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Don’t get scammed by callers claiming to be ComEd
November 11, 2022 18:48Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and he’s joined by Mayda Corral, ComEd’s Security Manager. People are receiving phone calls from people claiming to be from ComEd who threaten to cut off service immediately. Mayda clears up that ComEd will never ask for immediate payment or ask for your social security number, account number, […]
Free admission at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library today
November 11, 2022 18:35Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and is joined by the President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, retired Army Colonel Dr. Krewasky Salter. In honor of Veterans Day, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) announces plans for a month-long celebration featuring free in-person and hybrid programs throughout November.
Going beyond saying ‘Thank you for your service’
November 11, 2022 18:04Jon Hansen fills in for John Williams and is joined by Paula Kosin, Career Coach for “Back to Work Boot Camp“. Paula wrote a piece in the Chicago Tribune about going beyond saying “Thank you for your service” to veterans. The two discuss how to be respectful and pick up on cues when recognizing soldiers […]
Best of the Midwest: Visit Geneva!
November 10, 2022 22:40Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this fall and winter? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head to Geneva and talk with Laura Rush, Communications Director for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Laura talks about some great events to prepare you for […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How you can bring older produce items back to life
November 10, 2022 21:47Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the benefits of roughage, if wilted or faded fruits and vegetables lose some of their nutritional value, and how you can bring older (not spoiled!) produce items back to life.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin: ‘We have to moderate on our issues and we have to be more inclusive to people throughout the state’
November 10, 2022 21:35House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) joins John to talk about the results of the midterm election in Illinois, why he believes you need to embrace Chicago if you want to win a statewide race, if he thought that Darren Bailey was the best candidate to run for governor, and the reason who chose to step […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXVI, 11.10.22
November 10, 2022 20:35John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program helped one mom have a better life
November 10, 2022 01:06Anabel Le, a married mother of three, joins John Williams to tell us how the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program helped their family after Anabel’s husband lost his job during the pandemic. Click here to help John fill his virtual Red Kettle and help our neighbors in need this holiday season!
The Mincing Rascals 11.9.22: Breaking down Midterm election results
November 10, 2022 00:23The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Mark Jacob, freelance writer and former Metro editor at the Tribune, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. Today, the Rascals break down the midterm elections. What were the top storylines after last night? Has the media done a […]
Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso: ‘We need more moderate Republicans in order to win general elections’
November 09, 2022 22:53Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso joins John Williams to talk about the results of last night’s midterm elections, how many of the Illinois races were not competitive, why he believes there were too many extreme Republican candidates, and how the party needs to get a more moderate message out in order to win elections in the state.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXV, 11.9.22
November 09, 2022 22:00John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: What is the future of The Hideout?
November 08, 2022 22:54Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about why he believes this is a very consequential midterm election, the likelihood Donald Trump announces another presidential run next week, and the amount of election deniers that are currently running for office. John and Eric also talk about the future of The […]
NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo: Democracy is not on the ballot
November 08, 2022 22:28Chris Cuomo, host of “Cuomo” on NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about what he’s most interested in watching as the returns come in from the midterm elections across the country. Chris and John chat about the senate race in Georgia, the candidacy of Herschel Walker, negative campaign ads and election spending, if the U.S. votes […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: ‘Viral illnesses are very common right now and it’s going to continue that way as we get into the winter’
November 08, 2022 22:06Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what he expects from COVID this winter, if they are seeing an uptick in RSV among adults, if there is danger in getting a flu shot twice, and the importance of getting vaccinated before the holidays. And as always, […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXIV, 11.8.22
November 08, 2022 21:10John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Should toddlers be able to choose whom they want to hug?
November 08, 2022 00:08Amy Dickinson, the “Ask Amy” syndicated advice columnist, joins John Williams to talk about the advice she gave to an uncle who was upset that his 3-year-old niece wouldn’t hug him.
Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: ‘The Bears are fun and exciting again’
November 07, 2022 23:38New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins John Williams to talk about yesterday’s Bears game and what the future of the team looks like with Justin Fields as QB1. Sam also tells us who he likes in the NBA this season and why the Texas Longhorns are going to make a Final Four run this […]
Can Ketamine help with Seasonal Affective Disorder?
November 07, 2022 22:10Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, along with patient John Vincent, join John to talk about the impacts of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). What causes SAD and when should you consider Ketamine as a treatment for SAD?
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXIII, 11.7.22
November 07, 2022 20:40John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Satirist Andy Borowitz and the thin line between reality and absurdity
November 04, 2022 20:01Satirist Andy Borowitz, writer of the ‘Borowitz Report‘ for the New Yorker, joins John Williams to talk about the thin line between reality and absurdity, if his comedy work sometimes gets mistaken as real, why he never punches down with his comedy, if he’s optimistic about the future, his new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.4.22
November 04, 2022 19:23It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso: The current Republican party is too extreme to win elections in Illinois
November 03, 2022 22:22Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso joins John Williams to talk about his recent commentary in the Chicago Tribune that suggests that the extreme members of the Republican party are making it virtually impossible to win elections in Illinois.
Best of the Midwest: Visit Green County!
November 03, 2022 22:07Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this fall? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head Wisconsin and chat with Noreen Rueckert, Tourism Director for Green County Tourism! Noreen tells John about where Green County is located (about a two-hour drive from Chicago), how […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXII, 11.3.22
November 03, 2022 20:20John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How will Elon Musk change Twitter?
November 03, 2022 00:29Professor Jane Kirtley, Director, Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, joins John Williams to talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and what it means for the social media company and its millions of users.
The Mincing Rascals 11.2.22: Elon Musk’s Twitter, Paul Pelosi attack, and SAFE-T Act
November 03, 2022 00:06The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. The Rascals discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and his plans to charge for verification. Eric is not leaving Twitter and still finds value from it. The […]
How the Salvation Army saved one man’s life
November 02, 2022 23:04John Donovan joins John Williams to talk about his recovery from acute alcoholism and how the Salvation Army‘s Harbor Light rehabilitation facility saved his life. Click here to help John fill his virtual Red Kettle and help our neighbors in need this holiday season!
Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: How to prevent financial exploitation of older adults
November 02, 2022 22:07Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. As part of the work that Kerry is doing with the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law, the commission is gathering input from all over the state of Illinois to study the needs and challenges […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLXI, 11.2.22
November 02, 2022 21:14John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Mayor Daniel Biss explains how ranked-choice voting could impact Evanston
November 01, 2022 21:29Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss joins John Williams to talk about a referendum on the ballot for the upcoming election that asks Evanston voters if they want to use ranked-choice voting. Mayor Biss explains what ranked-choice working is and how it would work in Evanston.
Matthew Perry’s Vicodin addiction is not unique
November 01, 2022 21:14Matthew Quinn, Director of Chicagoland for Rosecrance and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois, joins John Williams to talk about Matthew Perry’s recent interview with Diane Sawyer and his lifelong battle with substance abuse. Matthew tells John what we should know about Vicodin, and what he would tell people that are prescribed Vicodin.
Eric Zorn: Is it irresponsible to not pay attention to the news?
November 01, 2022 20:40Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about being away at fiddle camp and having a conversation with his housemate who has checked out of paying attention to the news. Is watching or consuming the news important to you? Is it irresponsible to stop watching or listening or reading the news?
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: RSV is here in a very big way and we expect that to continue
November 01, 2022 20:19Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the triple threat of RSV, flu, and COVID as we head into winter, and Dallas researchers creating a molecule that kills hard-to-treat cancers. And Dr. Kopin also answers your medical questions.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLX, 11.1.22
November 01, 2022 19:40John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Minimize your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft
October 31, 2022 21:26A journalist who was a victim of identity theft shares how you can avoid being one.
Attorney Rae Kaplan: Ultimately Biden loan forgiveness will survive court challenges
October 31, 2022 20:40Attorney Rae Kaplan, of Kaplan Law Firm, joins John Williams to talk about where student debt forgiveness stands now that the U.S. Court of Appeals recently gave an emergency order to temporarily block the Biden administration’s debt relief plan.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLIX, 10.31.22
October 31, 2022 19:53John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How an Evanston teacher deals with cell phones in her classroom
October 28, 2022 20:35An English teacher explains the challenges of teaching when everyone has a cell phone.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: ‘The rise of political violence after Jan. 6th is continuing’
October 28, 2022 20:07U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins John Williams to talk about the attack on Speaker Pelosi’s husband Paul, the increase in threats to members of Congress since January 6th, his thoughts on an Illinois lawsuit that could invalidate some mail-in ballots, if the democrats need to shoulder any of the blame for inflation, how a railway merger could […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.28.22
October 28, 2022 19:40It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Mayor Steve Chirico explains why Naperville is a great place to live
October 27, 2022 22:07We are putting the spotlight on Naperville today and Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico joins John Williams to talk about what makes Naperville a great place to live, the robust restaurant industry in Naperville, the great high schools in the area, why some don’t realize what a great college town Naperville is, why he decided to not run for […]
Enjoy bourbon from seed to spirit at Whiskey Acres
October 27, 2022 21:41Nick Nagele, co-founder and COO of Whiskey Acres Distilling Company in DeKalb, joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming whiskey tasting and tour that is taking place at Whiskey Acres on Nov. 5th. Nick talks about what makes their distillery so unique, why they like to say they are in the Napa Valley of the […]
Your Hometown: Find your favorite sweet treat at DeEtta’s Bakery
October 27, 2022 20:55Morgan Tyschper, chief creative designer at DeEtta’s Bakery in Naperville, joins John Williams to talk about her work at the bakery, the custom treats they make for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations, the specialty of the house, and her transition from being a Registered Pediatric Dietitian to running a bakery.
Pastor Corey Brooks to break ground on new community center this weekend
October 27, 2022 20:35Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about his mission to build a new opportunity center on the South Side and how it’s going to enhance the lives of those living in the neighborhood. Pastor Brooks is breaking […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDLVIII, 10.27.22
October 27, 2022 19:31John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What to know about Cook County’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
October 27, 2022 00:14Misuzu Schexnider, Program Director, University of Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Lab, joins John Williams to talk about Cook County’s guaranteed income pilot program.
Meet the local business owner providing tents for Chicago’s homeless population
October 27, 2022 00:00Andy Robledo, Owner, Plants Delivered Chicago, joins John Williams once again to talk about his new mission to provide tents for Chicago’s homeless population.
The Mincing Rascals 10.26.22: Gubernatorial race, Workers’ Rights Amendment, the end of Ye
October 26, 2022 23:12The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, longtime freelance journalist Mark Guarino of the Washington Post and Good Morning America, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. The Rascals discuss the ongoing Kanye West controversy and companies dropping Ye after his antisemitic comments. Is this the end of Ye? There is […]
How to choose the right Medicare coverage
October 26, 2022 22:29Matt Ferett, Medicare expert and author of the book, “Prepare for Medicare: The Insider’s Guide to Buying Medicare Insurance,” joins John to answer all of your questions about Medicare open enrollment.
Second City’s Kelly Leonard: Are there benefits to quitting?
October 26, 2022 22:15Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Learning & Applied Improvisation at Second City Works and host of the “Getting to Yes, And” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about a recent podcast with author and former professional poker player Annie Duke about the benefits of quitting.