Episodios

  • How the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival turns first-time visitors into honorary locals

    How the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival turns first-time visitors into honorary locals
    Apr 11 2026
    Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, takes a trip to The Big Easy for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and is joined by Kia Robinson Hatfield, Director of Programs, Communications & Initiatives. Kia paints a vivid picture of the eight jam-packed festival days with 14 stages of music that ranges from jazz to […]
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  • Inside the real Kellerman’s: Mountain Lake Lodge is the premiere ‘Dirty Dancing’ destination

    Inside the real Kellerman’s: Mountain Lake Lodge is the premiere ‘Dirty Dancing’ destination
    Apr 11 2026
    Joining Jon Hansen, in for Dave Plier, is Lyndsi Hale, Assistant Hotel Manager of Mountain Lake Lodge, the picturesque mountaintop resort in Pembroke, Virginia where much of Dirty Dancing was filmed. The property, which stood in for Kellerman’s, embraces its movie legacy while also offering a one-of-a-kind Blue Ridge getaway. Hale shares the rich 1800s […]
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  • Choose Chicago’s best Easter brunches and Passover dinners: Top spots to celebrate

    Choose Chicago’s best Easter brunches and Passover dinners: Top spots to celebrate
    Apr 4 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier chats with Jason Lesniewicz from Choose Chicago about the best spots in town to celebrate Easter Sunday with a fabulous brunch or enjoy a memorable Passover dinner. Whether you’re planning a festive feast or just looking for the perfect place to relax with family and friends, Jason has all the insider tips you […]
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  • Fill your Easter basket with Anderson’s Candy’s sweet treats

    Fill your Easter basket with Anderson’s Candy’s sweet treats
    Apr 4 2026
    Katie Anderson from Anderson’s Candy joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share all the delicious details about their Easter goodies! From chocolate bunnies to handmade chocolate bars, learn about the perfect treats to fill your Easter baskets. Sweeten up your holiday and visit Andersonscandyshop.com for more!
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  • On the Map: Preservation Chicago’s most endangered historic buildings

    On the Map: Preservation Chicago’s most endangered historic buildings
    Mar 10 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Ward Miller, Executive Director of Preservation Chicago, to discuss the group’s annual list of Chicago’s most endangered historic structures. Among the buildings highlighted this year are the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, several historic Chicago River Bridge Tender Houses, and St. Mary of the Assumption Church. You can […]
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  • St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Way: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & The Spirit of Teeling Whiskey, The 27th Chicago Irish Film Festival

    St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Way: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & The Spirit of Teeling Whiskey, The 27th Chicago Irish Film Festival
    Feb 28 2026
    This week on On The Map, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by the team at Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s, Siobhan, Anluan and Etain to talk about the legend of Chicago Police Chief O’Neill, the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, their classic Irish cuisine, private label scotch, beer, music and […]
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  • Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: Most peaceful place to travel, battle between United and American Airlines, insider travel tips

    Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: Most peaceful place to travel, battle between United and American Airlines, insider travel tips
    Feb 21 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel,’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, Peter reveals the most peaceful international destination to visit right now, breaks down the growing competition between United Airlines and American Airlines, and shares insider travel strategies to help you book […]
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  • On The Map: Caché 310: A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by 1920s Paris hideaways

    On The Map: Caché 310: A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by 1920s Paris hideaways
    Feb 14 2026
    Landis Beverly, general manager of Caché 310 located at 310 S. Canal St. in BMO Tower, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share details about the 1920s Paris-inspired moody, red-hued cocktail lounge opening on Valentine’s Day in Chicago’s beloved West Loop.
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