Patrick Hennessey

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Linda Beckstrom, co-author (with Angalia Bianca) of ' In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter ' joins Rick Kogan to highlight the book and discuss her relationship with Angalia, including and what it was like to work together. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey WTTW's popular on-air host, producer and Chicago Architecture Foundation docent Geoffrey Baer joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about his new special, Touring Chicago's Lakefront by exploring its many attractions, reveal some of its secrets, and tell colorful stories about how it was created and why it looks as it does today.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey WGN Radio's Dave Plier shares his 'exit interview' with the legendary Walter Jacobson as he retires after 65 years in broadcast journalism, reports and his iconic Perspectives. Dave also replays his 2023 interview with Walter and Bill Kurtis when they celebrated the 50 th anniversary of their pairing on 'THE 10 O'Clock News'.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey Rick Wojcik, owner of Chicago's Dusty Groove, joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to preview 'Record Store Day' and shares the story of when he purchased the entire WGN Radio record collection from our archives. To visit the website of the store and for more information, visit dustygroove.com.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Patrick Hennessey

By Patrick Hennessey WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Shelley Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Visit Austin, visitaustin.org. Known for music and so much more, Austin Texas is the place to be. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and beautiful outdoor spaces. Austin is a leading destination for film, television and commercial productions. For more, visit visitaustin.org.