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Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso on migrants coming to his suburb: ‘We resent the way the governor’s office has treated us’
September 12, 2022 21:21Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso joins Jon Hansen to talk about migrants from Texas being bussed from Chicago to his suburb.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXXI, 9.12.22
September 12, 2022 19:37John Williams brings you this classic round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Chris Jones reflects on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
September 09, 2022 22:10Chicago Tribune theater critic, author and editorial page editor Chris Jones joins John Williams to share his thoughts on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness Month
September 09, 2022 21:51Parent advocate Michelle Trager joins John Williams to help increase awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). September is FASD Awareness Month and Michelle tells us what we should know about FASD, if there is a cure for FASD, and how you can get involved if you would like to help. Find out more information […]
State Sen. Robert Martwick supports ending cash bail, believes ‘current system is broken’
September 09, 2022 21:34State Senator Robert Martwick (D-IL 10) joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune op-ed about the Safe-T Act and why he believes that ending cash bail in 2023 won’t be the doomsday some are predicting.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 9.9.22
September 09, 2022 19:28It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: What foods positively or negatively impact health?
September 08, 2022 21:21Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about Food Compass, a new system created at Tufts University, that breaks down what foods positively or negatively impact health.
Americans for Prosperity: ‘The Bears are looking for a beggars handout’
September 08, 2022 20:46Brian Costin, Deputy State Director, Americans for Prosperity Illinois, joins John Williams to talk about the Bears plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights and why he believes it’s imperative that no taxpayer money is used to finance the project.
Best of the Midwest: Visit Bloomington, Indiana!
September 08, 2022 20:26Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this summer (we have a few weeks left!) and fall? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head east to Indiana as John chats with Erin White, Director of Leisure and Marketing and Media at Visit Bloomington. […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXX, 9.8.22
September 08, 2022 19:37John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Fall lawn care tips from landscape expert Bob Bertog
September 08, 2022 00:04Landscape expert Bob Bertog offers suggestions for autumn lawn and garden care.
The Mincing Rascals 9.7.22: Bears new stadium, City Council exodus, and the Chicago Sky in the WNBA playoffs
September 07, 2022 23:07The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. As Heather would say, there is simply too much news! This week, the Rascals talk about the Bears revealing what […]
Rep. Kam Buckner: Using state dollars to pay for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights is ‘asinine’
September 07, 2022 22:28State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), a candidate for Chicago mayor, joins John Williams to talk about the Bears revealing their plans if they were to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Rep. Buckner does not believe any state money should be used to help the team finance a new entertainment complex.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXIX, 9.7.22
September 07, 2022 21:13John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What a special master means for the Trump investigation
September 06, 2022 22:48Legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins John Williams to talk about a federal judge ordering a special master to review records seized by the FBI during its search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Will we need an annual COVID shot?
September 06, 2022 20:24Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the new booster shots being rolled out, if are going to be looking at annual COVID vaccinations, the likelihood we see a COVID variant arise that is more infectious than BA.5, the amount of immunity you have from […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXVIII, 9.6.22
September 06, 2022 19:26John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Attorney Rae Kaplan: Watch out for debt relief scams
September 02, 2022 19:47Attorney Rae Kaplan, of Kaplan Law Firm, joins John Williams to give us an update on President Biden’s plan for student loan debt relief. Rae tells you everything you need to know and reminds you to be aware of student loan debt relief scams.
‘Eye on Travel’ host Peter Greenberg: What you should know if you are traveling this fall
September 02, 2022 19:41Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know if we are planning a trip this fall and the upcoming holiday season.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 9.2.22
September 02, 2022 19:15It’s time to listen to the BEST JOKES OF THE WEEK! What was your favorite? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
NewsNation’s Ali Bradley: Chicago welcomes migrants coming from Texas
September 01, 2022 22:18Ali Bradley, NewsNation’s Southwest Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about Texas Governor Greg Abbott sending buses of migrants to Chicago as part of his response to President Joe Biden’s “open border policies overwhelming border communities in Texas.”
How the media failed Manti Te’o
September 01, 2022 22:01Emmy Award-winning brothers Chapman and Maclain Way, creators of the Netflix documentary series “Untold,” join John Williams to talk about the two part episode, “The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist,” which tells the story of former Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o and how he became a victim of a sophisticated catfishing scheme by Ronaiah “Naya” […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Upgrade the meats you are putting on your grill this Labor Day
September 01, 2022 21:34It’s almost Labor Day weekend so that means you are probably ready for a party! Luckily, we have author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner to give us some fun, delicious, and healthy tips to enjoy your backyard barbecue!
Best of the Midwest: Visit Hocking Hills!
September 01, 2022 21:23Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this summer (we have a few weeks left!)? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head to the great state of Ohio as John chats with Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, about visiting beautiful Hocking […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXVII, 9.1.22
September 01, 2022 19:45John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Naperville Police Chief wants to make fleeing the police a felony
September 01, 2022 00:19Jason Arres, Chief of Police, Naperville Police Department, joins John Williams to talk about the rise of motorists fleeing from traffic stops and why he’s hoping the Naperville City Council will approve a $900 fine for fleeing as well as making fleeing police a felony.
The Mincing Rascals 8.31.22: Trump and the DOJ, Drag Queen Bingo, and street stunts
August 31, 2022 23:30The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, longtime freelance journalist Mark Guarino of the Washington Post and Good Morning America, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago and WCIU, and Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald. A lot to mince about this week including the Justice Department saying former President Trump […]
Keith Pekau: ‘Inappropriate’ for Downers Grove Library to host Drag Queen Bingo event
August 31, 2022 23:00Keith Pekau, Orland Park mayor and GOP candidate for Congress (IL-6), joins John Williams to explain why he doesn’t support a Drag Queen Bingo event taking place in October at the Downers Grove Public Library. John also takes your calls.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXVI, 8.31.22
August 31, 2022 21:26John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn on Chicago street racing: ‘It just feels like the police are outmatched’
August 30, 2022 21:24Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to talk about gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s plan to get more Illinois residents to attend the University of Illinois, the problem that Chicago is having recently with street racing and drifting, and his exclusive interview with Marilyn Lemak, the Naperville woman who was sentenced to […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Everybody should get the new COVID booster shot when it becomes available
August 30, 2022 20:35Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the rise in COVID cases at the University of Illinois, if classrooms should go back to masking, what kids should know about COVID as they return to school, the critical importance of getting vaccinated, the role therapeutics play […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXV, 8.30.22
August 30, 2022 19:39John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Ald. Brian Hopkins will announce if he’s running for mayor ‘very soon’
August 29, 2022 20:212nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joins John Williams to talk about what can be done to limit the amount of street racing and drifting that is taking place across many parts of the city. Ald. Hopkins also announces that he is going to decide very soon if he’s going to run for mayor.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXIV, 8.29.22
August 29, 2022 19:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Historian Michael Burlingame: ‘The notion that Lincoln should be canceled is just preposterous’
August 26, 2022 21:54Michael Burlingame, Author, Historian, Professor Lynn Distinguished Chairperson, University of Illinois-Springfield, joins John Williams to share his thoughts on Lincoln and if he believes that Lincoln statues should be altered or even removed because of his treatment of Native Americans.
Should cell phones be allowed in the classroom?
August 26, 2022 20:49Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about her recent piece in the Chicago Tribune about how phones are disrupting the classroom experience.
Help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide
August 26, 2022 20:38Cara Levinson, Chair, Board of Directors, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Illinois Chapter, joins John Williams to talk about what the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Illinois does, the rate of suicide among first responders, what you can do if you or someone you know have thoughts about suicide, the importance of understanding warning […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.26.22
August 26, 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]!
Ray Lopez: Should Chicago City Council members accept a 9% pay raise?
August 25, 2022 23:19Mayoral candidate and 15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez joins John Williams to talk about why he wants to be Chicago’s next mayor, how the city needs to start addressing crime, what should be done with Chicago monuments, if he believes Chicago City Council members deserve a 9% raise, and why no TIF money should go to the […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: The Five F’s of a healthy gut
August 25, 2022 22:57Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about why the gut is important and the 5 F’s of a healthy gut.
Attorney Rae Kaplan: What you need to know about student loan debt forgiveness
August 25, 2022 22:43Attorney Rae Kaplan, of Kaplan Law Firm, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about President Biden’s plan to cancel some student loan debt.
Your Hometown: 50 years of Durty Nellie’s in Palatine
August 25, 2022 22:33Jimmy Dolezal, co-owner / GM, Durty Nellie’s, joins John Williams to talk about how long he’s owned Durty Nellie’s, how the business has managed the pandemic, the classic acts that have played Durty Nellie’s, the type of bands that play their now, how 2022 is Durty Nellie’s 50th anniversary, and their new program designed to […]
50 years of Durty Nellie’s in Palatine
August 25, 2022 22:33Jimmy Dolezal, co-owner / GM, Durty Nellie’s, joins John Williams to talk about how long he’s owned Durty Nellie’s, how the business has managed the pandemic, the classic acts that have played Durty Nellie’s, the type of bands that play their now, how 2022 is Durty Nellie’s 50th anniversary, and their new program designed to […]
Celebrate the rich history of Palatine with a visit to the George Clayson House Museum
August 25, 2022 22:18Greg Langer, Palatine Historical Society Board Member, joins John Williams to talk a little bit about the history of Palatine, what should we know about Palatine, how long his family has been a part of Palatine, the mission of the Palatine Historical Society, and the amazing George H. Clayson House Museum.
Your Hometown: Celebrate the rich history of Palatine with a visit to the George Clayson House Museum
August 25, 2022 22:18Greg Langer, Palatine Historical Society Board Member, joins John Williams to talk a little bit about the history of Palatine, what should we know about Palatine, how long his family has been a part of Palatine, the mission of the Palatine Historical Society, and the amazing George H. Clayson House Museum.
Best of the Midwest: Visit the Walworth County Fair!
August 25, 2022 21:44Looking to take a quick getaway from the Chicago area this summer? Well, John Williams has you covered with our “Best of the Midwest” feature. Today, we head a couple of hours north as John chats with Melody Judge, Marketing Director, and Larry Gaffey, General Manager, Walworth County Fairgrounds, about the upcoming Walworth County Fair! […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CDXXIII, 8.25.22
August 25, 2022 19:33John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 8.24.22: Student loan debt relief, Chicago monuments, and Lightfoot challengers
August 25, 2022 00:03The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. This week, the Rascals talk about the Biden administration announcing their plan for student loan debt forgiveness. How are the Rascals feeling about this? […]
Landscaping expert Bob Bertog answers your lawn and garden questions
August 24, 2022 23:25Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.
Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: Why you need a Power of Attorney
August 24, 2022 22:51Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to talk about the importance of having a Power of Attorney and why you should designate a power of attorney for health care and for property.