Top 5@5 – 05.20.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced settlements with multiple...
View ArticleGroupon Co-Founder Brad Keywell on Chicago’s Innovators
Groupon Co-Founder Brad Keywell joins Justin at the Big Table for an in-depth conversation about Chicago’s technology scene, being an entrepreneur, start-up innovators, disruption and failure, and...
View ArticleDrew Peterson’s lawyers are appealing his murder conviction
Chicago Tribune reporter, Matt Walberg, joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to tell us what is was like in the courtroom today when Drew Peterson’s lawyers decided to appeal his murder....
View ArticleLooking back at Letterman’s career
Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes pay tribute to the wonderful career of David Letterman on the Late Show. http://tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/rcletterman052115.mp3
View ArticleTop 5@5 – 05.21.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, we’ve got a special Blackhawks edition with WGN Radio’s Blackhawks...
View ArticleLegal analyst Mike Monico: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted
Our favorite legal analyst, Mike Monico, stops by the studio to explain to Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes what is happening to Dennis Hastert, former House speaker who is being indicted on illegal cash...
View ArticleBob Saget confirms ‘Fuller House’….sort of
Bob Saget joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to talk about Entourage, and answers whether he will be on Fuller House…sort of. http://tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/rcbobsaget052815.mp3
View ArticleChicago Magazine’s Jeff Ruby on spending 24 straight hours at O’Hare Airport
Jeff Ruby of Chicago Magazine recently spent 24 straight hours at O’Hare Aiport and joins Justin to talk about his experience. “After 9pm it is a depressing ghost town.”...
View ArticleAuthor Cristina Henriquez talks about The Book of Unknown Americans
Chicago writer Cristina Henriquez joins Justin in-studio to talk about her novel, “The Book of Unknown Americans,” which topped a number of 2014 lists including a best novel of the year nod by The...
View ArticleState Senator Kwame Raoul on giving body cameras to law enforcement officers
The Illinois House advanced legislation to start giving law enforcement officers body cameras and Senate sponsor Kwame Raoul joined Justin to discuss the issue....
View ArticleRichard Roeper’s Reviews – Entourage and Aloha
Richard Roeper joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to talk about two new movies: Entourage, a continuation to the HBO series under the same name, and Aloha....
View ArticleTop 5@5 – 05.28.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, Hillary Clinton busted out her southern twang, Donald Trump knows...
View ArticleSirott and Murciano – Full Show 06/02
Dina Bair’s Medical Watch, John Dean on Watergate, the legendary Clark Weber and why we don’t care about the Kardashians. http://tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/smfullshow060215.mp3
View ArticleChicago Bulls officially hire Fred Hoiberg
Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes talk with WGN’s own Bulls expert, Sam Panayotovich, about the firing of Tom Thibodeau and the hiring of Fred Hoiberg in his place....
View ArticleBlackhawks playoff ticket prices
Max Waisvisz of Gold Coast Tickets joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes about the very high ticket prices and how it just might be cheaper for you to fly to Tampa to watch the Blackhawks play in the...
View ArticleIt’s not just smoke and two way mirrors at controversial Berwyn bar
Ronnie Lottz, owner of Cigars and Stripes BBQ Lounge in Berwyn, joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to share his side of the story of the infamous two way mirror in the bathroom that got him into some...
View ArticleTop 5@5 – 06.02.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, Obama awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously today to two World...
View ArticleThe First Church of Cannabis has received tax exempt status
Bill Levin, the founder of the First Church of Cannabis in Indiana joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to share a bit of information about his religion and discuss his church receiving tax exempt...
View ArticleState Representative Will Guzzardi with reaction to potential cuts by...
Governor Rauner released a statement today with a list of potential cuts to services around the state if the budget is not balanced by July 1st. This includes cuts to services to childcare assistant...
View ArticleTom Dart discusses the major cuts to mental health services proposed by...
We’ve been talking about the current state of budget negotiations in Springfield. One of the major cuts that was proposed by Governor Rauner was aimed at mental health services in the state. It’s...
View ArticleNews or Ruse – 06.04.15
Roe opens up the phone lines and lets 3 listeners pair up with , Esmerelda Leon, Judy Pielach, and Andy Masur and as they try to figure out if the news headlines that they are hearing are real or fake!...
View ArticleRon Magers gives his picks for the Belmont Stakes
ABC 7’s Ron Magers joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to talk about the final leg of the Triple Crown and gives his winning picks for the Belmont Stakes....
View ArticleNatasha Korecki on some political fireworks surrounding Governor Rauner’s...
The Illinois House held a hearing to look into why an education secretary was paid out of the Human Services budget. The hearing was in response to a Sun-Times article which revealed that Beth Purvis...
View ArticleState Representative Greg Harris on the chances a budget deal will be reached...
Today, the Illinois House held a committee to look into why an education secretary was paid out of the Human Services budget. The hearing was in response to a Sun-Times article which revealed that Beth...
View ArticleDennis Hastert pleads not guilty
Former speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert went to court today and pleaded not guilty to federal charges. ABC’s Ryan Burrow calls in after the hearing to share some details, and Roe Conn and Anna...
View ArticleUpdates: Prisoners escape from New York prison
ABC’s Aaron Katersky joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to share the latest news with the two prisoners who are still at large after escaping a maximum-security prison...
View ArticleIllinois might have some of your unclaimed property
Illinois State Treasurer, Michael W. Frerichs, joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to tell us about the ICash program that can allow you to reclaim property that may be yours!...
View ArticleNBC5’s Mary Ann Ahern on the Dennis Hastert chaos at the Dirksen Federal...
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert entered a plea of not guilty for lying to the FBI and evading bank laws, all in connection to an alleged scheme to give hush money to cover up prior sexual...
View ArticleCook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez on the challenges of prosecuting...
As the top prosecutor for the county, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is always on the hot seat. And that comes with the territory. Whether it be prosecuting police officers, creating new policies and...
View ArticleTop 5@5 – 06.09.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, Jeb Bush addressed an economic conference, the White House says...
View ArticleBulls Truther Ernest Wilkins on the Bulls Series Loss to the Cavs
Chicago Bulls Truther Ernest Wilkins breaks down the Bulls loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is Thibs gone tomorrow? What happens to the Bulls next year?...
View ArticleAlderman Will Burns on Spike Lee’s “Chiraq”
Alderman Will Burns introduced a resolution last week to try and keep tax money from Spike Lee’s movie, “Chiraq.” He joins Justin to explain his efforts and why he thinks it’s a bad idea for Lee to...
View ArticleSports TV’s Chip Lakeless on Coach Thibs’ Relationship with Management
Sports TV host Chip Lakeless joins Justin with his take on the days top sports stories including the Bulls series loss and the Cubs surprising start....
View ArticleIllinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider on Senator Mark Kirk’s Ad Campaign
Senator Mark Kirk launched his 2016 advertising campaign for his re-election to the Senate. Is it to early? Just the right time? Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider joins Justin with the details....
View ArticleDNA Info Chicago’s Andrea Watson on Spike Lee’s “Chiraq”
Reporter Andrea Watson covers Englewood for DNA Info Chicago and joins Justin to recap Spike Lee’s press conference this morning about his controversial new movie, “Chiraq.”...
View ArticleWintrust Business Lunch 05/15/15: Alan Fox, Johnny Jet, Scott Kleinberg and...
On today’s Wintrust Business Lunch Alan Fox, author of People Tools, starts us off with common sense tips on how to be more efficient in the workplace and your personal life. Travel expert Johnny Jet...
View ArticleChewing the fat with the Bannos Brothers
Jimmy and George Bannos join Bob and Marianne to chat about the latest in food news. This includes Avec Restaurant expanding to a lunch menu, New York restaurants going the extra mile for their loyal...
View ArticleJohn and Amy Landecker: Who’s more famous?
Amy and John Landecker are in-studio to talk about Amy’s involvement in Transparent, her work for Curb Your Enthusiasm and Louie, and The AIDS Foundation of Chicago 30th Gala. Seems she might be more...
View ArticleHorticulturalist Stacy Hirvela: Hydrangeas and gardening tips
Bill and Wendy chat with Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners for gardening tips. Stacey also answers your questions! https://tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/bwstaceyhirvela051515.mp3
View ArticleComedienne Judy Tenuta
Local comedian Judy Tenuda sits in-studio for some laughs ahead of her show at The Comedy Shrine in Aurora, IL tonight and Saturday. For ticket info visit comedyshrine.com...
View ArticleRick Bentley: Fall TV season announcements
TV critic at the Fresno Bee, Rick Bentley talks with Bill and Wendy about the end of American Idol, Harry Shearer’s contract dispute with The Simpsons, and the return of variety shows. Also, Rick’s...
View ArticleBill and Wendy Full Show 05-15-15
Bill and Wendy talk women’s health, television, the Amtrak crash, gardening, and much more. https://tribwgnam.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/bwfullshow051515.mp3
View ArticleDoggy do or doggy don’t in the West Loop?
Some residents in the West Loop aren’t too pleased with the restrictions in parks in the West Loop in regards to where their pets can relieve themselves. Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes talk about this...
View ArticleLargest auto recall ever due to faulty airbags
Automotive expert, Lauren Fix , joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to talk about the the 34 million auto recall due to faulty airbags from the company Takata....
View ArticleCook County Jail hires a psychologist
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to talk about the decision to hire a clinical psychologist to run the Cook County Jail. Is it the solution our prisons need in order to...
View ArticleManny Pacquiao fighting off lawsuits
Bob Duncan, one of the Illinois Plantiffs filing the class action lawsuit that is targeting Manny Pacquiao and his promoters for failing to let fans know of his injury joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes...
View ArticleTop 5@5 – 05.19.15
It’s the Top 5 @ 5, where Roe goes through the top 5 news stories of the day or just 5 funniest pieces of audio we could find. Today, FBI director James B Comey is warning that the advances in...
View ArticleOrganized Motorcycle Gangs
Joining Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes today was Charles Falco, a former under cover agent for the ATF who infiltrated multiple motorcycle gangs from the Vagos to the Mongols to the Outlaws and brought...
View ArticleRiot Fest is moving to Douglas Park
It’s official, Riot Fest is moving from it’s 3 year home in Humboldt Park over to Douglas Park, and joining Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes is Alderman Robert Maldonado to share some reasons why....
View ArticleJon Najarian talks about four banks pleading guilty to foreign exchange...
JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Barclays, and the Royal Bank of Scotland have been caught trying to manipulate prices in the foreign exchange market over the past 5 years. Jon “DRJ” Najarian joins Roe Conn...
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