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A Barrington High School teacher created a New York Times crossword puzzle
June 15, 2022 22:17Rob Baker, an English teacher at Barrington High School, joins John Williams to talk about how he was chosen to create today’s (Wed. 6/15/22) New York Times crossword puzzle after years of trying. You can try the puzzle here!
Ald. Matt O’Shea: Helicopters are a necessary tool for law enforcement
June 15, 2022 21:5819th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago police hoping to acquire new helicopters to help in the fight against carjackers and why he thinks it’s a necessary tool to combat crime. ‘Why aren’t we doing everything we can to protect our citizens?”
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXV, 6.15.22
June 15, 2022 21:04John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How to tell the difference between COVID and seasonal allergies
June 14, 2022 21:52Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the importance of people getting their booster shots if they are eligible, if you should mix and match booster shots, and how you can tell the difference between allergies, sinus infections, the common cold and COVID. And as […]
‘Eye on Travel’ host Peter Greenberg: Staffing shortages impacting summer travel
June 14, 2022 21:36Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to talk about airlines experiencing a severe staff shortage, how you can check if your flight will be departing on-time, how much airfare is going to go up through the summer, the Biden administration ending COVID testing requirement for international travel, and […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXIV, 6.14.22
June 14, 2022 19:59John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Lou Manfredini: The best ways to keep your house cool
June 13, 2022 21:30A heat wave is about to hit the Chicago area and the great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John to talk about what people can do to make your home feel cool and how to best maximize your energy efficiency.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXIII, 6.13.22
June 13, 2022 20:01John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Darren Bailey: Chicago is not the great city that it should be
June 10, 2022 20:17State Senator and GOP candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey joins John Williams to talk about his plan to reduce crime, if he still considers Chicago to be a ‘hellhole,” and a new poll that shows him with a commanding lead over chief rival Richard Irvin ahead of the January 28th primary.
Alpha Wealth Group founder Tom Fortino: Why you should be defensive in this market
June 09, 2022 22:30Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the volatility of the stock market, why he recommends being defensive in this market, what he expects to see when inflation data is released tomorrow, where inflation is really being felt, and what people should be doing if they are watching their […]
Retired Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman on the Aurora Pride Parade controversy: ‘It’s heartbreaking because we’ve made such progress’
June 09, 2022 22:05Kristen Ziman, former Chief of the Aurora Police Department, joins John Williams to talk about being named to a nine-member team that will investigate the massacre in Uvalde, TX. Kristen also talks about the controversy surrounding the Aurora Pride Parade and its permit being revoked by the city of Aurora. Her new book, “Reimagining Blue: […]
Fuel Your Pride with nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to eat a healthier breakfast
June 09, 2022 21:31Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to tell us how to best Fuel Your Pride this June! Dawn talks about the importance of eating enough fruits and vegetables and offers some tips for how you can eat a healthier breakfast.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXII, 6.9.22
June 09, 2022 19:30John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 6.8.22: Mayor Lightfoot’s re-election campaign, Aurora Pride, and Matthew McConaughey addressing gun violence
June 08, 2022 23:49The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot announcing her run for another term, how Mayor Lightfoot has performed since she was elected, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin revoking a special event permit and is […]
How a visionary surgeon rebuilt the faces of soldiers injured in WWI
June 08, 2022 22:50Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris, award-winning author and medical historian, joins John Williams to discuss her new book ,”The Facemaker,” the true story of a surgeon who rebuilt the faces of those injured in World War I.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXI, 6.8.22
June 08, 2022 21:06John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Did a renowned fashion designer rip off a Chicago-area small business?
June 07, 2022 23:39Linze Rice, writer, photographer and small business owner, joins John Williams to explain how she says her business, The Ta Ta Top, was ripped off by famed fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
Did a renowned fashion designer rip off a Chicago area small business?
June 07, 2022 23:39Linze Rice, writer, photographer and small business owner, joins John Williams to explain how her business, The Ta Ta Top, was ripped off by famed fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
Should the U.S. swap prisoners with Russia to bring Brittney Griner home?
June 07, 2022 22:44Award-winning veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield, host of “Banfield” on NewsNation, joins John Williams to talk about the United States government reportedly offering a prisoner swap to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner back to the U.S.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: What are the options for reducing gun violence?
June 07, 2022 21:34U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins John Williams to talk about tomorrow’s House Oversight Committee hearing that will address the urgent need to combat the gun violence epidemic in the United States. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also tells John what he expects to see at the public hearing of the January 6th committee on Thursday.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Who is eligible for a second booster shot?
June 07, 2022 20:57Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about when we might see more people becoming eligible for a second booster shot, and the amount of people that have been infected by COVID over the last couple of weeks. And as always, Dr. Kopin answers all of your […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXX, 6.7.22
June 07, 2022 20:23John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: Should audio of Uvalde 911 calls be released?
June 06, 2022 22:24Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald joins John Williams to break down the fake story that went viral about Oak Park River Forest High School. Eric also is launching the Oscar Rogers Awards to campaigning politicians, based on an SNL character played by Kenan “FIX IT!” Thompson. And then Eric and John talk about […]
John Williams vs. a baby stroller
June 06, 2022 21:28If you've ever struggled to open a stroller, you'll want to hear John's story.
What happens when a fake story goes viral?
June 06, 2022 21:13Professor Don Moynihan, McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, joins John Williams to talk about what happens when a fake story goes viral, as with last week’s debunked story about Oak Park River Forest High School implementing a race-based grading system.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIX, 6.6.22
June 06, 2022 19:51John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Black developers are replacing vacant lots with 22 new homes on the South Side
June 02, 2022 22:14David Hochberg and Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer join John Williams to discuss their mission to bring financial literacy to underserved communities so the residents can purchase homes. Commissioner Gainer tells us about the work of the Cook County Land Bank Authority, which addresses the large inventory of vacant residential, industrial and commercial property in […]
Aurora Pride President explains the decision to not allow uniformed police officers to march in Pride Parade
June 02, 2022 20:35Gwyn Ciesla, President, Aurora Pride, joins John Williams to explain why they made the decision to now allow uniformed police officers to march in their upcoming Pride Parade.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVIII, 6.2.22
June 02, 2022 19:44John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 6.1.22: Chicago mayoral race, Memorial Day violence, and Aurora Pride Parade controversy
June 02, 2022 00:09The cast of the Rascals discuss the week's top local and national news stories.
Professor Joel Ostrow: Russia doesn’t have the capacity right now to threaten the West
June 01, 2022 22:51Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to talk about the latest on the situation in Ukraine including the Russian government saying that the U.S. should be wary of continuing to arm Ukraine, how well the U.S. has been supporting Ukraine throughout the Russian invasion, what the people in the […]
What is causing teachers to leave the profession?
June 01, 2022 22:26John Williams takes calls and texts from parents, educators and school administrators about why many teachers are deciding to resign their positions over administrative policies that they say are preventing them from successfully performing their jobs.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVII, 6.1.22
June 01, 2022 22:03John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Administrative policies are prompting some local teachers to resign
May 31, 2022 22:36Recently, a teacher at Lyons Township High School wrote a piece in Patch about why he’s decided to resign from his teaching position after 17 years. John talks about the story and takes some calls. We also hear from Chris Salituro, a long-time teacher at Stevenson High School, who explains why he also made a […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about COVID vaccine side effects
May 31, 2022 20:37Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about booster shot recommendations, the current COVID testing requirements to get back into the U.S., what we know about COVID-19 side effects, and why people continue to test positive for COVID even after weeks of not having symptoms. Dr. Kopin […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVI, 5.31.22
May 31, 2022 19:49John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Rep. Brad Schneider: Why Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill
May 27, 2022 19:55U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider joins John Williams to talk about Senate Republicans blocking his domestic terrorism bill that would help protect Americans from domestic terrorists.
Your Hometown: Crystal Lake Brewing
May 26, 2022 23:04John O’Fallon, Co-founder, Crystal Lake Brewing, joins John Williams to talk beer! John tells us about how long they have been in business, how happy they are to be a part of such a great community, the type of beer that they feature, how the taproom allows them to be more creative with beer, and […]
Pizza is the perfect community food at Nick’s Pizza & Pub in Crystal Lake
May 26, 2022 22:48Nick Sarillo, Founder and President, Nick’s Pizza & Pub, joins John Williams to talk pizza! Nick tells us about how long he’s been in the pizza business (opened the Crystal Lake restaurant 27 years ago), how the pizza business runs in his family, what kind of pizza is served at Nick’s, how they managed business […]
Your Hometown: The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake
May 26, 2022 22:27Erin McElroy, Chief Relationships Officer, The Dole Mansion, joins John Williams to tell us about the incredible history of The Dole, what we see when we visit the property, the very popular Sunday farmers market, and the upcoming (and 42nd annual!) Lakeside Festival taking place over the 4th of July weekend.
Best of the Midwest: Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia, Illinois!
May 26, 2022 21:37Looking 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, Jock Hedblade, Executive Director, Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins John to tell us about all of the the great things to do in Unforgettable Forgottonia, Illinois! Jock […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXV, 5.26.22
May 26, 2022 19:47John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
DePaul professor Thomas Mockaitis: ‘You can’t take something written in the age of the musket and apply it to the age of the AR-15’
May 26, 2022 00:51Dr. Thomas Mockaitis discusses the need for stricter gun control laws.
Attorney Kerry Peck: How to protect yourself from being a victim of a ‘grandparent scam’
May 26, 2022 00:24Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to talk about the horrific mass shooting in Texas, the negligence often seen in senior care, and how to protect yourself from elder scams.
Rep. Marie Newman: ‘It’s 51 Republican senators that are in between us and saving lives’
May 25, 2022 22:55U.S. Congresswoman Marie Newman joins John Williams to talk about the horrific shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 children and 2 teachers on Tuesday afternoon.
The Mincing Rascals 5.25.22: Texas school shooting, gubernatorial forums, and ‘Jackie’ comments
May 25, 2022 22:32The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals chat about the horrific shooting in Texas, Governor Abbott of Texas name-dropping Chicago violence in his Wednesday press conference, the dueling GOP forums that took place last night between the […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIV, 5.25.22
May 25, 2022 21:01John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Naperville teenager Lucy Westlake conquers Mt. Everest
May 24, 2022 21:40At 18, Naperville's Lucy Westlake is the youngest American woman to summit Everest.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Should we be concerned about monkeypox?
May 24, 2022 21:14Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about monkeypox and how monkeypox differs from COVID. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIII, 5.24.22
May 24, 2022 19:35John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!