Steve Cochran on The Big 89

Executive Director of Visit Oak Park Tourism Bureau for Western Cook County Anne Coakley joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the fascinating world of cicadas and how you can participate in the exciting Cicada Watch Contest on the Steve Cochran Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Director of Illinois Tourism Daniel Thomas joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the top three cities to explore in Illinois, charming small towns worth visiting this summer, and he unveils Illinois' best-kept travel gem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired major Air Force General John Borling joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the significance of Memorial Day, how to educate younger generations about the importance of service, and he shares details of his upcoming appearance at the memorial of Gen. John Logan this Memorial Day to commemorate all soldiers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curator of The Vintage Tribune Kori Rumore joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether the 1938 cicadas predicted World War 2, the reason behind Brookfield Zoo's request for guests to bring in cicadas, and what the Chicago Tribune advised readers to do with the 2007 cicadas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Stephen Napleton and Father Tom Hurley on the Steve Cochran Show as they share the powerful journey of Violet, Stephen's 3-year-old daughter who lost her life in February 2022 to a form of brain cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or DIPG. They delve into Violet's story, the inspiration behind creating The Violet Foundation, and how to maintain faith in the face of adversity. For...

Fansided.com's Alex Zalben joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether basic cable is on its way out, the benefits of streaming bundles versus traditional cable, and he offers tips on how to choose between streaming services and cable TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNBC's on-air editor Rick Santelli joins The Steve Cochran Show to discuss who is most affected by the current economic climate. It's not just everyday people struggling with rising inflation rates— The White House is also feeling the heat.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of The Weekend on MSNBC & Former RNC Chair Michael Steele joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss why Biden is eager to debate Trump, the heated exchange between Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the latest developments in the Trump hush money trial.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the mystery of meme stocks, whether America is heading towards a recession, and why meme stocks might not be the wisest investment strategy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hochberg from Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the recent decrease in April's CPI inflation rate, tips on removing PMI, and he shares his predictions on how the Bears will fare in the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Odd Produce Inc. Dave Odd joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the benefits of eating cicadas, why you should wait for them to molt to enjoy them, and the number one rule to follow when foraging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cmdr. Melinda Linas joins the Steve Cochran Show on Police Memorial Week. They discuss honoring our fallen officers, rallying behind those who tirelessly serve our communities, and she shares ways to get involved in the Chicago Police Marine Corps League's epic 20-mile ruck march happening this Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss why ShotSpotter is imperative to solving Chicago's gun violence crisis, how this technology aids Chicago's law enforcement, and he shares how you can support the preservation of ShotSpotter at www.saveshotspotter.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WLS' 100th anniversary celebration continues with John Howell, legendary veteran Chicago radio host, on the Steve Cochran Show.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Pat McGann joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into navigating divorce amicably, reminisce about the best parts of summer on the Southside, and his upcoming show at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Friday, May 17th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the origins of the lack of respect for law enforcement, unpack the reasons behind the often lengthy process of prosecuting federal cases, and explore the possibility of residents recalling a mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/2 of the legendary country duo Big & Rich, John Rich, joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the inside scoop on what to expect at Patriots Fest happening on May 18th at The Piazza in Aurora, Illinois!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how to obtain your REAL ID before the deadline, their efforts to reduce wait times, and the possibility of mobile IDs appearing in the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexi Giannoulias joins the Steve Cochran show to say that the federal deadline to get a Real ID is not going to change again! He shares what a Real ID is, how to get one, and why it's important to make an appointment soon.   For more information: https://realid.ilsos.gov/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Quaid joins the Steve Cochran show to reflect on his career, share stories on Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson, and to talk about his upcoming movie about Ronald Reagan. See Dennis Quaid on July 19 at the Athenaeum Center during his show, An Evening with Dennis Quaid. Get tickets here: https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2024/an-evening-with-dennis-quaid/   See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Following the eclipse and aurora borealis, Kori Rumore stops by the Steve Cochran show to quiz Steve and Andrea on their knowledge of past phenomena in Chicago.  Subscribe to the Vintage Tribune here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/02/04/new-vintage-chicago-tribune-newsletter-heres-how-to-sign-up/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy opening day to the Schaumburg Boomers! Michael Larson, Exec VP/GM of the Boomers, joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about opening day, what's new this season, and what to look forward to.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Bauke, Chief Career Happiness Officer of the Bauke Group, joins the Steve Cochran show to share her tips and tricks for new grads. From how to nail an interview to knowing the professionalism standards in your industry, the Bauke Group can help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Cohen is set to testify as a star witness in the Trump Trial. Peter Charalambous, ABC News Investigative Unit, joins the Steve Cochran show to talk about how the testimony may take days, what it means the the prosecution's case, and how it's up to the jury to believe him and interpret the facts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago film critic Nick Digilio joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the best movies to watch with your mom this Mother's Day, why everyone seems to have a love-hate relationship with Anne Hathaway, and he shares whether "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Poolman," and "The Idea of You" are worth seeing this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.