Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

David Hochberg is joined in studio by 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea and Executive Director of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Maureen Biggane to host this year’s 5th annual Vest-a-thon! First, Co-Owner of Chicago Culinary Kitchen Greg Gaardbo joins the show to highlight what he is doing to support the CPMF. Then, mother of fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah […]

Duration:01:45:56

CPMF President Sandra Wortham on the day her brother was killed

Chicago Police Officer Steve Loffredo and his K-9 partner ‘Bravo’ join the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to highlight their roles and how vests can help K-9’s too. Then, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Executive Board President Sandra Wortham discusses the day that she found out her brother was shot and killed in the line […]

Duration:00:19:01

Officer Edwin Gramajo details the day he was shot

In March of 2024, Field Training Officer Edwin Gramajo was shot while wearing a bulletproof vest. He joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to tell his story. To donate, visit cpdvest.com.

Duration:00:07:53

CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling: ‘It’s like losing a family member’

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to highlight how impactful donations for this lifesaving measure are to the CPD and the feeling of losing a fellow officer.

Duration:00:16:44

CPD Commander Davina Ward on the importance of bulletproof vests

Chicago Police Department Commander Davina Ward of the 11th District joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss the role of a Police Commander, and what it feels like to receive news that an officer has been shot. Visit cpdvest.com to donate.

Duration:00:07:59

Dionne Mhoon: ‘I would never want to see another mother in my shoes’

On May 6th, 2023, Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston was shot and killed in the line of duty. Her mother, Dionne Mhoon, joins the Home Sweet Home Chicago Vest-a-thon show to discuss how important the services offered by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation have been to her and her family. Additionally, she highlights the life […]

Duration:00:06:16

Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/15/25): David Hochberg with Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm, Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski and MegaPros Jeremy

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about changes coming to student loan borrowing. Next, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joined the show to talk about proper steps to […]

Duration:01:49:11

What can be done with a customized stairlift that you no longer need?

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to answer a listener question about a customized stairlift that is no longer needed. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.

Duration:00:06:39

What to do if you are struggling to pay your taxes

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to give advice to those who are struggling to pay their taxes on time. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to fightbacknow.com or […]

Duration:00:08:22

Rae Kaplan: Changes coming to student loan borrowing

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/15/25: Student loan Attorney Rae Kaplan, A.K.A. The Student Loan Assassin joins, the program to discuss changes coming to student loan borrowing. Learn more about the Kaplan Law Firm by going to financialrelief.com or calling Rae at 1-312-294-8989.

Duration:00:07:25

Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/08/25): David Hochberg with Mr. Floor’s Igor Murokh, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers, and MegaPros Jeremy

2/8/2025

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, about steam mops and if they are safe for wood floors. Then, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers shares information about repurposing furniture. And, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!

Duration:01:41:54

The importance of repurposing furniture

2/8/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/08/25: Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins the show highlight their commitment to repurposing furniture and why it is so important. To learn more about what Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-584-5865.

Duration:00:05:28

Are steam mops safe for wood floors?

2/8/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/08/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about steam mops and if they are safe for your wood floors. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Duration:00:07:22

Home Sweet Home Chicago (02/01/25): David Hochberg with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, Next Door and Window’s Phil Odell, and MegaPros Jeremy

2/1/2025

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, about floor gapping and how to mitigate it. Then, Next Door and Window’s Director of Marketing Phil Odell shares information about their winter window installation process. And, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need […]

Duration:00:49:33

Windows can still be installed during winter

2/1/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/01/25: Next Door and Window’s Director of Marketing Phil Odell joins the program to discuss what the winter window installation process looks like. To learn more about what Next Door & Window can do for your home, go to nextdoorandwindow.com or call 844-600-6398.

Duration:00:07:06

Mr. Floor: How to mitigate floor gapping

2/1/2025

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/01/25: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to discuss what causes floor gapping and steps that you can take to mitigate it. To learn more about what Igor and Mr. Floor can do for you, go to mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.

Duration:00:05:37

Home Sweet Home Chicago (01/25/25): David Hochberg with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Joel Spencer, Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, Integrity Concrete Coatings’ Todd Overhaug, and MegaPros Jeremy

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Perma-Seal Basement Systems’ Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer about keeping your house warm this winter. Next, IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joined the show to talk about changes coming to the IRS […]

Duration:01:46:15

Only 4% of garages in the U.S. have a concrete coating

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/25/25: Integrity Concrete Coatings’ Todd Overhaug joins the show to discuss concrete coating and how it can be used to transform surfaces to last longer and be more stain resistant. To learn more, you can call 815-220-5015 or visit integrityconcretecoatings.com.

Duration:00:06:38

Steven Leahy: Discussing changes in the IRS with the new administration

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/25/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss changes in the IRS with the new presidential administration, in addition to their new AI tools. To learn more about Steven […]

Duration:00:08:26

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