As the weather cools and leaves begin to change color, we become antsy for fall festivities. Ramblin' Ray welcomes Dr. Christy Rollinson, a leading member of the Morton Arboretum's Forest Ecology Lab, to discuss ways to celebrate the changing of seasons while reconnecting with nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget forecast estimates that Chicago will face a 538-million-dollar shortfall in 2024. Bret Gogoel welcomes Leigh Giangreco, Reporter for Crain's Chicago Business, to discuss the city's financial position and how it compares to the last administration's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Choose Chicago is excited to announce the launch of the first ever mobile Chicago Brew Pass, which allows Chicago-natives and tourists alike to earn points and prizes while enjoying local craft beer. Bret Gogoel  welcomes Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago's Director of Cultural Tourism, to elaborate on how to use the Brew Pass and what breweries are involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Stacy Gavis Gates, the President of the Chicago Teachers Union, is receiving backlash after sending her child to a private school, despite her history of speaking out against school choice programs. Bret Gogoel is joined by Paul Vallas, Policy Adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute, who shares his opinion on the CTU and the Chicago School System.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Misericordia Heart Of Mercy is a not-for-profit focused on providing quality care for people with mild to profound disabilities. Bret Gogoel welcomes Julie O'Sullivan, Misericordia Foundation Director of Creative Arts Marketing Manager, to discuss Misericordia's largest fundraising event of the year. To learn more information, you can visit www.misericordia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

True-Crime junkies or casual news viers alike, society is fascinated by a prison break. Bret Gogoel is joined by Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst in Washington, to explain our fascination with jail breaks, the minds of an escapee, and the process of catching them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Arlington Heights village officials have committed to working with the Chicago Bears, local businesses, and residents alike to continue redeveloping the  Arlington Racetrack. Bret Gogoel welcomes Christopher Placek, Reporter for the Daily Herald, to discuss what actions have been taken to continue forging a path forward to a new stadium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Andrea Darlas is joined by Russell Lissau, Writer for the Daily Herald, to tell us a story about a baseball card collector's adventure in autograph hunting.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Andrea Darlas welcomes Amy Danzer, the Program Director of Printer's Row Lit Fest, to discuss one of the city's most popular festivals designated to celebrate the abundance of literature. For more information visit https://printersrowlitfest.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

• Josh Gerstein, POLITICO’s Senior Legal Affairs Reporter, examines how Trump’s co-defendants are already starting to turn against him.  • Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune’s Chief Political Correspondent, asks why President Biden spent so much time campaigning this Summer in an already blue Illinois.  • ABC’s Alex Stone reports that Burning Man, according to attendees, was not as bad as headlines made it sound.  • Plus, performers at the Illinois State Fair had some interesting contract riders. John reviews some of the most outrageous things that were included. See omnystudio.com/l ..read more