Dan Ponce

Chicago

Morning News Anchor at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

Heir apparent to Abe Froman 🌭. Anchorman on @WGNMorningNews. Founder of @sncmusic. Check out my album “Retrofit” #DanPonceMusic👇🏼

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Larry’s not here so we’re bringing out the Fart Tank: 9 at 9

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Lauren Jiggetts |Paul Konrad |Pat Tomasulo

It’s Friday and Larry’s off so you know we’re talking about farts. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Gene Simmons “Roadie for the Day”

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Lauren Jiggetts

A father-son pair, Dwayne and Zach Rosado, recently got to be Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons’ “Roadie for the Day” – they paid more than $12,495 for the VIP experience. They got to help set up for the gig, attend the soundcheck, have a meal with Simmons, get an onstage introduction during the show and receive a signed bass.
Summer Science Experiments!

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

Mr. Science, Jason Lindsey, shares Summer Science- fun experiments to do with the family! Suggest a Correction Close Modal Suggest a Correction Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ✕ ✕...
Strategies to Raise Kids in Uncertain Times

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

In her new book, Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer interviewed parenting experts and researchers across multiple fields to get tips on how to teach our kids how to take care of themselves, fight for what they believe in, and handle the world they will inherit.
Woman Takes Fancy Trash from Rich Neighborhoods to Repurpose

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

“Claudia” is the creator of the popular account, @therichgoodwill. She’s a Midwest mom who goes around rich neighborhoods taking fancy trash to repurposed. Her mission is to make trash-picking chic and prove that secondhand style is smart, sustainable, and beautiful.
Couple Living on a Cruise Ship for 15 Years!

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen traded routine life for a floating home and a full-time adventure at sea aboard the cruise ship, Villa Vie Odyssey. They purchased their cabin for $100K and locked in a $3,500/month all-inclusive fee for the next 15 years. They’re documenting everything on their social media, @livinglifeonacruise.
9@9: A lot of birds can sing, but this one really knows how to rock out

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery |Paul Konrad

On a special Memorial Day edition of the WGN Morning News 9@9, we’ve got a bird that really knows how to rock out. Also, wood frogs can go a long time without peeing, why you shouldn’t dig holes in the sand, and — on the serious side — an amazing Memorial Day tradition in France that really reminds us what this day is truly about. Join Dan Ponce, Brhett Vickery and Paul Konrad on this holiday Monday. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too.
Military family surprised with bike thanks to area high school athletes

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

Student athletes from St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin and Mount Carmel High School in Chicago helped surprised U.S. Marine Corps veteran Cameron Clark and his 7-year-old daughter with a new bike during an appearance on the WGN Morning News Monday. May is Military Appreciation Month. The students were part of Buddy’s Helpers. You can see more in the clip above. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.
Pickle lemonade: The drink of the summer?

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Brhett Vickery

Move over dirty sodas, there’s a new drink in town. Have you ever had a pickle lemonade? Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Friday Favorites: Who would be on the Chicago Mount Rushmore?

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce

Posted: May 9, 2025 / 07:25 AM CDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 07:25 AM CDT For today’s Friday Favorites, Dan Ponce poses the question – who would be on the Chicago Mount Rushmore? Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.