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Steve Dahl is a radio personality who has enlivened Chicago airwaves since 1978, following a stint in Detroit and several in southern California, where he was born and raised. A Chicago Emmy winner, Dahl has also created numerous TV projects over the years, including It's Too Early, a daily morning show hailed as "the best program on television" by Tribune columnist Bob Greene. His candid, stream of consciousness style, incorporating subject matter ranging from current events to family anecdotes to workaday life at a radio station, has influenced many other American broadcasters.
Noting that there has never been a person, thing, or substance he hasn't tried to abuse, Dahl joined the...
Noting that there has never been a person, thing, or substance he hasn't tried to abuse, Dahl joined the...
Steve Dahl is a radio personality who has enlivened Chicago airwaves since 1978, following a stint in Detroit and several in southern California, where he was born and raised. A Chicago Emmy winner, Dahl has also created numerous TV projects over the years, including It's Too Early, a daily morning show hailed as "the best program on television" by Tribune columnist Bob Greene. His candid, stream of consciousness style, incorporating subject matter ranging from current events to family anecdotes to workaday life at a radio station, has influenced many other American broadcasters.
Noting that there has never been a person, thing, or substance he hasn't tried to abuse, Dahl joined the Chicago Tribune as the newspaper's vice advisor columnist in January of 2006. He also writes a daily weblog, which can be found at Dahl.com, and performs his songs in live concerts from time to time.
Dahl and his wife Janet have called Chicago home for almost 30 years. They live in the western suburbs and have three grown sons.
Noting that there has never been a person, thing, or substance he hasn't tried to abuse, Dahl joined the Chicago Tribune as the newspaper's vice advisor columnist in January of 2006. He also writes a daily weblog, which can be found at Dahl.com, and performs his songs in live concerts from time to time.
Dahl and his wife Janet have called Chicago home for almost 30 years. They live in the western suburbs and have three grown sons.
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Leslie Keiling
Leslie Keiling is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, born and raised in the Lincoln Square neighborhood on the city's North Side. She attended Columbia College, and by her sophomore year began working for the fledgling Shadow Traffic Network.
By...Tags: Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, Entertainment, Radio, Morton Downey Jr.
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Mix-Tape Friday - December 4, 2009
Crew Mix-Tapes: 1. Garry's mixtape: a. I Need a Lover: John Mellencamp b. The Letter: Joe Cocker c. I'll be Your Man: Black Keys d. Breathe: Faith Hill e. Jealous Guy: Roxy Music 2. Intern Laura's mixtape: A. You Belong With Me: Taylor Swift B. That'...Tags: Cyndi Lauper, Jack Johnson, Faith Hill, Jimmy Durante, Cheap Trick (music group)
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Taste of Chicago to Begin Friday
(WGN-AM)- The 29th annual Taste of Chicago opens at 11 a.m. Friday, and this latest iteration of Chicago's largest outdoor food and music festival will feature a new layout, fewer vendors, a renewed focus on health and a strong sense of value. The Taste,...Tags: Turkey, Grant Park, Restaurants, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wrigleyville
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Radio rewind: My magazine profile of new WGN-AM morning host Jonathon Brandmeier
Change of SubjectIn light of today's news that veteran radio personality Jonathon Brandmeier (left) is taking over morning drive at WGN AM 720, I am republishing the following extensive profile that came out almost exactly 25 years ago in the Tribune's Sunday...... -
Social Media Week Chicago
Social Media Week kicked off today in twelve cities around the world and I am thrilled that Chicago is one of them. I am also thrilled to represent WGN as a panelist for two of the sessions. It's been tough trying to keep up with all that's happening in...Tags: Tribune Tower, Journalism, Arts and Culture, Chicago Tribune, Richard Roeper
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Adventures in new journalism
Change of SubjectThe Daily Whale is a -- news information service covering local government in the Chicago area. Through our daily email and website we provide comprehensive coverage of City Hall, Cook County and other local government units. It's been free since...... -
Digital ear candy
Change of SubjectIn a sidebar to Steve Johnson's story today on "WTF With Marc Maron," Steve and I offer a list of some of our current favorite podcasts: To call the world of podcasts overwhelming is an understatement, but this highly portable...... -
Dahl's wall: Can he make it work?
Change of SubjectRobert Channick reports: [Chicago radio legend Steve Dahl] announced Monday via Twitter that he will continue podcasting from his west suburban home, but with a twist. His daily downloads no longer will be free. They will cost $9.95 per month...... -
Money requests sound like java jive.
Change of SubjectIf I had a cup of coffee for every time someone said that the money they want -- a donation, a price increase – compares favorably to the price of a cup of coffee, I would probably never sleep again....... -
10 things you might not know about Chicago radio
Tribune staff reporterCHICAGO TRIBUNE Headline: 10 things you might not know about Chicago radio Chicago radio is constantly being retuned. Just last week, National Public Radio confirmed a deal to make a TV pilot out of the Chicago-based radio show "Wait, Wait ... Don't...Tags: Entertainment, Robert Anderson, Radio Industry, Bars and Clubs, Bakersfield
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Spring Break 2010: Where the thongs are
I am 81/2 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, and my spring break experience has been less "Girls Gone Wild" and more "Grannies Gone Wild." I find myself among a large number of French Canadians who seem to be very European when it comes to making swimwear...Tags: Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Crimes
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A motto for the husband's coat of arms
Change of SubjectI would help, but I don't want to....Steve Dahl, today describing his attitude toward his wife's ritual planting of annuals....
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