WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/04/22) - David Hochberg with IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy, Sara Andreas with Robert R. Andreas and Sons, Student Loan Assassin Rae Kaplan, and Mike Long of Mike’s Landscape Lighting

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 11:36 AM PDT

We started off this week's show by chatting with Sara Andreas with Robert R. Andreas and Sons about the price benefits of concrete over asphalt. Next, Justin Bartley of Next Door and Window joined the show to talk about the best kind of entry door for Chicagoland's harsh weather. Then, Rae Kaplan, the Student Loan Assassin, shares how to pay for your college education using federal loans and scholarships. Last but certainly not least, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy joins the show to talk about the importance of filing  your tax returns. And obviously, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

HouseSmarts Radio with Erik Runge filling in for Lou Manfredini 5.04.2022

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 10:11 AM PDT

Erik Runge, who filled in for Lou Manfredini, was joined by Mike Holmes of Creative Carpentry and Jim Sullivan of Tate Enterprises to share great advice for homeowners, information on new products, and more!

Rose Pest Control can protect your yard from mosquitoes

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 12:00 PM PDT

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/21/2022: Rose Pest Control's Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. 'The Bug Lady', joins the program to talk about their process of protecting your yard from mosquitoes. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you go to rosepestcontrol.com or call 1-800-GOT-PESTS (800-468-7378).

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Fred Weintraub reports on Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 06:26 PM PDT

Steve and Johnnie fill in for Dave Plier with a hop across the big pond for a report on Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee from "Chicago's Royal Watcher" and multiple Emmy Award winner, Fred Weintraub.

Original Gerber baby Ann Turner Cook dies at 95, company says

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 06:03 AM PDT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The original Gerber baby Ann Turner Cook died Friday at the age of 95, Gerber announced.

Turner was just four months old in 1926 when a neighbor sketched the portrait of her in charcoal that would later become the Gerber's logo.

The picture was selected by Gerber as the face of a baby food advertising campaign in 1928 and later became the company's logo in 1931, according to their website.

"Gerber is deeply saddened by the passing of Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, whose face was sketched to become the iconic Gerber logo more than 90 years ago," Gerber wrote in an Instagram post. "Many years before becoming an extraordinary mother, teacher and writer, her smile and expressive curiosity captured hearts everywhere and will continue to live on as a symbol for all babies. We extend our deepest sympathies to Ann's family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her."

The Gerber website said the identity of the original baby was mystery for many years with guesses ranging from movie stars Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor to Senator Bob Dole. In 1978, Turner revealed it was her.

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Joanna Connor is the queen of blues rock guitar

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 06:48 PM PDT

Steve and Johnnie step in for Dave Plier, and they decided it's been too long since they've talked with Chicago's incendiary blues queen, Joanna Connor. She's one of the headliners at this year's Chicago Blues Festival, has a terrific new album, a signature guitar, and a whole lot more to talk about!

Illinois Rock & Roll HOF inductee Jim Peterik

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 07:48 PM PDT

Joining Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier, is one of this year's Hall of Fame inductees for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum! The man behind The Ides Of March and many other incredible musical adventures, the multi-talented, Grammy winning, Jim Peterik.

Dave Steward II on driving diversity and bringing music, motorsports and more together at WWT Raceway

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 04:12 AM PDT

Founder of the Oscar winning Lion Forge animation, as well as a leading family force at World Wide Technology and The Confluence Music Festival, Dave Steward II joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dave shares the importance of diversity in animation and how his roots in St. Louis shape and support his global efforts to this day. Dave fills us in on his family's connection and passion for motorsports and support for its diverse history and the bright and growing future with drivers, ownership, sponsors and more. The experience at WWT Raceway will include much more than just the top NASCAR Cup Series drivers on the track as the Confluence Music Festival brings 30 acts on 5 stages over the weekend, including Nelly, Old Dominion, Cole Swindell and great talent from the St. Louis area. For more information on the festival, activities, music and more at WWT Raceway and for the "Enjoy Illinois 300" go to https://wwtraceway.com/confluence/

OTL #816: The Old Town School of Folk Music teachers organize, The Secret History of Denny Zeitlin

Posted: 04 Jun 2022 07:12 AM PDT

Mike Stephen talks to local musician and music teacher Bill Brickey about why the Old Town School of Folk Music teachers have unionized and discovers the Secret History of cosmic jazz prodigy Denny Zeitlin.

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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's 2nd Hall of Fame induction

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 07:13 PM PDT

Ron Romero, Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, joins Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier! Ron shares the details of the museum's 2nd Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet!