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Danny Fenster: Freedom from imprisonment in Myanmar

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 06:37 PM PDT

After having Bryan Fenster on the show several times to discuss his brother's former imprisonment in Myanmar, Steve Dale finally had journalist Danny Fenster join him, seven months after his release from prison. He discussed everything, from the military coup that occurred in Myanmar, getting detained while at the airport and the reason behind it, to the prison conditions and the constant revisions he was forced to make in his letters back home. Later, Danny addressed the process that former UN ambassador, Bill Richardson, went through in order to get him freed and his life after returning.

The previous interview with Danny's brother, Bryan can be heard HERE

Acro-Cats teaches us to bond with our cats

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 05:57 PM PDT

Founder of The Amazing Acro-cats Samantha Martin joined Steve Dale to discuss their performances happening at The Green House Theatre from now until the 12th of June. She went on to describe what training the Amazing Acro-cats is like, how their performance on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went, as well as stressed the importance of bonding with your cats.

Animal Wellness Action and addressing red flags immediately

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 06:12 PM PDT

President of Animal Wellness Action Wayne Pacelle joined Steve Dale to discuss the recent rise in mass shootings in America. They both had a hunch that the shooters from Buffalo and Uvalde might have previously abused animals, and with the confirmation coming from the news that these shooters did abuse animals, both Wayne and Steve delved into ways of preventing further atrocities from happening should these red flags become apparent.

Dr. Kevin Most: When could we see a universal COVID vaccine?

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 10:30 AM PDT

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week's regular COVID-19 segment.  To start things off Dr. Most gives an update on the COVID numbers around the state and how long should you should stay in quarantine if you catch the virus. Then Dr. Most talks about a potential universal COVID vaccine that is in the works and to wrap things up Dr. Most answers listener questions.

One-quarter of Americans are delaying retirement

Posted: 05 Jun 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!

According to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, 25% of Americans are delaying retirement because of inflation and the economy. Ilyce and Tom talk about why, as inflation pushes up prices on things such as rent, groceries and gasoline. Then, if you worry about healthcare costs in retirement, you'll want to hear the advice they have to share.

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.

The John Williams NewsClick: Will you watch the televised prime time hearing from the January 6th committee?

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 11:44 AM PDT

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Former Bon Jovi bassist, founding member Alec John Such dies

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 01:38 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70.

The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. A publicist for singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.

"He was an original," Bon Jovi wrote in a post on Twitter. "As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band."

Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform. Such had played with Sambora in a band called Message.

The Yonkers, New York-born Such was a veteran figure in the thriving New Jersey music scene that helped spawn Bon Jovi. As manager of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, Such booked Jon Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones before joining the singer-songwriter's band. He played with Bon Jovi through the group's heyday in the 1980s.

Such departed the band in 1994, when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald. He later rejoined the band for its induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

"When Jon Bon Jovi called me up and asked me to be in his band many years ago, I soon realized how serious he was and he had a vision that he wanted to bring us to," said Such at the Hall of Fame induction. "And I am only too happy to have been a part of that vision."

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Are you trusting the right people to handle your mortgage?

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 12:00 PM PDT

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/28/2022: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker's Kari Kohler joins the program to talk about how important it is to trust the right mortgage lender to ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible. To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you go to thekohlergroup.co or give them a call at 1-630-673-4586.

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