WGN's David Hochberg Hosts Vest-A-Thon Saturday With Ald. O'Shea

CHICAGO — Tune into WGN-AM/720 this Saturday morning, Feb. 22, for Vest-A-Thon. WGN Radio’s David Hochberg will partner with 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to raise money to replace bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers.

Hochberg hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago,” which airs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. He is the vice president of lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial in Chicago. Hochberg is a passionate advocate for military veterans and first responders.

The home loan and mortgage expert has always taken issue with the fact that many Chicago police officers are tasked with paying for protective vests meant to keep them from harm in the line of duty. This is done out of their own pockets. While rookie officers are given a complimentary vest upon graduation from the police academy, officers must pay between $500 and $600 to replace the vests, which have a five-year life cycle.

>>> To donate, please visit CPD Vest or call 872-262-8378 (VEST) on the day of the broadcast.

The radioathon will feature stories of officers whose lives have been saved by their bulletproof vests. Brave officers from the Chicago Police Department will share their perspective on the increasingly difficult work they do each day. The Emerald Society Pipes and Drums will also perform.

The fundraiser is held in conjunction with O’Shea’s annual Get Behind The Vest pancake breakfast, which will be held on Sunday, Feb 23. The breakfast will run from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday at St. John Fisher School, 10200 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago. Admission is $5 per person or $25 for a family.

Donors to “Vest-A-Thon” will have the opportunity to win prizes, including sky box experiences at many of Chicago’s best teams, sports paraphernalia, and much more. To donate, please visit CPD Vest or call 872-262-8378 (VEST) on the day of the broadcast.