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President Biden getting COVID reminds us how contagious the BA.5 variant is

Posted: 24 Jul 2022 11:18 AM PDT

Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Kevin Most, joins Elton Jim, filling in for Dean Richards, for this week's regular COVID-19 segment. Dr. Most talks about President Biden and Governor J. B. Pritzker testing positive for COVID and serves as a reminder for how contagious the BA.5 variant is. Then Dr. Most talks about if we will see mask mandates come back and the effects of long COVID. Then of course, Dr. Most answers your questions.

3 injured while attending funeral among 50 shot in Chicago this weekend

Posted: 24 Jul 2022 07:03 AM PDT

CHICAGO (WGN) — Three individuals are in the hospital after being shot at a funeral at a South Side Church in Chicago on Saturday.

Police said the shooting occurred at University Community Missionary near 108th and S State streets around 2:30 p.m. when a gray-colored sedan drove by and a person in the vehicle opened fire on the victims, who were standing outside the church.

According to authorities, a 20-year-old and 37-year-old man were taken by ambulance to Roseland Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, while a 25-year-old man was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center. All three victims are in good condition.

Police said they have no suspects in custody as detectives continue to investigate.

As of Sunday morning, authorities say roughly 50 people have been shot in Chicago this weekend. At least four were killed, with two fatal shootings occurring within minutes of each other early Sunday morning.

Police said one man was shot and killed and two others critically wounded while changing a tire on the West Side around 3:15 a.m. An SUV approached the men, according to police, and a man got out of the vehicle before firing several shots at the group.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the face and pronounced dead at the scene. Another man was shot seven times and taken to the hospital in critical condition while a third man was shot in the legs, arm, and body. He was also taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A short time later, in an unrelated shooting, police said a man was killed while trying to break up an argument between two other people inside a residence. A man and a 25-year-old woman were involved in an argument inside a residence around 3:30 a.m. when a 37-year-old attempted to intervene, police said.

The man produced a gun and fired shots. The 37-year-old was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was shot in the right armpit and taken to the hospital where she was stabilized, police said.

Police are investigating both incidents.

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Avoiding costly behaviors during a recession

Posted: 24 Jul 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!

The experts seem divided over whether we're heading for a recession and some even say we're already in one. This week, Ilyce and Tom discuss how to cope with feelings of anxiety and avoid costly financial behaviors like withdrawing cash from retirement accounts. Later in the show, they talk about retirement saving "rules" that might be outdated.

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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New To Lou Too: FreeForm Grip-Free Paintbrush

Posted: 24 Jul 2022 09:59 AM PDT

This week's New to Lou Too is the FreeForm grip-free paintbrush. It's lightweight and it'll make your next painting project easier. For more information, visit HouseSmartsTV on YouTube.

Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/23/22) – David Hochberg with Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal, Builder Supply Outlet’s Tom Jahnke, Kari Kohler with the Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker, Miracle Method’s David Haas, Mega Pros Joe

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 01:25 PM PDT

We started off this week's show by chatting with Founder and President of Perma-Seal, Roy Spencer to talk about how air quality and the humidity can affect the home inside.  Kari Kohler of the Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker about high migration patterns we are seeing from Chicago to Las Vegas. and how Kari can help you with your move. Next, Builder Supply Outlet's Tom Jahnke joined the show to talk about their Signamark exterior door styles such as the craftsman and 6 lite doors. Then, Miracle Method's David Haas shares how they can help make tubs safe for people who may have trouble getting in and out of them. And obviously, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

Canine Cruise provides a fun architecture ride for dogs

Posted: 24 Jul 2022 04:05 AM PDT

Executive Green Carpet Cleaning President (AKA 'crazy cat lady') Kelly Mickley talks about how Executive Green can and does remove pet odors from carpeting, even multiple cats. Check them out at www.wgnclean.com.  

It's called the Canine Cruise and Tim Agra of the Mercury Skyline Cruiseline explains how this unique and crazy fun architecture ride for dogs began; highlights include pointing out the city's oldest fire hydrant and parks with the most squirrels.

Steve says he was so honored that longtime listener Louise Basgall named her foster puppy Cosette after his Northern blue tongue skink, who recently passed away.

Lake Pepin and Lake Michigan

Posted: 24 Jul 2022 03:00 AM PDT

Lake Pepin on the Mississippi, a paradise then, and one today. Plus, Lake Michigan, will it rise dramatically in the future?

Japanese Beetles are back

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 09:53 AM PDT

Chicago Gardening Guru Jim Fizzell talks with WGN's Steve Alexander about bugs: the cute little Lady Bugs, and the annoying and plant- and crop-destroying Japanese Beetles. Mr. Fizz says it's important to control the beetles now because they'll also lay eggs in your lawn that will turn into turf-destroying grubs. Jim says there are a variety of chemicals that will do the job or, as he sometimes does, you can pluck them off the plants and squeeze the life out of them as a deterrent to others.

Jim Belushi does weather report on WGN-TV: 'Sucks. It's hot'

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 07:03 PM PDT

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago's own Jim Belushi stopped by Nexstar's WGN studios in Chicago on Friday to discuss an upcoming Blues Brothers show, but he stuck around to give the weather forecast, too.

"Sucks," he stated, while motioning in the direction of Chicago on the map. "It's hot."

WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling added that Belushi was more of a natural than Nicolas Cage, who once tried his hand at giving the forecast while promoting his 2005 film "The Weatherman" during a visit to WGN.

"Well, look, here's the clouds," said Belushi, pointing to some expected precipitation over Chicago. He also identified a storm just north of Wisconsin.

"Hey, you get three meteorology credits just for that," Skilling said.

The comedian also tried his hand at a more comprehensive weather report, with Skilling and WGN meteorologist Demetrius Ivory looking on.

"If you look over here, it's gonna be hot, hot hot. Thunderstorms on Wednesday — be careful. Look, traffic is gonna be bad on the Eisenhower [Expressway] whether it's raining or not," he joked.

Belushi, together with Dan Aykroyd, will be performing on the first night of the inaugural Blues Brothers Con festival on August 19 and 20 in Joliet, Illinois.

"We're gonna be singin' and dancin', doing 'Soul Man.' And rumor has it that some of the original band members are going to show up," Belushi said.

The festival will also be taking place at the Old Joliet Prison, which was the site of the opening scene in the original "Blues Brothers" film. Concert attendees can also tour parts of the old prison at the show.

During his appearance on WGN, Belushi also discussed his work with the Last Prisoner Project, which aims to redress the sentences for those previously convicted of non-violent cannabis-related offenses.

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Poi Dog Pondering’s Frank Orrall and Dag Juhlin: Return to Ravinia, new album

Posted: 23 Jul 2022 03:26 PM PDT

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Frank Orrall and Dag Juhlin of Poi Dog Pondering about their return to Ravinia and their upcoming album.