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  • Video and photos: The towel animals of Mexico

    There has been a lot of fun during the Sox on the Beach trip to Iberostar Paraiso Lindo in Riviera Maya, Mexico with Apple Vacations and the White Sox. But John Williams and members of the WGN Radio crew have especially enjoyed discovering the towels folded into the shapes of animals as they returned to their hotel rooms.

  • Photos: John Williams in Mexico

    John Williams is in Mexico for the Sox on the Beach trip to Iberostar Paraiso Lindo in Riviera Maya, Mexico with Apple Vacations and some of your favorite White Sox players. Check out some photos below. Gallery 1: Gallery 2:

  • Photos: The First Röel at Durty Nellie’s

    The Roe Conn Show with Anna Davlantes visits Durty Nellie’s in Palatine for The First Röel, the jolliest holiday party of the season. Check out photos below and click here for more information about the event and all of our sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Gallery 1 Gallery 2

  • John Williams & Leigh Steinberg: An Intimate Conversation benefiting The Salvation Army – Dec 17

    Join WGN Radio’s John Williams on Monday, December 17 for an intimate conversation with American sports agent, Leigh Steinberg. Often credited for being the inspiration behind blockbuster movie, Jerry Maguire, Leigh is well-known in the professional sports world as an agent who has managed over 300 pro athlete clients in his career. During this event, John will host a deeper conversation with Leigh to understand how his passion with sports and philanthropy turned into a meaninful career. A $50 minimum donation […]

  • Treetime Trend Tuesday: Big on Blue

    It’s Treetime Trend Tuesday!  Each week, Laurie Kane from Treetime Christmas Creations will join the Bill and Wendy show to talk about a different Christmas trend for the year. This week, Bill and Wendy chat with Laurie and Melissa Muehlfeld from Avery Graham Interiors LLC about the “Big On Blue” tree trend. Blue continues to be popular in home design color palettes and is considered a new neutral! To update your Christmas decor with this trend, simply add some beautiful […]

  • “It’s A Wonderful Life” presented by Shepherds College & American Sale – Dec 14

    Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with WGN Radio! WGN Radio presents “It’s a Wonderful Life”, presented by American Sale and Shepherds College, performed live on-air on Friday, December 14 from 10am to Noon. Based on the beloved, classic holiday movie, you’ve never heard the story quite like this! WGN Radio is one of few stations in the country still producing a program reminiscent of old-time radio which brings the art form of great programming and holiday spirit […]

  • The Wizard of Oz at Paramount Theatre Facebook Giveaway – OFFICIAL RULES

    THIS GIVEAWAY ENDED ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 AT 10:00AM CT. THREE WINNERS WERE RANDOMLY SELECTED. This holiday season, the yellow brick road leads to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre and their production of The Wizard of Oz playing November 14 – January 6. See the classic movie with the characters you know and love live on stage. And we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to the show. To enter, you must leave a comment on the The Wizard of Ozat Paramount […]

  • John Williams & WGN Radio present A London & Edinburgh Adventure

    John Williams & WGN Radio present A London & Edinburgh Adventure 8-day Private Group Journey Departure: Departs from Chicago on April 26, 2019. $4,599.00 per person, including round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare on American AIrlines and all departure and government taxes and fuel surcharges. Single supplement is additional $650.* Accommodations: London – 3 nights, 4-Star Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Edinburgh – 3 nights, 4-Star Place Hotel Edinburgh Inclusions: English speaking tour director for duration of tour Full English breakfast daily, including a lite […]

  • Treetime Trend Tuesday: Mixed Metals

    No longer is it taboo to mix silver and gold in your fashion or home decor! As a matter of fact, the combination of silver and gold is one of the hottest Christmas trends. The color platinum plays a large role in this trend. Because platinum is a blend of silver and gold, it can take on the cast of whatever it is mixed with, adding a sophisticated touch to your decorations! On this Treetime Trend Tuesday, Pete McMurray and […]

  • Photos: The Dean Richards’ Show Treetime Party 2018

    This year’s Dean Richards’ Show Treetime Party was on Veteran’s Day and included a salute to all of those who have served for their country, as well as performances by the cast of Marriott Theatre’s Holiday Inn, holiday music by the Canterbury Carollers, a visit from Santa and an archery lesson from Northside Archery Club. Thank you to Lou Malnati’s and Pepper Park Coffee for providing lunch and refreshments and to everyone who came out to the party! Treetime Christmas […]