John Williams https://wgnradio.com en-US (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved The John Williams Full Show Podcast Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:05:13 +0000 hourly 1 wgnradio.com no WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams WGN - John Williams Full Show Podcast The John Williams Full Show podcast from 720 WGN Chicago dmarzullo@wgnradio.comwgnradio.com The Mincing Rascals 10.21.26: Ramaswamy ad, polling accuracy, Chicago budget The Mincing Rascals 10.21.26: Ramaswamy ad, polling accuracy, Chicago budget The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals start the podcast talking about Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Eric calls the ad ‘repulsive.’ What do the rest of the Rascals think? Sticking to the national scene, the Rascals break down the now viral video of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed answering a question from a heckler named Tommy. And how are the Rascals feeling about recent polling with the midterm elections coming up in less than two weeks? Pivoting to local stories, Mayor Johnson unveiled his proposal for the 2027. What sticks out to the Rascals? Next, Austin gets us up to speed on the Chicago School Board election. Why should we care about this particular election? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending this week? And thanks to Jack for sending his green light for Tom Piazza’s book, ‘Living in the Present with John Prine.’ Want your recommendation heard on the Rascals? Send an audio recording to jwilliams@wgnradio.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3168406 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:05:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals start the podcast talking about Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad featuring his Democratic […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals start the podcast talking about Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad featuring his Democratic […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is there still time to seed your lawn? Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is there still time to seed your lawn? 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. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3188925 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:36:15 +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. 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. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How Congress has ceded power to President Trump How Congress has ceded power to President Trump Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent, New York Times, joins John Williams to talk about how much he learned from covering local politics at the start of his career, what he sees as the biggest stories in the midterm elections, what states are likely to flip from R to D, why he’s paying close attention to the races in Alaska and Kansas, President Trump’s lack of popularity right now, voters being concerned about corruption, how the Trump administration has been treating the press corps, and how Congress has given up their power to President Trump.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3189588 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:21:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent, New York Times, joins John Williams to talk about how much he learned from covering local politics at the start of his career, what he sees as the biggest stories in the midterm elections, what states are likely to flip from R to D, why he’s paying close attention to […]wgnradio.comCarl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent, New York Times, joins John Williams to talk about how much he learned from covering local politics at the start of his career, what he sees as the biggest stories in the midterm elections, what states are likely to flip from R to D, why he’s paying close attention to […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Michael O’Brien previews the IHSA football playoffs Michael O’Brien previews the IHSA football playoffs Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football playoffs. Who are the teams to beat in 8A and 7A? Michael offers some of his predictions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3189869 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:10:14 +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 playoffs. Who are the teams to beat in 8A and 7A? Michael offers some of his predictions.wgnradio.comMichael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football playoffs. Who are the teams to beat in 8A and 7A? Michael offers some of his predictions.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLV, 10.21.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLV, 10.21.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3187930 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:19:36 +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 Illinois was designated as a great place to age Why Illinois was designated as a great place to age Ron Brown, WGN Radio news anchor and reporter, joins John Williams to talk about AARP Illinois announcing that Illinois is being designated as an ‘Age-Friendly State.’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3188730 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:36:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, WGN Radio news anchor and reporter, joins John Williams to talk about AARP Illinois announcing that Illinois is being designated as an ‘Age-Friendly State.’wgnradio.comRon Brown, WGN Radio news anchor and reporter, joins John Williams to talk about AARP Illinois announcing that Illinois is being designated as an ‘Age-Friendly State.’WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association: ‘We have to understand the cost pressures that hotel owners are facing’ Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association: ‘We have to understand the cost pressures that hotel owners are facing’ Michael Jacobson, President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago hotel workers strike, what’s holding up the negotiating process, how the bargaining works, what a typical hotel worker makes, the lucrative benefits that hotel workers receive, how disruptive this has been for hotel operations, and what needs to happen so the strike is resolved.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3187952 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michael Jacobson, President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago hotel workers strike, what’s holding up the negotiating process, how the bargaining works, what a typical hotel worker makes, the lucrative benefits that hotel workers receive, how disruptive this has been for hotel operations, and what needs to happen so […]wgnradio.comMichael Jacobson, President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago hotel workers strike, what’s holding up the negotiating process, how the bargaining works, what a typical hotel worker makes, the lucrative benefits that hotel workers receive, how disruptive this has been for hotel operations, and what needs to happen so […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Was it okay for Jalen Hurts to be on airplane? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Was it okay for Jalen Hurts to be on airplane? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, and the importance of not sitting down for an extended period of time.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141715 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:15:35 +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 Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, and the importance of not sitting down for an extended period of time.wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Jalen Hurts being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, and the importance of not sitting down for an extended period of time.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: Mayor Johnson could easily make a runoff election Eric Zorn: Mayor Johnson could easily make a runoff election Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a variety of topics that are making news including the Chicago hotel workers strike, the viral interaction between Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and a heckler at a town hall event over the weekend who identified himself as Tommy, the Chicago Tribune poll on the Chicago mayoral election, and why he believes that ballot names should be randomized.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3116053 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:09:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a variety of topics that are making news including the Chicago hotel workers strike, the viral interaction between Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and a heckler at a town hall event over the weekend who identified himself as Tommy, the Chicago Tribune poll […]wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a variety of topics that are making news including the Chicago hotel workers strike, the viral interaction between Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and a heckler at a town hall event over the weekend who identified himself as Tommy, the Chicago Tribune poll […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Are the Brewers fully honoring Timeless Tickets? Are the Brewers fully honoring Timeless Tickets? Kyle Deaton, Kenosha resident and big Milwaukee Brewers fan, joins John Williams to share his disappointment with the Brewers organization about the way they have handled his 2015 purchase of the ‘Timeless Ticket.’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3188722 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:01:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Kyle Deaton, Kenosha resident and big Milwaukee Brewers fan, joins John Williams to share his disappointment with the Brewers organization about the way they have handled his 2015 purchase of the ‘Timeless Ticket.’wgnradio.comKyle Deaton, Kenosha resident and big Milwaukee Brewers fan, joins John Williams to share his disappointment with the Brewers organization about the way they have handled his 2015 purchase of the ‘Timeless Ticket.’WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLIV, 10.20.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLIV, 10.20.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3187922 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:16:17 +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: Fall fertilizer for your trees and shrubs Lou Manfredini: Fall fertilizer for your trees and shrubs 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 offers tips on applying fall fertilizer for your trees and shrubs.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3174038 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:39:56 +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 offers tips on applying fall fertilizer for your trees and shrubs. 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. This week, Lou offers tips on applying fall fertilizer for your trees and shrubs. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLIII, 10.19.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLIII, 10.19.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177991 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:05:46 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.16.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.16.26 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=3177967 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:10:30 +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 Biggest races to watch in the midterm elections Biggest races to watch in the midterm elections Julia Mueller, campaign reporter, The Hill, joins John Williams to break down the most intriguing midterm races around the country. Julie tells John why we should be watching the Senate races in Texas, Alaska, and Maine.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3185651 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:08:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Julia Mueller, campaign reporter, The Hill, joins John Williams to break down the most intriguing midterm races around the country. Julie tells John why we should be watching the Senate races in Texas, Alaska, and Maine.wgnradio.comJulia Mueller, campaign reporter, The Hill, joins John Williams to break down the most intriguing midterm races around the country. Julie tells John why we should be watching the Senate races in Texas, Alaska, and Maine.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Is the economy good or bad? Is the economy good or bad? Brian Fabes, managing director of the Corporate Coalition of Chicago and a senior fellow at NORC at the University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed where he breaks down why some people are still struggling even though economic data continues to be fairly strong.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3184688 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:48:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Brian Fabes, managing director of the Corporate Coalition of Chicago and a senior fellow at NORC at the University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed where he breaks down why some people are still struggling even though economic data continues to be fairly strong.wgnradio.comBrian Fabes, managing director of the Corporate Coalition of Chicago and a senior fellow at NORC at the University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed where he breaks down why some people are still struggling even though economic data continues to be fairly strong.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips for better hyrdation Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips for better hyrdation Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how Americans are bad at hydration and what you can do to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3156387 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:13:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how Americans are bad at hydration and what you can do to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day. 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 Americans are bad at hydration and what you can do to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Chicago City Council approves $261M police misconduct settlement Chicago City Council approves $261M police misconduct settlement Steve Art, partner at Loevy & Loevy, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago City Council approving a $260.8 million police misconduct settlement. Steve talks about who Loevy & Loevy represented in this case, how former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara mistreated the plaintiffs in the case, how the system didn’t hold police officers accountable, who discovered the misconduct by Guevara, how much each of the plaintiffs will receive, why Guevara is not in jail, and why this settlement was the best outcome for the city.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3184452 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Steve Art, partner at Loevy & Loevy, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago City Council approving a $260.8 million police misconduct settlement. Steve talks about who Loevy & Loevy represented in this case, how former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara mistreated the plaintiffs in the case, how the system didn’t hold police officers […]wgnradio.comSteve Art, partner at Loevy & Loevy, joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago City Council approving a $260.8 million police misconduct settlement. Steve talks about who Loevy & Loevy represented in this case, how former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara mistreated the plaintiffs in the case, how the system didn’t hold police officers […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLII, 10.15.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLII, 10.15.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177988 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:03:12 +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 10.14.26: New press secretary, midterm election, Chicago budget The Mincing Rascals 10.14.26: New press secretary, midterm election, Chicago budget The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago,and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals open the podcast talking about the biggest issue of the week…Kelly Clarkson v. Art of Play. Who is on Team Kelly? Next, the Rascals talk about Katie Zacharia’s debut as White House press secretary and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. Are these attractions or distractions? And what about the midterm elections? Polls are showing the Democrats will likely take the House and possibly even the Senate. Do the Rascals see a Blue Wave coming? Sticking to the national news, do the Rascals believe the administration will livestream the execution of Ft. Hood killer Nidal Hasan? Locally, Mayor Johnson is proposing a tax on corporations to help balance Chicago budget. Are the Rascals on board? And what’s the latest on the school board election and the Rascals tell us why it’s an important election that we need to be paying attention to. 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=3168402 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:57:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago,and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals open the podcast talking about the biggest issue of the week…Kelly Clarkson v. Art of Play. Who is on Team […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago,and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals open the podcast talking about the biggest issue of the week…Kelly Clarkson v. Art of Play. Who is on Team […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Let JT Medicare Solutions help you choose the best health plan Let JT Medicare Solutions help you choose the best health plan Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Thom talks about what JT Medicare Solutions does for their clients, the importance of knowing your Medicare plan, the changes that you need to be aware of, his thoughts on Advantage plans, and how JT Medicare Solutions can help you.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3183628 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:30:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Thom talks about what JT Medicare Solutions does for their clients, the importance of knowing your Medicare plan, the changes that you need to be aware of, his thoughts on Advantage plans, and how […]wgnradio.comThom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Thom talks about what JT Medicare Solutions does for their clients, the importance of knowing your Medicare plan, the changes that you need to be aware of, his thoughts on Advantage plans, and how […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Should you rake or mulch leaves on your lawn? Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Should you rake or mulch leaves on your lawn? 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. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3156382 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:53:23 +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. 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. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How raunchy movies of the early 2000’s changed comedy How raunchy movies of the early 2000’s changed comedy Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle, and author of ‘Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he decided to write this book, why audiences loved these types of films, what distinguished this period of comedy, and why movie studios are moving away from this kind of raunchy comedy.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3182781 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:19:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Matt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle, and author of ‘Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he decided to write this book, why audiences loved these types of films, what distinguished […]wgnradio.comMatt Singer, editor and film critic of ScreenCrush.com, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle, and author of ‘Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he decided to write this book, why audiences loved these types of films, what distinguished […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLI, 10.14.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXLI, 10.14.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177983 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:29:11 +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 ‘Try it before you buy it’ at Oswald’s Medical Supplies ‘Try it before you buy it’ at Oswald’s Medical Supplies Alex Anderson, Owner, Oswald’s Medical Supplies, talks to John about their longtime family business, the various type of medical supplies they sell, how medical supplies and equipment have changed over the years, their mantra of ‘you should try it before you buy it,’ their ability to repair equipment, the number one item they sell, if they rent or lease equipment, the importance of being part of a community, and how business is going right now.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3182491 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alex Anderson, Owner, Oswald’s Medical Supplies, talks to John about their longtime family business, the various type of medical supplies they sell, how medical supplies and equipment have changed over the years, their mantra of ‘you should try it before you buy it,’ their ability to repair equipment, the number one item they sell, if […]wgnradio.comAlex Anderson, Owner, Oswald’s Medical Supplies, talks to John about their longtime family business, the various type of medical supplies they sell, how medical supplies and equipment have changed over the years, their mantra of ‘you should try it before you buy it,’ their ability to repair equipment, the number one item they sell, if […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Why are Chicago hotel workers on strike? Why are Chicago hotel workers on strike? Miriam Salinas, a pastry cook at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about why they are striking.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3182485 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:27:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Miriam Salinas, a pastry cook at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about why they are striking.wgnradio.comMiriam Salinas, a pastry cook at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about why they are striking.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How long does the flu typically last? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How long does the flu typically last? Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the health of Pope Leo, what we know about his lung surgery, how long the flu can typically affect a person, and to answer all of your health questions. (Note: This segment was recorded before news of Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis was announced by the Vatican.)

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3174044 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:10:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Chicago hotel workers being on strike, JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey facing off in a forum tonight, the Trump administration planning on livestreaming an execution, and the ABS system in the MLB playoffs.wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Chicago hotel workers being on strike, JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey facing off in a forum tonight, the Trump administration planning on livestreaming an execution, and the ABS system in the MLB playoffs.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Green Attic will make your house more energy efficient Green Attic will make your house more energy efficient As energy prices rise, Andrei Turea and his team at Green Attic Insulation are here to help make your home more energy efficient before winter. Andrei joined John Williams to explain to WGN Radio listeners how they do so, how long it takes, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3182487 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)As energy prices rise, Andrei Turea and his team at Green Attic Insulation are here to help make your home more energy efficient before winter. Andrei joined John Williams to explain to WGN Radio listeners how they do so, how long it takes, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8796542/8796542_2026-10-13-192042.64kmono.mp3 Learn more and request a free estimate at GreenAttic.com.wgnradio.comAs energy prices rise, Andrei Turea and his team at Green Attic Insulation are here to help make your home more energy efficient before winter. Andrei joined John Williams to explain to WGN Radio listeners how they do so, how long it takes, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8796542/8796542_2026-10-13-192042.64kmono.mp3 Learn more and request a free estimate at GreenAttic.com.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXL, 10.13.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXL, 10.13.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177979 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:26:46 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Top prep football stories: Brother Rice QB, playoff brackets, big games this weekend, and more Top prep football stories: Brother Rice QB, playoff brackets, big games this weekend, and more Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about a number of prep football stories including Loyola’s great running back, Brother Rice’s outstanding freshman quarterback, the upcoming playoff brackets, and the big games to watch this weekend.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3181263 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about a number of prep football stories including Loyola’s great running back, Brother Rice’s outstanding freshman quarterback, the upcoming playoff brackets, and the big games to watch this weekend.wgnradio.comMichael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about a number of prep football stories including Loyola’s great running back, Brother Rice’s outstanding freshman quarterback, the upcoming playoff brackets, and the big games to watch this weekend.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How rising fuel costs impact local farmers How rising fuel costs impact local farmers Local farmer John Andermann, President of the Will County Farm Bureau, joins John Williams to talk about how the harvest season is going right now, the precision of farming, the cost of a new combine, what an acre of land typically goes for in the area, how much a farmer can make on an acre of land, how the price of fuel has impacted the business, the other variables that can contribute to a good or bad year, how the government has been supporting farmers, and if he believes GOP policies have hurt farmers.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3181088 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:09:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Local farmer John Andermann, President of the Will County Farm Bureau, joins John Williams to talk about how the harvest season is going right now, the precision of farming, the cost of a new combine, what an acre of land typically goes for in the area, how much a farmer can make on an acre of […]wgnradio.comLocal farmer John Andermann, President of the Will County Farm Bureau, joins John Williams to talk about how the harvest season is going right now, the precision of farming, the cost of a new combine, what an acre of land typically goes for in the area, how much a farmer can make on an acre of […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: Tips for controlling rodents around your house Lou Manfredini: Tips for controlling rodents around your house 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 tips on how to control those pesky rodents that you are seeing around your house.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3084440 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +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. Today, Lou offers tips on how to control those pesky rodents that you are seeing around your house. 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. Today, Lou offers tips on how to control those pesky rodents that you are seeing around your house. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIX, 10.12.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIX, 10.12.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177975 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:22:26 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dave Eanet on Mike Ditka: He changed the culture of the Chicago Bears Dave Eanet on Mike Ditka: He changed the culture of the Chicago Bears The great Mr. Cat Dave Eanet joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3178922 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:46:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great Mr. Cat Dave Eanet joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86.wgnradio.comThe great Mr. Cat Dave Eanet joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Rich Lenkov: ‘There was nothing more exciting than a Mike Ditka press conference’ Rich Lenkov: ‘There was nothing more exciting than a Mike Ditka press conference’ Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member of Downey Lenkov Milstein Kus, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Mike Ditka. Rich produced a documentary about the ’85 Bears. Watch “85: The Greatest Team In Football History” here.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3178955 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:42:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member of Downey Lenkov Milstein Kus, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Mike Ditka. Rich produced a documentary about the ’85 Bears. Watch “85: The Greatest Team In Football History” here.wgnradio.comAttorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member of Downey Lenkov Milstein Kus, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Mike Ditka. Rich produced a documentary about the ’85 Bears. Watch “85: The Greatest Team In Football History” here.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Craig Bolanos: Why consumer sentiment is falling Craig Bolanos: Why consumer sentiment is falling Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a relief rally after the midterm elections.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3171895 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:35:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a relief rally after the midterm elections.wgnradio.comCraig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a relief rally after the midterm elections.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.9.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.9.26 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=3177960 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:21:29 +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 Wayne Larrivee on the death of Mike Ditka: He personified who the Bears were Wayne Larrivee on the death of Mike Ditka: He personified who the Bears were The great broadcaster Wayne Larrivee joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86. Larrivee, currently the voice of the Green Bay Packers, was WGN Radio’s play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bears during their 1985 championship season including Super Bowl XX in January 1986.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3178768 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:05:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great broadcaster Wayne Larrivee joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86. Larrivee, currently the voice of the Green Bay Packers, was WGN Radio’s play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bears during their 1985 championship season including Super Bowl XX in […]wgnradio.comThe great broadcaster Wayne Larrivee joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at age 86. Larrivee, currently the voice of the Green Bay Packers, was WGN Radio’s play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bears during their 1985 championship season including Super Bowl XX in […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dan Hampton on the death of Mike Ditka: ‘It’s a sad day for folks here in Chicago’ Dan Hampton on the death of Mike Ditka: ‘It’s a sad day for folks here in Chicago’ Dan Hampton joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of Coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at the age of 86.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3178711 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dan Hampton joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of Coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at the age of 86.wgnradio.comDan Hampton joins John Williams to reflect on the life and legacy of Coach Mike Ditka, who passed away at the age of 86.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: GOP sees a bloodbath coming in midterms Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: GOP sees a bloodbath coming in midterms U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the amount of immigration cases that have popped up in recent months, what he’s hearing about the administration deploying election monitors, his work securing the restoration of specialized LGBTQ services at the national crisis and suicide hotline, his work fighting discrimination, and if he thinks the Democrats will win both the House and Senate.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177456 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:14:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the amount of immigration cases that have popped up in recent months, what he’s hearing about the administration deploying election monitors, his work securing the restoration of specialized LGBTQ services at the national crisis and suicide hotline, his work fighting discrimination, and if he thinks the Democrats will […]wgnradio.comU.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the amount of immigration cases that have popped up in recent months, what he’s hearing about the administration deploying election monitors, his work securing the restoration of specialized LGBTQ services at the national crisis and suicide hotline, his work fighting discrimination, and if he thinks the Democrats will […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Now playing: ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ at Music Theater Works Now playing: ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ at Music Theater Works Calling all Parrot Heads! From October 8th until November 1st, Music Theater Works presents ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ ! Director and choreographer Brenda Didier joins John Williams to talk about the show, which is described as an “uplifting, joyful, and highly participatory experience.” Listen to learn more about it!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3177797 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:08:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Calling all Parrot Heads! From October 8th until November 1st, Music Theater Works presents ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ ! Director and choreographer Brenda Didier joins John Williams to talk about the show, which is described as an “uplifting, joyful, and highly participatory experience.” Listen to learn more about it! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8765109/8765109_2026-10-08-195509.64kmono.mp3 Get your tickets at […]wgnradio.comCalling all Parrot Heads! From October 8th until November 1st, Music Theater Works presents ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ ! Director and choreographer Brenda Didier joins John Williams to talk about the show, which is described as an “uplifting, joyful, and highly participatory experience.” Listen to learn more about it! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8765109/8765109_2026-10-08-195509.64kmono.mp3 Get your tickets at […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVIII, 10.8.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVIII, 10.8.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Joining John and Andy for this special edition of Speed Jokes is Tom and Lora Dubin, who won a charity auction that supported the Museum of Broadcast Communications!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3167133 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:15:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Joining John and Andy for this special edition of Speed Jokes is Tom and Lora Dubin, who won a charity auction that supported the Museum of Broadcast Communications!wgnradio.comJohn Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Joining John and Andy for this special edition of Speed Jokes is Tom and Lora Dubin, who won a charity auction that supported the Museum of Broadcast Communications!WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams The Mincing Rascals 10.7.26: Sox fever, Trump ads, Cornell rape case, Christa Pike The Mincing Rascals 10.7.26: Sox fever, Trump ads, Cornell rape case, Christa Pike The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast with White Sox Fever! Next, the Rascals break down President Trump’s controversial comments about the war in Iran, and saying, ‘let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.’ Speaking of President Trump and controversy, the Rascals talk about the taxpayer-funded promotional ads that Trump now says will be paid for by his Super PAC. A lot of new details are emerging about the Cornell gang rape allegations. The Rascals discuss the latest. Another national story that continues to make news is the botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike. Where are the Rascals on the death penalty? And the Rascals wrap up the podcast with red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or somewhat recommending) this week?

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3168400 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:06:27 +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, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast with White Sox Fever! Next, the Rascals break down President Trump’s controversial comments about the war in Iran, and saying, ‘let […]wgnradio.comThe Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals begin the podcast with White Sox Fever! Next, the Rascals break down President Trump’s controversial comments about the war in Iran, and saying, ‘let […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: What should be on your fall ‘to do’ list Landscape expert Bob Bertog: What should be on your fall ‘to do’ list 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. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3156380 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:28:55 +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, 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, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams David Hochberg: Mortgage rates hit a 3-year high David Hochberg: Mortgage rates hit a 3-year high Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates hitting a fresh 3-year high, and what that rate will do to home sales, and why we need to concerned about credit card delinquency and high foreclosure rates. And as always, David answers all of your questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3174072 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:12:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates hitting a fresh 3-year high, and what that rate will do to home sales, and why we need to concerned about credit card delinquency and high foreclosure rates. And as always, David answers all of your questions. David hosts “Home […]wgnradio.comMortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates hitting a fresh 3-year high, and what that rate will do to home sales, and why we need to concerned about credit card delinquency and high foreclosure rates. And as always, David answers all of your questions. David hosts “Home […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVII, 10.7.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVII, 10.7.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3167131 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:27:35 +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.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Senior Tech Support helps older adults use technology Senior Tech Support helps older adults use technology Tony LaPalio, Founder / CEO, Senior Tech Support, joins John to talk about the invaluable services they provide, why he started the business, how they help older adults use technology, what they typically do for their clients, the counties they serve in the area, the high number of repeat customers they help, and their plans for expansion down the road.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3175229 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:30:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tony LaPalio, Founder / CEO, Senior Tech Support, joins John to talk about the invaluable services they provide, why he started the business, how they help older adults use technology, what they typically do for their clients, the counties they serve in the area, the high number of repeat customers they help, and their plans […]wgnradio.comTony LaPalio, Founder / CEO, Senior Tech Support, joins John to talk about the invaluable services they provide, why he started the business, how they help older adults use technology, what they typically do for their clients, the counties they serve in the area, the high number of repeat customers they help, and their plans […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: Candidates running for two offices simultaneously is perfectly legal Eric Zorn: Candidates running for two offices simultaneously is perfectly legal Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the magical White Sox season, the Chicago City Council finance committee approving a $260M police misconduct settlement, Chicago’s declining crime rates, and why he doesn’t think candidates who are running for two offices are ‘double-dipping.’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3174047 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:21:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the magical White Sox season, the Chicago City Council finance committee approving a $260M police misconduct settlement, Chicago’s declining crime rates, and why he doesn’t think candidates who are running for two offices are ‘double-dipping.’wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the magical White Sox season, the Chicago City Council finance committee approving a $260M police misconduct settlement, Chicago’s declining crime rates, and why he doesn’t think candidates who are running for two offices are ‘double-dipping.’WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about Russian pneumonic plague case Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about Russian pneumonic plague case Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how concerned we should be about a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease died. Dr. Kopin also talks about how long you should stay isolated if you have the flu, and to encourage everyone to get your influenza vaccine.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3174060 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:02:36 +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 concerned we should be about a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease died. Dr. Kopin also talks about how long you should stay isolated if you […]wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how concerned we should be about a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease died. Dr. Kopin also talks about how long you should stay isolated if you […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVI, 10.6.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXVI, 10.6.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3173885 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:56:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Bob Kustra, former Illinois lieutenant governor, state legislator and president of Boise State University, joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed about the four beluga whale deaths at the Shedd Aquarium and why he believes ‘the time for imprisoning them for our entertainment or “education” has passed.’wgnradio.comBob Kustra, former Illinois lieutenant governor, state legislator and president of Boise State University, joins John Williams to talk about his Tribune Op-ed about the four beluga whale deaths at the Shedd Aquarium and why he believes ‘the time for imprisoning them for our entertainment or “education” has passed.’WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Why Elk Grove Village mayor supports data centers in his town: ‘We can’t survive without them’ Why Elk Grove Village mayor supports data centers in his town: ‘We can’t survive without them’ Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson joins John Williams to talk about his recent Op-ed in the Tribune about why he supports data centers in his town.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3173753 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:53:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson joins John Williams to talk about his recent Op-ed in the Tribune about why he supports data centers in his town.wgnradio.comElk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson joins John Williams to talk about his recent Op-ed in the Tribune about why he supports data centers in his town.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Lou Manfredini: Fall pruning tips Lou Manfredini: Fall pruning tips The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With the beautiful weather this week, Lou says it’s time to tackle your fall pruning! And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133661 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:51:45 +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 the beautiful weather this week, Lou says it’s time to tackle your fall pruning! And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]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 the beautiful weather this week, Lou says it’s time to tackle your fall pruning! And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXV, 10.5.26: Best jokes of September John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXV, 10.5.26: Best jokes of September Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of September 2026! John has a few that he likes, too! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3167127 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:43:42 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of September 2026! John has a few that he likes, too! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.comwgnradio.comMarge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal and member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John Williams and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of September 2026! John has a few that he likes, too! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.comWGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Tom Fortino: The safest thing to do with your retirement savings right now Tom Fortino: The safest thing to do with your retirement savings right now Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about what’s going on with the market, what to expect from the economic data that will be released soon, how the war in Iran continues to impact the economy, what’s the safest thing to do for people saving for retirement, the latest on the trade war with Canada, and what you need to know about taxes before the end of the year.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3173731 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:25:24 +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 what’s going on with the market, what to expect from the economic data that will be released soon, how the war in Iran continues to impact the economy, what’s the safest thing to […]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 what’s going on with the market, what to expect from the economic data that will be released soon, how the war in Iran continues to impact the economy, what’s the safest thing to […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams What you should do if you are a victim of sexual assault What you should do if you are a victim of sexual assault Dr. Jennifer Obel, a retired oncologist who writes about the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy, joins John Williams to talk about her Tribune Op-ed about the Cornell sexual assault case and what she wants every young woman to know if they’ve been a victim of sexual assault.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3171624 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:29:24 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Jennifer Obel, a retired oncologist who writes about the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy, joins John Williams to talk about her Tribune Op-ed about the Cornell sexual assault case and what she wants every young woman to know if they’ve been a victim of sexual assault.wgnradio.comDr. Jennifer Obel, a retired oncologist who writes about the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy, joins John Williams to talk about her Tribune Op-ed about the Cornell sexual assault case and what she wants every young woman to know if they’ve been a victim of sexual assault.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Connell McShane: What to know about Flydubai plane attack Connell McShane: What to know about Flydubai plane attack Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about what we know about the attack on the Flydubai flight to Israel, and the latest on the botched execution in Tennessee.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138414 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:23:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about what we know about the attack on the Flydubai flight to Israel, and the latest on the botched execution in Tennessee.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about what we know about the attack on the Flydubai flight to Israel, and the latest on the botched execution in Tennessee.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.2.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 10.2.26 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=3138430 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:14:36 +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 David Byrne ponders if we are who we think we are in ‘Theater of the Mind’ David Byrne ponders if we are who we think we are in ‘Theater of the Mind’ David Byrne, the legendary musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, joins John Williams to talk about the Goodman Theatre production of ‘Theater of the Mind.’ David talks about the production and the uniqueness of the venue, how the show has many layers, the way the show was created, what he wants people to come away with after seeing the show, and his latest record, ‘Who is the Sky?’

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3169602 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:50:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)David Byrne, the legendary musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, joins John Williams to talk about the Goodman Theatre production of ‘Theater of the Mind.’ David talks about the production and the uniqueness of the venue, how the show has many layers, the way the show was created, what he wants people to come away […]wgnradio.comDavid Byrne, the legendary musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, joins John Williams to talk about the Goodman Theatre production of ‘Theater of the Mind.’ David talks about the production and the uniqueness of the venue, how the show has many layers, the way the show was created, what he wants people to come away […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to pick the best apple variety for your taste Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to pick the best apple variety for your taste Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her Apple Tasting Score Sheet! Dawn helps you find the perfect apple for your specific taste. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130230 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:19:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her Apple Tasting Score Sheet! Dawn helps you find the perfect apple for your specific taste. 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 her Apple Tasting Score Sheet! Dawn helps you find the perfect apple for your specific taste. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIV, 10.1.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIV, 10.1.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3167121 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:18:37 +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 9.30.26: AI meeting, parking meter deal, Jack Smith hearing, midterm election The Mincing Rascals 9.30.26: AI meeting, parking meter deal, Jack Smith hearing, midterm election 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 Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week the podcast begins with Jon Hansen’s recap of his work at the Presidents Cup golf tournament and having the opportunity to meet President Trump. Next, the Rascals discuss President Trump’s meeting with tech leaders about AI. What were the major takeaways from the meeting? And how are the Rascals feeling about the future of AI? Speaking of AI, the administration launched America.gov to simplify access to government information. Have the Rascals tried the new website yet? Locally, the Chicago City Council voted to approve a new parking meter deal. Does this new deal benefit the city? Also this week, Sen. Eric Schmitt from Missouri faced backlash after confusing the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks during a U.S. Senate hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith. What did the Rascals think of Senator Schmitt’s response to the error? The Rascals also talk about the upcoming midterm elections, the war in Iran, and how the state of the economy is impacting the GOP. Jon suggests the Democrats should move on from focusing on President Trump if they gain control of the House and Senate. 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=3134759 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:10:23 +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 Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week the podcast begins with Jon Hansen’s recap of his work at the Presidents Cup golf tournament and having the opportunity to […]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 Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week the podcast begins with Jon Hansen’s recap of his work at the Presidents Cup golf tournament and having the opportunity to […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How a local writer got her stolen bike back How a local writer got her stolen bike back Jean Iversen, freelance writer and editor, and author of ‘Local Flavor: Restaurants That Shaped Chicago’s Neighborhoods,’ joins John Williams to tell the story about getting her bike stolen and why she decided to not press charges when she confronted the person who had the bike.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3169084 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:55:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jean Iversen, freelance writer and editor, and author of ‘Local Flavor: Restaurants That Shaped Chicago’s Neighborhoods,’ joins John Williams to tell the story about getting her bike stolen and why she decided to not press charges when she confronted the person who had the bike.wgnradio.comJean Iversen, freelance writer and editor, and author of ‘Local Flavor: Restaurants That Shaped Chicago’s Neighborhoods,’ joins John Williams to tell the story about getting her bike stolen and why she decided to not press charges when she confronted the person who had the bike.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What is a Special Needs Trust? Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: What is a Special Needs Trust? 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=3168425 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:47:19 +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. wgnradio.comElder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Should you aerate your lawn every year? Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Should you aerate your lawn every year? 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. 

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3168438 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:34:05 +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. 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. WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIII, 9.30.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXIII, 9.30.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141717 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:11:27 +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 relationship between dementia and how long someone might live, the reaction some people get from the shingles vaccine, how the hospital is now starting to see flu patients, how long a flu shot lasts, and […]wgnradio.comDr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the relationship between dementia and how long someone might live, the reaction some people get from the shingles vaccine, how the hospital is now starting to see flu patients, how long a flu shot lasts, and […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Eric Zorn: Congress shouldn’t micromanage college sports Eric Zorn: Congress shouldn’t micromanage college sports Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about some various sports stories from the weekend including the sportsmanship Scottie Scheffler displayed when he conceded a 30-foot putt to his opponent after a heckler screwed up his opponent’s shot at the Presidents Cup, the unsportsmanlike conduct by a USC player and a Texas player in their games on Saturday, Iowa’s win over Eric’s beloved Michigan Wolverines, and to share his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141726 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:04:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about some various sports stories from the weekend including the sportsmanship Scottie Scheffler displayed when he conceded a 30-foot putt to his opponent after a heckler screwed up his opponent’s shot at the Presidents Cup, the unsportsmanlike conduct by a USC player and a […]wgnradio.comEric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about some various sports stories from the weekend including the sportsmanship Scottie Scheffler displayed when he conceded a 30-foot putt to his opponent after a heckler screwed up his opponent’s shot at the Presidents Cup, the unsportsmanlike conduct by a USC player and a […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXII, 9.29.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXII, 9.29.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3167115 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:16:09 +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: How often should you replace furnace filter? Lou Manfredini: How often should you replace furnace filter? The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133659 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:56:30 +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. 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. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams How to watch Cubs and Sox in the MLB playoffs How to watch Cubs and Sox in the MLB playoffs Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, tells John what you need to know if you want to watch the Cubs and Sox in the MLB playoffs this week.  

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3166873 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:34:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, tells John what you need to know if you want to watch the Cubs and Sox in the MLB playoffs this week.  wgnradio.comLongtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, tells John what you need to know if you want to watch the Cubs and Sox in the MLB playoffs this week.  WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXI, 9.28.26 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXXXI, 9.28.26 John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140457 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:08:55 +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 The winner of the 2026 Best Delis Tournament is… The winner of the 2026 Best Delis Tournament is… Our 2026 Chicagoland’s Best Delis Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company, Turano Baking Company and Koops’ Mustard, started with 64 Chicago area delis and sandwich shops. After more than 50,000 votes over 3 weeks, we have a champion!

WGN Radio’s bracketologist and co-host of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast joined John Williams and Andy Masur to announce winner, between Tony’s of Edison Park and Frankie’s of Oak Brook, Listen to hear them call the winner!

Congrats to Tony’s Italian Deli and Subs for winning our Best Delis tournament! And thank you to Frankie’s Deli for all the hard work they put in to make it to the championship, and to make it fun for everyone to follow.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138412 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:32:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the key takeaways from President Trump meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Connell also talks about the Trump administration banning a few news organizations from the White House.wgnradio.comConnell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the key takeaways from President Trump meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Connell also talks about the Trump administration banning a few news organizations from the White House.WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Craig Bolanos: AI is changing the global economy Craig Bolanos: AI is changing the global economy Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market rallying today, his thoughts on Meta’s Muse AI, how AI is changing the global economy, the overall resiliency of the market, why he supports the Fed decision to raise interest rates, and the importance of having a portfolio that can handle uncertainty and opportunity.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3162591 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:56:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Thomas Deegan, Village Trustee, Schiller Park, joins John Williams to talk about his previous position working as the Chief of the Schiller Park Fire Department, where Schiller Park is located, what the vibe of the town is like, the benefits of being so close to O’Hare Airport, the easy access to major expressways, the advantages […]wgnradio.comThomas Deegan, Village Trustee, Schiller Park, joins John Williams to talk about his previous position working as the Chief of the Schiller Park Fire Department, where Schiller Park is located, what the vibe of the town is like, the benefits of being so close to O’Hare Airport, the easy access to major expressways, the advantages […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams Why communities are hesitant about data centers Why communities are hesitant about data centers Gary Magenta, Chief Pot Stirrer, The Magenta Mix, and author of ‘Blowing Up the Box: Disrupting the Customer Experience,’ joins John Williams to discuss the future of data centers and AI. Gary talks about the major concerns people have about data centers, how fast technology is changing, the challenge of putting up guardrails while still allowing the growth of data centers, the economic impact of data centers, his thoughts on Mayor Brandon Johnson wanting to ban new development of data centers for a year, and if he thinks a moratorium on data centers is a step backwards.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3163322 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:38:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Gary Magenta, Chief Pot Stirrer, The Magenta Mix, and author of ‘Blowing Up the Box: Disrupting the Customer Experience,’ joins John Williams to discuss the future of data centers and AI. Gary talks about the major concerns people have about data centers, how fast technology is changing, the challenge of putting up guardrails while still […]wgnradio.comGary Magenta, Chief Pot Stirrer, The Magenta Mix, and author of ‘Blowing Up the Box: Disrupting the Customer Experience,’ joins John Williams to discuss the future of data centers and AI. Gary talks about the major concerns people have about data centers, how fast technology is changing, the challenge of putting up guardrails while still […]WGN,Radio,Chicago,720,John,Williams