for John Williams to talk about his military service, what it means to be a veteran, the importance of philanthropy to Calamos investments, and more.
John Koudounis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes in for John Williams to share his post election observations and makes a point to mention that this country is extremely divided and how this division effects our markets. John also shares some insight on how the inflation will effect our pockets this holiday […]
WGN-TV’s Larry Potash talks to WGN Radio’s Anna Davlantes about the three-part true crime series presented by WGN Films which features two unsolved murders that changed Chicago forever. One of the murders involves the story about two sisters who were on their way home from the movies who go missing, later found dead. Could a […]
Matt Freund is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments. He joined Anna Davlantes filling in for John Williams to give us a broad view on economy. Matt also shares more insight on Fed policy, bond market/bond funds, gas prices and shares some key advice for the first time investor.
John Koudounis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes in for John Williams to set table with assessment of current financial markets and economy. Listen in while John shares some insight on inflation and his thoughts on how the Federal Reserve will handle the changes. John and Anna also talk more in depth […]
Bill Takahashi is the Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources for Calamos Investments. He joined Anna Davlantes, filling in for Lisa Dent, on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss work and life balance, face to face contact, and how people are able to go back to the workplace in a post pandemic world.
Joe Nader is the Head of Calamos Wealth Management. He joined Anna Davlantes, filling in for Lisa Dent, on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the growth of millennial involvement in stocks and bonds, what trends he is seeing in wealth management, and why it’s important to start investing when you’re young.
Matt Freund is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments. He joined Anna Davlantes filling in for Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about inflation and the concern over where to go from here, how inflation can go down, what to do if you’re an older investor, and more.
John Koudounis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes in for Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the stock market reaction to what is happening with Russia and Ukraine, provides reasoning for huge volatility in the markets, gas prices and where they are going, company’s growth, expansion and more.
Attorney Rich Lenkov, partner at Bryce Downey & Lenkov and host of “Legal Face-Off,” joins guest host Anna Davlantes to discuss what we need to know about the temporary restraining order issued by a downstate judge that prohibits school districts from enforcing Gov. Pritzker’s mask mandate. Also joining Anna is Robyn Franzen, parent of a preschooler at St. […]
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins guest host Anna Davlantes to talk about why you need to be aware of romance scams as we head into Valentine’s Day.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins guest host Anna Davlantes to talk about when we might see Illinois drop indoor mask mandates, the value of wearing a mask to prevent COVID infection, what we know about the flu season, and how effective the vaccines have been in preventing serious […]
Award-winning columnist and blogger Ilyce Glink, in for Anna Davlantes, is joined by the 2022 Global Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate Marilee Utter to discuss the latest pertaining to real estate trends and what affects them.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s new investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of jockey briefs, ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle,’ the coldest day in ‘Windy City’ history, and more!
In an exclusive interview for WGN Radio and NewsNation recorded Wednesday, January 5, Anna Davlantes spoke with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
From reversing the flow of the Chicago River to a theatre fire, Anna Davlantes highlights the top stories from this week in Chicago history.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Steve Dale, filling in for Anna Davlantes, in an exclusive interview where they talk about Navy Pier’s fireworks display and CTA safety concerns. Mayor Lightfoot also tells Steve her favorite part of being the Mayor of Chicago.
John Calamos, Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna to talk about what he tells clients to expect in 2022, what Fed Chairman Powell announced today about interest rates, the volatility of the stock market, the ongoing fears over inflation, the chances for more economic growth in the future, and how the […]
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) joins Anna to talk about his proposed legislation that would target retail theft and the rise of organized ‘smash and grab’ crimes.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about what we know about the omicron variant, the anniversary of the first person in the U.S. to receive the Pfizer vaccine, the importance of people receiving booster shots, and the latest news on COVID pills.
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the windy and warm weather heading into town over the next couple of days, the chances we could see a white Christmas, and to share his thoughts on the tragic storms that hit the Midwest on Friday night.
Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Anna to talk about the possibility that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker makes a run for president if President Biden decides not to run for reelection in 2024.
The great Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about another Bears loss to the Green Bay Packers. Were there any positives to take from this loss?
Rob Karr, president & CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins Anna to talk about the rise in retail theft in the area and how it is impacting the holiday shopping season. What needs to be done by leaders to address this issue?
Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins Anna to talk about how the market is reacting to the news of the first reported death from the omicron variant in the UK, why the news might be good for the long-term investor, and how we can protect ourselves from inflation.
Dr. Nancy Ryan, a career consultant at Career Vision, joins Anna to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted students, the benefits of a community college, how kids and families can learn more about careers and training requirements, and what we should know about apprenticeship programs, trade schools or technical training programs that might be […]
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) joins Anna to talk about why he decided not to pursue legislation that would require unvaccinated residents to pay their own medical bills if they contract the virus.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Anna to talk about why now is a good time to prepare for property tax bills coming in the new year. The Treasurer has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. Treasurer Pappas also talks about the Magnificent Mile and the idea that it should be made into a […]
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins Anna to talk about his effort to combat the rise in carjackings in the area.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to debunk the claim from Sen. Ron Johnson that mouthwash has been proven to kill the coronavirus, Pfizer saying its booster is effective against the omicron variant, how protected you are if you haven’t received a booster yet, and a new study that […]
Rosemont mayor Brad Stephens joins Anna to talk about all the fun holiday activities taking place in Rosemont this season. Find more information here.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Anna to talk about the special task force that was formed to combat retail theft. Last week Attorney General Raoul announced that hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise had been recovered from several storage units.
‘Fibroids impact more than 50 percent of all women of reproductive age,’ says Northwestern Medicine's Dr. Angela Chaudhari to Anna Davlantes.
With over 1,000 homicides in Cook County this year, what can be done to combat the violence? Father Pfleger of St. Sabina Church weighs in.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about the increase in the amount of people that are being admitted to the hospital with COVID, the chances that omicron replaces delta as the predominant COVID strain in the world, and what we know about the gum laced with a […]
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the cold temperatures that have been blanketing the area, how we are overdue for measurable snow, some early data that shows we may have a milder winter with less snow, how much he enjoys his electric car, and a warm front that will be moving in next […]
Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins Anna to talk about the stock market shrugging off the news of the omicron variant, how the November labor report is impacting the economy, and what’s going on with the volatility in the crypto market.
The great Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about another Bears loss to the Kliff Kingsbury-led Arizona Cardinals. And what are the chances the Bears get a win in Green Bay on Sunday night?
WGN Radio's Johnnie Putman shares how she escaped injury when a heating pad she was using started on fire.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about what we know about the omicron variant, how we get from a pandemic to an endemic, and FDA advisory panel narrowly endorsing Merck’s oral COVID-19 treatment pill, and why it’s important for everyone to get a […]
Chicago’s First Lady Amy Eshleman joins Anna to talk about all the wonderful activities to do in Chicago this holiday season including visiting the Christkindlmarket, the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park, holiday theater coming back, Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry and the CTA holiday train. Amy Eshleman also […]
John Koudounis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna to talk about the stock market reaction to the omicron variant being discovered in California, President Biden nominating Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for another term, the continued fear and uncertainty in the stock market, Chairman Powell saying the Fed could speed up bond tapering, and […]
Michelle Maxia, Director, Toy Box Connection, joins Anna on this Giving Tuesday to talk about what Toy Box Connection does, how their efforts are year-long, their goal to make sure every child gets a toy this holiday season, how much they count on the community to support their mission, and the best way to help […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about what we know about the omicron variant, and the importance of getting your booster shot as soon as you can.
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the beginning of climatological winter, the brief warming trend we will see over the next couple of days, the chances we see some sticking snow in the area over the weekend, the incredible morning sunrises we have seen lately, and his excitement for the Sebastian Maniscalco show […]
The great Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about the Bears finally getting a win against the lowly Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Do the Bears actually have a chance to make the playoffs?
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins Anna to talk about some of the Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday scams to be aware of as holiday shopping season kicks into high gear. Steve also answers listener scam questions in the lastest round of “Tell us about your scam.”
Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins guest host Lisa Dent to talk about holiday travel, why Sunday is going to be the busiest travel day this Thanksgiving weekend, the TSA addressing traveling with gravy, and how the industry is still suffering from labor shortages.
The great Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about the rumors circulating that the Bears will fire Matt Nagy after their Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions, the poor performance by the team on Sunday against the Ravens, and if the team does need to make a head coaching and GM change.
The great WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the remarkably quiet weather the last couple of weeks, when we might see a little snow, and the weather we should be prepared for on Thanksgiving.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about COVID-19 cases rising ahead of Thanksgiving, why he’s optimistic about new treatments that are coming, and when and what type of booster shot you should receive if you had the J&J vaccine.
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Anna to talk about what you need to know about President Biden’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Rae also answers all of your student loan debt questions.
Illinois State Representative Marty Moylan joins Anna to talk about his Police Protection Act, which would make it a hate crime to attack police officers because of their profession. Rep. Moylan also wants $100 million for additional safety equipment, training, facility improvements, and personnel.
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins Anna to talk about the scams you need to be aware of as you prepare to do your Black Friday shopping. Steve also answers listener scam questions in another round of, “Tell us about your scam.”
State Representative LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) offers his reaction to Kyle Rittenhouse being acquitted of all charges in the 2020 shootings in Kenosha. Rep. Ford agrees that Rittenhouse probably should have been found not guilty, but questions what he was doing in Kenosha in the first place. He also talks about why he believes it’s time to revisit […]
Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director, Joliet Area Historical Museum, joins Anna to talk about the great history of Joliet, the museum taking over the operation of the Old Joliet Prison, some of the exhibits at the museum including one that honors former Joliet resident and key proponent of the lunar orbit rendezvous concept Dr. John C. […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about the CDC investigating a flu outbreak at the University of Michigan, the importance of staying safe if you are traveling or getting together in big groups over the holidays, the typical symptoms of the Delta variant, more people over […]
Jennifer Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins Anna to tell us everything we should know about getting the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Jennifer also talks about ways to protect yourself from being a victim of online scams.
Lifeway Foods President and CEO Julie Smolyansky joins Anna to discuss the success of the company, how Lifeway started, how the brand has grown, the health benefits of kefir, the launch of Lifeway Oat, and Lifeway’s partnership with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival this weekend!
Joe Kane, Treetime Christmas Creations owner, joins Anna to talk about how supply chain constraints are causing a shortage of both real and artificial Christmas trees. Fortunately, Treetime still has plenty of product, but act fast before they sell out for the season!
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi joins Anna to talk about why she would like to ban red light cameras in the state of Illinois. Also joining Anna is attorney and former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti who talks about a lawsuit that claims that red light cameras in Stone Park are illegally ticket turning drivers.
12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas joins Anna to talk about his plan to keep the Bears in Chicago and why he believed the city needs to get creative if they want to keep the team. Sports marketing expert Marc Ganis, President and Co-founder of Sportscorp, also joins Anna to talk about Ald. George Cardenas’ plan for the […]
Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins Anna to talk about why he’s going to spend three months living in a tent on top of a shipping container to raise awareness (and money) to help build a new community center in […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays and how we can celebrate safely, Cook County encouraging any adult to get a booster shot, if we should be concerned about an increase in COVID-19 cases, and the importance of getting your annual flu shot. […]
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the partial lunar eclipse coming after midnight Thursday night, the snow that has been dusting the area recently, the surge in our temperature overnight tonight, the local impact of climate change, and the early outlook for Thanksgiving.
Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins Anna to talk about President Biden signing the infrastructure bill and what it will mean for the economy moving forward, the supply chain issues persisting, consumer sentiment being at a 10-year low, and what we should know about inflation.
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins Anna to talk about scams that are showing up on social media ads and what we should know about car warranty scams. Steve also answers all of your questions about potential scams and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson joins Anna to talk about the Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommending a suspension for slain police officer Ella French for her role in the botched raid of Anjanette Young, why he believes a Chicago police leader resigned over failure of the CPD to pursue any type of reform, […]
Peter Goldsmith, Professor and Director, Food & Agribusiness Management, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins Anna to talk about the turkey supply ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the availability of certain types of turkey, and how supply chain constraints have impacted prices.
David Greising, president and chief executive of the Better Government Association, joins Anna to talk about his recent op-Ed in the Chicago Tribune and why he believes that billionaires make Illinois politics better.
Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters (D-13th) joins Anna to talk about the recent violence in Hyde Park and what we need to do to combat the spike in crime.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about the recent rise on COVID cases, if he expects cases to continue to rise as we approach the holidays, what we should know about the rollout of vaccines for children and how you should approach family gatherings if some […]
Dr. Vicky Harmon, Research and Assessment Systems Coordinator, Career Vision, joins Anna to talk about what we should know about job satisfaction. Are you burned out? Are you looking for remote work? How does someone find a job or organization they will be happy with?
Jahmal Cole, founder of CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, and candidate for U.S. Congress, joins Anna to talk about his experience being shot at twice over the last few weeks, and how he plans to address violence if he gets elected to Congress. Also joining Anna is radio host Maze Jackson, who was a […]
Tom Bevan, Co-Founder & President of RealClearPolitics, joins Anna to talk about how rising inflation is impacting the economy, and what the Biden administration is doing to combat it.
John Calamos, Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna to talk about his early life and what set him on his career path, how his military service helped him with his work in the financial world, how and when he became curious about the stock market, the importance of building a solid […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to debunk some of the misleading claims that Aaron Rodgers has made about vaccines, what we know about COVID-19 pills, and how kids have been reacting to COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Therese Scanlan, President of Oak Point University, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about the need for nurses and healthcare professionals. Sign up here for Oak Point University’s Fall Open House!
The one and only Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about the Bears frustrating loss 29-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Should the Bears have tried a ‘Hail Mary’ at the end of the game instead of a 65-yard field goal? Could Justin Fields be our franchise quarterback? What does the team need to improve on as […]
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the cool weather coming to the area, the chance that we might see our first snow this week, why we are going to see a more active weather pattern over the next week, his less-than-stellar prediction for the Bears v. Steelers game, how he was impacted by […]
Greg Hinz, Government and Politics reporter, Crain’s, joins Anna to talk about the five bidders who want to bring a casino to Chicago.
Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Anna to talk about what Illinois can expect from the Biden administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
Justin Allen and Matt Knuston, Co-Executive Producers and Co-Directors of the new Hulu docuseries “Being Blago,” join Anna to talk about why they decided to tackle this project, their intention to tell an authentic story and update the narrative of the former governor, and if they believe he plans to run for public office again.
Dr. Steve Salzman, Medical Director, Green Care Medical, joins Anna to answer all of your questions about cannabis, medical marijuana, and CBD.
Dr. Phyllis Zee, Chief of Sleep Medicine and Director of the Center for Circadian & Sleep Medicine at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Anna to talk about the detrimental health impacts of having to change your clock between Standard and Daylight Saving Time. Also joining Anna is State Representative Mike Zalewski who talks about his effort to […]
Attorney Rae Kaplan, of Kaplan Law Firm, joins Anna to talk about student loan forgiveness and a newly released memo related to student loan debt cancellation and the Biden administration. Will President Biden cancel some or all student loan debt?
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins Anna to talk about some of the latest scams that you should know about.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to explain the difference between ‘vaccination’ and ‘immunization,’ what we should know about children and vaccinations, and when me might see the end of Illinois’ mask mandate. Dr. Kopin also addresses all of your questions and concerns about the vaccine.
Political analyst Pat Brady joins Anna to talk about yesterday’s elections and what we should take away from the results in the key races around the country.
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Anna to talk about Zillow saying it is closing its home buying business. David also tells Anna about how Access Elevator and WGN Radio are inviting veterans who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to enter for the chance to win a Savaria K2 […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to tell us everything we need to know about kids and vaccines.
The great WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the latest news coming out of the COP26 Climate Summit, how his views on climate changed through the years, the cold weather that is blanketing the area, the warm autumn we’ve had up until now, and if there is a chance we see some snow in our […]
2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joins Anna to talk about a Sun-Times story that shows downtown shootings being up over 200%, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx not prosecuting as aggressively as the previous state’s attorney, the off-duty Chicago police officer being charged for firing a gun at carjackers who stole her car, and what can be done to […]
State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) joins Anna to explain why the state of Illinois is ramping of its efforts to get more electric vehicles on the road by 2030. Rep. Williams tells us what we need to know about electric vehicle incentives, the goal of getting Illinois to be the best state in the U.S for manufacturing […]
The one and only Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about the Bears disappointing 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Were there any bright spots to take from the game despite the loss?
Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson joins Anna to talk about how Halloween was in his neighborhood, why he is saying masks are now optional in Elk Grove businesses despite the state mask mandate, and the upcoming Elk Grove Village job fair.
Pat Brady, former federal prosecutor and former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Anna to talk about Congressman Adam Kinzinger announcing in a video released today that he will not seek reelection. What does Pat think is next for Rep. Kinzinger?
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GOP Trump critic Rep. Adam Kinzinger won’t seek reelection
Susan Loggans, attorney for former Chicago Blackhawks forward Kyle Beach, joins Anna to talk about the results of an independent investigation that found that members of the Blackhawks organization were made aware of sexual assault allegations against former Hawks video coach Brad Aldrich, but failed to take any action.
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State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins Anna to talk about the “Springfield Surprise” that greeted him this morning and what other bills have passed through the General Assembly during the fall veto session. Rep Buckner also talks about why he believes the Bears should continue to play football in Chicago.
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42nd Ward Ald. Brendan Reilly joins Anna to talk about why he voted ‘no’ on Mayor Lightfoot’s 2022 budget and a property tax increase for the residents of Chicago. Ald. Reilly also talks about the rise in Cook County defendants on electronic monitoring.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about how safe it will be for trick-or-treating this year, Chicago’s COVID-19 numbers trending downwards, and what we know about the vaccines for kids.
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Heather Cherone, the great political reporter at WTTW, joins Anna to talk about Chicago City Council approving Mayor Lightfoot’s 2022 budget. What’s in the plan and how will it impact residents of the city?
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Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation, joins Anna to talk about why he believes that Mayor Lightfoot should try to keep the Bears in Chicago for the economic impact an NFL team makes in the city. Laurence also chats with Anna about Chicago City Council passing Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal.
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You might be paying higher property taxes in Cook County because some homeowners aren’t paying any
The great WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about a number of people in our listening area seeing frost this morning, what happens in a La Niña, why we aren’t seeing the full fall colors yet, the storm pattern that is going to develop and hit us on Thursday and Friday, and what we can expect for Halloween weekend.
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