WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

WGN (720 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station located in Chicago, Illinois. Its studios are situated on the 18th floor of 303 East Wacker Drive in the bustling Chicago Loop. WGN features a news and talk format, and it also broadcasts games for the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team, as well as football and basketball for Northwestern University. This station is unique as it is the sole radio outlet owned by Nexstar Media Group, a company that mainly focuses on television station ownership. From 1924 until 2014, WGN was under the ownership of Tribune Media, which also owned the Chicago Tribune. The station's call sign, WGN, was inspired by the newspaper's slogan, "World's Greatest Newspaper."

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#188148

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#39341

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#434

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Blackhawks reveal renderings for Fifth Third Arena expansion

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Steve Grzanich |Michael Piff

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago Blackhawks have revealed new renderings for the Fifth Third Arena expansion. When the work is complete in early 2026, the venue will have more than 250,000 square feet of hockey space and training facilities, along with bars, lounges and a patio. The arena will continue serving as the training home to the Blackhawks and will also become the permanent home of the Chicago Steel.
Who should get the newly approved FDA COVID vaccines?

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses two new COVID vaccines approved by the FDA and explains what the Helsinki Principles are.
Walt Disney World, Jackie Chan, and Arnold Schwarzenegger

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

By Hayley Boyd Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a new "Cars"-themed land in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, how Jackie Chan learned to speak English, and an update on the Lively-Baldoni case. They also share details about Arnold Schwarzenegger's reaction to his son in "The White Lotus" and what's new in home video this week.
Ways to keep your phone safe while traveling

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

By Hayley Boyd Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can keep your phone and your information safe while traveling, like researching your public Wi-Fi sources and choosing a VPN. He also shares different ways to keep your phone charged on-the-go, the importance of downloading offline maps and translators, and answers this week's genius bar question.
How are businesses getting ahead of tariffs?

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

By Hayley Boyd Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase of gold, equity, and international stocks, as well as how businesses are trying to get ahead of tariffs. He also gives an update on the unemployment rate and how the economy can keep these numbers stable.
Barbara Walters, 'Top Gun 3,' and Ana de Armas

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

By Hayley Boyd Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss an update on "Top Gun 3," a documentary about Barbara Walters, and when we can expect to see season four of "The Bear." We also hear highlights from the late night TV hosts and a clip of Dean's interview with Ana de Armas.
Are the Cubs the best team in baseball?

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Michael Piff
The Jewish community's response to the Boulder, Colorado hate crime

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

David Goldenberg, Midwest Regional Director at Anti-Defamation League, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the hate crime in Boulder, Colorado and the resilience of the Jewish community. He also discusses the spike in racially charged hate crimes in the last ten years and if there's a solution to this.
Do kids have same free speech protections as adults?

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

By Hayley Boyd Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the court could decide Mike Madigan's sentencing and an Illinois bill that would require gun owners to lock up their firearms when a minor is present. She also discusses Larry Hoover's commuted sentence and why a Florida judge strikes a law banning kids from social media.
Spend your summer watching movies in Fulton Park

2 days ago | wgnradio.com | Hayley Boyd

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories.