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How Cook County assessor’s office is improving quality of their records

March 04, 2024 22:51

Axios reporter Monica Eng joins John Williams to explain how Cook County is trying to fix inaccurate property tax data.

Should some real estate commissions be cut?

March 04, 2024 22:23

Chris Jones, Editorial Page Editor and Chief Theater Critic, Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to talk about the the recent Tribune editorial, “The law is catching up to rip-off real-estate commissions. It’s time for a change.”

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXVII, 3.4.24

March 04, 2024 20:55

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 3.1.24

March 01, 2024 20:15

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Amy Dickinson’s advice for a concerned uncle worried that his sister is raising useless kids

February 29, 2024 22:44

Amy Dickinson, the “Ask Amy” syndicated advice columnist, joins John Williams to talk about her recent column about an uncle who is worried that his sister is raising useless kids.

Will Donald Trump be on Illinois’ primary ballot?

February 29, 2024 22:17

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about an Illinois judge ruling that former president Trump be barred from the Illinois primary ballot because he engaged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Rich also tells John about the Supreme Court agreeing to decide whether Trump […]

The Kenneth Young Center saves lives

February 29, 2024 22:03

Daryl Pass, Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about what the Kenneth Young Center does and who they serve, his history with substance abuse and mental health issues, the various services they provide, the pillars of SMART recovery, the differences between sobriety and recovery, what Narcan does and […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXVI, 2.29.24

February 29, 2024 20:24

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

The Mincing Rascals 2.28.24: IVF ruling, Bring Chicago Home, Caitlin Clark

February 29, 2024 01:08

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick off the podcast celebrating the career of the great Tom Skilling! […]

WGN Radio listener shares unique story about how her family used IVF

February 29, 2024 00:40

WGN Radio listener Amy joins John Williams to share a unique story about how her family used in vitro fertilization.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul: Kroger-Albertsons merger will negatively impact consumers

February 29, 2024 00:24

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins John Williams to talk about a lawsuit he filed with the FTC and and a bipartisan coalition of nine attorneys general, challenging the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.

Elder Law attorney Kerry Peck: Do you need an irrevocable trust?

February 29, 2024 00:05

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: We have to fix the southern border

February 28, 2024 23:47

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his recent trip to Taiwan to meet with the new president-elect and what he learned from the visit. Rep. Krishnamoorthi also gives an update on an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, and the southern border. Come for the politics and stay for Rep. Krishnamoorthi’s Tom Skilling […]

John Williams listeners give their best Tom Skilling impressions

February 28, 2024 23:25

In honor of the retirement of the great Tom Skilling, John Williams leads WGN Radio’s “Tom Skilling-off” where listeners give us their best impersonation of the one and only Tom Skilling!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXV, 2.28.24

February 28, 2024 22:31

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Eric Zorn: Could Caitlin Clark play in the NBA?

February 27, 2024 21:48

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the number of people who believe that Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark could play in the NBA. Eric also explains the latest twists and turns on the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum.

Dr. Weston: Should we be concerned about uptick in measles cases?

February 27, 2024 21:24

Dr. Victoria Weston, medical director for the Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers in Huntley, McHenry, and Crystal Lake, joins John Williams to talk about the uptick in measles cases around the U.S., what we should know about the next COVID vaccines, cases of norovirus being on the rise in the US, and if it’s too […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXIV, 2.27.24

February 27, 2024 20:35

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: What to do with emerging plants

February 27, 2024 00:00

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about how you should be treating your lawn and garden during this upcoming weather cycle that will feature high’s in the 70’s and low’s in the 20’s.

Dr. Goldman: Alabama ruling will lead to a lot of unintended childlessness

February 26, 2024 21:36

Dr. Kara Goldman, Medical Director of Fertility Preservation, Northwestern Medicine, joins John Williams to talk about the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos created through IVF are considered children under state law. Dr. Goldman explains how this ruling is having profound implications across the U.S., what we should know about how IVF works, the […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXIII, 2.26.24

February 26, 2024 20:40

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.23.24

February 23, 2024 20:25

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

What can employers do to get you back in the office?

February 22, 2024 21:45

John Williams talks about a Wall Street Journal report on what employers are doing to get employees to come back to the office. What would it take you to go back to the office?

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best lunch for blood pressure

February 22, 2024 21:14

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the benefits of walking briskly, how to know if the olive oil you are buying is good for you, a delicious cholesterol-free brownie, and the best lunch food for blood pressure. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXII, 2.22.24

February 22, 2024 20:24

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

The Mincing Rascals 2.21.24: Reinsdorf pitches new Sox stadium, Alexei Navalny’s death, and Mayor Johnson’s communication problem

February 22, 2024 00:34

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, political pundit Marj Halperin, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals kick things off by discussing the unseasonably warm weather in Chicago. […]

Sports business expert Marc Ganis: Pieces are in place for new Sox stadium to be something very special

February 21, 2024 23:28

Marc Ganis, sports business expert and President and Co-Founder of Sportscorp Ltd., joins John Williams to talk about White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf asking for $1 billion in public funding to build a new stadium in the South Loop. Marc also gives us his thoughts on Soldier Field and if the Bears will most likely […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCXI, 2.21.24

February 21, 2024 22:23

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

VIDEO: ‘Magic is like music – It’s a never-ending process’ | French magician Alexandra Duvivier

February 21, 2024 19:36

Considered one of the world’s greatest “magiciennes,” French magician Alexandra Duvivier joins John Williams to talk about her show Extraordinaire! with Alexandara Duvivier coming to the Rhapsody Theater in Chicago from February 22-March 10, 2024.

Diveheart wants to build the country’s biggest pool in North Chicago

February 20, 2024 22:05

Jim Elliott, Founder & President, Diveheart, joins John Williams to talk about his goal to open the country’s deepest swimming pool in North Chicago. Jim tells John about the work that Diveheart does, the purpose of building this type of pool, how much he estimates this project will cost, who he hopes will help pay […]

Professor Joel Ostrow: Who was Alexei Navalny and what do we know about his death?

February 20, 2024 21:46

Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny, the leading opposition figure to Vladimir Putin in Russia.

Dr. Marc Sala: Pay attention to your gait to gauge your overall health

February 20, 2024 21:20

Dr. Marc Sala, pulmonary and critical care specialist and co-director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, joins John Williams to talk about his work at the COVID-19 Center, what they are learning about Long COVID from the work they are doing, how the COVID virus caused such systemic symptoms in certain people, and why you […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCX, 2.20.24

February 20, 2024 20:32

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCIX, 2.19.24

February 19, 2024 20:39

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

How one person got scammed out of $50,000

February 16, 2024 21:17

John Williams discusses the piece in The Cut written by financial journalist Charlotte Cowles that details her experience getting scammed out of $50,000. Listeners have opinions and John takes your calls and texts.

Why one state lawmaker wants to lower the drinking age in Illinois

February 16, 2024 20:55

Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to explain why he believes that Illinois should lower the drinking age to 18.

Craig Bolanos: Get back to basics with your investments

February 16, 2024 20:39

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the disappointing economic data released this week and how it’s impacting the market, how this economic news will impact inflation, the consumer softening tremendously, why he’s advising clients to get back to basics with their investments, and when he expects the Fed […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.16.24

February 16, 2024 20:21

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Dawn Jackson Blatner: How much protein do you need per day?

February 15, 2024 22:18

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the health benefits of movement, her thoughts on young people taking weight loss drugs, why she’s concerned about people losing muscle mass when they are on weight loss medications, her recipe for Protein-Packed CHEESY PEPPER POPPERS (as recommended by a WGN Radio listener!), and the […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVIII, 2.15.24

February 15, 2024 20:36

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

The Mincing Rascals 2.14.24: ShotSpotter, Biden age concern, and ‘right-to-die’ legislation

February 15, 2024 00:04

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start off today’s podcast talking about Mayor Johnson’s decision […]

Sen. Holmes explains medical aid in dying legislation

February 14, 2024 23:04

State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), joins John Williams to talk about a new piece of legislation that she co-sponsored that would allow a mentally capable adult who is terminally ill the option of ending their own life.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVII, 2.14.24

February 14, 2024 22:17

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

Eric Zorn: At what age do you become a senior citizen?

February 13, 2024 22:15

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of items including the debate over what age you are considered to be a senior citizen, the return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show, and how Stewart handled the age problem of both President Joe Biden and former president Donald […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: CDC to change COVID isolation guidelines

February 13, 2024 21:50

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to discuss the concern over the mental gaffes made by former president Donald Trump and President Biden, why stomach cancer is so difficult to diagnose and treat, and the CDC planning to drop five-day COVID isolation guidelines.

Tom Fortino: How inflation data will impact Fed rate cuts

February 13, 2024 21:18

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to tell us why the stock market is tumbling today, the numbers behind today’s inflation data, how this data will impact the Fed rate cuts, and when the market may recover.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCVI, 2.13.24

February 13, 2024 20:35

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

The best and worst Super Bowl commercials

February 12, 2024 21:19

Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director, Bader Rutter, joins John Williams to talk about the best and worst Super Bowl commercials? What commercials hit it out of the park? What missed the mark? Dennis breaks it all down!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCV, 2.12.24

February 12, 2024 20:34

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!

What to see at this year’s Chicago Auto Show

February 09, 2024 20:31

JC Phelan, the 2024 Chicago Auto Show Chairman and owner of Jack Phelan Chevrolet and Jack Phelan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, joins John Williams to tell us about all the great things to see at this year’s Chicago Auto Show!

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