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Mike McConnell
Weekdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Within Arms Length
Check out Dan Emmett's personal website for more information about life as a secret service agent. Click here
Looking for a career...
If you are interested or have questions about being a Phone Sex Operator. Click here
To the Maximus Foundation
For more information on synthetic marijuana and To the Maximus foundation. Click here
New Changes to Illinois Adoption laws
Find out about the changes to the Illinois Adoptions laws. Click here
Discount for WGN Listeners on Bestfares.com
Check out this special discount from bestfares.com for WGN Listeners! Click here
Penn State University Grand Jury Report
Contains graphic content, not suitable for all audiences Click here
The most detailed pictures of the Moon
Check out Phil Plait's blog at Discover Magazine for detailed pictures of the moon.. Click here
Electronic Frontier Foundation
For more information about the civil liberties of the internet. Click here
Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For more information on bowfishing - Check out the Bowfishing Association of Illinois. Click here
American Coalition for Fathers and Children
Michael McCormick the executive director for the American Coalition for Fathers and Children joined Mike to talk about his documentary Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Click here
L.L. Bean - the story behind the brand
For more information about L.L. Bean: The Man and his Company by Jim Witherell check out Click here
Melbourne Skydiving Center
Check out these pictures and video of skydivers in Austrailia. Click here
$600,000 for Alderman Burke's Bodyguards
Find out more about the Better Government Association investigation. Click here
The Mission to Get Bin Laden
Check out this very interesting article on the mission to get Osama Bin Laden.. Click here
Vogue Australia to feature plus-size model for the first time.
Hard to believe this is considered plus size. Click here
Information on Immunizations
Find out more about the Committee on Immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Illinois Chapter . Click here
Cut, Cap, and Balance
A suggested fix to our economy from the Let Freedom Ring organizationÂ…. Click here
Christine O'Malley's Story
To find about Christine O'Malley's mortgage problem check out Dennis Rodkin's Deal Estate pieceÂ…. Click here
American Select
Find out more about an alternative presidential nominating process by going toÂ…. Click here
Networlding Publishing
If you would like to learn more about how to build your brand online visitÂ…. Click here
Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
If you are interested in the Buffalo Grove Police BlotterÂ…. Click here and click on e-news signup.
Philip Cook author of "Abused Men-Hidden Side of Domestic Violence"
To find out more about stopping domestic violence go toÂ…. Click here
Primetime Propaganda author Benjamin Shapiro
If you want to learn more about the book Primetime Propaganda Â…. Click here
Job Title: Marijuana Critic
For more information on the Denver's pot critic – go to - …. Click here
Author David Wolman's website
Find out more about the author of The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreams – and the Coming Cashless Society. by going to …. Click here
How Much Does it Cost to Go Green?
To find out more about the cost of going green – check out the report at …. Click here
The National Youth Rights Association
To see what the National Youth Righs Association is working on check outÂ…. Click here
Want to know more about sleep walking?
To learn about more about sleep walking and other disorders Click here
What not to do with your Porsche
Want to see what one angry Porsche driver did with his car Click here
Theater uses angry message as anti-texting PSA
Alamo Theater in Austin, Texas really doesn't want people to text during the show. Watch how they turned an angry patron's voice message into their pre-show PSA.
Forget Rob Lowe: 15 Actors Who Should Play Drew Peterson!
News broke today that Lifetime will be producing a Drew Peterson movie with Rob Lowe in the lead role. Really? Rob Lowe?! Let's be honest. When you think of Drew Peterson, Rob Lowe is probably the last person that comes to...
Information on Sunscreen
Learn more about sunscreen from Amy Derick Click here for more information.
All the information on birds you need.
Do you have questions aboue birds? Click here to visit the Illinois Natural History Survey.
Mosquito expert Rich Lampan takes your e-mails
Have any mosquito related questions. Email expert Rich Lampan at richlamp@illinois.edu
Guysdrinkingbeer.com, all the need to know on beers.
Thirsty for a cold one? Visit this website to find out all you need to know on local beer. Click here
Among the Truthers, analysis of conspiracy theories and people who believe them.
Interested in conspiracy theories? Check out this website, Among the Truthers Click here a website dedicated to the theories and the people who believe them.
The Final Exit Network, supporting the human for death with dignity.
Today, Dr. Death Jack Kevorkian died. Learn more about a group advocating his beliefs Click here
60611 Zipcode Celebration
60611 zipcode is ready to celebrate their special day Click here to find out more about the celebration
North Korea's Happiness Index
Are you happy living in America. See what this North Korea index ranks our happiness Click here
John Foster's thoughts on the Tornado
John Foster's take on the tornado and recovery effort Click here read more.
Daily Doofus taking Video Games a little to far
Video Games going a little to far Click here to find out what this Daily Doofus did.
Make your own version of Alliota Haynes and Jeremiah hit "Lake Shore Drive"
If you want your own personalized Lake Shore Drive song Click here
Sudhir Vanketesh, from Chicago Housing Authoity
Sudhir Vanketesh, from Chicago Housing Authority joined the program earlier. Click here to learn more about his past work.
Americans for Limited Government
Bill Wilson, President of Americans for Limited Government, joined the program earlier. Click here to check out his website.
Americans for Legal Immigration
William Gheen joins the show to talk about illegal immigration and what his group advocates. Click here to see more.
Geeks Make Better Adults
Alexandra Robbins talked to Mike about geeks in high school turning into a successful, productive social class. Click here to see her website.
Day Trader Jay Ratliff's website
Jay Ratliff joined us at 9:05am to talk about a couple of airplane stories. Click here to see his website.
Check Out Obama Passing a Note to General Wilson
It appears that President Obama passes a note to General Wilson; does it pertain to the Osama Bin Laden raid? Click here to check out the video.
25 Manners Your Kid Should Know
How well/ill-behaved is your kid? Click here to check out this article.
Funny Forehead Tattoo
There's a guy who uses his forehead tattoo as a defense in court. Check it out by clicking here.
15 Ways to Zap a Bully
It seems like bullying is becoming a problem in every part of the country. Jackie Humans knows what it takes to combat a bully. Click here to check out her website which lays out the solution in easy steps.
Check out these tough dogs!
There are about 2,800 active-duty dogs used by the U.S. Army, and there was one helping out in the Osama Bin Laden raid. Click...
Muslim-American response to Bin Laden's death
How are our country's Muslim communities reacting to the recent killing of Osama Bin Laden? Click here to check out the story.
Monell Center-scientists research smells and tastes
We might not have a great sense of smell like dogs, but researching are discovering ways we use chemical senses to commuicate. Click here to check out the Monell Center website.
Helicopter egg drop creates chaos for children
Check out this story of the helicopter dropping Easter eggs on kids below. Click here.
Tax attorney visits on last tax day
Mike talked with Alan Segal, a tax attorney who has practiced for over 40 years. Segal talked about the process of the IRS collecting income taxes and the consequences of not paying up. Click here to...
The end of the world is near!
Jack Dowd sells tickets and boarding passes that gets you off this planet before December 21, 2012. Click here to save yourself a seat!
High speed rail
Howard Learner, Executive Director of the Environmental Law and Policy Center, talks to Mike about why high speed rail will work.Click here to check out his website.
Money Smart Week in Chicago
Alejo Torres from the Chicago Federal Reserve of Chicago talked about ways to save money.Click here
Learn the truth about paranormal, pseudoscience, and supernatural ideas and people
James Randi talked to Mike about educating the public about people who claim to have magic cures and special powers. Click here to see his organization.
Great White Shark in shallow water!
You won't believe how close this shark is to the beach in Austrailia!
Dealing with Dementia
Diane Rosen has a website that helps people understand and talk about their experiences with family members suffering with dementia. Click here to check it out.
American Association for Justice
Gibson Vance, President of the American Association for Justice, talked with Mike about the facts of medical malpractice. Click here to see more information on his...
Check out the hybrid supercar
Porsche's new hybrid goes from 0 to 60 in about three seconds and gets 94 miles to the gallon. Click here to check out the car...and its price...
What Was I Thinking?
William B Helmreich talked to Mike about why people do stupid things and continue to make the mistakes. Click here to check out his website for information on his book.
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