CHICAGO (July 22, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that Joe Brand is expanding his role to include hosting Chicago Blackhawks pre- and post-game shows as well as the weekly “Blackhawks Live” show, beginning with the 2021-22 season. “As a kid, I used to get teased for carrying a transistor radio just to listen to Blackhawks […]
Dane Neal broadcasts live from the Speedway 6:30-10am, followed by Indy 500 coverage beginning at 10am on Sunday, May 30 CHICAGO (May 26, 2021) – WGN Radio host and contributor Dane Neal will broadcast live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 30 from 6:30am to 10am. Following Neal’s show, WGN Radio will air […]
Kentucky Derby airs May 1, 4pm-6:30pm; Indianapolis 500 airs May 23, 12:30pm-2:30pm CHICAGO (April 16, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that it will broadcast two great sporting traditions in May: the 147th Kentucky Derby and the 105th Indianapolis 500. The Kentucky Derby will air Saturday, May 1 from 4pm to 6:30pm. The scheduled post time […]
McGann hosts for Dave Plier on Friday, April 9 from 7pm to 10pm CHICAGO (April 5, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that nationally known comedian and Beverly native Pat McGann will host for Dave Plier on Friday, April 9 from 7pm to 10pm. McGann has toured with Sebastian Maniscalco and has performed on “The Late […]
Hour-long show hosted by Chris Boden and Nick Gismondi airs through hockey season CHICAGO (January 6, 2021) – WGN Radio will debut “Blackhawks Live” on Monday, January 11 from 7pm to 8pm. Hosted by Chris Boden and Nick Gismondi, this hour-long weekly show will feature in-depth analysis and news on the Chicago Blackhawks throughout the […]
Televised “Hometown Heroes” featuring Orion Samuelson to air on NewsNation on Dec. 18 CHICAGO (December 17, 2020) – WGN Radio announced that reporter Steve Alexander will assume responsibilities from agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson beginning in January. Samuelson retires on December 31 after marking more than 60 years with the station. “In the past 60 years […]
CHICAGO (December 9, 2020) – WGN Radio will air three hours of classic Roy Leonard shows on Christmas Eve beginning at 4 pm, followed by 27 hours of “Christmas Radio Theatre”, hosted by Carl Amari, from Thursday, December 24 at 7 pm until Friday, December 25 at 10 pm. In a career that spanned 31 […]
“HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini” show expands to 6am – 10am Saturdays CHICAGO (November 20, 2020) – WGN Radio announced a contract extension with host Lou Manfredini through December 31, 2024, as well as an additional hour to the start of his show. Beginning January 2, “HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini” will be heard on […]
Classic radio show program hosted by Carl Amari airs Saturday, October 31, 10pm – 5am CHICAGO (October 22, 2020) – WGN Radio will air “Halloween Radio Theatre” hosted by Carl Amari, on Saturday, October 31 from 10pm to 5am. The program will feature mystery, thriller, and terror-themed selections from twelve Golden Age of Radio dramas […]
Samuelson marks his 60th anniversary with WGN Radio on Sept. 26 CHICAGO (September 24, 2020) – WGN Radio announced that legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson will retire on December 31, shortly after celebrating his 60th anniversary with the station. Samuelson’s first day on the air at WGN was on September 26, 1960 at “milking time”, […]