The Dean Richards Entertainment Podcast from 720 WGN

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 32025/08/03
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show diving deep into the history of Chicago TV pitchmen and reflect on legendary Cubs second baseman, the late Ryne Sandberg. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Helena, Montana. Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins […]
Doctor’s orders: Dr. Wheat on Lyme disease and prostate health2025/08/03
Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and the late Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis, and take listener questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 272025/07/27
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about Dean’s surprise visit from a furry friend in the WGN Radio studio this morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Andover, England. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for […]
Infectious intel: Dr. Jeremy Silver shares the latest on COVID and ticks2025/07/27
Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne2025/07/22
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 according to various reports. His death comes just weeks after a final performance with the original members of his band, Black Sabbath. Here are two conversations Ozzy had with WGN’s Dean Richards: February 9, 2003: July 21, 2013:
Jon Hansen in for Dean | July 132025/07/13
Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show battling listeners over presidential trivia and reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the White Sox’ 2005 World Series win. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee. Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of […]
Dr. Wallace discusses new vascular operating room2025/07/13
Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | July 62025/07/06
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing their 4th of July celebrations and get ready for NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 Sunday afternoon. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this […]
Sun, sweat and sips: Staying safe and hydrated this summer2025/07/06
Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated.
Dane Neal in for Dean | June 292025/06/29
With race week in Chicago beginning, Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, starts the show talking to Steve Miklos, live from the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, discussing the first race at Lake Pontchartrain in 20 years. Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive […]
Don’t blow it: Fireworks safety for the 4th2025/06/29
Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 222025/06/24
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Sunday by discussing the continuous excessive heat warning in Chicago. Tom Mockaitis, Author, Terrorism Analyst and History Professor at DePaul University joins Dean Richards to talk about the United States’ choice to strike Iran on Saturday, and what Americans can expect next. For today’s Far […]
Dr. Kevin Most: What to know about the new COVID variant2025/06/24
Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning […]
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | Father’s Day | June 152025/06/15
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Father’s Day Sunday by sharing stories about their dads. The guys also give a shoutout to Engineer Bob Ferguson for his 35th work anniversary with WGN Radio. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Spokane, Washington. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of […]
Dr. Jeremy Silver: Medical issues men should be aware of2025/06/15
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 shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 82025/06/08
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Tony Award Sunday by talking what Dean is looking forward to the most during the 78th Tony Awards. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Clark, Missouri. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean […]
Does coffee intake influence aging?2025/06/08
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 how your coffee intake influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | June 12025/06/01
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. 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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. […]
Dr. Silver discusses the latest COVID vaccine news2025/06/01
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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | May 182025/05/18
Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first ride in the ‘Popemobile’. Then, Andy shares details about his recent laser eye procedure. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Saugatuck Michigan, where the Pope attended high school. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency […]
When to go to the ER vs. urgent care2025/05/18
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 differences between urgent care and the emergency room.
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 […]
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.
‘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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | April 202025/04/20
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Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite… For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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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Ingredients: 12 large or extra-large hard-boiled eggs (see hard-boiling instructions below) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (squeeze the liquid out as much a s possible) 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion (squeeze the liquid out) 1/2 cup sliced pimento olives for topping 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt optional ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon paprika for dusting […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | March 2nd2025/03/02
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Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about their rituals at baseball games During this week’s shortened show, we get Dean’s Oscar’s predictions and insight from Dr. Silver on Gene Hackman’s death. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
‘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!
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!
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
How to keep yourself safe during a salmonella outbreak2024/09/08
Northwestern Medicine doctor on ways to prevent getting sick from salmonella.

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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| July 272025/07/27 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about Dean’s surprise visit from a furry friend in the WGN Radio studio this morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Andover, England. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for […] Infectious intel: Dr. Jeremy Silver shares the latest on COVID and ticks2025/07/27 Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety. Remembering Ozzy Osbourne2025/07/22 Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 according to various reports. His death comes just weeks after a final performance with the original members of his band, Black Sabbath. Here are two conversations Ozzy had with WGN’s Dean Richards: February 9, 2003: July 21, 2013: Jon Hansen in for Dean \| July 132025/07/13 Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show battling listeners over presidential trivia and reflecting on the 20 year anniversary of the White Sox’ 2005 World Series win. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee. Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of […] Dr. Wallace discusses new vascular operating room2025/07/13 Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| July 62025/07/06 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing their 4th of July celebrations and get ready for NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 Sunday afternoon. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this […] Sun, sweat and sips: Staying safe and hydrated this summer2025/07/06 Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated. Dane Neal in for Dean \| June 292025/06/29 With race week in Chicago beginning, Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, starts the show talking to Steve Miklos, live from the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, discussing the first race at Lake Pontchartrain in 20 years. Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive […] Don’t blow it: Fireworks safety for the 4th2025/06/29 Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| June 222025/06/24 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Sunday by discussing the continuous excessive heat warning in Chicago. Tom Mockaitis, Author, Terrorism Analyst and History Professor at DePaul University joins Dean Richards to talk about the United States’ choice to strike Iran on Saturday, and what Americans can expect next. For today’s Far […] Dr. Kevin Most: What to know about the new COVID variant2025/06/24 Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning […] Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| Father’s Day \| June 152025/06/15 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Father’s Day Sunday by sharing stories about their dads. The guys also give a shoutout to Engineer Bob Ferguson for his 35th work anniversary with WGN Radio. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Spokane, Washington. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of […] Dr. Jeremy Silver: Medical issues men should be aware of2025/06/15 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 shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| June 82025/06/08 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Tony Award Sunday by talking what Dean is looking forward to the most during the 78th Tony Awards. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Clark, Missouri. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean […] Does coffee intake influence aging?2025/06/08 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 how your coffee intake influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| June 12025/06/01 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. 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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. […] Dr. Silver discusses the latest COVID vaccine news2025/06/01 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 COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| May 182025/05/18 Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first ride in the ‘Popemobile’. Then, Andy shares details about his recent laser eye procedure. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Saugatuck Michigan, where the Pope attended high school. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency […] When to go to the ER vs. urgent care2025/05/18 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 differences between urgent care and the emergency room. 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 […] 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. ‘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. 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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. Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| April 202025/04/20 Info (Show/Hide) Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite… For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to […] 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. 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 […] 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. 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 Info (Show/Hide) Ingredients: 12 large or extra-large hard-boiled eggs (see hard-boiling instructions below) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (squeeze the liquid out as much a s possible) 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion (squeeze the liquid out) 1/2 cup sliced pimento olives for topping 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt optional ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon paprika for dusting […] 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 […] 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. 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, […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning \| March 2nd2025/03/02 Info (Show/Hide) Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about their rituals at baseball games During this week’s shortened show, we get Dean’s Oscar’s predictions and insight from Dr. Silver on Gene Hackman’s death. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. […] 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] 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. ‘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! 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! 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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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. 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] 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. 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 […] How to keep yourself safe during a salmonella outbreak2024/09/08 Northwestern Medicine doctor on ways to prevent getting sick from salmonella. 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