“On the Map” is a weekly travel-focused program showcasing regional, national and international tourism. Hear insights on everything from unique destinations and landmarks to resorts and places to stay to educate and excite listeners as they plan adventures near and far. Tune in as WGN puts a different destination On the Map every Friday from 6pm to 7pm.
Latest episodes
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On the Map: Preservation Chicago’s most endangered historic buildings
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Ward Miller, executive director of Preservation Chicago, to discuss the group’s annual list of Chicago’s most endangered historic structures. Am…
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St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago Way: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & The Spirit of Teeling Whiskey, The 27th Chicago Irish…
This week on On The Map, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by the team at Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s, Siobhan, Anluan and Etain to talk about the legend of Chicago Polic…
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Eye on Travel’s Peter Greenberg: Most peaceful place to travel, battle between United and American Airlines, i…
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of WGN Radio’s ‘Eye On Travel,’ to highlight the upcoming Chicago and Adventure Show. Then, Peter reveal…
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On The Map: Caché 310: A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by 1920s Paris hideaways
Landis Beverly, general manager of Caché 310 located at 310 S. Canal St. in BMO Tower, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share details about the 1920s Paris-inspired moody, red-hued…
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On the Map: Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis
Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Bess McCoy, St. Louis Mardi Gras Organizer, who breaks down the everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in the Midwest! Bess…
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On the Map: Cruisin’ through Daytona Beach
Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Andrew Booth, Director of Communications for Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Andrew covers all things Daytona 500…
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On the Map: Experience Grand Rapids and the ‘World of Winter’ festival
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, to highlight winter getaways in Grand Rapids including Beer City Brewsader…
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On the Map: Winter Ski Edition, Aspen Colorado, Montana’s Big Sky, The Mountain Top at The Grand Geneva
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes a trio of ski and travel experts to share insider tips for hitting the slopes this winter. The conversation features Sarah Beatty from Coloradoski.c…
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On the Map: Mayslake Peabody Estate
Jon Hansen, sitting in for Dave Plier, welcomes Craig Dorsey, local historian and Master of the Living Historians Guild of DuPage, who introduces WGN listeners to the Mayslake Peab…
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On the Map: Christmas Magic at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Mark Klaus, creator of Castle Noel, “America’s largest year-round indoor Christmas entertainment attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazi…
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On the Map: Where to enjoy Christmas Eve, Day and Hanukkah Dinner in Chicago
Isaac Reichman, director of corporate communications for Choose Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share great places to enjoy your holiday meal with friends, family or that…
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On the Map: The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Kelly Stewart Harcourt, daughter of screen legend Jimmy Stewart, to reflect on her father’s enduring legacy and to talk about the Jimmy Stewar…
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Chicago’s famed Gale Street Inn is back!
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Paulo Villabona, new owner of Chicago’s Gale Street Inn, about the return of this beloved Jefferson Park classic. Ribs baby! Galestreetinn.com for m…
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A magical Christmas drive-thru at Santa’s Village in Dundee
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Jason Sierpien of Santa’s Village to discuss their holiday drive-thru, which features over three-million synchronized lights, hot chocolate, fun…
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Choose Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars and festive adulting experiences
Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the many holiday pop-up bars coming to Chicago this season, including the Bamboo Club in Wrigleyville, “…
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On the Map: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Chicago
Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach & Beethoven Experience, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about “Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago,” a not-so-classica…
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On the Map: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will broadcast its Central Time countdown LIVE from downtown C…
Issac Reichman from Choose Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve broadcasting its Central Time countdown live from downtown Chicago on A…
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On the Map: Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, Macy’s Windows, Santa, Frangos and more
Matt Sarosy, store manager at Macy’s on State Street, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the renaming of their iconic restaurant to the Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the sh…
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On the Map: Long Grove’s oldest and most beloved festival is back!
The President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association Ryan Messner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Apple Fest. Listen in while Ryan shares details…
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On the Map: Make Lake Geneva your fall getaway for the GLWA Gala
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hosts Elizabeth Bergstrom and Kathy Papcke from the Geneva Lake Women’s Association to discuss why everyone should visit Lake Geneva this fall, especially to…