Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 according to various reports. His death comes just weeks after a final performance with the original members of his band, Black Sabbath. Here are two conversations Ozzy had with WGN’s Dean Richards: February 9, 2003: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7535274/Ozzy_Osbourne_2-9-2003_2025-07-22-184714.64kmono.mp3 July 21, 2013: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7535277/Ozzy_Osbourne_7-21-2013_2025-07-22-184317.64kmono.mp3 Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks af...
Jul 22, 2025
Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show battling listeners over presidential trivia and reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the White Sox’ 2005 World Series win. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee . Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine joins Jon for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launchi...
Jul 13, 2025
Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7519051/7519051_2025-07-13-181751.128.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and cha...
Jul 13, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing their 4th of July celebrations and get ready for NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 Sunday afternoon. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated. Dean kicks off his This Week in Th...
Jul 06, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7506988/7506988_2025-07-06-165628.128.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses .cls-4{fill:#000;} AFP journalists sound alarm about dire...
Jul 06, 2025
With race week in Chicago beginning, Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, starts the show talking to Steve Miklos, live from the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, discussing the first race at Lake Pontchartrain in 20 years. Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive for the 4th of July week and his partnership with NASCAR. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine ph...
Jun 29, 2025
Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7497719/7497719_2025-06-29-195819.128.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses .cls-4{fill:#000;} AFP jo...
Jun 29, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Sunday by discussing the continuous excessive heat warning in Chicago. Tom Mockaitis, Author, Terrorism Analyst and History Professor at DePaul University joins Dean Richards to talk about the United States’ choice to strike Iran on Saturday, and what Americans can expect next. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McCook, Nebraska. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talki...
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning in Chicago and methods to stay cool. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7484795/7484795_2025-06-22-194335.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutin...
Jun 24, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Father’s Day Sunday by sharing stories about their dads. The guys also give a shoutout to Engineer Bob Ferguson for his 35th work anniversary with WGN Radio. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Spokane, Washington. 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 shares medical issues men should be aware ...
Jun 15, 2025
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 shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7472661/7472661_2025-06-15-152901.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and change...
Jun 15, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Tony Award Sunday by talking what Dean is looking forward to the most during the 78th Tony Awards. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Clark, Missouri. 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 how coffee influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. Dean kicks off his T...
Jun 08, 2025
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 how your coffee intake influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7459682/7459682_2025-06-08-151222.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses .cls-4{fil...
Jun 08, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. 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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. Ronnie Marmo, Actor and Director, joins Dean to catch up and talk about the return of his show...
Jun 01, 2025
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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7445411/7445411_2025-06-01-163711.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after repor...
Jun 01, 2025
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. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the differences between urgen...
May 18, 2025
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. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7422154/7422154_2025-05-18-153554.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses .cls-4{fill:#000;} AFP journalists ...
May 18, 2025
Elton Jim Turano is filling in this week for Dean Richards, but listen anyway! Jim, Rob LaFrentz (in for Dave Schwan) and Andy kick things off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago connections. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean Richards) for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver reflects on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and where things stand today. Later, Jim and ...
May 11, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean Richards) for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver reflects on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and where things stand today. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7410155/7410155_2025-05-11-151455.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing ne...
May 11, 2025
Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism , who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397837/7397837_2025-05-04-204937.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Remembering Ozzy Osbourne .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jon Hansen in for Dean | July 13 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr....
May 04, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. 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 dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he...
May 04, 2025
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 dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7397746/7397746_2025-05-04-150746.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturb...
May 04, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine. 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 measles, including some of its side effects and signs to ...
Apr 27, 2025
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 measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7387043/7387043_2025-04-27-154743.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after report...
Apr 27, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite… For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project . Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by playi...
Apr 20, 2025
Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter , join Dean Richards to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377454/7377454_2025-04-20-151354.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Alzheimer’s Spotlight IL to require insurance to provide Alzheimer’s treatment .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Living knowing you have the risk of Alzheimer’s .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details: 2025 Alzheimer’s Diseas...
Apr 20, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about passover. 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 ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. Magician Dennis Watkins joins Dean to talk about how magic has changed over the years and his show at The Magic Parlour! For tickets an...
Apr 13, 2025
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 ALS and the effects it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7367488/7367488_2025-04-13-175828.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses...
Apr 13, 2025
Ingredients: 12 large or extra-large hard-boiled eggs (see hard-boiling instructions below) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (squeeze the liquid out as much a s possible) 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion (squeeze the liquid out) 1/2 cup sliced pimento olives for topping 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt optional ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon paprika for dusting Directi...
Apr 06, 2025
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 to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions. Joe Brand, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, joins the Sunday morning crew to talk about his first year with Pittsburgh, what it is like to be back in Chicago, and more! Peter Bl...
Apr 06, 2025
