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  1. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Elton Jim in for Dean | May 112025/05/11
    Elton Jim Turano is filling in this week for Dean Richards, but listen anyway! Jim, Rob LaFrentz (in for Dave Schwan) and Andy kick things off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago connections. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean […]
  2. Dr. Silver: Where are we at five years post COVID?2025/05/11
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean Richards) for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver reflects on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and where things stand today.
  3. ‘Late Nite Catechism’ celebrates its 32nd anniversary2025/05/04
    Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism, who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years.
  4. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 42025/05/04
    Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at […]
  5. Dr. Silver: Why you should not inhale helium2025/05/04
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.
  6. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 272025/04/27
    Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee […]
  7. Dr. Jeremy Silver: Measles is 10-times more contagious than Ebola2025/04/27
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.
  8. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 202025/04/20
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  9. Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter launches the Illinois Brain Health Project2025/04/20
    Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, join Dean Richards to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project.
  10. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 132025/04/13
    Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about passover. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week,  Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some […]
  11. Dr. Silver discusses ALS2025/04/13
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effects it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.
  12. Dean replays a WGN chat with his late Mother from 10 years ago.   In it, she shares her famous recipe for Easter Deviled Eggs. The full recipe is included below2025/04/06
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  13. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 62025/04/06
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions. Joe Brand, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, joins […]
  14. Dr. Silver shares a measles update2025/04/06
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions.
  15. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 302025/03/30
    Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing the wacky weather in Chicago. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, […]
  16. How to battle allergy season2025/03/30
    Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, Dr. Most talks about the measles outbreak and how it is being handled.
  17. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 232025/03/23
    Dean Richards, Rob LaFrentz, Andy Masur, and Producer Jack Heinrich discuss how the Shamrock Shuffle disrupted their commute. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be […]
  18. Dr. Jeremy Silver discusses pneumonia2025/03/23
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital after battling pneumonia for five weeks. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from […]
  19. Dr. Jeremy Silver: How to combat your St. Patrick’s Day hangover2025/03/16
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some tips and tricks for fighting hangovers and Dr. Silver also shares some more medical insights into the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa connected […]
  20. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 16th2025/03/16
    Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about how they’ve spent their St. Patrick’s Day weekend thus far. Then, Dave Schwan share’s his Far Flung Forecast which takes us down to Shamrock, Texas. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for […]
  21. Far Flung Forecast Photos: Shamrock, Texas2025/03/16
     Pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast down in Shamrock, Texas from Dave Schwan. Pictures from Shamrock, Texas, featuring the Tower Gas Station and the U-Drop-Inn Café.  The building dates from 1936.  Although the gas station has closed, the U-Drop-Inn is open and is a destination on Route 66.  The rest of the building is now […]
  22. Jim Bob Morris and the magic of the madness in March!2025/03/16
    Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement heading into tournament time. From history making memories to teams hoping to try on Cinderella’s slipper, Jim Bob shares why this is his fan favorite time of year for sports. Hear how to make the most of the games with WANNA Parlay and […]
  23. Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 12025/03/09
    Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA, joins Dane to preview his race today, share about his season so far, and of course they talk El Bandido Yankee! Matt Slosek,  Vice President and GM of El Bandido Yankee, joins Dean to talk about joining the El Bandido team […]
  24. Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 22025/03/09
    Maria Bashmakov, Do312 Content Manager + Regional Content Lead, joins Dane to talk about how to celebrate 312 day! For more information visit do312.com. Father Pat McGrath, Pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church, joins Dane to share what the church is doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Meathead joins the show to share grilling tips […]
  25. Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 32025/03/09
    Latasha Causey, President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane to talk about today’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and how racing has grown in Arizona. Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief, joins the show to talk about his career and his book “Trophies and Scars”. Alex Damron, Chief […]
  26. Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 42025/03/09
    Grant DePorter, President and Owner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Dane to talk about the history of Harry Caray’s restaurants. Then Grant talks about the theme for this year’s toast to Harry Caray. The Lisa Dent show will be there for this year’s toast live at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier on Tuesday, March […]
  27. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 2nd2025/03/02
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  28. Medical insights into Gene Hackman’s death2025/03/02
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some medical insights into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.
  29. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 232025/02/23
    Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about Dave’s big coat he has on and his patrolling. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having […]
  30. What to know about pneumonia2025/02/23
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having pneumonia. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about what to know about the measles outbreak in Texas and what we should […]
  31. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 162025/02/16
    Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about what the show would be like if they sang the whole time. Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your […]
  32. How to keep your skin safe during the cold weather2025/02/16
    Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your skin in this cold weather. Later on, Dr. Taglia shares skin cancer precautions.
  33. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 92025/02/09
    Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by discussing the history of the Super Bowl. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about a 2nd flu surge we are seeing and talks about ways you […]
  34. How to handle the surging cases of the flu2025/02/09
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about a 2nd flu surge we are seeing and talks about ways you can stay healthy. Later, Dr. Silver talks about how much sleep you should get and how […]
  35. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Febuary 2nd2025/02/02
    Dean, Dave, and Kevin Wells, in for Andy Masur, start this week off talking about Groundhog Day. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most talks about all things heart health since February is heart disease month. Then Dr. Most answers listener questions! Rick Bellairs joins Dean to give […]
  36. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | January 26th2025/01/26
    Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by discussing what they did last night and remembering the 85 Bears Super Bowl win. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver explains what a quad-demic is and how […]
  37. What is a quad-demic?2025/01/26
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver explains what a quad-demic is and how to keep yourself safe during flu season. Here is the article about what drugs are not to mix with grapefruit juice, which Dr. […]
  38. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Janurary 19th2025/01/19
    Dean, Dave, and Mark Carman (In for Andy Masur) start this week by talking about the cold weather and dressing up your dog to take them outside. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about cold weather […]
  39. Cold weather health precautions2025/01/19
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about cold weather precautions and how to protect yourself. Then Dr. Silver explains what you need to know about Red Dye #3 and a norovirus update.
  40. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning 1/12/252025/01/13
    Jim Turano, in for Dean, starts the Sunday morning shortened show of with talk about the new year. Later, he talks about Wordle and the LA wildfires. Charles Askenaizer, Founder and Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre Company, joins to chat about the Macbeth curse and other upcoming productions. All that and a little more on […]
  41. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Janurary 5th2025/01/05
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the winter storm. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about Norovirus and what to do to protect yourself from it. Later Dr. Silver talks […]
  42. What to know about norovirus2025/01/05
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about Norovirus and what to do to protect yourself from it. Later Dr. Silver talks about RSV. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
  43. Remembering Linda Lavin2024/12/30
    Linda Lavin, who won a Tony Award for her work on the Broadway stage and starred in the top-ten rated CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87. Here are a couple of conversations WGN’s Dean Richards shared with Lavin: May 12, 2002, regarding Hollywood Arms at the Goodman Theatre. October 10, 2004, regarding Finishing […]
  44. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 292024/12/29
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the gloomy weather we have had recently. A year after retirement, Dr. Kevin Most pays a return visit to the Sunday show for this week’s health segment. Dr. Most starts off by talking about tips to help be healthy, by tracking your calories and […]
  45. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 22 2024/12/22
    Dean, Dave, and Andy ring in the holiday season! Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the Measles outbreak and how to protect yourself from it. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions. Dean’s A-List interview […]
  46. Tips on how to avoid sickness this holiday season2024/12/22
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the Measles outbreak and how to protect yourself from it. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
  47. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 152024/12/15
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week by discussing today’s thick fog. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about weight loss injections and diets. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions. Dean’s A-List interviews this week […]
  48. Are weight loss injections safe?2024/12/15
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about weight loss injections and diets. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
  49. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 82024/12/08
    Dean and Andy welcome back Dave Schwan from his vacation. The crew starts the week by talking about how Dean is a fugitive. Next on the show, Schwany is back with this week’s Far Flung Forecast. This week we go out west to Missoula, Montana. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at […]
  50. Dean Richards’ conversation with Dick Van Dyke2024/12/08
    Dick Van Dyke turns 99 on December 13. In celebration of the actor’s birthday, Dean recalls his conversation with Van Dyke from 2016 in Danville, Illinois.
  51. Dr. Silver discusses how alcohol can affect your immune system2024/12/08
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver discusses the connection between drinking alcohol outdoors in the cold and getting sick. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
  52. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | December 12024/12/01
    Dean and Andy welcome Rob LaFrentz who is filling in for Dave Schwan. The crew starts the week by talking about proper airplane etiquette. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about overeating after Thanksgiving and […]
  53. Health tips post Thanksgiving2024/12/01
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about overeating after Thanksgiving and ways to recover. Then Dr. Silver answers your questions.
  54. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!’ joins Dean!2024/12/01
    Dean is joined by cast members from “It`s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” from the American Blues Theater to talk about the show and do some scenes on air!
  55. Miss Elizabeth from Romper Room joins Dean!2024/11/24
    Miss Elizabeth Trench, former host of Romper Room, joins Dean Richards to talk about the show, how she became its host, and more!
  56. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 242024/11/24
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the Romper Room television show. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about watching your salt intake during Thanksgiving. Dr. Silver then shares other tips to […]
  57. Tips for a healthy Thanksgiving2024/11/24
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about watching your salt intake during Thanksgiving. Dr. Silver then shares other tips to stay healthy during Thanksgiving.
  58. Dr. Silver provides an update on Mpox and long COVID2024/11/17
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about Mpox and long COVID. For more information on COVID visit nm.org.
  59. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 172024/11/17
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about what they are they drinking and then discussed licking envelopes. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about Mpox and long COVID. For more information on […]
  60. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 102024/11/10
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by reading tongue twisters. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about walking pneumonia, what it is, and how to treat it.
  61. What to know about walking pneumonia2024/11/10
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about walking pneumonia, what it is, and how to treat it.
  62. Dean Richards live from Treetime Christmas Creations! 11/3/242024/11/03
    Dean, Dave, Andy, and Jim ring in the holiday season with the annual show at Treetime in Lake Barrington! The crew is joined by the casts of White Christmas from the Marriott Theatre and Million Dollar Quartet from the Paramount Aurora Theatre. Along with performances from LiV Warfield and Christopher Kale Jones! Throughout the show, Dean […]
  63. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 272024/10/27
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the warmer weather that is coming this week and Halloween! Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their […]
  64. What to know about concussions2024/10/27
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With football season in full swing, Dr. Silver talks about concussions and their impact later in life.
  65. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 202024/10/20
    Dean, Dave, and Andy are reunited this week and catch up on what everyone was doing last week. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean to share how retirement has been, catch up with the crew, what he is up to now, and more. Joey Morelli, owner of Max’s Deli in Highland Park, joins Dean to talk about […]
  66. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 13 2024/10/13
    Dean is joined by Sylvia Snowden and Kevin Wells filling in for Dave Schwan and Andy Masur. Jay Fontanetta, Director, and Danny Parrott, Dracula, from Brightside Theatre’s production of Dracula, join Dean to discuss the show’s opening and what people should expect when they see it. For more information visit brightsidetheatre.com Mimi Plauche, Chicago Film […]
  67. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 62024/10/06
    Dean, Dave, and Andy are all back together this week! Frank Ferrante, actor, comedian, and director, joins Dean to catch up and talk about his current show in Indiana. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about […]
  68. What to know about breast cancer2024/10/06
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about breast cancer, what you need to know about it from prevention to treatment, and the strides that have been made in the fight against breast cancer.
  69. What to know about bird flu2024/09/29
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Steve Dale, filling in for, Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about bird flu and what you need to know about it. The Dr. Silver discusses the latest with COVID and vaccines.
  70. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 222024/09/22
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week by reading Schwanie’s bio on the WGN Radio website. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by discussing a new at-home flu vaccine and higher flu deaths in children that is […]
  71. New at-home flu vaccine2024/09/22
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by discussing a new at-home flu vaccine and higher flu deaths in children that is preventable with vaccination.
  72. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 15th2024/09/15
    Dean, Dave, and Andy open the show with chats about a Sunday morning show flag, the space program, and more! On this weekends health update, Dean talks to Dr. Robert Liem to talk about September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Liem shares the latest information on how the fight against Childhood cancer is going […]
  73. How to keep yourself safe during a salmonella outbreak2024/09/08
    Northwestern Medicine doctor on ways to prevent getting sick from salmonella.
  74. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 8th2024/09/08
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about the Bears first game of the season, The Taste of Chicago, and the traffic closures due to a busy weekend in the city. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. A salmonella outbreak linked […]
  75. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 12024/09/01
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about Bike the Drive and the use of GPS and physical maps. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by giving tips on biking and exercise. Then Dr. Silver gives a […]
  76. Talk with your doctor to help you find a workout plan for you2024/09/01
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by giving tips on biking and exercise. Then Dr. Silver gives a vaccine update and when to get vaccines.
  77. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 25th2024/08/25
    Dean, Dave, and Andy discuss the traffic closures due to a triathlon. Dr. Jeremy Silver, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean to talk about the latest health news about COVID vaccines, Mpox, and mite bites. Dean pays tribute to the late Phil Donahue by revisiting an interview the two […]
  78. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 18th2024/08/18
    Dean, Dave, and Andy discuss the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Writer/Actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Dean Richards to discuss his show, Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre in Chicago. The show runs from September 5th to the 29th for tickets and more information visit chicagomitch.com/royko. Dean’s A-list interview this week is with […]
  79. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 11th2024/08/11
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week talking about the Air and Water show! Dr. Phyllis Zee chief of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Zee shares why it is important to get good sleep and tips on how to achieve that. Dean’s A-List interviews are with […]
  80. How to get great sleep2024/08/11
    Dr. Phyllis Zee, Chief of Sleep Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Zee shares why it is important to get good sleep and tips on how to achieve that.
  81. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 42024/08/04
    Dean, Dave, and Andy are all back together this week! Dr. Victoria Weston,MD Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Immediate Care in Gurnee, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Weston begins by talking about what you need to know about ALS and the fight against it. Then Dr. Weston talks about COVID and […]
  82. The fight against ALS2024/08/04
    Dr. Victoria Weston, MD Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Immediate Care in Gurnee, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Weston begins by talking about what you need to know about ALS and the fight against it. Then Dr. Weston talks about COVID and how to fight long COVID.
  83. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 212024/07/21
    Dean and Dave are joined by Joe Brand this week who fills in for Andy Masur. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about President Joe Biden getting COVID and what we should know about the […]
  84. What to know about President Biden getting COVID2024/07/21
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about President Joe Biden getting COVID and what we should know about the new variant. Later on Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
  85. Pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast!2024/07/14
     Pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast from Dave Schwan. The two outdoor shots are at the Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee.  It is the same building where the Scopes “Monkey Trial” was held in July, 1925.  The interior shots are the courtroom where the trial took place.  As an aside, it was so hot during […]
  86. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 142024/07/14
    The crew starts this week off by talking about the assassination attempt on Former Donald Trump. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about talking about the injury to Former President Donald Trump’s ear. Later on, […]
  87. Vaccine Update from Dr. Silver2024/07/14
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about talking about the injury to former President Donald Trump’s ear. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 and vaccine updates.
  88. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 7th2024/07/07
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the NASCAR race today and the buzz around the city today. J. Harrison Ghee, Star of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” at the Goodman Theatre, joins Dean to talk about coming to Chicago for the production and more about the play. […]
  89. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Elton Jim in for Dean2024/06/30
    Elton Jim Turano is filling in this week for Dean Richards, but listen anyway! Jim, Dave, and Andy kick things off by having their fearless leader Dean Richards call in to discuss the WGN-TV float in the Pride Parade. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Jim […]
  90. An update on the fight against AIDS2024/06/30
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Jim Turano for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver starts this week by talking about AIDS and the progress that has been in the fight against it.
  91. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 23rd 2024/06/23
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the Ryne Sandberg game that happened 40 years ago today. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about bird flu and other cases of flu […]
  92. Sicknesses you should be aware of2024/06/23
    Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about bird flu and other cases of flu circulating and what the concern level should be.
  93. Remembering Donald Sutherland2024/06/20
    Actor Donald Sutherland, known for performances in a range of films including “The Dirty Dozen,” “M*A*S*H,” “Ordinary People,” “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and the “Hunger Games” films, has died at age 88. In March, 2012, Sutherland spoke with WGN Radio’s Dean Richards about his “Hunger Games” role:
  94. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 16th2024/06/16
    Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about Father’s Day. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by giving tips on how to navigate the heat and stay healthy during the warm weather coming this week. […]
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