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Entertainment Reporter/Critic, "Dean Cooks", WGN-TV and national cable channel, WGN America. Host, Dean Richards' Sunday Morning 9a-1p/central) WGN Radio 720AM

Chicago
Joined October 2008
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@DeanRichards
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3 years
I’m so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. She was 57. RIP my friend.
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My Mom, Angeline, died yesterday at Evanston Hospital after a long battle with dementia and heart issues. She worked hard all of her life caring for her four sons, at the same time, working full time and always cooking and baking, which was her passion. She was 97.
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I know she lived a very long, well lived life but I will miss her greatly. Thank you #bettywhite for decades of entertainment and your kind friendship.
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@DeanRichards
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Now I love @WeinersCircle even more!
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6 years
June is Alzheimers Awareness month. Here's to a cure, to the people living with this devastating disease and their loving caretakers, family and friends. #EndAlzheimers
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I’m so sad to announce that my big brother, Bill, died yesterday after an 8-year battle with dementia. Although the disease slowly whittled away at him, he maintained his life long love for cars; model cars, restoring classic cars, fixing and fiddling w them. He was 69.
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Hi all, On November 30th, I tested positive for the Covid. I have no idea how it happened since I'm pretty strict about masks and distancing. Not enough, I guess. I'm feeling much better now and will be back on radio on Sunday and TV on Monday. Dean
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8 months
We surprised @hwinkler4real with a birthday spread from @mannysdeli
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1 year
So sorry to hear about the passing of @LinBrehmer . An amazing talent and caring passionate human being. Condolences to his family, to @93XRT and the rest of Chicago, who like me, loved the guy
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Condolences to the family of Aniello "Red" Fontano, the founder of the legendary Fontanos Subs on Polk Street, since 1963. He died Sunday at the age of 92. He franchised these amazing sandwiches all over Chicago and the suburbs. A true Chicago original. RIP. @WGNMorningNews
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It’s the 96th birthday for my Mom, Ann, today. She’s an incredible, strong woman! Sending much love!
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3 years
I'm posting this a little early because I suspect I'll be a mess on my first Mother's Day without my Mom. I miss her. I celebrate her incredible life and spirit. I thank you all for your kind words about her. Cherish your Moms!!
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Today would have been my Mom's 99th birthday. Thinking of her with a smile for all she did for others and the amazing woman she was.
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5 years
RIP Rosario. Will & Grace star, Shelley Morrison, dead at 83. Look lady...thanks for all of the laughs.
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Today would have been my Mom's 101st birthday. If she were here today, she would have called me several times to remind me to wear a hat in this weather. It used to bug me, now I miss it.
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5 years
Today is the final @Cubs home game EVER on @WGNTV . Chicago’s Very Own since 1948. #EndOfAnEra @WGNMorningNews
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I can’t believe Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has died. The 43 year old was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣ ⁣RIP. Wakanda Forever. Shocked.
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5 years
We always love talking w @Lin_Manuel . He’s done so much for Chicago and kids everywhere. A really good guy.
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ICYMI: @DeanRichards chats with @Lin_Manuel about the Hamilton exhibit making it home in Chicago:
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That interview was right after the pandemic started when people were dying everyday. 2, maybe 3 years ago. Do your stupid complaining to a family whose relatives died. We proudly report facts. You clearly dont care about that.
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Judy’s a nice name.
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@WGNNews is telling its viewers to get their covid shot before gathering with family. I happened to catch it when I turned on the tv; haven’t watched since @DeanRichards interviewed @BryanCranston and all they could do was talk about how wearing a mask makes you a better human
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Today would have been my brother, Bill's 70th birthday. It's the first one since he's passed away last year. One of his favorite places was his beloved Museum of Science & Industry. We must have gone thousands of times through the years.
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A genuine Chicago TV legend. Condolences to the family of RIP Joel Daly. He was always such a nice man to me. A pro's pro. 1934-2020
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5 years
Marshall Brodien who played "Wizzo the Wizard" on @WGNTV 's Bozo Show for 26 years, has died He died after a long battle with Alzheimer's at Arden Courts of Geneva. More on his amazing life and career, all morning on @WGNMorningNews
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5 years
I have to say that I'm not missing "a host" at the #Oscars AT ALL. What about all of you?
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3 years
A bittersweet day. Today would have been my Mom's 98th birthday...the first without her physically with us, but her memory lives on. I'm sure she's on Heaven's social media. Happy Birthday, Mom!
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Very impressed w the care my brother is getting at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He’s being treated for pneumonia and is stable. Exceptional docs, nursed & staff. Thanks you!
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3 years
Have a far-out 4/20!
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2 years
SouthsideIriahParade!!!
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3 years
That was the most beautiful "Memorial" segment I've ever seen on an award show. Bruno Mars paying tribute to Little Richard, Lionel Richie singing Kenny Rogers, Brandi Carlile honoring John Prine and Brittney Howard & Chris Martin doing "You'll Never Walk Alone"....well done!
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2 years
I loved the half time show. Mary J. Blige my favorite. 50 Cent a nice surprise. Still, nothing can compare to Prince’s half time show in 2007. Let the discussion commence…
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3 years
A nice dinner tonight w family at #Psistaria Lincolnwood to honor my Mom. We even had her favorite dish there, pan fried smelts. We also stole the Splenda in her honor…
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5 years
Thank you, Chicago for making us #1 for 8 years in row! (total households and among viewers between 25 and 54, with year-to-year increases every hour from 4 to 10 a.m.) Thanks, @RobertFeder for the nice mention today.
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5 years
Here comes Peter Cottontail....kicking some ass!!!
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I love downtown Orlando. #HoppyEaster 🐰🌼
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RIP @jimmybuffett . I’ll sip a margarita and enjoy a Cheeseburger in Paradise in your honor tonight!
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2 years
He loved that awful vending machine coffee. THAT is a REAL man!! RIP Jimmy.
@MikeJanssenWX
Mike Janssen
2 years
The @WGNNews family has lost a long time colleague. Jim Ramsey said he was enjoying his time out of a suit, when he visited WGN a year after retirement. Jim was always a pro. I learned a lot while working beside him & enjoyed talking college football & music of the 60s with him.
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3 years
Gotta have some fun in all this mess....
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1 year
Most child predators are straight Not gay. You’re not only hateful. You’re also stupid.
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Normalizing sex with children is sick,immoral and Illegal! FUCK GAY PRIDE!
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My Mom’s spanakopita goes great w turkey. My first time making it solo. Be thankful for what you got....
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2 years
Let’s have a New Years Blast!! @LourdesWGN & I are ready… starting at 11 on @WGNTV
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2 years
I’m sad to learn of the death of a legendary Chicago children’s show host, Bill Jackson. BJ & the Dirty Dragon and Gigglesnort Hotel were mainstays on many Chicago TV stations including @WGNTV . I’m told he was in the hospital with COVID last week but released. He was 86.
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I'm sad to report the death of the great Dr. Lester Fisher, director of the @lincolnparkzoo for 30 years...and long time guest on @WGNTV 's Ray Rayner & Bozo shows. Earlier this year we visited at Lincoln Park Zoo just after his 100th birthday.
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6 years
Thank you, again!! In addition to 7 years of being the #1 morning show in Chicago (beating GMA & Today, often combined, leaving local competitors in the dust), today we learned that was the #1 local broadcasting TV website and app combo in America, again
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You may have seen or heard my 95 year old Mom on @WGNTV or @WGNRadio . Today, she had a lumpectomy to remove a malignant tumor making it thru w flying colors. Thanks to everyone at @RushMedical Center's Breast Center for their expertise & compassion.
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2 years
Gilbert himself posted this pic in January after Bob Saget & Louie Anderson died. So, especially, sad now. RIP, friend. You will always be genius!
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Rest In Peace my dear friend. @ValerieHarper is no longer suffering. @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNRadio
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5 years
I'm ready to talk to the cast of @starwars : The Rise of Skywalker today! Do you want to ask something for you? You'll see it on Chicago's #1 @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @AlliedCHI @DisneyStudios
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I am done w @DoorDash @DoorDash_Help . Worst, most condescending customer service after a disgusting issue with a food delivery. I've overlooked sloppy, bad delivery over and over. I'm finished w them. Shop ANY PLACE else.
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1 year
Earlier, I posted a polite message about the the death of Bobby Hull. I met him many times and he was a gentleman. I’ve since learned from many of you about other aspects of his life that I deplore. I’ve removed my original post and stand corrected. Thanks.
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3 years
I hosted this concert at Navy Pier. I have pics somewhere. My Mom & aunt attended and smoked pot for the first time w other concert goers.
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ChicagoFest 1979. The band Chicago was performing on the main stage. #ChicagoHistory ✔️
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3 years
When I first met @BillWeirCNN , he was walking down the hall here at @WGNTV this exact same way.
@BillWeirCNN
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Tiny zombie attack.
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4 years
How did my Mom NOT become a movie star back in the day? What a dame!
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4 years
The at-home setup for doing my segments from the house. Pants optional...
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Happy 98th!! You are the greatest!! @iammrvandy
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3 years
Post-snow fall. Thank you @SwearyMaryBohentin for helping Uncle Dean!
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4 years
To honor my Mom, Ann (Kula) who passed away last week at age 97, I dedicated my cooking segment this week to her by preparing her favorite dish, Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)...& by showing old clips of her on @WGNMorningNews #LaborOfLove #deancooks
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2 years
Welcome @patrickelwood ! It's his first day joining @DinaBairWGN as permanent co-anchor of @WGNTV Midday News. I'm looking forward to working with him everyday! Welcome buddy!!
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3 years
Condolences to Ray and the Romano family.
@Raymond_Quotes
Everybody Loves Raymond
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Heartfelt condolences to the Romano family as Ray’s mother Lucie Romano passed away on Friday. 💔 #EverybodyLovesRaymond #RayRomano
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4 years
That’s the way that I became The Brady bunch...house finding guy.
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4 years
I’m headed out to spend the morning w @DonnieWahlberg at the new @Wahlburgers in St Charles. See it only on @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV
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3 years
The father in My Big, Fat Greek Wedding…Michael Constantine, dies at 94. I spray on your honor. RIP.
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4 years
RIP #KellyPreston . Such a sweethart. She & husband, John Travolta, in Chicago in 2018.
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8 months
A star-studded morning on @WGNTV Thanks for coming in, @MrCraigRobinson
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4 years
Guns'N'Roses fans, Slash joins me on WGN TV at 5:30pm/CT. Talking #eddievanhalen , GNR, their awesome new pinball machine , Chicago & more! @JJPinball
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2 years
Someone turn off the obit machine. Now, we’re learning that Pat Brickhouse, the wife of @WGNTV broadcasting legend, Jack Brickhouse has died today in Arizona. She was a spark plug of a character and lit up every room.
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4 years
Hilarious! @victoryauto
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@DeanRichards @WGNTV @LightfootForChi Have you seen this new Mayor Lightfoot Meme? 🤣
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3 years
One year ago today, my Mom's long battle with dementia and Alzheimer's ended. We miss her but a million wonderful memories keep us going. Her love and strong work ethic lives on through her sons, daughter in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family.
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RIP to one of the greatest singers of all time. Every concert was magic for me. #TonyBennett @WGNTV @WGNMorningNews @WGNRadio
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Going strong in the morning since 1994! Thank to all of you that watch us on @WGNMorningNews all of these silly years. @WGNTV
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My Dad, Sam, constantly took my brother, Bill and me all around Chicago. RIP Father’s Day.
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5 years
Heros! Thank you...
@CFDMedia
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Fighting record cold and not backing down!
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OMG..my mind is blown by @SeanHayes ’ world premiere of #GoodnightOscar at the @GoodmanTheatreu . Incredible story…a Tony Awards winning performance. More tomorrow on @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNRadio
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4 years
Picking up food. Easily 90% of the people I’m seeing are not wearing masks or social distancing. Stupid, selfish, ignorant.
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Congratulations @SeanHayes on his winning his well deserved Tony Award. Chicago’s Very Own does it again! @ScottIcenogle @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNRadio
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5 years
You just saw the best moment of the #Oscars ! Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper - #Shallow ....WOW!!!!
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6 years
The Tribune Media - Sinclair deal is OFF! Chicago's Very Own stays that way.
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Today would have been the 100th birthday of my Mom, Ann. Gone two years now. A million memories never to be forgotten.
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4 years
I’m shocked and saddened by new of the death of NBC’s Dick Johnson. A great reporter and anchor and even better human being. Condolences to his family.
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4 years
Happy 98th to one of the all time greats! Thank you for SO many wonderful moments thru the years. Love you @BettyMWhite ! #BettyWhite
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3 years
Several commercials....same video. I did the voice over starting in 1991. The guy in the commercial and I made the same residuals....
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@CheapSeats411 That old car is worth money. @DeanRichards
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I feel so petite. Shaq talked w me about his new chicken place in Rosemont. Interview coming soon!!
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Joanne Rogers, the 91 year old widow of the REAL Mr. Rogers was my highlight of the red carpet for the premiere of #BeautifulDayInTheNeighborhood . #RealKindness @AlliedChicago @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV
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2 years
Happy 74th to us!
@WGNTV
WGNTV
2 years
THIS DAY IN HISTORY On this day in 1948 WGN-TV Channel-9 went on the air. Today marks our 74th birthday. This image here is a collage that is painted on a wall in storied "Room 106" at the @WGNTV Studios. #Chicago #TDIH
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I’m saddened to read about the passing of Chicago news legend, Dick Kay. He was a amazing journalist and a very decent man. I’ll miss him greatly.
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2 years
Hell yeah! Our 2023 New Year Countdown show is already looking HOT!
@WGNMorningNews
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2 years
When it's only Jan. 4th and your life is already off the rails 🥴🤣😂
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5 years
I’ll never forget u Hank. Such a great dog.
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6 years
Today, my Mom turns 95 years old. Still active, engaged and cooking up a storm. Love you!
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3 years
Also grateful! I'm 20 years on the @WGNMorningNews ...30 years at @WGNTV & @WGNRadio . Thank you!
@WGNRobin
Robin Baumgarten
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25 years at @WGNTV & @WGNMorningNews . Great place. Great friends. Great viewers. So grateful❤️
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RIP Georgette. Such a sweethart. @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNRadio
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3 years
Congrats to my pal @thekapman !! David Kaplan, the Chicago sportscasting dynamo, has been named to the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. SO worthy.
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RIP Fred Willard. He was nominated 4 times for Emmy Awards (3x Everybody Loves Raymond & 1x Modern Family), started at Second City in the 60s...and was amazing in This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind & For Your Consideration. He was 86.
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RIP “Mrs” Rogers. I met Joanne Rogers last year. She was as sweet as could be. She died today at age 92. A sad day in the neighborhood. #mrrogersneighborhood @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV
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So much admiration to @TomSkilling for a brave move toward a healthy life. Sending all the best and lots of love to my long time pal!
@WGNNews
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WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling will be taking time off from his on-air weather duties to recover from gastric bypass surgery.
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5 years
Condolences to one of our own. Producer, Jeff Hoover from WGN Morning News lost his Mom this morning. Join me in sending our love and thoughts to him and his family.
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Tonight is the final Saturday Night Live for Oak Park/Chicago’s Very Own Cecily Strong. She’s leaving the show. She’s awesome and will be missed.
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WHO WANTS ANOTHER WGN-TV Bozo's Circus/Bozo Show Chicago SPECIAL? Surviving full-length segments from the 1st decade of @WGNTV 's legendary “Bozo’s Circus” have recently been digitally remastered. See them Sun Feb 17 7pm CT. I'll host “Bozo’s Circus: The 1960s” @WGNMorningNews
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This coming Friday, I’m honored to be cooking w Diane Kochilas (My Greek Table PBS series and 18 cookbooks) on WGN Morning News WGN TV. I’m experimenting w sort of a Greek Paella…what do you think?
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