Skilled pilots from around the world, roaring burners, and the National Balloon Classic

FuelFest returns to Chicagoland at Seat Geek Stadium

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Cody Walker, the founder of Fuelfest and brother of the late Paul Walker, to discuss Fuelfest’s return to Bridgeview, IL on July 18th. For more info, visit https://fuelfest.com/chicago [https://fuelfest.com/chicago] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522634/8522634_2026-07-18-023834.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522634/8522634_2026-07-18-023834.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/ FUELFEST RETURNS TO CHICAGOLAND AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/ ON THE MAP: THE TASTE OF RIVER NORTH [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/ NAVY PIER’S FESTIVAL HALL HOSTS THE ILLINOIS VINTAGE FEST [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/ ON THE MAP: CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/ SKILLED PILOTS AND THE NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

On The Map: The Taste of River North

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Jackie Cahan, the treasurer and Board of Directors member with the River North Residents Association, to detail the Taste of River North Friday and Saturday, July 17th &18th on Wells Street and Ontario St in Chicago. For details, please visit https://www.tasteofrivernorth.com/ [https://www.tasteofrivernorth.com/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522625/8522625_2026-07-18-021925.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522625/8522625_2026-07-18-021925.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/ FUELFEST RETURNS TO CHICAGOLAND AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/ ON THE MAP: THE TASTE OF RIVER NORTH [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/ NAVY PIER’S FESTIVAL HALL HOSTS THE ILLINOIS VINTAGE FEST [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/ ON THE MAP: CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/ SKILLED PILOTS AND THE NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Navy Pier’s Festival Hall hosts the Illinois Vintage Fest

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Ben justice, Co-Founder of The Illinois Vintage Fest, with over 170+ vendors this year making it the BIGGEST event to date! Vendors will be selling a large selection of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, collectibles, and many other unique items. For more info, head over to https://navypier.org/pier-events/illinois-vintage-fest/ [https://navypier.org/pier-events/illinois-vintage-fest/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522598/8522598_2026-07-18-025638.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522598/8522598_2026-07-18-025638.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/ FUELFEST RETURNS TO CHICAGOLAND AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/ ON THE MAP: THE TASTE OF RIVER NORTH [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/ NAVY PIER’S FESTIVAL HALL HOSTS THE ILLINOIS VINTAGE FEST [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/ ON THE MAP: CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/ SKILLED PILOTS AND THE NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

On The Map: Cheyenne Frontier Days

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Tom Hirsig, CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days, which is currently running through July 26th. Tom elaborates on the festival’s heart-pounding rodeo action, the unforgettable night shows, and the rich experience of Western culture. For more information, visit https://cfdrodeo.com/ [https://cfdrodeo.com/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522554/8522554_2026-07-18-011754.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522554/8522554_2026-07-18-011754.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/ FUELFEST RETURNS TO CHICAGOLAND AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/ ON THE MAP: THE TASTE OF RIVER NORTH [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/ NAVY PIER’S FESTIVAL HALL HOSTS THE ILLINOIS VINTAGE FEST [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/ ON THE MAP: CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/ SKILLED PILOTS AND THE NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Skilled pilots from around the world, roaring burners, and the National Balloon Classic

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Staci Scheurenbrand, Executive Director/CEO of The National Balloon Classic, which is currently running through August 8th in Indianola, Iowa. Staci lets our listeners know how to experience an unspoiled and out-of-the-ordinary destination where the whoosh of a hot air balloon is felt and heard. To learn more go to https://nationalballoonclassic.com/ [https://nationalballoonclassic.com/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522520/8522520_2026-07-18-015020.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8522520/8522520_2026-07-18-015020.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/ FUELFEST RETURNS TO CHICAGOLAND AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/fuelfest-returns-to-chicago-at-seat-geek-stadium/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/ ON THE MAP: THE TASTE OF RIVER NORTH [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-the-taste-of-river-north/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/ NAVY PIER’S FESTIVAL HALL HOSTS THE ILLINOIS VINTAGE FEST [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/navy-piers-festival-hall-hosts-the-illinois-vintage-fest/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/ ON THE MAP: CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-cheyenne-frontier-days/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/ SKILLED PILOTS AND THE NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/skilled-pilots-from-around-the-world-roaring-burners-and-the-national-balloon-classic/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]