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Dane Neal: Live from the Indy 500

Posted: 29 May 2022 08:45 AM PDT

Dane Neal reported from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to give live coverage of the Indianapolis 500 happening today, May 29th. He interviewed the likes of IMS President, Doug Bole, drivers, Hélio Castroneves and Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi, Jay Leno, and more!

PHOTOS | 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Posted: 29 May 2022 08:02 AM PDT

It's the biggest day in Indianapolis--and the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Check out some of the sights from this year's Indianapolis 500.

  • Fans mill about in the plaza under the Pagoda before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
  • A crewman for Colton Herta watches a video board before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
  • Fans pose for a photo with the yard of bricks on pit row before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
  • Fans pose for photos with the car of Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, on pit row before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
  • Race fans party in the Snake Pit before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Race fans party in the Snake Pit before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Race pose for a photo in the Snake Pit before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 29: The gates open at Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the 106th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 29: A general view of the paddock prior to the 106th Running of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  • Photo from Max Lewis
  • Photo from Max Lewis

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LIVE BLOG: 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Posted: 29 May 2022 08:43 AM PDT

INDIANAPOLIS -- It's race day for the Indianapolis 500!

Of the 33 drivers who qualified, only one will emerge victorious. Follow today's race with live updates below:

Indy 500 stories

12:46 p.m. ET

The green flag has dropped... let's race!

Alex Palou takes the early lead on Scott Dixon. Rinus VeeKay pushes Dixon into third.

12:32 p.m. ET

12:27 p.m. ET

Pre-race ceremonies are underway for the race. One stirring moment: the playing of "Taps" in front of more than 300,000 fans.

Girl Named Tom ("America the Beautiful"), Jordan Fisher (national anthem) and Jim Cornelison ("Back Home Again in Indiana") were the pre-race performers.

The flyover was excellent as well.

12:15 p.m. ET

11:45 a.m. ET

11:30 a.m. ET

11:20 a.m. ET

11:10 a.m. ET

The race is not airing live in the Indianapolis TV market. However, due to a technical issue, Peacock Premium subscribers can watch NBC's livestream in the Indianapolis market.

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Possible recession and how to face it

Posted: 29 May 2022 05:00 AM PDT

WGN Radio's Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group give you the latest financial business news and financial planning advice and more!

Inflation is at a 40-year high, and the Federal Reserve is aggressively raising interest rates to try and get it under control. Ilyce and Tom discuss whether we are facing a major recession and how to advise against a possible recession around the corner. Later on, they cover gifting securities in retirement.

If you'd like to get involved with the show, call 630-934-1855. A member of Tom Fortino's group will get back to you.

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Steve Dale's Pet World 5/29/2022 | Pros and cons of pet insurance

Posted: 29 May 2022 04:15 AM PDT

A detailed discussion about pet insurance, pro's and cons with veterinary technician Jenna Carzoli, customer experience supervisor at Figo Pet Insurance. Overall, intent is to prevent euthanasia because you simply can't afford treatment and to provide an overall economic safety net for pet parents.

Pet insurance does happen to be on the rise.

Ray Scott, bass fishing, and magpies

Posted: 29 May 2022 03:00 AM PDT

Ray Scott, the founder of tournament fishing, is honored and a story of ravens and magpies reminds us of survival of the fittest.