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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English

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#322247

United States

#79710

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#970

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Rosie O'Donnell on ESCAPING Trump's America

3 days ago | wgnradio.com | Chris Cuomo

Rosie O'Donnell (actor & comedian) joins Chris Cuomo from her new home in Ireland to explain why she left America after Trump's second election victory. O'Donnell shares how Trump's first presidency led her into depression and unhealthy habits, prompting her move abroad for "self-preservation" and to create a better environment for herself and her autistic child.
The rise of Pop Mart's Labubu doll and why they are so sought after

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Kaitlyn Wang, Video Journalist at The Wall Street Journal joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the journey of Pop Mart and their overnight sensation: The Labubu doll. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Flip, float & follow

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Dave Benjamin, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, joins Wendy Snyder in for Lisa Dent. Dave discusses water safety and the importance of recognizing the signs of drowning. For more information about water education and safety, visit glsrp.org. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Husbands are quitting their jobs to help their wives run Etsy businesses

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how men are leaving their jobs to help their wives. Amanda discusses how more than 80% of sellers on Etsy are women and how they are excelling with their shops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The advantages of having an HSA

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon to discuss the benefits of an HSA, from triple tax advantages to time limitations and more. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.
Newsroom Story Time: 6/23/25

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Can you overwater your plants in hot weather?

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about overwatering your plants in the heat. Bob also discusses flower drop and the ideal temperature for tomato plants. He also answers listener questions! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
What are Israel's plans after bombing southern Lebanon?

4 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

By Iridian Fierro by: Iridian Fierro Posted:Updated:Tom Mockaitis, DePaul Professor and terrorism expert, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Israel bombing southern Lebanon amid the conflict with Iran and the assault on Gaza. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Workers' Mic discuss the difference between a credit union and a bank

5 days ago | wgnradio.com | Ashley Bihun

This week on The Workers' Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by breaking down more details pertaining to The Big Beautiful Bill. Then, Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union, joins the show to explain the difference between a credit union and a bank, what services the MCL Credit Union offers, their latest promotion happening between now and September 1st and more.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (06/21/25): David Hochberg with Janelle Iaccino of Rose Pest Solutions, Roy Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems & Teagan Overhaug of Integrity Concrete Coatings

6 days ago | wgnradio.com | Iridian Fierro

We started this week's show by chatting with Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino about ants, beetles, and more summer bugs. Next, Integrity Concrete Coatings' Teagan Overhaug joins the show to discuss their services and special deal for WGN listeners. Then, Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer about the warmest place in your home during the summer.