Registering your vote...


Recently Added Content
Catching Up with an Over-Stuffed Newsfile…
I warned you that there is the possibility of a Betty White backlash if she...
Jeanne's Take... Da Mare's done?!
Like a lot of people, I'm absolutely stunned by Mayor Daley's retirement announcement... and here's...
Springer’s Chicago Knowledge
In light of Jerry Springer’s arrival to WCIU, The U, Jeanne and Melissa test the...
Springer for Mayor? Web Extra
No stranger to politics, Jerry Springer—who’s actually a former Cincinnati mayor—would introduce an interesting plan...
Smoked Salmon Pizza at Morton’s
Thin strips of salmon over sour cream and diced onion, Morton’s Steakhouse’s smoked salmon pizza...
Summer of 2010 —Close-Out
Here’s some of the stuff I’ll remember…
The Ballhawks of Wrigley Field
A cult-like group of baseball fanatics—Ballhawks—has taken to congregating outside of Wrigley Field, where they...
Labor Daydreams
I’m sure we all have stories of jobs that we’ve had that we’d never want...
Fall and Springer
Jerry Springer has brought his show to WCIU this season-yes, the show that begat Steve...
Free Screening: The Man Project
...a free yet hot night out for girlfriends or couples that will surely spark some...
 
About Svengoolie
WCIU, The U presents Jerry G. Bishop’s successor, Rich Koz as Svengoolie. From its humble beginnings in the 70’s as “The Son of Svengoolie” at Channel 32 in Chicago, the show has taken off into one of The U’s most popular programs. Go inside the casket of Chicago’s midnight maniac with video clips that are designed to bring out the trembling inner child in all of us.

Official Svengoolie "It came from Berwyn" T-Shirts are available!  It depicts our hero Svengoolie being blasted by a giant radioactive chicken. Click here for more information.

In addition to his weekly show and online webisodes, Svengoolie publishes a regular blog and makes special appearances in the community.  He has a large local and national following, and welcomes viewer feedback.
Join our mailing list
Receive our newsletters and never miss out on contests, events, and special programs. Click for more info.