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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2871688 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:55:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ryan Burrow, WGN News Director and host of the ‘Quest for Gold‘ podcast, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about trying to procure tickets for the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles.wgnradio.comRyan Burrow, WGN News Director and host of the ‘Quest for Gold‘ podcast, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about trying to procure tickets for the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Will you still be able to use credit cards for sales tax and tips after July 1st? Will you still be able to use credit cards for sales tax and tips after July 1st? Rob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to clear up misconceptions about a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870851 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:33:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to clear up misconceptions about a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees.wgnradio.comRob Karr, President and CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins John Williams to clear up misconceptions about a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Connell McShane: Trump losing his own base of religious supporters Connell McShane: Trump losing his own base of religious supporters Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the stock market hitting record highs after some positive Iran war news, prices not really coming down since President Trump took office, and his thoughts on President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857688 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:06:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the stock market hitting record highs after some positive Iran war news, prices not really coming down since President Trump took office, and his thoughts on President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the stock market hitting record highs after some positive Iran war news, prices not really coming down since President Trump took office, and his thoughts on President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.17.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.17.26 Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855410 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!wgnradio.comEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance? What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance? Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the fight for the subminimum wage isn’t over.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2870726 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:31:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the fight for the subminimum wage isn’t over.wgnradio.comSam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the fight for the subminimum wage isn’t over.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026? Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026? Greg Kot, former music critic for the Chicago Tribune and co-host of ‘Sound Opinions,’ joins John Williams to talk about the history of protest songs, where you can hear contemporary artists doing protest songs, how the way listening to music has changed, and if these newer protest songs have the same impact as they did in the ’60’s and ’70’s.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869846 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:01:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Greg Kot, former music critic for the Chicago Tribune and co-host of ‘Sound Opinions,’ joins John Williams to talk about the history of protest songs, where you can hear contemporary artists doing protest songs, how the way listening to music has changed, and if these newer protest songs have the same impact as they did […]wgnradio.comGreg Kot, former music critic for the Chicago Tribune and co-host of ‘Sound Opinions,’ joins John Williams to talk about the history of protest songs, where you can hear contemporary artists doing protest songs, how the way listening to music has changed, and if these newer protest songs have the same impact as they did […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Best of the Midwest: Summer getaway in Holland, Michigan Best of the Midwest: Summer getaway in Holland, Michigan It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit with Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau! Linda talks to John about the easy drive from Chicago to Holland, how close they are to Lake Michigan, the upcoming Tulip Festival, the best events and activities to do when you visit during the summer, the amazing green spaces to enjoy, and where you can stay during your trip. Click here for your chance to win a lovely weekend getaway in Holland!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2838449 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:57:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit […]wgnradio.comIt’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the great state of Michigan and visit […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dawn Jackson Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates Dawn Jackson Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best time of day to exercise and a new study about the best and worst carbs for your weight. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2818306 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:56:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best time of day to exercise and a new study about the best and worst carbs for your weight. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best time of day to exercise and a new study about the best and worst carbs for your weight. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLII, 4.16.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLII, 4.16.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861555 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:09:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Mincing Rascals 4.15.26: Tipped wage veto, Trump v. Pope Leo, Door Dash Grandma The Mincing Rascals 4.15.26: Tipped wage veto, Trump v. Pope Leo, Door Dash Grandma The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. This week, the Rascals start the podcast close to home by talking about the Chicago City Council failing to override Mayor Johnson’s veto on the One Fair Wage ordinance. Is this a political win for Mayor Johnson? And what does this mean long-term for Johnson if he decides to run for another term? Next, the Rascals try to make sense of President Trump sharing AI images of him depicted as Jesus, and his ongoing feud with Pope Leo. Also this week, to celebrate President Trump’s agenda and ‘No Tax on Tips,’ the administration welcomed the ‘Door Dash Grandma’ to talk about how much the policy has helped her. What did the Rascals make of the stunt? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2849888 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:47:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. This week, the Rascals start the podcast close to home by talking about the Chicago City Council failing to override Mayor Johnson’s […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. This week, the Rascals start the podcast close to home by talking about the Chicago City Council failing to override Mayor Johnson’s […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Former ComEd CEO released from prison Former ComEd CEO released from prison Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and criminal justice issues in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about a federal appeals court announcing that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain would be released from prison and granting them new trials.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2869875 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:21:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and criminal justice issues in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about a federal appeals court announcing that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain would be released from prison and granting them new trials.wgnradio.comJason Meisner, Chicago Tribune reporter covering the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and criminal justice issues in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about a federal appeals court announcing that former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and lobbyist Michael McClain would be released from prison and granting them new trials.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your heavy, wet grass Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your heavy, wet grass We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals! Bob tells John that you don’t need to water the rest of the week after all the rain, and don’t attempt to mow the heavy, wet grass. Bob also answers all of your lawn and garden questions. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863801 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:27:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals! Bob tells John that you don’t need to water the rest of the week after all the rain, and don’t attempt to mow the heavy, wet grass. Bob also […]wgnradio.comWe are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals! Bob tells John that you don’t need to water the rest of the week after all the rain, and don’t attempt to mow the heavy, wet grass. Bob also […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLI, 4.15.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLI, 4.15.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861548 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:08:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Culver’s owner goes viral for calling out unruly teens Culver’s owner goes viral for calling out unruly teens Dawndria Murray, Franchisee Owner Operator of Culver’s of Matteson, joins John Williams to talk about her now viral video that showed her making a plea to parents after kids were behaving poorly at her restaurant.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868591 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:12:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dawndria Murray, Franchisee Owner Operator of Culver’s of Matteson, joins John Williams to talk about her now viral video that showed her making a plea to parents after kids were behaving poorly at her restaurant.wgnradio.comDawndria Murray, Franchisee Owner Operator of Culver’s of Matteson, joins John Williams to talk about her now viral video that showed her making a plea to parents after kids were behaving poorly at her restaurant.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: We are out of the influenza season Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: We are out of the influenza season Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and new research that shows the flu vaccine that is recommended for older adults could lower Alzheimer’s risk.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2862445 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:55:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and […]wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about physician burnout and everything that Northwestern does to deal with employee wellness, the challenge of getting people the right care at the right place in a timely manner, COVID being down, the flu season being over, and […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Eric Zorn: Trump’s attack on Pope Leo alienating Christians Eric Zorn: Trump’s attack on Pope Leo alienating Christians Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias possibly running for Chicago mayor, his thoughts on CTU wanting a day off of school on May 1st to protest, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, and why he was rooting for Rory McIlroy to win the Masters.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857706 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:50:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias possibly running for Chicago mayor, his thoughts on CTU wanting a day off of school on May 1st to protest, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, and why he was rooting for Rory McIlroy to win […]wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias possibly running for Chicago mayor, his thoughts on CTU wanting a day off of school on May 1st to protest, the feud between President Trump and Pope Leo, and why he was rooting for Rory McIlroy to win […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to make car insurance more affordable Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to make car insurance more affordable Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about how Illinois families have been rocked by rising car insurance premiums and his ‘Driving Change’ initiative that will move Illinois toward a more equitable and affordable system that would prioritizes a driver’s record behind the wheel. Secretary Giannoulias also comments on a new scam that he wants people to be aware of and if he’s going to run for mayor of Chicago.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867848 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about how Illinois families have been rocked by rising car insurance premiums and his ‘Driving Change’ initiative that will move Illinois toward a more equitable and affordable system that would prioritizes a driver’s record behind the wheel. Secretary Giannoulias also comments on a new scam that he […]wgnradio.comIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to talk about how Illinois families have been rocked by rising car insurance premiums and his ‘Driving Change’ initiative that will move Illinois toward a more equitable and affordable system that would prioritizes a driver’s record behind the wheel. Secretary Giannoulias also comments on a new scam that he […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Explore Grand Rapids for their transformed riverfront, new amphitheater and Chihuly exhibit this Spring! Explore Grand Rapids for their transformed riverfront, new amphitheater and Chihuly exhibit this Spring! John Williams talks to Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids is emerging as a top spring getaway. They highlight the city’s major riverfront transformation, a new downtown amphitheater, and the upcoming Dale Chihuly exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—all helping make the city a vibrant hub for arts, entertainment, and outdoor experiences.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2868498 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:49:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams talks to Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids is emerging as a top spring getaway. They highlight the city’s major riverfront transformation, a new downtown amphitheater, and the upcoming Dale Chihuly exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—all helping make the city a vibrant hub for arts, entertainment, and outdoor experiences. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8256690/8256690_2026-04-14-173630.64kmono.mp3 Learn more […]wgnradio.comJohn Williams talks to Kate Lieto, Vice President of Marketing for Experience Grand Rapids, about why Grand Rapids is emerging as a top spring getaway. They highlight the city’s major riverfront transformation, a new downtown amphitheater, and the upcoming Dale Chihuly exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—all helping make the city a vibrant hub for arts, entertainment, and outdoor experiences. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8256690/8256690_2026-04-14-173630.64kmono.mp3 Learn more […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXL, 4.14.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXL, 4.14.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861545 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:21:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson! Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson! Clay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator, joins John Williams to celebrate the birth of American Founding Father and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867877 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:58:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Clay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator, joins John Williams to celebrate the birth of American Founding Father and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.wgnradio.comClay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator, joins John Williams to celebrate the birth of American Founding Father and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Neil Steinberg: COVID did damage to our health care system Neil Steinberg: COVID did damage to our health care system The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the difficulty many people are having getting treated at hospitals in a timely manner.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2867643 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:02:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the difficulty many people are having getting treated at hospitals in a timely manner.wgnradio.comThe great author and Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to talk about the difficulty many people are having getting treated at hospitals in a timely manner.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Lou Manfredini: Time to stain your exterior deck Lou Manfredini: Time to stain your exterior deck The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is the perfect time for exterior deck staining. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2801342 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:47:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is the perfect time for exterior deck staining. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is the perfect time for exterior deck staining. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIX, 4.13.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIX, 4.13.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861540 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:55:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago President Trump threatens Iran as negotiations are set to begin President Trump threatens Iran as negotiations are set to begin Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the latest on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2865570 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:19:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Hannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the latest on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.wgnradio.comHannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins John Williams to give us the latest on the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago How dangerous is the return to Earth for Artemis II? How dangerous is the return to Earth for Artemis II? Dr. Geza Gyuk, Senior Director of Astronomy, Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about the Artemis II mission and what to expect when the astronauts return to Earth.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2865555 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:09:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Geza Gyuk, Senior Director of Astronomy, Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about the Artemis II mission and what to expect when the astronauts return to Earth.wgnradio.comDr. Geza Gyuk, Senior Director of Astronomy, Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about the Artemis II mission and what to expect when the astronauts return to Earth.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Craig Bolanos: Time to look under the hood of your portfolio Craig Bolanos: Time to look under the hood of your portfolio Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it could be a good time to rebalance your portfolio.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2859669 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:50:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it could be […]wgnradio.comCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it could be […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Author Tilar Mazzeo talks ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’ Author Tilar Mazzeo talks ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’ New York Times Best-Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo joins John Williams to discuss her novel, ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2843788 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:53:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)New York Times Best-Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo joins John Williams to discuss her novel, ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’wgnradio.comNew York Times Best-Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo joins John Williams to discuss her novel, ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.10.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.10.26 Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855408 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:17:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!wgnradio.comEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best snack to eat before bed that will help you sleep Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best snack to eat before bed that will help you sleep Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her bedtime milk and cookies recipe and to answer all your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857680 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:58:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her bedtime milk and cookies recipe and to answer all your health and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her bedtime milk and cookies recipe and to answer all your health and nutrition questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Best of the Midwest: Spring fishing in Hayward Lakes Best of the Midwest: Spring fishing in Hayward Lakes It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north to beautiful Wisconsin and visit with Mindy Simons, Executive Director, Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau! Mindy tells us where Hayward Lakes is located, the 56,000 acres of water in the county, the abundance of outdoor activities available, the amazing spring fishing in the Hayward Lakes area, the best places to stay when you visit, where you can eat and drink, and why the spring is a great time to spend some time in the area.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2838446 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:43:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north to beautiful Wisconsin and visit with Mindy […]wgnradio.comIt’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north to beautiful Wisconsin and visit with Mindy […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVIII, 4.9.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVIII, 4.9.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861537 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:25:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Mincing Rascals 4.8.26: Trump rhetoric, Iran war ceasefire, Adam Toledo lawsuit The Mincing Rascals 4.8.26: Trump rhetoric, Iran war ceasefire, Adam Toledo lawsuit The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. Today, the Rascals start the podcast discussing President Trump’s fiery rhetoric, the latest developments on the war with Iran, and if any of the desired objectives have been met. Turning to Illinois, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to an Illinois’ law barring concealed carry of guns on public transit. How do the Rascals feel about this decision? The civil trial against CPD and ex-Officer Eric Stillman for the Adam Toledo shooting in Chicago began earlier this week. Eric gets us up to speed on the case and what we need to know. Related: Check out Austin’s latest Substack, ‘How to bring professional excellence to the Chicago Police Department.’ Lastly, the Rascals visit a previous topic of discussion to hear Austin’s opinion. What does Austin think of the CTU asking for a day off for students to take part in a day of civil engagement?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830411 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:37:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. Today, the Rascals start the podcast discussing President Trump’s fiery rhetoric, the latest developments on the war with Iran, […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. Today, the Rascals start the podcast discussing President Trump’s fiery rhetoric, the latest developments on the war with Iran, […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Be careful on your timing when applying herbicide Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Be careful on your timing when applying herbicide We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2849904 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:06:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. wgnradio.comWe are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Hand and The Eye will be the best place in the world to experience magic The Hand and The Eye will be the best place in the world to experience magic Chicago entrepreneur Glen Tullman, the visionary behind the new magic venue ‘The Hand and The Eye,’ joins John Williams to talk about his background, the historical importance of the building, his lifelong passion for magic and the wonder it can create, Chicago’s long history with magic, and what we need to know about the experience when you visit The Hand and The Eye.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863366 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:55:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Chicago entrepreneur Glen Tullman, the visionary behind the new magic venue ‘The Hand and The Eye,’ joins John Williams to talk about his background, the historical importance of the building, his lifelong passion for magic and the wonder it can create, Chicago’s long history with magic, and what we need to know about the experience […]wgnradio.comChicago entrepreneur Glen Tullman, the visionary behind the new magic venue ‘The Hand and The Eye,’ joins John Williams to talk about his background, the historical importance of the building, his lifelong passion for magic and the wonder it can create, Chicago’s long history with magic, and what we need to know about the experience […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago NewsNation’s Joe Khalil: Secretary Hegseth declared military victory in Iran NewsNation’s Joe Khalil: Secretary Hegseth declared military victory in Iran Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and what we learned from Secretary Hegseth’s press conference this morning.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2863322 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:34:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and what we learned from Secretary Hegseth’s press conference this morning.wgnradio.comJoe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and what we learned from Secretary Hegseth’s press conference this morning.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVII, 4.8.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVII, 4.8.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861533 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:56:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: AI can’t replace the humanity of healthcare Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: AI can’t replace the humanity of healthcare Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how AI is being used in hospitals, his thoughts on a colon cancer blood test called Shield, and why it’s still important to get COVID, flu, RSV, and shingles vaccines.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2734610 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:01:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how AI is being used in hospitals, his thoughts on a colon cancer blood test called Shield, and why it’s still important to get COVID, flu, RSV, and shingles vaccines.wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how AI is being used in hospitals, his thoughts on a colon cancer blood test called Shield, and why it’s still important to get COVID, flu, RSV, and shingles vaccines.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Eric Zorn: War in Iran is not going the way Trump thought it would go Eric Zorn: War in Iran is not going the way Trump thought it would go Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President Trump has given to Iran.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857711 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:46:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President […]wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Michigan winning the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit, the civil trial in Adam Toledo’s family lawsuit against Chicago Police Department, and the latest on the deadline President […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVI, 4.7.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVI, 4.7.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855399 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:51:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago How Joabe Barbosa is showcasing Chicago to the world How Joabe Barbosa is showcasing Chicago to the world Joabe Barbosa, a runner originally from Brazil who is a Roosevelt University doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, joins John Williams to talk about his effort to run all over the Chicago area and showcase the city to the rest of the world. Joabe tells John what inspired him to run through Chicago neighborhoods, how he’s completed running 85% of the streets in Chicago, and what he’s trying to do to remain in the United States after his F-1 student visa runs out. Want to help? Click on the GoFundMe here.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2861330 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:47:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Joabe Barbosa, a runner originally from Brazil who is a Roosevelt University doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, joins John Williams to talk about his effort to run all over the Chicago area and showcase the city to the rest of the world. Joabe tells John what inspired him to run through Chicago neighborhoods, how he’s […]wgnradio.comJoabe Barbosa, a runner originally from Brazil who is a Roosevelt University doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, joins John Williams to talk about his effort to run all over the Chicago area and showcase the city to the rest of the world. Joabe tells John what inspired him to run through Chicago neighborhoods, how he’s […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Lou Manfredini: Periodically check for leaks in your home Lou Manfredini: Periodically check for leaks in your home The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why it’s important to periodically check for leaks in your home. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857702 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:35:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why it’s important to periodically check for leaks in your home. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why it’s important to periodically check for leaks in your home. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXV, 4.6.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXV, 4.6.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855397 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:07:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley: Funding the war is extremely unpopular Rep. Mike Quigley: Funding the war is extremely unpopular U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins John Williams to talk about the congressional showdown over DHS funding. Rep. Quigley also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the latest on the war in Iran.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2858840 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:25:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins John Williams to talk about the congressional showdown over DHS funding. Rep. Quigley also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the latest on the war in Iran.wgnradio.comU.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5) joins John Williams to talk about the congressional showdown over DHS funding. Rep. Quigley also discusses the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the latest on the war in Iran.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Connell McShane: Could the war in Iran be a strategic loss for the US? Connell McShane: Could the war in Iran be a strategic loss for the US? Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the latest on a US fighter jet reportedly being shot down in Iran, his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the length of the war in Iran, and Pete Hegseth firing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857691 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:21:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the latest on a US fighter jet reportedly being shot down in Iran, his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the length of the war in Iran, and Pete Hegseth firing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the latest on a US fighter jet reportedly being shot down in Iran, his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the length of the war in Iran, and Pete Hegseth firing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago What’s next for Artemis II moon mission? What’s next for Artemis II moon mission? Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle tells us where the astronauts are right now, what it’s like inside the space capsule, and what they’ll need to do to land safely.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2859485 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:17:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle tells us where the astronauts are right now, what it’s like inside the space capsule, and what they’ll need to do to land safely.wgnradio.comMichelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle tells us where the astronauts are right now, what it’s like inside the space capsule, and what they’ll need to do to land safely.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.3.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.3.26 Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855404 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!wgnradio.comEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to keep muscle mass as you age Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to keep muscle mass as you age Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the exercises that will help with mobility as you age, the ingredients for Dawn’s Spring Salad, and the things you can do to lower your bad cholesterol. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857684 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:20:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the exercises that will help with mobility as you age, the ingredients for Dawn’s Spring Salad, and the things you can do to lower your bad cholesterol. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the exercises that will help with mobility as you age, the ingredients for Dawn’s Spring Salad, and the things you can do to lower your bad cholesterol. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: Illinois fever is real Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: Illinois fever is real Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to talk about the Final Four basketball games, how far he thinks Illinois can go in the tourney, and what to make of the Sox and Cubs this year.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2857697 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:46:03 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to talk about the Final Four basketball games, how far he thinks Illinois can go in the tourney, and what to make of the Sox and Cubs this year.wgnradio.comSam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to talk about the Final Four basketball games, how far he thinks Illinois can go in the tourney, and what to make of the Sox and Cubs this year.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIV, 4.2.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIV, 4.2.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855393 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:08:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Mincing Rascals 4.1.26: Birthright citizenship, Sheridan Gorman, ABS The Mincing Rascals 4.1.26: Birthright citizenship, Sheridan Gorman, ABS 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 Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship. Why is this issue so important to President Trump? And what do the Rascals think of President Trump sitting in on the arguments? Speaking of President Trump, his effort to put his name on things continues. What do the Rascals think of naming things for politicians who are still alive? The Rascals also debate if President Trump will try to cancel or delegitimize the midterm elections. And will the Democrats rally behind a singular message? Next, the Rascals discuss the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. Is it fair to say that Gorman would still be alive if Trump was in office rather than Joe Biden? Sports is also on the mind this week as MLB has incorporated ABS (automated ball-strike system) into games. Are the Rascals on board with the new technology? Also, Eric suggests 7 things that would improve the game basketball.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830409 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:24:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)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 Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on President Trump’s effort to end birthright […]wgnradio.comThe 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 Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on President Trump’s effort to end birthright […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago David Hochberg: Why mortgage interest rates are going up right now David Hochberg: Why mortgage interest rates are going up right now Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates nearing 7%, what you should do if you are buying a home with defects, and that more than half of home listings are sitting unsold for 60+ days. David also answers all of your questions!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2853371 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:19:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates nearing 7%, what you should do if you are buying a home with defects, and that more than half of home listings are sitting unsold for 60+ days. David also answers all of your questions! David hosts “Home Sweet Home […]wgnradio.comMortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates nearing 7%, what you should do if you are buying a home with defects, and that more than half of home listings are sitting unsold for 60+ days. David also answers all of your questions! David hosts “Home Sweet Home […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Hold off on seeding right now Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Hold off on seeding right now We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob reminds us to be careful about planting seeds right now.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2836271 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:11:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob reminds us to be careful about planting seeds right now.wgnradio.comWe are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, who joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob reminds us to be careful about planting seeds right now.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIII, 4.1.26: Best Jokes of March John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIII, 4.1.26: Best Jokes of March Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger, and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of March 2026! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855389 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:52:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger, and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of March 2026! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.comwgnradio.comMarge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger, and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of March 2026! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.comJohn,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago What’s next for Tiger Woods after DUI arrest What’s next for Tiger Woods after DUI arrest Criminal defense attorney Damon Cheronis joins John Williams to talk about the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2856254 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:36:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Criminal defense attorney Damon Cheronis joins John Williams to talk about the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.wgnradio.comCriminal defense attorney Damon Cheronis joins John Williams to talk about the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Eric Zorn: Local media has covered Sheridan Gorman murder fairly Eric Zorn: Local media has covered Sheridan Gorman murder fairly Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his list of 7 proposed rule changes for basketball, the local media coverage of the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, and his thoughts on the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2843811 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:18:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his list of 7 proposed rule changes for basketball, the local media coverage of the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, and his thoughts on the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about his list of 7 proposed rule changes for basketball, the local media coverage of the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, and his thoughts on the DUI arrest of Tiger Woods.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago When will humans return to the moon’s surface? When will humans return to the moon’s surface? Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle explains why they are doing this particular mission, how big and powerful the rocket is, how long NASA has been working on this particular rocket, what the astronauts onboard the rocket hope to learn, and the hope to have humans land on the moon with Artemis IV in 2028.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2856352 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:04:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle explains why they are doing this particular mission, how big and powerful the rocket is, how long NASA has been working on this particular rocket, what the astronauts onboard the […]wgnradio.comMichelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the launch of Artemis II for a flight around the moon. Michelle explains why they are doing this particular mission, how big and powerful the rocket is, how long NASA has been working on this particular rocket, what the astronauts onboard the […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how careful doctors are about prescribing pain medication to patients, and what to know about a the new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2843805 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how careful doctors are about prescribing pain medication to patients, and what to know about a the new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how careful doctors are about prescribing pain medication to patients, and what to know about a the new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXII, 3.31.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXII, 3.31.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2842908 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:16:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago What we learned about suspect in Sheridan Gorman murder What we learned about suspect in Sheridan Gorman murder Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins John Williams to tell us what we learned about Jose Medina, the man who is suspected of killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855308 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins John Williams to tell us what we learned about Jose Medina, the man who is suspected of killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.wgnradio.comBen Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins John Williams to tell us what we learned about Jose Medina, the man who is suspected of killing Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Lou Manfredini: Fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes Lou Manfredini: Fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains that now is the time to fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2848735 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:42:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains that now is the time to fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains that now is the time to fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Tom Fortino: The fundamentals of this market are strong Tom Fortino: The fundamentals of this market are strong Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the market whipsaw, the fundamentals of the market still being strong, why he doesn’t see an interest rate hike coming, if there he thinks the market will bounce back once the war in Iran ends, and how much people make on social security.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2855210 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:01:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the market whipsaw, the fundamentals of the market still being strong, why he doesn’t see an interest rate hike coming, if there he thinks the market will bounce back once the war in Iran […]wgnradio.comTom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the market whipsaw, the fundamentals of the market still being strong, why he doesn’t see an interest rate hike coming, if there he thinks the market will bounce back once the war in Iran […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXI, 3.30.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXI, 3.30.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2842904 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:58:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Rae Kaplan: New deadline for Parent Plus borrowers Rae Kaplan: New deadline for Parent Plus borrowers Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a new deadline for Parent Plus borrowers. And as always, Rae answers all of your student loan questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2852258 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:57:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a new deadline for Parent Plus borrowers. And as always, Rae answers all of your student loan questions.wgnradio.comAttorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a new deadline for Parent Plus borrowers. And as always, Rae answers all of your student loan questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Connell McShane: What to know about Iran war negotiations Connell McShane: What to know about Iran war negotiations Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate voting to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, and the latest on the negotiations to end the war with Iran.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830417 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:48:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate voting to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, and the latest on the negotiations to end the war with Iran.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate voting to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, and the latest on the negotiations to end the war with Iran.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Craig Bolanos: Opportunity to embrace volatility Craig Bolanos: Opportunity to embrace volatility Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the uncertainty in the market, how he hasn’t seen any economic data that would mean a recession is looming, when he thinks we might fully recover from the war in Iran, if he thinks the Fed is making the right policy decisions, why he expects more rate cuts at the end of the year, and what he’s telling investors right now.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2846525 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:34:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the uncertainty in the market, how he hasn’t seen any economic data that would mean a recession is looming, when he thinks we might fully recover from the war in Iran, if he thinks the Fed is making the right policy decisions, […]wgnradio.comCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the uncertainty in the market, how he hasn’t seen any economic data that would mean a recession is looming, when he thinks we might fully recover from the war in Iran, if he thinks the Fed is making the right policy decisions, […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 3.27.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 3.27.26 Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2823389 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!wgnradio.comEnjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Attorney Rich Lenkov: Just the tip of the iceberg for lawsuits against social media companies Attorney Rich Lenkov: Just the tip of the iceberg for lawsuits against social media companies Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about a jury in California found that Meta and Google were to blame for harm caused to a woman who compulsively used social media as a small child.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2652159 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 guide to pesticides in fruits and vegetables. And as always, Dawn answers all of your food and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 guide to pesticides in fruits and vegetables. And as always, Dawn answers all of your food and nutrition questions.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Your Hometown: A comfortable vibe at Preservation in Geneva Your Hometown: A comfortable vibe at Preservation in Geneva Lawrence Colburn, owner of Preservation in Geneva, joins John Williams to talk about his contemporary American restaurant, why he decided to open a restaurant in Geneva after working downtown, the gorgeous outdoor space at the restaurant, the accessible wine list, his favorite dishes at the restaurant, what he expects for business during the upcoming summer season, and how the restaurant scene in Geneva is unrivaled in the suburbs.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2849930 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lawrence Colburn, owner of Preservation in Geneva, joins John Williams to talk about his contemporary American restaurant, why he decided to open a restaurant in Geneva after working downtown, the gorgeous outdoor space at the restaurant, the accessible wine list, his favorite dishes at the restaurant, what he expects for business during the upcoming summer […]wgnradio.comLawrence Colburn, owner of Preservation in Geneva, joins John Williams to talk about his contemporary American restaurant, why he decided to open a restaurant in Geneva after working downtown, the gorgeous outdoor space at the restaurant, the accessible wine list, his favorite dishes at the restaurant, what he expects for business during the upcoming summer […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Best of the Midwest: Unplug in Allamakee County Best of the Midwest: Unplug in Allamakee County It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we talk a trip west and visit Allamakee County in Iowa! Val Reinke, the Executive Director of Allamakee County Economic
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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2842902 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:16:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions are… Our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions are… After 4 weeks of voting on 160 Chicago pizza places, 128 Mom & Pops and 32 Local Chains, the polls are closed and we have our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions.

Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams and Andy Masur to announce and call the winners. Listen below:

Congrats to Bartolini’s of Midlothian for winning our Mom and Pops Championship, and Rosati’s for winning our Local Chains Championship! We also appreciate Uncle Jerry’s and Antioch Pizza Shop, and the communities that support them, for all of their work, energy and enthusiasm to make the runs that they did in our 2026 Tournament.

And thank you to our sponsor, Chicago Brick Oven, for their support throughout our tournament. For round-by-round results in both “Mom & Pops” and “Local Chains” brackets, go to our main 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness page.

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The final “Mom & Pops Edition” Bracket

The final “Local Chains Division” Bracket

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2851737 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:04:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)After 4 weeks of voting on 160 Chicago pizza places, 128 Mom & Pops and 32 Local Chains, the polls are closed and we have our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions. Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams and Andy Masur to announce and call the winners. Listen […]wgnradio.comAfter 4 weeks of voting on 160 Chicago pizza places, 128 Mom & Pops and 32 Local Chains, the polls are closed and we have our 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Champions. Chicago’s Very Own Eats co-host and WGN Radio bracketologist Michael Piff joined John Williams and Andy Masur to announce and call the winners. Listen […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago The Mincing Rascals 3.25.26: Sheridan Gorman murder, No Kings rally, City Hall firings The Mincing Rascals 3.25.26: Sheridan Gorman murder, No Kings rally, City Hall firings The Mincing Rascals this week are Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week’s John Williams-less podcast begins with the gang discussing the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman. Next, the Rascals talk about Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke pushing back on the effort to name a special prosecutor to investigate the federal agents behind Operation Midway Blitz. This weekend there will be ‘No Kings’ rallies in cities across the country. Do the Rascals believe that one-day protests accomplish anything? Speaking of protesting, the CTU wants students to have a day off on May 1st to engage in civil engagement. Are the Rascals on board with the idea? There have been some firings at Chicago City Hall recently. Is the administration in disarray? And we are less than a year away from the next mayoral election in Chicago. The Rascals share some of their early thoughts. And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2830407 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:42:24 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Mincing Rascals this week are Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week’s John Williams-less podcast begins with the gang discussing the […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of the ‘Steve Bertrand on Books‘ podcast. This week’s John Williams-less podcast begins with the gang discussing the […]John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What happens when you die without a will? Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What happens when you die without a will? Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2850455 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:07:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to break down the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Sam also gives some thoughts on the upcoming MLB season.wgnradio.comSam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst and co-host of the sports betting show “Chicken Dinner,” joins John Williams to break down the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Sam also gives some thoughts on the upcoming MLB season.John,Williams,WGN,Radio,720,Chicago Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Will early spring cold cause plant damage? Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Will early spring cold cause plant damage? We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with 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 answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Will last week’s freeze cause damage? And when will you start to see your plants pop? Is it still to early to seed?

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