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For the first time publicly, mayor emanuel talked about his nowindicted former city comptroller. But its not the first time he was asked about his handpicked man who since resigned. Weeks ago, wgntv inquired about his questionable past. Youll see what happened next. I want you to know this is the First Amendment hard at work. Mayor emanuel is not happy with questions about his indicted excomptroller during what was supposed to be a happy Ribbon Cutting at a renovated prep school. Its not like th...

WLS-AM 890 is a powerful and legendary radio station that has entertained and informed Chicagoland and America for over 90 years

The radio, one of the niftiest inventions of the 20th century, has been informing, entertaining, outraging and boring millions of people for more than 100 years. It was called “magic in a box” by Col Robert R. McCormick, the owner of the Chicago Tribune who gave the world the venerable WGN-AM 720. I have to wonder what McCormick might have called radio had he lived long enough to hear the ...

In his new book, media writer and former WLUP employee Rick Kaempfer drafts a riveting oral history of the iconic Chicago rock station.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Explore the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco as shallow and superficial. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” at a baseball game in Chicago.

As illuminating ‘American Experience’ episode details, the new ’70s sound empowered some communities, but brought a backlash that culminated in a fiery night at Comiskey Park.

Garry Meier is back on the Big 89 for one week only! Join Garry in the Afternoon Drive seat for one last day as he speaks with Bruce Bryan, who spent 29 years in prison wrongfully convicted for murder. After that, Leslie Keling joins the show to recap "The Golden Bachelor," Gianni Russo reminisces a

Garry Meier is back on the Big 89 for one week only! On today’s show, Garry talks all things "Golden Bachelor" with Jason Nathanson, just ahead of tonight's premiere. He also discusses the statement from a Bucktown burglary, shares his thoughts on holiday lawn decor, and chats with longtime listener

Garry Meier is back on the Big 89 for one week only! On today's show, Garry talks big tech and AI advances with Mike Dobuski. Then, he speaks with listeners on a variety of topics, including "Facebook jail," how early is too early for Christmas celebration, and ideas for the new Chicago Police Super

Garry Meier is back on the Big 89 for one week only! Join Garry in the Afternoon Drive seat as he speaks with Jerry Riles about our beloved Chicago Bears. He also speaks with John Chmela, who helps Veterans at his horse farm in Kentucky. Garry and the crew also discuss the Golden Bachelor and other