Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 22
Jun 24, 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 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.
Meteorologist Bill Snyder joins to discuss the summer weather and ways to stay safe during the heat.
Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the stars of Always Patsy Cline, Aja Alcazar (Patsy Cline) and Bri Sudia (Louise). They discuss the show’s run at the Drury Lane Theatre and Alcazar performs two of Cline’s greatest hits.
WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Dean to weigh in on the United States’ strike on Iran Saturday night, outlining the political impacts of the attack,
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Zoe Saldaña and Brad Garrett to discuss Disney Pixar’s new release, Elio.
On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about cold cucumber soup and other foods to stay cool during the summer months.
Dr. Kevin Most: What to know about the new COVID variant
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Father’s Day | June 15
Jun 15, 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 of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the star of the new 6-episode audio adaptation of the classic play by William Shakespeare HAMLET, Daniel Kyri (Hamlet) alongside the show’s adapter, director and executive producer Jeremy McCarter. Listen in while they discuss the Make Believe Association, what makes this audio drama so unique and more.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss to discuss FUBAR season 2.
On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about go-to meals dads like to make over the summer. For more, go to wgntv.com/deancooks.
Dr. Jeremy Silver: Medical issues men should be aware of
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 8
Jun 08, 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 This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the Producing Managing Director of Black Ensemble Theatre and writer and director of That’s What Friend’s Are For, Daryl D. Brooks who is joined alongside actress Rose Marie Simmons. Listen in while Daryl and Rose talk about this musical which celebrates sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices. The production runs June 7-July 27, 2025, at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago.
Next, WGN TV News Anchor Dina Bair joins Dean to share details surrounding “Pope Leo XIV: From Chicago to the World” which will air on WGN-TV today, June 8th at 3pm.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Actors Benecio Del Toro and Michael Cera alongside Actress Mia Threapleton who are all cast members of The Phoenician Scheme.
On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about foods you make utilizing a stick.
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 1
Jun 01, 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 shows Bill W & Dr. Bob at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and “I’m not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce”.
Dr. Silver discusses the latest COVID vaccine news
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 18
May 18, 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 urgent care and the emergency room.
Then, Jim Corti, Artistic Director at Paramount Theatre Aurora joins the show to discuss their circus-themed rendition of Cats and the extension of Million Dollar Quartet.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles.
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Elton Jim in for Dean | May 11
May 11, 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 Andy discuss horse racing, and if it is time to change the structure with yet another horse opting out on a chance to win the Triple Crown. Then, they talk about the Bears! After this, Jim and WGN Radio listeners share fond memories of their mothers; additionally, we hear from the moms!
Then, Jim welcomes in his good friend Mick Kayler to break down the latest news in entertainment! To close things off, Jim is joined by Ann Marie Frank, one of the founders of Loving Lunches.
Dr. Silver: Where are we at five years post COVID?
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.
‘Late Nite Catechism’ celebrates its 32nd anniversary
May 04, 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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 4
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 discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.
Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment with Death Becomes Her stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Then, co-creator of Late Nite CatechismVicki Quade joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with actor and activist Gary Sinise, and On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about food only grandma can make, in honor of Vince Vaughn’s upcoming movie ‘Nonnas.’
Dr. Silver: Why you should not inhale helium
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 27
Apr 27, 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 look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.
Joey D’Auria, formerly known as ‘Bozo the Clown’ joins Dean to talk about his return to Chicago for ‘Nightmare Weekend‘ May 2nd-4th at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center.
Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment with actors Jeff Parker and Vaneh Assadourian, of The Da Vinci Code, playing now through June 1st at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg who discusses everything from marriage, to the anniversary of his album ‘Step by Step.’
Dr. Jeremy Silver: Measles is 10-times more contagious than Ebola
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 20
Apr 20, 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.
Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by playing back some of his interview with Actor Thomas Gibson talking about his latest project, Henry Johnson, now showing at Victory Gardens Theater through May 4th. Then, Northlight’s Artistic Director BJ Jones joins Dean to celebrate Northlight’s 50 year anniversary. Listen in while BJ shares how they plan to celebrate this achievement during the 2025-2026 season, details on their latest production Prayer for the French Republic, and more!
Dean’s A-List interview this week are with Filmmaker Ryan Coogler and Actor Michael B. Jordan along with some of the cast members of Sinners.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 13
Apr 13, 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 and more, visit themagicparlourchicago.com.
Dean goes into the archives to share an interview with Ted Neely!
Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast with Dave Schwan. More from Schwanie.
From top to bottom, a plaque displayed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Pad at Cape Canaveral, which launched the Apollo spacecrafts and a close up look inside the Command Module for the astronauts that went to the moon. The shot on the right is my Dad, Paul Schwan, standing under the display of an engine from the Saturn 5 Rocket, on display at the Kennedy Space Center. We spent two days there in 2016.
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.
Dean replays a WGN chat with his late Mother from 10 years ago. In it, she shares her famous recipe for Easter Deviled Eggs. The full recipe is included below
Apr 06, 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
Directions:
To hard-boil the eggs:
Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer.
Bring water to just-below-a-boil over medium heat,
Gently place the eggs in the steamer insert, cover the pot, and steam for 15 minutes.
Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle.
Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes.
Carefully remove the shell under a stream of cook water.
To make the deviled egg filling:
Slice the 12 hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise.
Gently remove the yolk and place yolks into a mixing bowl. Set whites aside on a serving platter.
Use a fork to mash egg yolks in the mixing bowl.
Stir in mayonnaise , mustard, relish, horseradish sauce, celery, onion, salt, pepper, lemon zest salt and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Spoon or use a piping bag to return the egg yolk mixture to the sliced whites. (you can put the yolk mixture in a zip lock bag and snip off one of the corners to acts as a piping bag.)
When filled, place 2 sliced olive pieces on top of each half. Dust lightly with paprika.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 6
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 Blair, Executive Producer, Lincolnshire Marriott, joins Dean to talk about what the Marriott is doing to celebrate their 50th anniversary!
Norm Langhill, Teatro Zinzanni producer, joins Dean to talk about Teatro Zinzanni announcing that
Dean’s A-List interviews are with Shahar Isaac, Noah James, George H. Xanthis, Elizabeth Tabish, and Paras Patel from the cast of The Chosen!
Then, Dean goes into the archives to share his mom’s Famous Deviled Eggs Recipe.
Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast with Dave Schwan. More from Schwanie.
“Here is Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center pictures near Mandan and Washburn, North Dakota. This is a replica of the original fort from 1804-05. The last picture is from Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Little Missouri River.”
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 30
Mar 30, 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! For tickets and more information, visit broadwayinchicago.com/shows/titanique/.
Dean’s A-List interview this week are with Jonathan Roumie and Dallas Jenkins from The Chosen!
Dirk Fucick, from Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop, joins Dean to talk about what they are doing for lent and tips for grilling fish!
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 23
Mar 23, 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 Horn, playing Ray Davies in Sunny Afternoon at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joins Dean to discuss the show and his role in it. For tickets and more visitchicagoshakes.com/current-season/.
Actor Thomas Gibson joins Dean to discuss the play he is in Henry Johnson that is coming to the Victory Gardens Theater this April. For tickets visit victorygardens.stagey.net/projects/12019.
Dr. Jeremy Silver discusses pneumonia
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.
Dr. Jeremy Silver: How to combat your St. Patrick’s Day hangover
Mar 16, 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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 16th
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 insights into the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa connected to Hantavirus. Then, Dr. silver answers some questions from listeners.
Eric Bauza, Canadian voice actor known for voicing Porky Pig and Daffy Duck joins Dean Richards to discuss details surrounding The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.
Far Flung Forecast Photos: Shamrock, Texas
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.
Jim Bob Morris and the magic of the madness in March!
Mar 16, 2025
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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 100% deposit match up to $250.
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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 Driver, joins Dane to talk about his start to the 2025 NHRA season.
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 in May. For more information visit amazingribs.com.
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 talks about INDYCAR driver Josef Newgarden sharing his workout routine at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.
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 a month full of college basketball! For more information visitindy.com.
Jim Bob Morris, El Bandido Yankee co-founder & WANNA Parlay co-founder, joins Dane to talk about WANNA Parlay and why you should use it for college basketball all March long! Use code “WGN” for a deposit match bonus!
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 2nd
Mar 02, 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, Dr. silver answers some questions from listeners.
Medical insights into Gene Hackman’s death
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 23
Feb 23, 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 Respiratory Health Association, joins Dean to talk about Hustle Chicago which is raising money for RHA’s work to prevent lung disease and promote clean air. For more information visit resphealth.org.
Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Mel Brooks and Daisy Ridley.
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 16
Feb 16, 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 and what changes fans can expect.
Samantha Gershman, playing Carole King in “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical” at the Drury Lane, joins Dean to talk about playing Carole King in the show, how she prepares for the role, and more! For more information visit drurylanetheatre.com.
Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Carl Lumbly!
Below are pictures for today’s Far Flung Forecast. More from Schwanie:
“Here are four shots relating to Abraham Lincoln and President’s Day. First is the Lincoln Birthplace near Hodgenville, Kentucky. The temple-like building you see in the distance houses a replica of the log cabin where Lincoln was born on a farm, on February 12, 1809. The shot with two statues is in Alton, Illinois, at the site of one of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates in 1858. Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois is to the right of it and the last shot is the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.”
How to keep your skin safe during the cold weather
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 9
Feb 09, 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 about the kidney disease he is battling and his need for a kidney transplant. If you think you could be a match for Randy contact Jason Patera at The Chicago Academy for the Arts or Dean at drichards@wgntv.com.
Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudesky from Seth’s Broadway Concert Series join Dean to share about the show and what makes this show unique.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Wayne Brady!
How to handle the surging cases of the flu
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Febuary 2nd
Feb 02, 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 A-List interview this week is with Lil Rel Howery and Isla Fischer!
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | January 26th
Jan 26, 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 fda.gov.
Marissa Lynn Jones, Executive Director of League of Chicago Theaters, joins Dean to preview Chicago Theater Week!
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Mark Wahlberg!
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Janurary 19th
Jan 19, 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 Producer, joins Dean to talk about the frigid temperatures we are facing in the next couple of days and when we can expect it to pass.
Dennis Dent and Britt Edwards, from the Black Ensemble Theater, joins Dean to talk about their production of “Hitt Records”. For more information visit blackensembletheater.org
Judith Owen, Singer, Songwriter, and Jazz Musician, joins Dean to talk about her upcoming show in Chicago on January 24th at Space in Evanston. For more information visit ticketweb.com.
Jordan Engerman, Vice President of Partnerships for Choose Chicago, joins Dean to preview Chicago Restaurant Week! For more information visit choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning 1/12/25
Jan 13, 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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Janurary 5th
Jan 05, 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 could be coming our way.
Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast.
From Dave Schwan “Here’s the shot of the Golden Gate Bridge I mentioned. It was taken by my Father, Paul Schwan during an amazing trip we took in August 1965.”
(SCHWAN/ WGN RADIO)
What to know about norovirus
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.
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 29
Dec 29, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the gloomy weather we have had recently.
A year after retirement, Dr. Kevin Most pays a return visit to the Sunday show for this week’s health segment. Dr. Most starts off by talking about tips to help be healthy, by tracking your calories and getting regular exercise. Later on, Dr. Most answers listener questions.
Dean shares his top A-List interviews from the year! Listen as Dean sits down with Kevin Costner, Jason Alexander, Carol Burnet, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Klaus Lotter Weber Grill Restaurant Cooking School Executive Chef Instructor joins Dean to talk about holiday cooking and New Year’s Eve appetizers. Weber Grill Cooking School is hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration Interactive Cooking Experience! For more information visit, https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/nc3GZSw7/v5.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 22
Dec 22, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy ring in the holiday season!
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 Measles outbreak and how to protect yourself from it. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Jim Gaffigan!
Tim Rater, President and CEO of the Paramount Theatre, joins Dean to talk about “Tim Rater Day” the Paramount is having on December 30th and other events they have coming up.
Tips on how to avoid sickness this holiday season
Dec 22, 2024
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 Measles outbreak and how to protect yourself from it. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 15
Dec 15, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week by discussing today’s thick fog.
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 weight loss injections and diets. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, and Nicholas Hoult!
Then Dean goes into the archives to share his retirement send-off interview with the great Tom Skilling!
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 weight loss injections and diets. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 8
Dec 08, 2024
Dean and Andy welcome back Dave Schwan from his vacation. The crew starts the week by talking about how Dean is a fugitive.
Next on the show, Schwany is back with this week’s Far Flung Forecast. This week we go out west to Missoula, Montana.
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 discusses how drinking alcohol can affect your immune system. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Then, Dean and the crew pay their respects to WGN Radio legend Dan Fabian who passed away. Dan dedicated 30 years to WGN Radio holding roles from intern though being the station’s general manager.
Dean is then joined by Les Misérables star, Victoria Huston-Elem, who plays Madame Thénardier. Listen in while Victoria paints a picture for listeners on what they can expect when they come see the show which comes to the Cadillac Palace Theatre December 17th.
Dean’s A-list interview this week is with Timothée Chalamet and Dick Van Dyke.
During Dean’s FoodTime segment he talked all things holiday cookies and shares on-air some listener’s recipes they texted in.
Dean Richards’ conversation with Dick Van Dyke
Dec 08, 2024
Dick Van Dyke turns 99 on December 13. In celebration of the actor’s birthday, Dean recalls his conversation with Van Dyke from 2016 in Danville, Illinois.
Dr. Silver discusses how alcohol can affect your immune system
Dec 08, 2024
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 discusses the connection between drinking alcohol outdoors in the cold and getting sick. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 1
Dec 01, 2024
Dean and Andy welcome Rob LaFrentz who is filling in for Dave Schwan. The crew starts the week by talking about proper airplane etiquette.
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 overeating after Thanksgiving and ways to recover. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
Dean is joined by Cast members from It`s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! from the American Blues Theater, to talk about the show and do some scenes on air!
Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean to catch up and talk about whooping cough, COVID, and other health topics.
Dean’s A-list interviews this week are with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Auli‘i Cravalho.
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 overeating after Thanksgiving and ways to recover. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!’ joins Dean!
Dec 01, 2024
Dean is joined by cast members from “It`s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” from the American Blues Theater to talk about the show and do some scenes on air!
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 24
Nov 24, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the Romper Room television show.
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 watching your salt intake during Thanksgiving. Dr. Silver then shares other tips to stay healthy during Thanksgiving.
Miss Elizabeth Trench, former host of The Romper Room, joins Dean to talk about the show, how she became its host, and more!
Gwen Carlyle, Butterball Turkey Hotline Lady, joins Dean to answer all your turkey questions!
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 watching your salt intake during Thanksgiving. Dr. Silver then shares other tips to stay healthy during Thanksgiving.
Dr. Silver provides an update on Mpox and long COVID
Nov 17, 2024
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 Mpox and long COVID. For more information on COVID visit nm.org.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 17
Nov 17, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about what they are they drinking and then discussed licking envelopes.
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 Mpox and long COVID. For more information on COVID visit nm.org.
Dean’s A-list interviews are with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
To wrap the show Dean is joined by Joey D’ Auria who played the famous Bozo.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 10
Nov 10, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by reading tongue twisters.
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 walking pneumonia, what it is, and how to treat it.
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 walking pneumonia, what it is, and how to treat it.
Dean Richards live from Treetime Christmas Creations! 11/3/24
Nov 03, 2024
Dean, Dave, Andy, and Jim ring in the holiday season with the annual show at Treetime in Lake Barrington! The crew is joined by the casts of White Christmas from the Marriott Theatre and Million Dollar Quartet from the Paramount Aurora Theatre. Along with performances from LiV Warfield and Christopher Kale Jones! Throughout the show, Dean talks with Laurie and Joe Kane, the owners of Treetime.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 27
Oct 27, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the warmer weather that is coming this week and Halloween!
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their impact later in life.
Dean goes into the archives to share interviews with Sting, Mel Brooks, and John Cleese!
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their impact later in life.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 13
Oct 13, 2024
Dean is joined by Sylvia Snowden and Kevin Wells filling in for Dave Schwan and Andy Masur.
Jay Fontanetta, Director, and Danny Parrott, Dracula, from Brightside Theatre’s production of Dracula, join Dean to discuss the show’s opening and what people should expect when they see it. For more information visit brightsidetheatre.com
Mimi Plauche, Chicago Film Festival Artistic Director, joins Dean to talk about this year’s festival, who will be there, and more!
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 6
Oct 06, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy are all back together this week!
Frank Ferrante, actor, comedian, and director, joins Dean to catch up and talk about his current show in Indiana.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about breast cancer, what you need to know about it from prevention to treatment, and the strides that have been made in the fight against breast cancer.
WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Dean to talk about his new season of “Backstory with Larry Potash” starting tonight at 11 pm on WGN-TV.
Michael Mahler from the American Blues Theater joins Dean to discuss what new shows they have at the theater to end the year.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about breast cancer, what you need to know about it from prevention to treatment, and the strides that have been made in the fight against breast cancer.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Steve Dale, filling in for, Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about bird flu and what you need to know about it. The Dr. Silver discusses the latest with COVID and vaccines.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by discussing a new at-home flu vaccine and higher flu deaths in children that is preventable with vaccination.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by discussing a new at-home flu vaccine and higher flu deaths in children that is preventable with vaccination.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 15th
Sep 15, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy open the show with chats about a Sunday morning show flag, the space program, and more!
On this weekends health update, Dean talks to Dr. Robert Liem to talk about September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Liem shares the latest information on how the fight against Childhood cancer is going and the most common types of cancer that affects kids. Dr. Liem also shares information about Sickle Cell Awareness month, which also happens to be this month as well.
Dean’s A-List interviews this week are James McAvoy and Kathryn Hahn.
How to keep yourself safe during a salmonella outbreak
Sep 08, 2024
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in Wisconsin leaves people sick in 9 states. Dr. Silver shares where it comes from, how to avoid getting the virus, and how to spot the symptoms.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 8th
Sep 08, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about the Bears first game of the season, The Taste of Chicago, and the traffic closures due to a busy weekend in the city.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in Wisconsin leaves people sick in 9 states. Dr. Silver shares where salmonella comes from, how to avoid getting the virus, and how to spot the symptoms.
Joe Brand, the new Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcer, joins Dean to talk about his time at WGN and the new chapter in his career. Andy, Dean, and Joe share stories about the years they spent working together from the time Joe was an intern all the way to being the voice for Blackhawks Live! and the Blackhawks pre/post game show here on WGN.
Janet Ulrich Brooks, Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, joins Dean to talk about the show. The show offers a sneak-peak of the life of the late Queen Elizabeth and the private audiences she held with her prime ministers. The show is currently running at Drury Lane Theatres. If you’d like to get tickets, you can you get them here.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 1
Sep 01, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about Bike the Drive and the use of GPS and physical maps.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by giving tips on biking and exercise. Then Dr. Silver gives a vaccine update and when to get vaccines.
Jim Corti, Paramount Theatre Artistic Director and Director of The Full Monty, joins Dean to talk about the show and what people can expect when they come to the theatre. Jim also talks about what new shows are coming to the Paramount soon!
Frank Ferrante, Actor, Comedian, and Director, joins Dean to catch up and talk about his upcoming shows! Later on Frank talks about his recent trip to Italy to see family.
Dean’s A-List interviews are with Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Winona Ryder!
Talk with your doctor to help you find a workout plan for you
Sep 01, 2024
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by giving tips on biking and exercise. Then Dr. Silver gives a vaccine update and when to get vaccines.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 25th
Aug 25, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy discuss the traffic closures due to a triathlon.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean to talk about the latest health news about COVID vaccines, Mpox, and mite bites.
Dean pays tribute to the late Phil Donahue by revisiting an interview the two shared in 2016.
Dean interviews actor/voice over artist Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on the CW show ‘Chosen.’ CW returns to WGN-TV and will air the season 4 premiere of ‘Chosen’ on Sunday September 1st.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 18th
Aug 18, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy discuss the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.
Writer/Actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Dean Richards to discuss his show, Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre in Chicago. The show runs from September 5th to the 29th for tickets and more information visit chicagomitch.com/royko.
Dean’s A-list interview this week is with Vince Vaughn!
Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast. More from Schwanie.
Here are a couple of pictures from Litchfield, Illinois, today’s Far-Flung Forecast. Pictured is the Ariston Cafe, in business for 100 years. It was started by Pete Adam, whose Son, Nick, and Wife Demi ran the business until a couple of years ago. It may be the oldest continuously operating restaurant on all of 66 and is an Illinois and American treasure. The Route 66 sign is painted on the pavement outside the restaurant.
(Courtesy of Dave Schwan/WGN Radio)(Courtesy of Dave Schwan/WGN Radio)
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 11th
Aug 11, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about the Air and Water show!
Dr. Phyllis Zee chief of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Zee shares why it is important to get good sleep and tips on how to achieve that.
Dean’s A-List interviews are with Carol Burnett, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, and Janina Gavankar!
Dr. Phyllis Zee, Chief of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Zee shares why it is important to get good sleep and tips on how to achieve that.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 4
Aug 04, 2024
Dean, Dave, and Andy are all back together this week!
Dr. Victoria Weston,MD Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Immediate Care in Gurnee, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Weston begins by talking about what you need to know about ALS and the fight against it. Then Dr. Weston talks about COVID and how to fight long COVID.
Sara Schumann, Chicago Dance Health Fund Bd. President, joins Dean to talk about Dance for Life. For more information visit cdhf.org
Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Barry Manilow and John Cena.
Dr. Victoria Weston, MD Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Immediate Care in Gurnee, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Weston begins by talking about what you need to know about ALS and the fight against it. Then Dr. Weston talks about COVID and how to fight long COVID.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 21
Jul 21, 2024
Dean and Dave are joined by Joe Brand this week who fills in for Andy Masur.
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about President Joe Biden getting COVID and what we should know about the new variant. Later on Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
Andrew Hinderacker, Michael Patrick Thornton, and Cyd Blakewell from The Gift`s Obliteration join Dean to talk about the show.
Stacey Flaster and Larry Mason from Les Miserable in Highland Park join Dean to chat about the production.
Dean goes into the archives to share an interview with Bob Newhart.
What to know about President Biden getting COVID
Jul 21, 2024
Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about President Joe Biden getting COVID and what we should know about the new variant. Later on Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
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