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Rocky LaPorte Leads ‘Comics for Comics’ Comedy Event to Support Daughter’s Battle with Cancer

Rocky LaPorte Leads ‘Comics for Comics’ Comedy Event to Support Daughter’s Battle with Cancer

Apr 19, 2024 | mirandaellis

Can you write a headline using this information? In May 2023, Comedic sensation Rocky LaPorte’s family received devastating news as his daughter was diagnosed with Diffuse Cancer, requiring aggressive treatment. With Toni unable to work due to chemotherapy, the family rallies together to support her and her three children through this challenging journey. Rocky joins…

Chicago Politics Roundup: Kicking the Can In City Hall

Chicago Politics Roundup: Kicking the Can In City Hall

Apr 19, 2024 | mirandaellis

34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the efficacy of using community grants to tackle the affordable housing crisis, prioritizing fiscal recovery for the city, and explore the next steps in addressing the migrant crisis.

Highland Park Independence Day Parade Returns

Highland Park Independence Day Parade Returns

Apr 19, 2024 | mirandaellis

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering joins the Steve Cochran Show to the return of the Highland Park Independence Day Parade, the importance of honoring the lives impacted on July 4th, and she explains the decision to create a Place of Remembrance instead of a traditional memorial.

PM Chicago (4/18) – Predicting the NFL Draft & What O’Hare Can Learn from LaGuardia

PM Chicago (4/18) – Predicting the NFL Draft & What O’Hare Can Learn from LaGuardia

Apr 18, 2024 | rwoodall

On this episode of PM Chicago: Bret Gogoel speaks with Zack Pearson, who covers the Bears for BearReport, gives his NFL Draft previews as we are just one week away. After that, the Chicago Tribune’s Sarah Freishtat shares a unique example for O’Hare on how LaGuardia airport went through a rebuild. Plus, Jonathan Bregman speaks…

The Closing Bell (4/18) – A Hollywood AI Conundrum & Cocktails with Celeste

The Closing Bell (4/18) – A Hollywood AI Conundrum & Cocktails with Celeste

Apr 18, 2024 | rwoodall

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: ABC’s Jason Nathanson joins the program to discuss a couple of AI-induced scandals in Hollywood this week. Bill Geiger of William Geiger Wealth Management shares his three jobs for retirement. Plus, Aaron Wells, lead bartender at Celeste, joins us in studio with cocktails and bites…

A deadly crash on I-90 near Hoffman Estates

A deadly crash on I-90 near Hoffman Estates

Apr 18, 2024 | kgordon

A vehicle plowed into a suburban highway toll plaza early Thursday, engulfing it and the plaza in flames and killing the motorist, police said.Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the scene after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck the Barrington Road Toll Plaza along westbound Interstate 90 in Cook County and become…

The Empty Pockets Rock The Steve Cochran Show LIVE on Tour!

The Empty Pockets Rock The Steve Cochran Show LIVE on Tour!

Apr 18, 2024 | mirandaellis

Join The Empty Pockets live on the Steve Cochran Show as they dial in from the road! Get the inside scoop on their tour adventures and their anticipation for performing the national anthem at Dodgers Stadium/ Plus, don’t miss out on learning how you can show your support for Will’s Place – check it out…

Illinois’ Next Big Flooding Disaster is on the Horizon

Illinois’ Next Big Flooding Disaster is on the Horizon

Apr 18, 2024 | mirandaellis

Embed Investigative Reporter at Illinois Answers Project/Better Government Association Meredith Newman joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the reasons behind the surge of extreme rain events experienced in this decade, what makes flooding the most threatening natural disaster in the state, and potential solutions to prevent the next big flooding disaster.

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