As the Chicago Bears finalize their deal to purchase the former Arlington Park racetrack, Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't rule out the use of public funds to keep the Bears in Chicago at Soldier Field. Gregory Pratt covers the Mayor and City Hall for the Chicago Tribune and he joins the John Howell show to discuss the strategies that Mayor Lightfoot is utilizing to keep the Bears.

As the Chicago Bears finalize their deal to purchase the former Arlington Park racetrack, Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't rule out the use of public funds to keep the Bears in Chicago at Soldier Field. Gregory Pratt covers the Mayor and City Hall for the Chicago Tribune and he joins the John Howell show to discuss the strategies that Mayor Lightfoot is utilizing to keep the Bears.

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

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Mayor Lightfoot Believes in the Chance to Keep the Bears

The Brewer’s Triangle, consisting of Maplewood, Metropolitan, and Ravinia breweries, is throwing an Oktoberfest next weekend. Jeff Hoobler from Ravinia Brewing joins Bret Gogoel to preview the festivities at all three breweries. Join the fun Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

The Brewer’s Triangle, consisting of Maplewood, Metropolitan, and Ravinia breweries, is throwing an Oktoberfest next weekend. Jeff Hoobler from Ravinia Brewing joins Bret Gogoel to preview the festivities at all three breweries. Join the fun Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

It’s Oktoberfest Season in the Brewer’s Triangle!

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

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

Chicago's Budget Outlook... How Bad Is It?

Have you ever wanted to chat with seventeen presidential candidates in one sitting? Thanks to AI and Chat2024…you (sort of) can. Bret Gogoel is joined by Ben Schreckinger, National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, to discuss. Chat 2024 houses AI-powered avatars of 17 of the leading presidential candidates. But how reliable will the information be? 

Have you ever wanted to chat with seventeen presidential candidates in one sitting? Thanks to AI and Chat2024…you (sort of) can. Bret Gogoel is joined by Ben Schreckinger, National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, to discuss. Chat 2024 houses AI-powered avatars of 17 of the leading presidential candidates. But how reliable will the information be?

Mayor Lightfoot Believes in the Chance to Keep the Bears

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