Steve Cochran

University of Illinois Chicago Professor Marc Doussard is on to talk about the other side of the McDonald’s Strike. At Berkeley, he and some colleagues studied the public cost of minimum wages and poverty. ­ You can read his research …

The third hour begins with UIUC Professor Marc Doussard, with the other side of the McDonald’s strike debate. Then IL State Secretary Dan Rutherford is on to give his stance on the pension bill. Steve also brings the latest in …

Illinois State Secretary Dan Rutherford is on to give his stance on the recent pension bill. He believes that the bill in it’s current state is unconstitutional; Rutherford gives his opinion on what is needed to make it a working …

WGN TV’s own Erin McElroy is on with Steve to talk Thanksgiving and charitable shopping with her kids. She also gives her answers to the 10 Questions from Inside the Actor’s Studio. …

In the final hour of the program: Dean is on with the latest in entertainment news, we get a new Hawktionary term, and Erin McElroy answers the Inside the Actor’s Studio list of 10 Questions. …

Kenric Ward (of Watchdog.org) is on talking about today’s McDonalds protests which are demanding a raise in the minimum wage. He reveals that this may actually be an agenda exercise from within, and that the credibility of this strike could …

Hour two begins with Kenric Ward of Watchdog.Org, who sheds some light on the truth behind the McDonald’s strikes today. Pat Hughes is on next talking about “Baseball Voices” and his biggest announcer inspirations. Finally, this week’s Kid of the …

Hour 1 starts with Nick’s Daily 5, and then Steve’s mom is back to pick this weekend’s Pick 5 Fantasy Game! ­ …

Steve’s mom is back! She, Steve, and the rest of the morning show give their picks for week 14. ­ …

John DaCosse of the C-Team is in-studio with his findings from his Cyber Monday investigation. He reveals the top gifts for Men, Women, and Pets this holiday season. …

The final hour of the program kicks off with the Bickell Victory Dance Contest winners! Then Dean is on with the latest in entertainment news, including updates on the Paul Walker tragedy. Finally, John DaCosse of the C-Team is in-studio …

The third hour kicks off with Governor Pat Quinn talking with Steve about the Pension Bill. Former Republican GOP Pat Brady is on next regarding the same issue. Then John DaCosse (The C-Team) brings a report on the …

Steve calls the winners of the Bickell Victory Dance contest! …

There is an ongoing effort to help the Washington Tornado survivor, Annmarie Klein, who lost irreplaceable cards from her late brother in the storm. Marcus Leshock from WGN TV just did a story furthering the search effort for these …

Governor Pat Quinn, who plans on signing the pension bill, is on with Steve. He talks about what the bill will change, why it will be a positive change, and gives us what he says is it’s bottom line. …