On marathon Sunday, five Chicago guys will be at it for the last time together. They may have some aches and pains now but, man, do they have memories and some very understanding wives. chicagotribune.com/2026/10/0…
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Maria Pappas says, “I have lived many lives” and to help tell the stories about those lives she wisely chose Mark Eleveld and the result is a book, "Maria the Pappas," filled with surprises and many, many photos. chicagotribune.com/2026/10/0…
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It's After Hours Podcast Monday, featuring Mark Guarino on the week's John Prine celebrations and five good guys running their final Chicago Marathon together for two charities. Listen at your leisure. wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit…
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A John Prine 80th birthday week here, fitting because this is where he was born and where he first picked up guitar and first wrote the songs that worked their way into local hearts and heads for keeps. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/3…
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Twenty lives just changed and might wind up making this world a better place thanks to the MacArthur so-called "genius grants." chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…
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A serial killer, Ferris Wheel, tall buildings, cigar-chomping architect, Mrs. O'Leary and her cow, and Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots are back as "Chicago Stories" returns to WTTW. A gift read: chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…
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After Hours with Rick Kogan Monday Podcast with the one and only Father John Cusick: wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit…
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After Hours with Rick Kogan Monday Podcast: Talking Tony with Max Fitzpatrick: wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit…
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After Hours with Rick Kogan podcast Monday: Howard Reich on his new book wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit…
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Are you like cemetery-loving Dolly Parton? Adam Selzer is and he now gives us another Graceland book, filled with wonderful people, dead but not to be forgotten. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…
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The youngest brother in the Emanuel bunch, super-agent, foul-mouthed Ari, writes about his rise from New Trier High School wrestler to Hollywood big shot Hollywood and billionaire and what nasty word Larry David uses over and over at his second wedding. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…
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Fresh podcast segments, listen when you like: wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit… Adam Selzer on the secrets/wonders of Graceland cemetery; Jim Carlson on his new movie, "Drive Through Night," and Mark Eleveld on his collaboration in new memoir "Maria the Pappas" with/about you know who.
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More podcast offerings for you. Pick one or listen to them all: Irish American Movie Hooley, Candace Jordan on social scene and some final words about Roger Simon. Go here and find them, and others: wgnradio.com/after-hours-wit…
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A family affair brings us Tony Fitzpatrick's final movie, sitting in car cruising the lonely city. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/1…
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Your weekend plans right here: chicagotribune.com/2026/09/1…
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Judy Markey, made a big impact on radio, teaming with Kathy O'Malley, and wrote admired columns and novels. She died Friday choosing to do so her own way. Lots to read at WGNradio. com and here, in this gift link where you'll also find a charming video. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/1…
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What are you doing Sunday? Here's an idea. Come and see me with Howard Reich and Heather Ireland Robinson in conversation about jazz, our city and Howard's new book. We promise not to sing. printersrowlitfest.org/event…
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Sad. Roger Simon was one of a rare kind, a great columnist, better man, terrific friend and Chicago through and through. Read what his many friends and admirers have to say and think good thought about his wife Marcia. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/1…
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There has never been anyone like him, and so I think you'll enjoy visiting with Mr. T in a new Netflix documentary that has made him mad, even though there is much to enjoy about it. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/0…
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It's not my drink of choice-I'm a bourbon guy-but the Martini is being celebrated by a week full of events (martiniexpo.com/) booze and burgers, history and culture at the Green Mill, Club Lucky and, of all places, the Billy Goat. chicagotribune.com/2026/09/0…
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