Dean Richards

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first ride in the ‘Popemobile’. Then, Andy shares details about his recent laser eye procedure. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Saugatuck Michigan, where the Pope attended high school. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the differences between urgent care and the emergency room.

Elton Jim Turano is filling in this week for Dean Richards, but listen anyway! Jim, Rob LaFrentz (in for Dave Schwan) and Andy kick things off by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago connections. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Elton Jim Turano (in for Dean Richards) for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver reflects on the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and where things stand today.

Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism, who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite… For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to […]

Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, join Dean Richards to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about passover. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Dean’s Mom’s Famous Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 12 large or extra-large hard-boiled eggs (see hard-boiling instructions below) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (squeeze the liquid out as much a s possible) 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion (squeeze the liquid out) 1/2 cup sliced pimento olives for topping 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt optional ¼ teaspoon lemon […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions. Joe Brand, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, joins […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing the wacky weather in Chicago. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, […]

Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, Dr. Most talks about the measles outbreak and how it is being handled.