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A New Year? Heck yeah!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

New Year’s Eve 2020 marks the 26th anniversary of our first “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” broadcast on WGN radio. Sadly, 2020 being what it has been, our annual kicking out the old and welcoming in … Continue reading →

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5 Years on the Walk!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

For whatever reason, it seems that a number of anniversaries have been filling up our calendar lately.  One made itself known today (May 29) and it’s one we’ll never forget. Five years ago we were honored and humbled to be … Continue reading →

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Join Us As We Welcome In 2020 On WGN Radio!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by steveandjohnnie

Tonight from 11PM-5 AM (Or, whenever the Blackhawks game ends) we’ll say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020 as we celebrate the 25th anniversary broadcast of Steve  & Johnnie’s “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” and … Continue reading →

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Our WGN Radio New Year’s Eve “Game Plan”

Posted on December 27, 2018 by steveandjohnnie

24 years ago we rang in the New Year on the air with you on WGN Radio from the Michigan Ave. Showcase Studio for the very first time.  Well, this year it will be just like old times ringing in … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. D.J. Fontana

Posted on June 14, 2018 by steveandjohnnie

We’ve lost the man who defined the backbeat of Rock & Roll.  More importantly, we’ve lost a gentle, humble, man with an easy, shy, smile who we were privileged to know, Dominic Joseph Fontana, better known throughout the world as … Continue reading →

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Join Us For An Historic New Year’s Eve Broadcast!

Posted on December 28, 2017 by steveandjohnnie

This New Year’s Eve, we’re continuing a tradition that started 23 years ago and we’re hoping you’ll join us for what will be a historic event of sorts. 23 years ago we rang in the New Year on the air … Continue reading →

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Our WGN Thanksgiving Show Podcast Is Now Posted And ….

Posted on November 24, 2017 by steveandjohnnie

Well, THAT went by fast! It seems we just sat down to start the show and then had to get up because it was over.  Whoever first said “Time flies when you’re having fun” obviously knew what they were talking … Continue reading →

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Well, THAT Was Fun!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by steveandjohnnie

As we write this, it’s January 8 (Happy Birthday Elvis, Wayne Jancik & to Johnnie’s Aunt Wilma!) and we think we’re starting to recover from our “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” on WGN Radio!! THAT was a … Continue reading →

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We Hope You’ll Join Us New Year’s Eve On WGN!

Posted on December 29, 2016 by steveandjohnnie

22 years ago we rang in the New Year on the air with you on WGN Radio from the Showcase Studio for the very first time.  Well, buckle up because, this Saturday night/Sunday morning from 10 PM – 2 AM, … Continue reading →

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So, What Are We Doing New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by steveandjohnnie

Just in case you haven’t checked our Events page, we thought you might appreciate this reminder of how our New Year’s Eve plans are shaping up. 10 PM – 2 AM (Or whenever the Blackhawks game wraps up) — It’s … Continue reading →

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