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Chicago's Very Own. Listen on-air on 720-AM, online at http://wgnradio.com/listen, WGN Radio mobile app, Audacy.com, iHeart, TuneIn, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Call or text at 312-981-7200.
Flash Flood Warning issued for East Central Cook County and Southeastern DuPage County. Stay with WGN Radio, our digital streams, and https://wgnradio.com/weather/ for updates.
July 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at Florida home: reports
https://wgnradio.com/sports/wrestling-legend-hulk-hogan-dies-at-florida-home-reports/
July 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy Fourth of July! From the WGN Radio archives, it's a Wally Phillips throwback.
July 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
John Williams with samples of Lou Malnati's new Signature Pizza: Margherita Pesto!
June 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Update as of Wednesday evening: All four phosphorous pyrotechnics previously missing have been accounted for according to a post on X by the US Coast Guard. https://x.com/USCGGreatLakes/status/1927853117040668847 
May 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Congratulations to John Williams who was recognized with a Peter Lisagor Award for "Best Featured Host" by the Chicago Headline Club Friday night.
May 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to WGN Radio's VP/GM Mary Sandberg Boyle named to @[44794131909]'s "Most Influential Women In Radio" list for the fourth consecutive year.
May 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Congratulations to WGN Radio's John Williams and Sylvia Snowden, named finalists for the 48th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards.
April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
An afternoon of potentially severe weather in the Chicago area is beginning. Stay with WGN Radio and our website for updates: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Crystal Lake IL, Gurnee IL and Mundelein IL until 2:30 PM CDT
March 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tomorrow (Sunday) looks stormy including a threat for severe weather primarily between 2 and 6 PM CDT. Here is a breakdown of what we are expecting. #ILwx #INwx
March 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Celebrate 5 years of Speed Jokes with John Williams this summer at a June 7 picnic at Whiskey Acres in DeKalb. Limited tickets are on sale now: https://wgnradio.com/events/speed-jokes-with-john-williams-5th-anniversary-party-at-whiskey-acres/  
March 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
For the second consecutive year, WGN Radio has won #TheGracies from the Alliance for Women in Media! #TheGracies50 recognizes producer @iridian.bsky.social for her interview feature - sports in local radio. https://wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/wgn-radio-wins-gracie-awards-second-consecutive-year/ 
March 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tornado Watch in effect for southwest portion of the Chicago area until 9pm. Stay with WGN Radio and the WGN Radio website for updates. https://wgnradio.com/weather/ 
March 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Daylight Saving Time: Spring forward and set your clocks ahead tonight at 2am! The Ray Rayner Show clock not included.
March 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Fitting that Valentine's Day is the 40th anniversary of husband and wife @wgnhim.bsky.social and @johnnieputman.bsky.social hosting on WGN Radio as a duo!

The Steve & Johnnie Show airs Saturday overnights, 9pm to 2am.
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As you celebrate with your family, enjoy some favorite holiday classics and new features from our family. wgnradio.com
December 24, 2024 at 8:20 PM
‘Fast Track Recall‘ announced for 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide at popular retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores. wgnradio.com/news/fast-tr...
December 15, 2024 at 12:55 AM