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Eric Zorn: Migrants will end up being a real asset to the city
November 28, 2023 22:30Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the migrant challenge the city is facing as winter draws closer and some ideas to make football games shorter. And, it’s still not too late to get tickets for the upcoming “Songs of Good Cheer” caroling party with Eric, Mary Schmich, and a […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Tips to prevent the spread of cold and flu through your house
November 28, 2023 21:16Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about why he recommends that most people get the flu and COVID shot at the same time, the importance of getting the new COVID shot, if we should get shots in the same arm or different arm, what you should […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXX, 11.28.23
November 28, 2023 20:29John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Tribune reporter Ray Long: What to know about corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke
November 27, 2023 21:33Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the corruption trial of former Chicago alderman Ed Burke as the trial enters day 9.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXIX, 11.27.23
November 27, 2023 20:40John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
How the Salvation Army helped former Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich
November 22, 2023 21:00Former Notre Dame football great and Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich joins John Williams to talk about his relationship with the Salvation Army, how he was introduces to the Salvation Army, all the services the Army provides, his experience ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, and where he might be if he didn’t have […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips for healthy holiday socializing
November 22, 2023 20:34Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what she’s making for Thanksgiving this year, her holiday party mantra (“Graze Nothing, Enjoy Everything”), her P.A.R.T.Y. tips for socializing, how much water we should be drinking, and how drinking tea with dessert is a great hack for digestion and mindfulness. Dawn also answers all […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVIII, 11.22.23
November 22, 2023 20:17John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
The Mincing Rascals 11.21.23: Burke trial, migrant housing, Bears dancing
November 22, 2023 00:54The 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 Mincing Rascals start the podcast this Thanksgiving week by […]
Could weight loss drugs reduce the national debt?
November 21, 2023 23:43Jon Hansen, he of many jobs at WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago, and the Chicago Blackhawks, joins John Williams to talk about GOP Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona saying that fighting obesity with Ozempic or other weight loss drugs could reduce the national debt.
David Hochberg: How will money from ‘mansion tax’ be used?
November 21, 2023 23:20Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage interest rates dropping, his thoughts on Chicago’s real estate transfer tax proposal heading to the ballot next year, and how the National Association of Realtors verdict could impact Chicago homebuyers. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: The COVID vaccine keeps us from getting very sick
November 21, 2023 22:44Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the amount of COVID patients they are seeing in the hospital, why you should get the new COVID vaccine if you are older or have chronic health issues, how few people in the U.S. have received the new COVID […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVII, 11.21.23
November 21, 2023 22:01John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Rabbi Evan Moffic explains what has led to a rise in antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war
November 20, 2023 23:19Rabbi Evan Moffic from Makom Solel Lakeside in Highland Park joins John Williams to discuss the rise of antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Attorney Rae Kaplan: How to reduce your monthly student loan payment
November 20, 2023 21:45Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about how many student loan borrowers may have been paying the wrong monthly payment. How can you find out if you’ve been paying the wrong amount? And what can you do to reduce your monthly payment? Rae has all the answers.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXVI, 11.20.23
November 20, 2023 20:37John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Governor Pritzker: We need to take care of asylum seekers that are here
November 17, 2023 20:33Gov. Pritzker discusses the delay in providing housing for asylum seekers in Chicago.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.17.23
November 17, 2023 20:17Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Ald. Bill Conway: Trading basic public safety services for legislative votes is not appropriate
November 16, 2023 22:5034th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins John Williams to talk about how a top aide in the Brandon Johnson administration offered to help him with a problematic homeless encampment in his ward in exchange for supporting Mayor Johnson’s real estate transfer tax plan and an end to the subminimum tipped wage. Alderman Conway says that […]
Best of the Midwest: Explore Geneva for the holidays!
November 16, 2023 21:25It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some fun things to do this holiday season? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for you! Today, John is joined by Laura Rush, Communications Director for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce! Laura talks about their historic downtown […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXV, 11.16.23
November 16, 2023 20:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Should we keep watering our plants?
November 16, 2023 01:25Bob 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.
Oversight panel approves policy to ban Chicago police from being members of hate groups
November 16, 2023 01:17Anthony Driver, President, Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, joins John Williams to talk about the panel voting to approve a new policy that would ban CPD from being members of hate groups.
The Mincing Rascals 11.15.23: Mayor Johnson’s approval rating, CPD hate group policy, ‘mansion tax’
November 16, 2023 00:21The 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. There is a lot of news to get to this week! First, the Rascals talk […]
How The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program helps break the cycle of poverty
November 15, 2023 23:31Dynna Edwards, Manager of The Salvation Army‘s Pathway of Hope program (and also a recipient of this program), joins John Williams to tell us what the Pathway of Hope program does, how people can get into the program, how the program works, why the focus is on an individual’s needs, and how your support helps […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXIV, 11.15.23
November 15, 2023 22:34John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Eric Zorn: Should city crack down on noise outside abortion clinic?
November 14, 2023 22:09Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of topics making news including some Chicago aldermen wanting to create a new quiet zone in the streets surrounding a downtown abortion clinic, a new policy that would ban CPD from joining hate groups, and a Picayune Sentinel survey that ask […]
Dr. Aderson: Tips to treat upper respiratory infection
November 14, 2023 21:24Dr. Sindhu Aderson, Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins John Williams to talk about the amount of upper respiratory infections she is seeing at their clinics, the increase in COVID cases, the best ways to treat an upper respiratory infection, the importance of staying hydrated, if you should get a flu or COVID shot if you […]
Tom Fortino: It’s looking very positive for being in the market right now
November 14, 2023 21:07Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about today’s stock market rally, the release of today’s inflation data, if he believes inflation will continue to cool, and what people should be doing with their investments right now.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXIII, 11.14.23
November 14, 2023 20:32John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Why you should not clean your old collectibles
November 13, 2023 23:40Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to tell us why you shouldn’t clean your old collectibles. Brian also answers all of your collectible questions!
Attorney Patrick Dolan: Chicago now has the most employee-friendly paid leave policy in the country
November 13, 2023 23:26Attorney Patrick Dolan, Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Chicago City Council passing a new paid leave ordinance that gives workers in the city 10 days of paid leave, including five sick days and five days of personal time off.
Ask a firefighter: Why go to the roof when fighting a fire?
November 13, 2023 23:09Andrew ‘Drew’ Hansen of the Arlington Heights Fire Department joins his brother Jon Hansen to talk about the death of Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, who lost his life battling a fire in Lincoln Park.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXII, 11.13.23
November 13, 2023 20:33John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Will Senator Joe Manchin run for president?
November 10, 2023 21:53Connell McShane, anchor, NewsNation Now, joins John Williams to talk about the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announcing he will not seek another term.
Craig Bolanos: The soft landing is still probable
November 10, 2023 21:44Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to talk about investors settling down, if he believes there are more interest rate hikes in the future, consumers still spending money, his forecast for holiday spending, the latest consumer sentiment survey showing inflation expectation increasing, and the big takeaways from earnings season. Call Craig now […]
What to know about Chicago’s ten-day paid leave plan
November 10, 2023 20:58Heather Cherone, Chicago politics reporter for WTTW, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago City Council passing an ordinance that will require Chicago businesses to give workers 10 days off a year.
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 11.10.23
November 10, 2023 20:25Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!
Ed Burke corruption trial: Jury selection and COVID delay
November 09, 2023 22:04Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and criminal justice issues in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about the jury selection in the Ed Burke corruption trial.
Best of the Midwest: Visit historic Bishop Hill!
November 09, 2023 21:38It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area this holiday season? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Todd DeDecker, Administrator, Bishop Hill Heritage […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLXI, 11.9.23
November 09, 2023 20:41John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
What we learned from 2023 elections
November 09, 2023 01:18Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief, NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the biggest takeaways from the elections last night in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and more.
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: When to start covering plants up for winter
November 09, 2023 01:10Bob 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.
The Mincing Rascals 11.08.23: City council chaos, Ed Burke trial, Invest in Kids program
November 09, 2023 00:45The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start the show this week discussing the City Council fireworks surrounding Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city. […]
Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How you can reduce inflammation
November 09, 2023 00:08Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you can do to decrease inflammation in your body. Dawn also answers all of your diet and nutrition questions and John reviews Dawn’s Sweetpotato Fudge (which was made by Steve Bertrand!). You can find the recipe for it here.
The Salvation Army is a great friend for those in need
November 08, 2023 23:46Curtis McCurry, mailroom supervisor at The Salvation Army‘s Divisional Headquarters, joins John Williams to talk about how instrumental The Salvation Army has been in his life, what was going on in his life that led him to The Salvation Army, how he came to work for The Salvation Army, and how his life has changed […]
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCLX, 11.8.23
November 08, 2023 22:24John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]!
Legendary filmmakers David Zucker and Jim Abrahams on the true story of ‘Airplane!’
November 07, 2023 22:57Legendary filmmakers David Zucker and Jim Abrahams join John Williams to talk about their new book, “Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!” Jim and David tell hilarious stories about how they were able to make this comedy classic.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: ‘There are a ton of plain old respiratory viruses around’
November 07, 2023 22:11Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about his thoughts on people being compensated for organ donations, the number of people who are sick right now, the challenge of telling these viruses apart, the importance of getting vaccines to keep you from getting sick, why you should […]
Eric Zorn: Crimo Jr. guilty plea, Chicago’s sanctuary city status, new Cubs manager
November 07, 2023 21:50Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a number of topics making news including the debate over ‘Right Turn on Red,’ Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city, Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the Highland Park shooting suspect, pleading guilty to seven counts of reckless conduct, and the Chicago Cubs […]