Patrick Hennessey

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Producer at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

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Articles

Dean Richards' Sunday Morning

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off by talking about Pope Leo XIV's first ride in the 'Popemobile'. Then, Andy shares details about his recent laser eye procedure. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Saugatuck Michigan, where the Pope attended high school. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week's health update.
When to go to the ER vs. urgent care

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the differences between urgent care and the emergency room.
Summer's The Machines of God concerts, Smashing Pumpkins oversees tour, collab with The Lyric Opera

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

Smashing Pumpkins' own Billy Corgan joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about his new solo tour with newly formed band The Machines of God, upcoming concerts overseas, his upcoming collaboration this fall with The Lyric Opera of Chicago, expanding his family, and Billy's world of wrestling.
Eight Decades of American Television

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey by: Patrick Hennessey Posted:Updated:Authors Wally Podrazik and Harry Castleman join WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the latest edition of their extremely comprehensive book on the history of television and visual media from the 1940's to today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Courtroom artists, a dying breed

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey by: Patrick Hennessey Posted:Updated:Rick Kogan is joined by Bob Chiarito to discuss his Chicago Magazine story about courtroom artists and the recent death of one of them, Andy Austin. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Listen Up! at Carnivale on May 21st

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey by: Patrick Hennessey Posted:Updated:Rick Kogan is joined in studio by Paul Teodo to talk about the new storytelling event 'Listen Up!' at Carnivale on May 21st. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Courtroom artists, a dying breed

1 month ago | l8r.it | Patrick Hennessey

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Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey by: Patrick Hennessey Posted:Updated:Criminal psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins Karen Conti to talk about women who fall in love with notorious inmates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey Scientist and genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, Founder & President of Identifinders, joins Karen Conti in-studio to highlight how forensic genetic genealogy can be used to help solve cold cases, find missing people, and even identify Holocaust survivors. For more information, visit identifinders.com.
Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey by: Patrick Hennessey Posted:Updated:Dr. Susan McConnell, Executive Director and Founder of Let It Be Us, joins Karen Conti on Mother's Day to highlight the organization which works to provide solutions for children in adoptive and foster care. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.