Episodes

  • Home Sweet Home Chicago (11/22/25): David Hochberg with David Haas of Miracle Method, Kevin Wasilewski of Access Elevator, and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas

    Home Sweet Home Chicago (11/22/25): David Hochberg with David Haas of Miracle Method, Kevin Wasilewski of Access Elevator, and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
    Nov 23 2025
    We kicked off this week’s show with Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators to talk about bathrooms and accessibility. Next, David Haas of Miracle Method shares the benefits of refinishing over replacement. Then, David welcomes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to discuss the latest property tax bills. As always, David answers calls/texts in […]
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  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on the latest property tax bills

    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on the latest property tax bills
    Nov 23 2025
    Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 22, 2025: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the show to break down the latest property tax bills, explain rising costs tied to tax increment financing (TIF) districts, and remind homeowners they can check exemptions, download bills and view payment options at cookcountytreasurer.com.
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  • The cost benefits of refinishing over replacement

    The cost benefits of refinishing over replacement
    Nov 23 2025
    Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 11/22/25: Miracle Method’s David Haas joins the show to explain how refinishing can save homeowners significant money and time compared with full replacement. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.
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  • Access Elevator: Bathroom accessibility and Medicare’s home-safety focus

    Access Elevator: Bathroom accessibility and Medicare’s home-safety focus
    Nov 23 2025
    Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 22, 2025: Frank Wasilewski, VP of Sales at Access Elevators joins the show joins the show to discuss bathroom modifications, accessibility solutions and a upcoming Medicare initiative that will cover in-home safety assessments beginning Jan. 1, 2026. To learn more about what Access Elevator can […]
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  • David Hochberg: Toni Preckwinkle, property tax bills

    David Hochberg: Toni Preckwinkle, property tax bills
    Nov 20 2025
    David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent discuss his confronting President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle. He discusses property tax bills and answers questions from listeners.
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  • Home Sweet Home Chicago (11/15/25): David Hochberg with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers, and Steven Leahy with Opem Tax Advocates

    Home Sweet Home Chicago (11/15/25): David Hochberg with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers, and Steven Leahy with Opem Tax Advocates
    Nov 15 2025
    We kicked off this week’s show with Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor, who shared his expert advice on getting your floors holiday-ready and how to bring them back to life once the celebrations wind down. Next, Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers broke down the successes and pitfalls of estate sales expansion and what homeowners should […]
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  • Steven Leahy with Opem Tax Advocates breaks down the IRS shutdown and Illinois Amnesty Program

    Steven Leahy with Opem Tax Advocates breaks down the IRS shutdown and Illinois Amnesty Program
    Nov 15 2025
    Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what taxpayers can expect after the IRS shutdown and the Illinois Amnesty Program, which ends on Nov. 17. To […]
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  • Junkluggers: The successes and pitfalls of estate sales expansion

    Junkluggers: The successes and pitfalls of estate sales expansion
    Nov 15 2025
    Featured on WGN Radio’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Nov. 15, 2025: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about the success and pitfalls of estate sales. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1-800-584-5865).
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