The Weekly Show

Dr. Reed V. Tuckson discussed the CDC’s recommendations on how fully vaccinated people can safely participate in most activities, indoor or outdoor, without wearing a mask or social distancing. LaQuandra Fair discusses their Growing Home Chicago program which is a leading expert in farm-based training for people with employment barriers.

Dr. Dorothy Fink, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health and Director of the Office on Women's Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discusses how the pandemic has impacted women’s health and why it’s so important for women to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Brady and Whitney Reynolds feature Dr. Ava Shamban for this week’s Whitney’s Women. They discuss her new beauty sub...

Dr. Ian Smith joins us to talk about his new book "Fast Burn" and how to get rid of those pandemic 15 pounds. Carrie Cihasky from PAWS Chicago joins us to chat about their upcoming events, Magdalena Delgado with the Chicago Children's Choir joins us to discuss their virtual event, Canto Latino: Cruzando Fronteras.

Jose Rios, IDOT Region 1 Engineer, talks about Work Zone Awareness Week and Go Orange Day. Annette Findling joins Whitney Reynolds to discuss the upcoming Service Club of Chicago event Spring Hat Luncheon with special guest Sandy Schreier.

Sarah McDonald of PAWS Chicago discusses their high rollers bingo event happening virtually on Wednesday, April 28th. Dr. Cedric Rutland, National Volunteer Medical Spokesperson American Lung Association talks about long term effects of Covid-19 on the lungs and the research currently underway. Francesca Muller of Cal’s Angels chats about their toy drive happening all of the month of April to bene...

Dave Hodgson from Huntington's Disease Society of America talks about "Team Hope” fundraising walk taking place in over 100 cities across the U.S. in May. Julie O'Sullivan discusses Misericordia Candy Days: one of their largest fundraisers every year. Misericordia is also celebrating their 100th Anniversary and they have amazing job opportunities available. Robin Rock speaks to Veterinarian Dr. Ga...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White joins Robin Rock us to discuss their new organ and tissue donor program. Pamela Taylor, chief communications and marketing officer at Share Our Strength chats with Ryan Gorman where they talked about what the No Kid Hungry Campaign is doing to ensure kids are getting fed, and why she believes childhood hunger is a solvable problem—even during the COVID-19 cr...

This week, we chat with Dr. Kneeland Youngblood, a Prostate Cancer Foundation Board member and is founding partner of Pharos Capital Group for National Minority Health Month. We discuss prostate cancer prevention, symptoms, and different treatments available for minorities. Christine Marzullo from the "Together At Peace" scholarship fund which assists kids who have lost a parent in Chicagoland. Th...

This week on the show, we have Carl Lambert Jr., MD, Rush University Family Physicians who discusses his experiences as a black doctor during COVID-19 and issues surrounding “COVID-19 fatigue.” Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwided chats with us about Women’s History Month and how Dress for Success has become a globally-recognized leader that has empowered more than one million women to...

This week, we chat with Julie Somogyi and Susan Rakis of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. They chat about their current programs, girl scout cookie season and more! We also have a conversation with Candace Moore from Chicago Department of Public Health to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine and information on how ages 65+ can get scheduled for it. Also, Vincent James, cofounder of Ke...

This week, we chat with Jeff Buonomo, Senior manager of special exhibitions and business partnerships at the Museum of Science and Industry. We talk about the museum re-opening this week! Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, the president of the Child Mind Institute joins us. He discusses a strategy for parents called scaffold parenting. The metaphor is that the child is the “building,” and the parents are th...

We speak with Claudia Rodriguez from the Greater Chicago Food Depository about the new P-EBT program and how to apply. Whitney Reynolds joins us for Whitney’s Women and chats with Kathleen Stark, Executive Director of Chicago based non-profit, Ladder Up. They provide FREE tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers. Mike McGrath, General Manager of McGrath City Mazda joins us to discuss their d...

Showbiz Shelly speaks with Julie O’Sullivan, Marketing Manager of Misericordia Women's League - a residential campus for children and adults with disabilities in Chicago. They discuss their upcoming annual fundraiser! Brady has on Rodger Cooley, Executive Director of Chicago Food Policy Action Council and their upcoming Chicago Food Justice Summit! Melissa Forman chats with Steve Lentz, the Mayor...

We speak with Neli Vasquez Rowland at A Safe Haven about their free medical respite isolation options for COVID-19 and other projects they’re working on. Jessica Zweig founder and CEO of SimplyBe discusses “I Grow Chicago” a peace house and their “No Life Expendable” campaign. Abdullah Motiwala founder Heaven’s Honey joins us to talk about their efforts to support local farmers

This week, we spotlight the Chicago Children’s Choir Black History Month Virtual Concert. We chat with North Lawndale Employment Network about how they help individuals with barriers to employment increase income levels through job training, financial literacy and more. We also list warning signs your teen's mental health is hurting from the pandemic with Velocity Mentoring.

We discuss the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Garth Walker, Deputy Director of Illinois Public Health . We also speak with the Illinois Holocaust Museum about their re-opening events. Last, we discuss COVID-19 and house pets and if a vaccination for pets will be necessary.

This week, we chat with YWCA about their Careers fellowship program to help individuals to jumpstart a career in specific jobs. We speak with a wealth management advisor about how many of us may need to temporarily reorganize our financial plans for the future due to COVID-19. Whitney Reynolds is back for Whitney's Women to discuss Girl Strong Nation and their focus to help the Ovarian Cancer Inst...

We discussed this week’s FDA authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. He talked about the eligibility and timetable for vaccine distribution and vaccines on the horizon that are pending approval. Also, My Buddy's in Chicago is raising funds to pay for meals for local charities and essential workers during the holidays.

This week, we chat with Whitney Reynolds and YWCA about their new campaign. Wett Car Wash's “Santa Sleigh Wash” 100% of the profits will be donated to the Lazarus House of St. Charles. Youth For A Better Future and their community outreach in helping young inner city students during this time and their benefit Fashion Show.

This week on the show: We discuss the BIG Grant program through the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Alzheimer’s Association Illinois tells us about their upcoming holiday concert. Whitney Reynolds brings guest MASK (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) to promote their Thanksgiving Food Giveaway.

Our guests include Northwest Compass who serves the homeless with food, education, housing and more. We discuss their upcoming food drive. JourneyCare discusses their end of 2020 year end fundraising goals and their hospice support. Jersey Mike's Feeding America fundraiser for Chicago Food Depository.

We discuss Veteran's Day and organizations helping Veterans. We also chat with Salvation Army Chicago about the launch of their red kettles.

This week on the show, we have Mujeres Latinas en Accion and Shore Community Services on!

This week, Whitney Reynolds is back to discuss women's breast health with a Silver Lining Foundation. Voting trends so far in 2020 and how COVID-19 is impacting our elections.

This week, Whitney Reynolds joins us for a big announcement. We also chat with Paralyzed Veterans of America and the United Neighborhood Organization.