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. […]

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Parents for Choice of the Catholic Archdiocese wants to end masks in schools

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.

BBB’s Steve Bernas: Beware of romance scams ahead of 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 […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: When will it be safe for vaccinated people to remove their masks while inside?

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.

Global Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate discusses the top ten issues affecting real estate in 2022

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!

This Week in Chicago History: ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ and the coldest day in Chicago history

In an exclusive interview for WGN Radio and NewsNation recorded Wednesday, January 5, Anna Davlantes spoke with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

‘Our schools are safe’ – Anna Davlantes’ exclusive interview with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on CPS vs. CTU, criminal justice, policing, and more

From reversing the flow of the Chicago River to a theatre fire, Anna Davlantes highlights the top stories from this week in Chicago history.

This Week in Chicago History with WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent Anna Davlantes

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.

WGN Exclusive: Mayor Lightfoot talks Chicago safety, New Year’s Eve fireworks and more

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 […]

On the Rise with Calamos Investments: How the omicron variant is impacting the stock market

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.

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin explains why he’s proposing legislation targeting retail theft: ‘We have created a consequence-free society’

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.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Why now is a good time to get your booster shot

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.

Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: Beautiful December warmth is on the way

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.

Could J.B. Pritkzer be in the presidential mix 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?

Ed O’Bradovich on the future of the Bears coaching staff: ‘All of them have to go. They have to clean house’

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?

Illinois Retail Merchants Association president Rob Karr: ‘You can’t put everything in a store behind a locked door, behind a glass case, or tie it to a chain’

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