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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3145436 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:44:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams talks about the controversial ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill that will become law late next week. We hear from caller Anna who has a personal story to tell about the law. Later, Benjamin Fleshman, Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, joins to talk about the lawsuit to block the End-of-Life Options for […]wgnradio.comJohn Williams talks about the controversial ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill that will become law late next week. We hear from caller Anna who has a personal story to tell about the law. Later, Benjamin Fleshman, Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, joins to talk about the lawsuit to block the End-of-Life Options for […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Connell McShane: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case Connell McShane: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to give us the latest update on the Lindsay Clancy trial.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138406 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:26:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to give us the latest update on the Lindsay Clancy trial.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to give us the latest update on the Lindsay Clancy trial.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 9.4.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 9.4.26 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=3138416 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:13:12 +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!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dave Eanet previews the 2026 Northwestern football season Dave Eanet previews the 2026 Northwestern football season Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Williams and Andy Masur to preview the upcoming Northwestern football season! Go Cats!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144281 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Williams and Andy Masur to preview the upcoming Northwestern football season! Go Cats!wgnradio.comMr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Williams and Andy Masur to preview the upcoming Northwestern football season! Go Cats!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: Understanding your Metabolic 5 Dawn Jackson Blatner: Understanding your Metabolic 5 Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of magnesium rich foods, why you should get your blood work done (and understanding the numbers!), a famous toast recipe, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3061563 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:37:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of magnesium rich foods, why you should get your blood work done (and understanding the numbers!), a famous toast recipe, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of magnesium rich foods, why you should get your blood work done (and understanding the numbers!), a famous toast recipe, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Best of the Midwest: Fall family fun in Janesville Best of the Midwest: Fall family fun in Janesville It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short drive up to Wisconsin and chat with Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau! Christine tells us how easy it is to get to Janesville from the Chicago area, some of the best places to visit in the fall including Hawk’s Orchard and the Rotary Botanical Gardens, the variety of spots to eat and drink when you visit, the nice selection of lodging in Janesville, and the great fall activities and events taking place this year. Visit the contest page at WGN Radio for your chance to win a weekend of fun in Janesville!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3105012 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:21:58 +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 getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short drive up to Wisconsin and chat with […]wgnradio.comIt’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short drive up to Wisconsin and chat with […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIX, 9.3.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIX, 9.3.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140408 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:05:41 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Mincing Rascals 9.2.26: Flock cameras, Chicago crime, Lake Ontario, Mayor Johnson’s future The Mincing Rascals 9.2.26: Flock cameras, Chicago crime, Lake Ontario, Mayor Johnson’s future 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 long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by congratulating Rascal Brandon Pope on his new gig at FOX32! Congrats, BP! Now, to the news. The controversy surrounding Flock cameras continues to make headlines. What are the Rascals thoughts on the technology? Next, the Rascals dig into Chicago crime statistics. President Trump and some candidates for Chicago mayor are saying the city isn’t doing enough to tackle crime. What do the Rascals think? President Trump continues his quest to rename things. Last week, it was Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America,’ and today it was Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait.’ What’s going on here? And what about Trump’s efforts to squash mail-in voting? Is this something we should be concerned about heading towards the midterm elections? Austin is being sued for defamation by the CTU and will update us soon on what’s going on. Austin also tells us about a new poll of city workers that shows Mayor Johnson losing support from rank and file teachers, and what we should know about the upcoming Chicago school board election. And speaking of Mayor Johnson, do the Rascals expect him to announce a reelection campaign on September 13th? On a lighter note, Cate explains why she has had enough of Chicago’s recent Malört obsession! 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=3134737 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:22:10 +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 long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by congratulating Rascal Brandon Pope on his new gig at FOX32! […]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 long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast by congratulating Rascal Brandon Pope on his new gig at FOX32! […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Keep an eye open for lawn fungus during heat wave Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Keep an eye open for lawn fungus during heat wave 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. Bob says lawns are doing great with recent rains, but make sure to keep an eye out for fungus with all the heat and humidity.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130177 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:54:16 +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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says lawns are doing great with recent rains, but make sure to keep an eye out for […]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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says lawns are doing great with recent rains, but make sure to keep an eye out for […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams David Hochberg: Real estate taxes are crushing the economy David Hochberg: Real estate taxes are crushing the economy Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to explain what’s going on with Treasury yields, how the war in Iran has been impacting the economy, today’s ADP data, what is expected from Friday’s August labor report, and the risks and rewards of paying off your home with a HELOC.

David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881367 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:39:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to explain what’s going on with Treasury yields, how the war in Iran has been impacting the economy, today’s ADP data, what is expected from Friday’s August labor report, and the risks and rewards of paying off your home with a HELOC. David hosts “Home […]wgnradio.comMortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to explain what’s going on with Treasury yields, how the war in Iran has been impacting the economy, today’s ADP data, what is expected from Friday’s August labor report, and the risks and rewards of paying off your home with a HELOC. David hosts “Home […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams River Forest not happy with O’Hare Flyer plans River Forest not happy with O’Hare Flyer plans Cathy Adduci, Village President, River Forest, joins John Williams to talk about why some residents of River Forest are not on board with the plan for the O’Hare Flyer, a high speed train that will get you from downtown to O’Hare Airport in 15 minutes.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142759 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:36:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Cathy Adduci, Village President, River Forest, joins John Williams to talk about why some residents of River Forest are not on board with the plan for the O’Hare Flyer, a high speed train that will get you from downtown to O’Hare Airport in 15 minutes.wgnradio.comCathy Adduci, Village President, River Forest, joins John Williams to talk about why some residents of River Forest are not on board with the plan for the O’Hare Flyer, a high speed train that will get you from downtown to O’Hare Airport in 15 minutes.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Tom Fortino: The market has been very resilient Tom Fortino: The market has been very resilient Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on the economy, why the market has been resilient despite the uncertainty, why he thinks the market is poised for growth, what he expects from the Fed policy decision in September, if the midterm elections will have any impact on the stock market, and the projections for this Friday’s August labor report.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142910 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:23:16 +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 to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on the economy, why the market has been resilient despite the uncertainty, why he thinks the market is poised for growth, what he expects from the Fed […]wgnradio.comTom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on the economy, why the market has been resilient despite the uncertainty, why he thinks the market is poised for growth, what he expects from the Fed […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVIII, 9.2.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVIII, 9.2.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140402 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:14:49 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: Mayor Johnson has a pretty solid base of supporters Eric Zorn: Mayor Johnson has a pretty solid base of supporters Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed saying in an interview that he wants Michigan to ‘beat Ohio.’ El-Sayed is also under scrutiny for some old tweets referencing 9/11. Eric also talks about the upcoming Chicago mayoral election, and why he’s skeptical of the plans for the O’Hare Flyer.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3060256 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed saying in an interview that he wants Michigan to ‘beat Ohio.’ El-Sayed is also under scrutiny for some old tweets referencing 9/11. Eric also talks about the upcoming Chicago mayoral election, and why he’s skeptical […]wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed saying in an interview that he wants Michigan to ‘beat Ohio.’ El-Sayed is also under scrutiny for some old tweets referencing 9/11. Eric also talks about the upcoming Chicago mayoral election, and why he’s skeptical […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What will the flu season be like this year? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What will the flu season be like this year? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881340 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:33:07 +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 studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about studies that are being done to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the FDA approving a drug treatment for pancreatic cancer, and what we know about this year’s flu season.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVII, 9.1.26: The Best Jokes of August! John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVII, 9.1.26: The Best Jokes of August! 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 August 2026! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140400 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:24:11 +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 August 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 August 2026! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.comWGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: How often should you have your chimney inspected? Lou Manfredini: How often should you have your chimney inspected? The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With all the rain this week, Lou says to take a quick walk around the home and look for problem areas to address so water doesn’t get into your house.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133653 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:49:33 +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. With all the rain this week, Lou says to take a quick walk around the home and look for problem areas to address so water doesn’t get into your house. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each […]wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With all the rain this week, Lou says to take a quick walk around the home and look for problem areas to address so water doesn’t get into your house. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVI, 8.31.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVI, 8.31.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128199 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:06:04 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Craig Bolanos: The U.S. economy is not doing too bad Craig Bolanos: The U.S. economy is not doing too bad Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners,, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to his guns on getting inflation down to 2%, why the market is reacting negatively to Warsh’s comments, what the Fed will likely do with interest rates in September, the concern over the national debt, the markets and corporate earnings continuing to be strong overall, and what his clients are most concerned about right now.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3132005 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:10:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners,, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to his guns on getting inflation down to 2%, why the market is reacting negatively to Warsh’s comments, what the Fed will likely do with interest rates in September, the concern over the national debt, the […]wgnradio.comCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners,, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to his guns on getting inflation down to 2%, why the market is reacting negatively to Warsh’s comments, what the Fed will likely do with interest rates in September, the concern over the national debt, the […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Connell McShane: Trump’s obsession with Canada could hurt GOP in midterms Connell McShane: Trump’s obsession with Canada could hurt GOP in midterms Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about President Trump renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America.’ Connell thinks the whole renaming of things is silly and a distraction to what is really important to people. Will Trump’s trade war with Canada hurt the GOP in the midterms?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138047 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:04:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about President Trump renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America.’ Connell thinks the whole renaming of things is silly and a distraction to what is really important to people. Will Trump’s trade war with Canada hurt the GOP […]wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about President Trump renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America.’ Connell thinks the whole renaming of things is silly and a distraction to what is really important to people. Will Trump’s trade war with Canada hurt the GOP […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.28.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.28.26 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=3116034 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +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!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Your Hometown: There is something for everyone at the Bensenville Park District Your Hometown: There is something for everyone at the Bensenville Park District Joseph Vallez, Executive Director of the Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about their 4-H program at Fischer Farm, how the park district offers many different experiences even if you aren’t into sports, the beautiful White Pines Golf Course, the whole gamut of events at White Pines that aren’t golf related, and the new parks that have opened in the last couple of years.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3136262 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Joseph Vallez, Executive Director of the Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about their 4-H program at Fischer Farm, how the park district offers many different experiences even if you aren’t into sports, the beautiful White Pines Golf Course, the whole gamut of events at White Pines that […]wgnradio.comJoseph Vallez, Executive Director of the Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about their 4-H program at Fischer Farm, how the park district offers many different experiences even if you aren’t into sports, the beautiful White Pines Golf Course, the whole gamut of events at White Pines that […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Your Hometown: Bensenville brings the community together Your Hometown: Bensenville brings the community together Bensenville Mayor Frank DeSimone joins Jon Hansen (filling in for John Williams) to talk about the importance of community in Bensenville, some of the great events taking place in Bensenville over the next couple of months (including their incredible Halloween celebrations), how they take care of first responders, the revival of Bensenville’s downtown, how they have embraced being so close to O’Hare Airport, and why he wants to make sure every resident feels taken care of.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3136259 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:59:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Bensenville Mayor Frank DeSimone joins Jon Hansen (filling in for John Williams) to talk about the importance of community in Bensenville, some of the great events taking place in Bensenville over the next couple of months (including their incredible Halloween celebrations), how they take care of first responders, the revival of Bensenville’s downtown, how they […]wgnradio.comBensenville Mayor Frank DeSimone joins Jon Hansen (filling in for John Williams) to talk about the importance of community in Bensenville, some of the great events taking place in Bensenville over the next couple of months (including their incredible Halloween celebrations), how they take care of first responders, the revival of Bensenville’s downtown, how they […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Best of the Midwest: Vibrant sunsets in Ludington Best of the Midwest: Vibrant sunsets in Ludington 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 (today, Jon Hansen) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we escape to beautiful Michigan and visit with Brandy Miller, Executive Director, Pure Ludington! Brandy tells Jon about how Ludington is a beach town on Lake Michigan, why the sweet spot between summer and fall is the perfect time for a visit, the incredible opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing, the countless lodging options that are close to downtown or near Hamlin Lake, the expansion of the wineries in the area, and why it’s the perfect location for an easy long-weekend getaway.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130269 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:47:40 +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 (today, Jon Hansen) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we escape to beautiful 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 (today, Jon Hansen) has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we escape to beautiful Michigan and visit […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: Don’t demonize lettuce Dawn Jackson Blatner: Don’t demonize lettuce Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about a recent Washington Post opinion piece saying that we should not lettuce any longer. What does Dawn think? Dawn also answers all of your food and nutrition questions!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130242 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:45:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about a recent Washington Post opinion piece saying that we should not lettuce any longer. What does Dawn think? Dawn also answers all of your food and nutrition questions!wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about a recent Washington Post opinion piece saying that we should not lettuce any longer. What does Dawn think? Dawn also answers all of your food and nutrition questions!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVI, 8.27.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXVI, 8.27.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128197 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Mincing Rascals 8.26.26: Mail-in voting, trade war, O’Hare Flyer, RIP Dolly The Mincing Rascals 8.26.26: Mail-in voting, trade war, O’Hare Flyer, RIP Dolly The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room (stay tuned for some BIG news from Brandon). This week, the Rascals begin the podcast honoring the life and legacy of the great Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. RIP. The Supreme Court backed President Trump’s executive order that would restrict mail-in voting. What does this mean for the upcoming midterm elections? Next, the Rascals discuss Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. What do the Rascals think of the U.S.-Canada trade war? Locally, a private group unveiled a plan to bring an express train that would bring travelers from downtown to O’Hare Airport in 15 minutes. Are the Rascals on board? Also, what’s going on with Enes Kanter Freedom and the WNBA? Why are we even talking about this? Power has finally been restored to most residents in Indiana. How has this been going on for so long? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending this week?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3110846 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:05:39 +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, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room (stay tuned for some BIG news from Brandon). This week, the Rascals begin the podcast honoring the life and legacy […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room (stay tuned for some BIG news from Brandon). This week, the Rascals begin the podcast honoring the life and legacy […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Cooler weather reducing plant stress Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Cooler weather reducing plant stress 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. Bob says that even though we are seeing cooler temperatures now, the forecast still calls for 90’s, so make sure to keep watering those lawns, trees, and shrubs.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130179 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:32:10 +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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says that even though we are seeing cooler temperatures now, the forecast still calls for 90’s, so […]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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says that even though we are seeing cooler temperatures now, the forecast still calls for 90’s, so […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What to know about ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ law Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What to know about ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ law Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry talks about why he supports the ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill that will become law in September.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2797941 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:23:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry talks about why he supports the ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill that will become law in September.wgnradio.comElder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry talks about why he supports the ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill that will become law in September.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols: Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will be revolutionary The Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols: Nancy Grace Roman Telescope will be revolutionary Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the next great telescope to go up into space and why you should care about it! Oh, and don’t forget about the partial lunar eclipse on Thursday! Michelle also gives us her review of ‘The Odyssey.’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134726 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:12:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the next great telescope to go up into space and why you should care about it! Oh, and don’t forget about the partial lunar eclipse on Thursday! Michelle also gives us her review of ‘The Odyssey.’wgnradio.comMichelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing, The Adler Planetarium, joins John Williams to talk about the next great telescope to go up into space and why you should care about it! Oh, and don’t forget about the partial lunar eclipse on Thursday! Michelle also gives us her review of ‘The Odyssey.’WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXV, 8.26.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXV, 8.26.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128195 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:57 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Victoria Weston: What vaccines should we get this fall? Dr. Victoria Weston: What vaccines should we get this fall? Dr. Victoria Weston, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins John Williams to talk about Moderna and Merck saying an experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of cancer in high-risk melanoma patients, a new weight loss drug that may burn fat without muscle loss, and what we should know about flu and COVID shots this fall.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134614 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:08:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Victoria Weston, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins John Williams to talk about Moderna and Merck saying an experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of cancer in high-risk melanoma patients, a new weight loss drug that may burn fat without muscle loss, and what we should know about flu […]wgnradio.comDr. Victoria Weston, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins John Williams to talk about Moderna and Merck saying an experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of cancer in high-risk melanoma patients, a new weight loss drug that may burn fat without muscle loss, and what we should know about flu […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: Republicans want to push trans athlete issue into public conversation Eric Zorn: Republicans want to push trans athlete issue into public conversation Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Enes Kanter Freedom claiming to be a woman and declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, the difficulty opening the pouches in cereal boxes, and Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey invoking Fred Flintstone when asked if humans and dinosaurs co-existed.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116055 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:58:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Enes Kanter Freedom claiming to be a woman and declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, the difficulty opening the pouches in cereal boxes, and Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey invoking Fred Flintstone when asked if humans and dinosaurs co-existed.wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Enes Kanter Freedom claiming to be a woman and declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, the difficulty opening the pouches in cereal boxes, and Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey invoking Fred Flintstone when asked if humans and dinosaurs co-existed.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIV, 8.25.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIV, 8.25.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128193 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:09:58 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: Time for a pre-fall HVAC tune-up Lou Manfredini: Time for a pre-fall HVAC tune-up The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou suggests that now is the time for the pre-fall HVAC tune-up and to get your chimney cleaned. Lou also shares his thoughts on mandatory service for young adults and when you should take Social Security.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3109558 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:14:13 +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 suggests that now is the time for the pre-fall HVAC tune-up and to get your chimney cleaned. Lou also shares his thoughts on mandatory service for young adults and when you should take Social […]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 suggests that now is the time for the pre-fall HVAC tune-up and to get your chimney cleaned. Lou also shares his thoughts on mandatory service for young adults and when you should take Social […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIII, 8.24.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXIII, 8.24.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128191 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:53:55 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Connell McShane: White House now distracted by Natalie Harp story Connell McShane: White House now distracted by Natalie Harp story Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about how much we should care about the national debt hitting $40 trillion and if we need to be paying attention to the story of President Trump’s aid, Natalie Harp.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881395 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:39:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about how much we should care about the national debt hitting $40 trillion and if we need to be paying attention to the story of President Trump’s aid, Natalie Harp.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about how much we should care about the national debt hitting $40 trillion and if we need to be paying attention to the story of President Trump’s aid, Natalie Harp.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Craig Bolanos: Expect more stock market volatility Craig Bolanos: Expect more stock market volatility Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John to talk about the market volatility this week, the bond market and national debt awareness, why treasury yields are higher, the concern about the job market, what he thinks about the future of wage growth, what’s driving the stock market right now, and what investors need to know about building a durable portfolio.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3126313 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:16:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John to talk about the market volatility this week, the bond market and national debt awareness, why treasury yields are higher, the concern about the job market, what he thinks about the future of wage growth, what’s driving the stock market right now, and what investors […]wgnradio.comCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John to talk about the market volatility this week, the bond market and national debt awareness, why treasury yields are higher, the concern about the job market, what he thinks about the future of wage growth, what’s driving the stock market right now, and what investors […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.21.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.21.26 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=3116032 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:30:59 +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!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Michael O’Brien previews the 2026 high school football season Michael O’Brien previews the 2026 high school football season Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football season. What are the big storylines for this season?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130271 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:10:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football season. What are the big storylines for this season?wgnradio.comMichael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football season. What are the big storylines for this season?WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to add magnesium to your diet Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to add magnesium to your diet Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how 68% of people do not have optimism magnesium levels and what you can do to get your magnesium levels up. Dawn also stresses the importance of lunch. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130246 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:08:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how 68% of people do not have optimism magnesium levels and what you can do to get your magnesium levels up. Dawn also stresses the importance of lunch. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how 68% of people do not have optimism magnesium levels and what you can do to get your magnesium levels up. Dawn also stresses the importance of lunch. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Best of the Midwest: Find something unique in Princeton! Best of the Midwest: Find something unique in Princeton! 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 west to beautiful Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria Yepsen, Director of Tourism, City of Princeton! Victoria talks about how Princeton is an easy getaway for those in the Chicago, the charm and friendliness of the people that make up Princeton, the upcoming Bureau County Fair (that ends with a Demolition Derby!), why you shouldn’t miss the Homestead Festival in September, the unique, locally owned shops and restaurants, some of the other must-see attractions and why it’s the perfect escape from the city!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130257 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:43 +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 west to beautiful Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria […]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 west to beautiful Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXII, 8.20.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXII, 8.20.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128185 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:09:32 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Mincing Rascals 8.19.26: CTU suing IPI, minimum wage, toll hike, Natalie Harp The Mincing Rascals 8.19.26: CTU suing IPI, minimum wage, toll hike, Natalie Harp The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the  Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as well as our friend / Rascals contributor Austin Berg). What do the Rascals make of this lawsuit? Also on the local scene, Chicago mayoral candidate Alexi Giannoulias proposed a $22 minimum wage, Governor Pritzker donated a bunch of money to his re-election campaign, and Darren Bailey wants to make the tollway free. The Rascals break it all down. Also making local news this week, former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin filed a complaint with the Cook County inspector general accusing Treasurer Maria Pappas of intimidation and official misconduct after she sent him a series of profane tweets. Do the Rascals think that Pappas is a legitimate mayoral candidate? Nationally, a polling company folded after faking recent polls in Wisconsin and California. Do the Rascals think this is a big deal? In a speech this week, Senator Jon Ossoff mentioned President Trump aide Natalie Harp that has now put her in the media spotlight. Do we need to know more about Harp? And what about the rest of Ossoff’s speech? Is he a serious contender for the White House? The Rascals also wonder if President Trump would seriously consider using a nuclear bomb. On a lighter note, the Rascals end the show with red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending or slightly recommending) this week?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3110842 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:31 +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, Steve Bertrand, host of the  Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as well as […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the  Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as well as […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t cut your grass too short Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t cut your grass too short 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. Today, Bob talks about the amount of rain we’ve been getting and offers some lawn cutting tips.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3084457 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:21:42 +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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Today, Bob talks about the amount of rain we’ve been getting and offers some lawn cutting tips.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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Today, Bob talks about the amount of rain we’ve been getting and offers some lawn cutting tips.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXI, 8.19.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXI, 8.19.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128076 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:06 +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 the small uptick in COVID cases, how concerned we should be about the cyclospora outbreak, if the BRAT diet is still good for treating a stomach bug, and a new study that shows belly fat may be […]wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the small uptick in COVID cases, how concerned we should be about the cyclospora outbreak, if the BRAT diet is still good for treating a stomach bug, and a new study that shows belly fat may be […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Kelly Leonard: How constraints can help you become more creative and successful Kelly Leonard: How constraints can help you become more creative and successful Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about his recent podcast with writer David Epstein about the new book, ‘Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.’ David suggests that constraints can actually help you become more creative and successful. Also, Kelly recently turned 60 and his son commissioned Kelly’s friends to submit a song that reminded them of Kelly. Check it out here.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128066 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:56:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about his recent podcast with writer David Epstein about the new book, ‘Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.’ David suggests that constraints can actually help you […]wgnradio.comKelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about his recent podcast with writer David Epstein about the new book, ‘Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.’ David suggests that constraints can actually help you […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: CTU lawsuit against Illinois Policy Institute is ill-advised Eric Zorn: CTU lawsuit against Illinois Policy Institute is ill-advised Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the CTU suing the Illinois Policy Institute (and our friend Austin Berg), Governor JB Pritzker putting more money into his reelection fund, and how polling impacts voter behavior.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128203 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:48:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the CTU suing the Illinois Policy Institute (and our friend Austin Berg), Governor JB Pritzker putting more money into his reelection fund, and how polling impacts voter behavior.wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the CTU suing the Illinois Policy Institute (and our friend Austin Berg), Governor JB Pritzker putting more money into his reelection fund, and how polling impacts voter behavior.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCX, 8.18.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCX, 8.18.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128179 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:45 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams What you should know about deed fraud What you should know about deed fraud Mark Eddington joins John Williams to talk about a real estate scam that could have been catastrophic. Mark explains how a fraudster tried to sell their property in Michigan from under them.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3127890 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:29:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mark Eddington joins John Williams to talk about a real estate scam that could have been catastrophic. Mark explains how a fraudster tried to sell their property in Michigan from under them.wgnradio.comMark Eddington joins John Williams to talk about a real estate scam that could have been catastrophic. Mark explains how a fraudster tried to sell their property in Michigan from under them.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: How to prepare your home for a power outage Lou Manfredini: How to prepare your home for a power outage The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3109556 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:06:16 +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. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all […]wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Where is former President Barack Obama’s tan suit? Where is former President Barack Obama’s tan suit? Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media and previously the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John talk about her quest to find the location of former President Barack Obama’s infamous tan suit! If you have any leads, click here!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3127999 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:51:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media and previously the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John talk about her quest to find the location of former President Barack Obama’s infamous tan suit! If you have any leads, click here!wgnradio.comLynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media and previously the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John talk about her quest to find the location of former President Barack Obama’s infamous tan suit! If you have any leads, click here!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCIX, 8.17.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCIX, 8.17.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116050 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:48 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Connell McShane: Takeaways from President Trump’s plane switch Connell McShane: Takeaways from President Trump’s plane switch Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s secret plane switch due to a possible threat from Iran. What is the significance of the switch? Connell also gives an update on the latest on the war in Iran.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881398 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s secret plane switch due to a possible threat from Iran. What is the significance of the switch? Connell also gives an update on the latest on the war in Iran.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s secret plane switch due to a possible threat from Iran. What is the significance of the switch? Connell also gives an update on the latest on the war in Iran.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.14.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.14.26 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=3116029 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:04:18 +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!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams What Tom Junod’s father taught him about being a man What Tom Junod’s father taught him about being a man Journalist Tom Junod joins John Williams to discuss his memoir, ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.’ Tom talks about why he decided to write about his father in such detail, what made his father so different than other dads that he grew up around, the things that his dad was teaching him implicitly, how his dad always showed emotion, why he was so terrified of his father even though he always showed him love, the ‘celebrity’ his dad received when he became a handbag salesman, and how they picked the title of a Led Zeppelin song for the title of the book.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3123019 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:02:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Journalist Tom Junod joins John Williams to discuss his memoir, ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.’ Tom talks about why he decided to write about his father in such detail, what made his father so different than other dads that he grew up around, the […]wgnradio.comJournalist Tom Junod joins John Williams to discuss his memoir, ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.’ Tom talks about why he decided to write about his father in such detail, what made his father so different than other dads that he grew up around, the […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How Trinity Advocacy Group helps families through difficult times How Trinity Advocacy Group helps families through difficult times Colleen Ceh Becvar, Co-Founder, Trinity Advocacy Group, joins John Williams to talk about how they usher older adults and their families through difficult times, the two sides of their business, the various types of services they provide, how they charge for their services, and how they come up with sustainable care plans that is accessible to all families.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125278 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:05:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Colleen Ceh Becvar, Co-Founder, Trinity Advocacy Group, joins John Williams to talk about how they usher older adults and their families through difficult times, the two sides of their business, the various types of services they provide, how they charge for their services, and how they come up with sustainable care plans that is accessible to […]wgnradio.comColleen Ceh Becvar, Co-Founder, Trinity Advocacy Group, joins John Williams to talk about how they usher older adults and their families through difficult times, the two sides of their business, the various types of services they provide, how they charge for their services, and how they come up with sustainable care plans that is accessible to […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: Health benefits of interval walking Dawn Jackson Blatner: Health benefits of interval walking Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of consistency when you are trying to eat better, tips for what you should eat for the best gut health, a new study that shows how much body fat you can lose by interval walking, and why she’s obsessed with this healthy snack!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3061565 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:37:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of consistency when you are trying to eat better, tips for what you should eat for the best gut health, a new study that shows how much body fat you can lose by interval walking, and why she’s obsessed with this healthy snack!wgnradio.comAuthor and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of consistency when you are trying to eat better, tips for what you should eat for the best gut health, a new study that shows how much body fat you can lose by interval walking, and why she’s obsessed with this healthy snack!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Best of the Midwest: Kankakee River Valley Regatta Best of the Midwest: Kankakee River Valley Regatta 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 take a short trip south and visit with Devyn Forquer, Sales and Marketing Manager at Visit Kankakee County! Devyn tells John everything you need to know about the Kankakee River Valley Regatta! Devyn also talks about the excellent food, bar, and entertainment scene in Kankakee. Make it a weekend in beautiful Kankakee!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3067872 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:22:17 +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 take a short trip south and visit with Devyn […]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 take a short trip south and visit with Devyn […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVIII, 8.13.26: John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVIII, 8.13.26: John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116048 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:41:02 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about the rest of the Rascals? Speaking of Chicago things, what did the Rascals think of yesterday’s Pope Hat Night at the Rate? Next, the Rascals talk about President Trump announcing that Karoline Leavitt will be leaving as press secretary. And what’s the latest on the drama over the reflecting pool? Also this week, the Washington Post broke the story of President Trump secretly switching planes in Turkey following intelligence reports of a credible threat from Iran. What do the Rascals make of the plane switch plan? Up in Wisconsin yesterday, David Crowley pulled off a victory over progressive Francesca Hong. Eric says the Democrats avoided a big problem with Crowley’s upset win. The Rascals also wonder why the polling has been so wrong in Michigan and now in Wisconsin. 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=3110839 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:25:15 +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, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is it possible to overfertilize? Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is it possible to overfertilize? 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! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3110852 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:16:42 +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! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen 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! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVII, 8.12.26: John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVII, 8.12.26: John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116045 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Why 2026 is a great year for the movies Why 2026 is a great year for the movies Film critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk about some of the best sequels of all-time.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3122611 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:56:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Film critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk […]wgnradio.comFilm critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=2881342 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:44:27 +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 the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116057 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:36:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVI, 8.11.26: John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVI, 8.11.26: John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116039 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:28:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area.wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Join Bond Almand on his extreme journey cycling across America Join Bond Almand on his extreme journey cycling across America Bond Almand, ultra-endurance cyclist, joins John Williams to talk about Bond’s Extreme Journey, a 10,000-mile bike ride to every NFL stadium! Bond explains why he’s doing the ride, the amazing things about crossing the country by bike, how many miles he’s riding per day, the partnership with Extreme Networks, and the scariest moment he’s seen as he’s been cycling across the country.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3121937 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Bond Almand, ultra-endurance cyclist, joins John Williams to talk about Bond’s Extreme Journey, a 10,000-mile bike ride to every NFL stadium! Bond explains why he’s doing the ride, the amazing things about crossing the country by bike, how many miles he’s riding per day, the partnership with Extreme Networks, and the scariest moment he’s seen […]wgnradio.comBond Almand, ultra-endurance cyclist, joins John Williams to talk about Bond’s Extreme Journey, a 10,000-mile bike ride to every NFL stadium! Bond explains why he’s doing the ride, the amazing things about crossing the country by bike, how many miles he’s riding per day, the partnership with Extreme Networks, and the scariest moment he’s seen […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Solar panels for your home could make financial sense Solar panels for your home could make financial sense Andrei Turea, Co-owner & CEO, Green Attic Roofing, joins John to talk about how business has been going with all the storms, the biggest roofing problems people are dealing with right now, why solar makes financial sense, what to know about solar incentives from the state of Illinois, and how Green Attic Roofing will guide you through the entire process.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3121926 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:07:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Andrei Turea, Co-owner & CEO, Green Attic Roofing, joins John to talk about how business has been going with all the storms, the biggest roofing problems people are dealing with right now, why solar makes financial sense, what to know about solar incentives from the state of Illinois, and how Green Attic Roofing will guide you […]wgnradio.comAndrei Turea, Co-owner & CEO, Green Attic Roofing, joins John to talk about how business has been going with all the storms, the biggest roofing problems people are dealing with right now, why solar makes financial sense, what to know about solar incentives from the state of Illinois, and how Green Attic Roofing will guide you […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: Caulking and paint touch up tips Lou Manfredini: Caulking and paint touch up tips The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Today, Lou offers some tips on caulking, filling, and paint touch-ups. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116027 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:04:55 +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!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Video and Photos: Chicago Ducky Derby 2026 Video and Photos: Chicago Ducky Derby 2026 Highlights from the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Live coverage featuring John Williams in the WGN Radio studios on the 18th floor of our building at the corner of Wacker and Columbus and intern Kaleigh Ibarra along the Chicago River:

  • Chicago Ducky Derby Party at Pioneer Court. (K. Ibarra/WGN Radio)
  • Chicago Ducky Derby Party at Pioneer Court. (K. Ibarra/WGN Radio)
  • Crowds gather on the Michigan Ave. bridge to watch the derby. (M. Piff/WGN Radio)
  • Crowds gathering along the Chicago River for the Chicago Ducky Derby drop. Chicago Ducky Derby Party at Pioneer Court. (K. Ibarra/WGN Radio)
  • The truck getting into place on the Columbus Drive bridge for the ducky drop. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)
  • Bridge is up and the truck is getting ready for splashdown. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)
  • Beginning of the drop from the truck. (M. Piff/WGN Radio)
  • The ducky drop from the Columbus Drive bridge. (M. Piff/WGN Radio)
  • Splashdown into the Chicago River for the Ducky Derby. (M. Piff/WGN Radio)
  • Ducky Derby Race in the Chicago River. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)
  • Wide shot of the ducks racing to the finish line. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)
  • Chicago Fire Department helping the ducks move ahead. (M. Piff/WGN Radio)
  • The ducks racing to the finish line with spectators cheering them on. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)
  • One of the staff members getting ready to pick the winner at the finish line. (K. Quinn/WGN Radio)

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