Images from O'Dell's final broadcast
An inflatable cow decorates the stage during Spike O'Dell's last broadcast Friday.
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People line up in the cold at 4:30 a.m. to see the last show by Spike O'Dell of WGN Radio at the Metropolis, Arlington Heights.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Lt. Gov Pat Quinn was a guest on the last show.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Spike O'Dell gets a hug from former assistant Margaret Osborn after his last show.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Spike O'Dell of WGN Radio does his last show from the Metropolis, Arlington Heights.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Spike O'Dell gets a hug from WGN sports director Dave Eanet at the end of his last show.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Spike O'Dell of WGN Radio broadcasts his last show from the Metropolis, Arlington Heights.
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Spike O'Dell of WGN Radio.
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Spike O'Dell laughts during his last show.
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Spike O'Dell is congratulated by Orion Samuelson.
Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer