PM CHICAGO
PM CHICAGO
Host Bret Gogoel and the WLS Newsroom team share Chicago's local news that matters on your drive home. From politics and education to crime and health, PM Chicago shines the spotlight on local stories that are important to with reports from Kim Gordon, Nick Gale, and Annie Krall.Social links:
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PM Chicago (5/31) - A Lemonade Stand for Good + A Fiery Defense from Carter
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Bret speaks with Danielle Moss (@daniellemoss_), a mom from Chicago who is raising funds for childhood cancer research with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. For more information or to donate, visit www.alexslemonade.org. Bill Cam…
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PM Chicago - Elk Grove Village and Heavenly Bodies + Hard Knocks
Today on Closing Bell, Christopher Placek joins Bret Gogoel to talk about the news surrounding Elk Grove Village and Heavenly Bodies. Plus, who's starring in HBO's Hard Knocks in 2024?
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PM Chicago (5/29) - A Hectic Night in Springfield + a Potential Path for Pritzker
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jerry Nowicki, Editor-in-Chief of Capitol News Illinois, recaps a very hectic day (and night) in Springfield as the legislature worked on the budget. Jonathan Bregman brings us an interview with Illinois Holocaust Museum Curator Arielle Weininger abo…
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PM Chicago (5/28) - Bus Rides During the DNC + Johnson’s Summer Safety Plan
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Chicago Tribune’s Sarah Freishtat joins the show to discuss the CTA’s DNC busing plans and how they could affect regular bus service. Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel analyzes Mayor Johnson’s summer safety plan. Plus, an update on the Illinois budget, and s…
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PM Chicago (5/24) - David Greising on ShotSpotter + Andrea Darlas talks Garfield
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Andrea Darlas, Host of Show & Tell, previews this week’s episode featuring Garfield, Golden Girls, and art thieves. David Greising, President and CEO of the Better Government Association, shares his thoughts on the ShotSpotter debate happening in City…
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PM Chicago (5/23) - A Look at the End of Session in Springfield + Cicada Season Has Begun
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Greg Bishop, Associate Editor for The Center Square and @BishopOnAir, joins from Springfield to give us a final look at the end of session. Kim Gordon speaks with Joel Reiser, Organizer of the “Illinois Cicada Watch” Facebook page, about the cicada cr…
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PM Chicago (5/22) - Suburban Mayors Ask for a Cut & Women’s Sports Funding in Stadium Deals
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: the Daily Herald’s Eric Peterson joins Bret to discuss suburban mayors who are requesting a larger share of income tax. Bret then speaks with Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune Reporter, who looks at how women’s sports could be included in funding a new B…
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PM Chicago (5/21) - Strong Storms and Bring Chicago Home
Today on PM Chicago, Bret Gogoel interviews Roberter Garner, emerita professor of sociology at DePaul University, on why Bring Chicago Home failed. Chicago Meteorologist Rick Dimaio warns on another round of strong storms tonight. Plus, the new title for Naperville.
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PM Chicago (5/20) - New O'Hare Legislation, Police Mental Health, and Illinois Day Trips
Today on PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel, Bret talks with The Daily Line's Ben Szalinski on the new Bill regarding cars outside O'Hare. Chief Tom Weitzel weighs in on who should be sent out in mental health crises. Plus, Nick Gale has travel tips for Illinois daytrips.
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PM Chicago (5/17) - A Navy Pier Revamp & Renaming the MSI
On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Scott Childers, in for Bret, speaks with Bill Cameron, Host of Take 1, about the latest coming out of City Hall. He plays a piece from Nick Gale featuring the CEO of Navy Pier, Marilyn Gardner. Plus, what’s happening down at the PGA tournament?
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