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. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7357180/7357180_2025-04-06-183720.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of...
Apr 06, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing the wacky weather in Chicago. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, Dr. Most talks about the measles outbreak and how it is being handled. Actress Clare Kennedy McLaughlin joins Dean to talk about Broadway In Chicago’s production of Titanique ! Fo...
Mar 30, 2025
Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, Dr. Most talks about the measles outbreak and how it is being handled. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7346799/7346799_2025-03-30-150439.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-m...
Mar 30, 2025
Dean Richards, Rob LaFrentz, Andy Masur, and Producer Jack Heinrich discuss how the Shamrock Shuffle disrupted their commute. 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 pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital after battling pneumonia for 5 weeks. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. Danny Hor...
Mar 23, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital after battling pneumonia for five weeks. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7334968/7334968_2025-03-23-151008.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts H...
Mar 23, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some tips and tricks for fighting hangovers and Dr. Silver also shares some more medical insights into the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa connected to Hantavirus. Then, Dr. silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7324788/73247...
Mar 16, 2025
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about how they’ve spent their St. Patrick’s Day weekend thus far. Then, Dave Schwan share’s his Far Flung Forecast which takes us down to Shamrock, Texas. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some tips and tricks for fighting hangovers and Dr. Silver also shares some more medical...
Mar 16, 2025
Pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast down in Shamrock, Texas from Dave Schwan. Pictures from Shamrock, Texas, featuring the Tower Gas Station and the U-Drop-Inn Café. The building dates from 1936. Although the gas station has closed, the U-Drop-Inn is open and is a destination on Route 66. The rest of the building is now a visitor and information center. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7324786/7324786_2025-03-16-164126.64kmono.mp3 Gas station and café in Shamrock, Texas (WGN Radio/Schwan) U...
Mar 16, 2025
WANNA Parlay, The World’s Richest Parlay! heard on the John Williams Show! Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement heading into tournament time. From history making memories to teams hoping to try on Cinderella’s slipper, Jim Bob shares why this is his fan favorite time of year for sports. Hear how to make the most of the games with WANNA Parlay and ways to WIN playing the “World’s Richest Parlay”. WGN Listeners can download the WANNA Parlay app and enter code WGN for a 1...
Mar 16, 2025
Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA, joins Dane to preview his race today, share about his season so far, and of course they talk El Bandido Yankee! Matt Slosek, Vice President and GM of El Bandido Yankee, joins Dean to talk about joining the El Bandido team and his experience he brings to the brand. Alex Bowman, NASCAR Driver, joins Dane to discuss his start to the season, defending his Chicago Street Race title and more! Antron Brown, NHRA Drag Race ...
Mar 09, 2025
Maria Bashmakov, Do312 Content Manager + Regional Content Lead, joins Dane to talk about how to celebrate 312 day! For more information visit do312.com . Father Pat McGrath, Pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church, joins Dane to share what the church is doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Meathead joins the show to share grilling tips and to talk about his book, “ The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer’s Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes ” which comes out ...
Mar 09, 2025
Latasha Causey, President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane to talk about today’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and how racing has grown in Arizona. Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief, joins the show to talk about his career and his book “Trophies and Scars” . Alex Damron, Chief Marketing Officer for INDYCAR, and Vice President Corporate Communications at Penske Entertainment Corp., joins Dane to talk about the upcoming INDYCAR events and tal...
Mar 09, 2025
Grant DePorter, President and Owner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Dane to talk about the history of Harry Caray’s restaurants. Then Grant talks about the theme for this year’s toast to Harry Caray. The Lisa Dent show will be there for this year’s toast live at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier on Tuesday, March 18 from 2pm to 6pm! For more information click here . Clare Clark, Senior Communications Manager for Visit Indy, joins Dane to talk about what’s going on in Indianapolis including...
Mar 09, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about their rituals at baseball games During this week’s shortened show, we get Dean’s Oscar’s predictions and insight from Dr. Silver on Gene Hackman’s death. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some medical insights into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Then, D...
Mar 02, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some medical insights into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7304241/7304241_2025-03-02-184541.64kmono.mp3 Death of Gene Hackman Recent posts Health US organ donat...
Mar 02, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about Dave’s big coat he has on and his patrolling. 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 pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having pneumonia. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about what to know about the Measles outbreak in Texas and what we should know. Rob Anderson, CEO of Resp...
Feb 23, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having pneumonia. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about what to know about the measles outbreak in Texas and what we should know. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7293706/7293706_2025-02-23-185406.64kmono.mp3 Pope Francis’...
Feb 23, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about what the show would be like if they sang the whole time. Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your skin in this cold weather. Later on, Dr. Taglia shares skin cancer precautions. Jeffrey Haydon, Ravinia President and CEO, joins Dean to talk about Ravinia’s $75 million renovation project...
Feb 16, 2025
Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your skin in this cold weather. Later on, Dr. Taglia shares skin cancer precautions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7284663/7284663_2025-02-16-183203.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-mi...
Feb 16, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by discussing the history of the Super Bowl. 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 a 2nd flu surge we are seeing and talks about ways you can stay healthy. Dr. Silver also talks about how much sleep you should get and how to get good sleep. Randy Duncan, Renowned choreographer and dancer, joins Dean to talk ab...
Feb 09, 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 a 2nd flu surge we are seeing and talks about ways you can stay healthy. Later, Dr. Silver talks about how much sleep you should get and how to get good sleep. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7271791/7271791_2025-02-09-193131.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system fa...
Feb 09, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Kevin Wells, in for Andy Masur, start this week off talking about Groundhog Day. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most talks about all things heart health since February is heart disease month. Then Dr. Most answers listener questions! Rick Bellairs joins Dean to give an update from the Woodstock Groundhog Day and Woodstock Willy. Jim Corti, Paramount Theatre Artistic Director, joins Dean to preview what is coming up at the Paramount! Dean’s...
Feb 02, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by discussing what they did last night and remembering the 85 Bears Super Bowl win. 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 explains what a quad-demic is and how to keep yourself safe during flu season. Here is the article about what drugs are not to mix with grapefruit juice, which Dr. Silver mentioned during the segment f...
Jan 26, 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 explains what a quad-demic is and how to keep yourself safe during flu season. Here is the article about what drugs are not to mix with grapefruit juice, which Dr. Silver mentioned during the segment fda.gov . https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7169651/7169651_2025-01-26-162251.64kmono.mp3 Recent po...
Jan 26, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Mark Carman (In for Andy Masur) start this week by talking about the cold weather and dressing up your dog to take them outside. 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 cold weather precautions and how to protect yourself. Then Dr. Silver explains what you need to know about Red Dye #3 and a Norovirus update. Bill Snyder, WGN-TV Weather P...
Jan 19, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about cold weather precautions and how to protect yourself. Then Dr. Silver explains what you need to know about Red Dye #3 and a norovirus update. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7155967/7155967_2025-01-19-171307.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrut...
Jan 19, 2025
Jim Turano, in for Dean, starts the Sunday morning shortened show of with talk about the new year. Later, he talks about Wordle and the LA wildfires. Charles Askenaizer, Founder and Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre Company, joins to chat about the Macbeth curse and other upcoming productions. All that and a little more on Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145760/7145760_2025-01-13-012500.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Remembering Ozzy O...
Jan 13, 2025
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the winter storm. 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 Norovirus and what to do to protect yourself from it. Later Dr. Silver talks about RSV. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins Dean to discuss the upcoming weather and the potential snow that c...
Jan 05, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about Norovirus and what to do to protect yourself from it. Later Dr. Silver talks about RSV. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7135888/7135888_2025-01-05-161728.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health US organ donation system faces scrutiny and ch...
Jan 05, 2025
Linda Lavin, who won a Tony Award for her work on the Broadway stage and starred in the top-ten rated CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87. Here are a couple of conversations WGN’s Dean Richards shared with Lavin: May 12, 2002, regarding Hollywood Arms at the Goodman Theatre. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7130021/Linda_Lavin_5-12-02_2024-12-30-144421.64kmono.mp3 October 10, 2004, regarding Finishing the Picture at the Goodman Theatre. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7130022/Linda_Lavin_10-...
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