PROGRAMMING
Money News You Can Use with The Dolans
7:03am - weekdays For more than 20 years, Ken and Daria Dolan have been the trusted source for real money solutions for people just like you. They are the hosts of Dolans Unscripted, a weekly national television show on CNN that aired to nearly 85 million homes across America and they continue to host their nationally syndicated radio program, The Dolans, which is carried on nearly 100 stations around the country, including WCGO 1600AM.
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The Motoring Minute with Ron Annanien
9:03am - weekdays If you are a person who wonders how things work, then The Car Doctor is the perfect place to talk shop. Consummate car expert Ron Ananian entertains as he informs his listening audience. As Ron says, "Good mechanics aren't expensive -- they're priceless!" Ron Ananian knows his craft. For over 20 years, motorists have received quality, honest work with a smile at Ron’s repair facility, R/A Automotive. "We fix everything but a broken heart," says Ron. Based in Waldwick, New Jersey, this family-owned professional service business has been named the best in the country by CARQUEST Corporation and the New Jersey Automotive Mechanical Shop of the Year. Ron's expertise can be heard every weekday on WCGO 1600AM.
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Jon DeFiore’s “Altered Perspective on Sports"
9:35am - weekdays Daily Chicagoland sporting news with a hint of cynicism and a dash of wit...that's the best way to describe Jon DeFiore's "Altered Perspective on Sports". Jon manages to report the latest happenings with the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and the Blackhawks without having a clue of what he's talking about or watching the games. |
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Local News, Weather & Traffic
7-10am Up-to-the-minute local news, weather and traffic reports with Mark Napoleon |
“On the House Tip of the Day" with The Carey Brothers
10:20am & 3:20pm-weekdays James Carey and Morris Carey, known as the Carey Bros., are nationally-recognized experts on home building and renovation. They share their 55+ years of experience as award-winning, licensed contractors with millions of people nationwide through a weekly radio program and syndicated newspaper column both titled On The House.The Careys also host a highly-trafficked and information-packed website, onthehouse.com, which acts as a convergence of all of their home improvement advice, tips and information. The brothers were the Founding Fathers of the first California chapter of the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), with James serving as the chapter's first president. |
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“Health Matters”
11:20am-weekdays |
Midday Local News
12:20pm - weekdays The latest local news, sports and weather with Jon DeFiore |
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Joy Grdnic In the Studio
1:20pm-weekdays Joy Grdnic (pronounced Grid' nik) is a veteran national radio personality and comedy writer, who has provided radio comedy programming for hundreds of morning shows, and has co-hosted her own morning show in New York, San Diego and St. Louis. Joy often appears on camera with her humorous commentary segments, and she's frequently a guest on national radio and television programs. Joy brings her witty musings on life to WCGO 1600AM every weekday at 1:20.
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A Senior Moment
2:20pm -weekdays Senior Moment" is a daily radio feature, which helps seniors make the most out of their golden years, and shares the wisdom and experience of this generation with listeners of all ages. Host and Chicago radio legend Clark Weber discusses issues facing seniors, shares wisdom that only comes with experience, and shows all us what we can learn from this growing and dynamic generation.Every edition of "Senior Moment" on WCGO 1600AM offers something to benefit both the young and the young at heart. |
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Local News, Weather and Traffic
4-7pm Up-to-the-minute news, weather and traffic updates with Mike Pries. |
“Poetic Moments” with Keith Middleton
9:20pm - Mon-Wed-Fri A staple of the previous WCGO format, Poetic Moments with Keith Middleton is the perfect way to end your day. |
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WCGO Bulletin Board
Fri 7:21pm Sat-Sun 12:21 & 5:21pm The WCGO Bulletin Board is a forum in which non-profit organizations can have their events and happenings announced on WCGO 1600AM. |




















