Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Cubs Opening Day / WGN Beer School / John McCain's surprise visit

April 3, 2012


Cubs Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs open the 2012 regular season on Thursday. Listen to WGN Radio for complete Opening Day coverage, including Jonathon Brandmeier's live broadcast from Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club from 5:30-9 a.m. featuring a live performance of "Let's Go Cubbies" by The Fold, winner of the 2012 WGN Radio Cubs Song Contest.




WGN Beer School
Join John Williams tonight at 6:30 p.m. for WGN Beer School at Binny’s Beverage Depot Lincoln Park to sample beers from Chimay and Breckenridge Brewery along with unique food pairings from Wildfire Restaurant.
Reservations required with a $20 suggested donation to the WGN Radio Neediest Kids Fund, a fund of the McCormick Foundation. Call Binny's Lincoln Park at 312-664-4394 to reserve your spot today!

John McCain's surprise visit to the Brandmeier show
In case you missed it, listen to the audio and check out the photos of Senator McCain's surprise visit to the Showcase Studio where he talked politics with Johnny B and March Madness with Dick Vitale.
(Listen to Johnny weekdays, 5:30-9 a.m.)

Photos: A Night Out at the Madhouse
The WGN Sports Night Crew and the winners of the "Night Out at the Madhouse" contest enjoyed a pregame meal at the Ketel One Club, met Blackhawks ambassadors Tony Esposito and Bobby Hull and watched the Blachawks beat the Blues! Click here to see the photos.
(Listen to WGN Sports Night weeknights, 7-10 p.m.)

The Heroin Highway
In a recent special broadcast, John Williams talked with his friends who are parents of a young man addicted to heroin. They told us his story and about their tough road to recovery. Click here to listen to The Heroin Highway special.
(Listen to John weekdays, 12:30-3 p.m.)


Blackhawks Playoff Bash
Celebrate the Blackhawk's fourth consecutive berth into the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the WGN Radio Blackhawks Bash, Monday, April 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Pioneer Court, directly outside of the WGN Radio Showcase Studio. The event is free and open to the public and includes live music, i
nteractive games with Blackhawks prizes, appearances by Tommy Hawk, the Blackhawks Street Team, and the Bud Light Ice Crew and more! Sponsored by The Village of Bedford Park and DaBurger from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Garry Meier: Your Common Sense Ambassador
Click here to watch Garry Meier's new TV commercial!
(Listen to Garry weekdays, 3-7 p.m.)




Cubs Corner returns to Wildfire Chicago April 10
Join WGN on Tuesday, April 10 at noon at Wildfire Chicago for the first Cubs Corner event of the 2012 season, presented by Wintrust Community Banks. David Kaplan, Brian Noonan & Andrea Darlas sit-down with Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer and a Cubs starting pitcher for an intimate interview during this live broadcast event. Tickets are $55 each and include a three-course lunch and an autographed photo. Click here to purchase Cubs Corner tickets.

Mac & cheese cook-off in Libertyville
Join Mike McConnell as he broadcasts live from Libertyville Civic Center on April 13 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and enjoy a free mac & cheese cook-off featuring Libertyville's own Foulds Macaroni! Attendees will be able to sample different varieties from local restaurants and vote on their favorite.
Click here for more details on the WGN Radio Hometown Voices Tour, presented by Allstate.

(Listen to Mike weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Ronnie's Road Trip
Join fellow Cubs fans this July for a 6-day bus trip to Cooperstown to celebrate Ron Santo’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Plus, meet Pat Hughes and see two Cubs games in Pittsburgh on the way home. Click here for more information on Ronnie's Road Trip.



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