John Williams

Evan Summers, Bensenville Village Manager, joins Jon Hansen to talk about why Bensenville is such a special place to live, what makes The Edge Ice Arena unique, who typically uses the ice arena, how it’s an economic boon to the area, and why the Edge is the heart of hockey in suburban Chicago.

Joe Vallez, Executive Director, Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the work they do at the park district, what sets their park district apart from others, why having a farm program is so significant, the great summer programs they have available, their commitment to every member of their community, and what makes […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head south on I-55 and visit our state capital and chat with […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about what she thinks of “scrambled oats,” a recipe that’s very hot right now on social media, and new research that shows why we overeat. And, as always, Dawn answers all of your nutrition questions.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals talk about the upcoming DNC in Chicago and the plan to virtually […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions.

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins Jon Hansen to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry reminds us why everyone needs a power of attorney.

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Andrew Van Dam, Columnist at the Department of Data, The Washington Post, joins Jon Hansen to break down and analyze a YouGov survey that asked 2,000 adults which decade had the best and worst music, movies, economy, etc.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to break down a Washington Post analysis of America’s Best Decade, how inflation is impacting consumers, if you can tell the difference between store brand and name brand products, and how Illinois House Bill 4409 (passed by the IGA, waiting to be signed by Governor Pritzker) replaces […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about an F.D.A. panel endorsing the safety of a colon cancer blood test, an oral medication proving to be effective against postpartum depression, and how concerned we should be about bird flu.

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Noah Gittell, a film critic, sportswriter, and author, joins John Williams to highlight his new book, Baseball: The Movie. Noah talks with John about classic baseball movies mentioned in the book and how they connect with American lifestyle throughout history.

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Joel Mcgee, the Toy Scout, joins John Williams to talk about some of the rare toys he’s come across, what toys to keep, and where to find him. If you have an old toy you think is worth money, contact him at Toyscout

Following her case (a 3-year dispute over a pair of AirPods) being won last year, Amara Harris is now suing the city Naperville. Her attorney, Juan Thomas, joins John Williams to talk about why they decided to wait to begin their suit and why they decided to go forward with it.

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U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, joins John Williams to talk about his recent op-ed that explains why Illinois needs to invest in high-speed rail. Congressman Quigley also discusses the controversy over Supreme Court Justice Alito displaying ‘Stop the Steal’ flags outside of his home and beach house.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to Macomb and chat with Jock Hedblade, Executive Director, Macomb Area […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to give us some healthy ideas for your Memorial Day weekend cookout!

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick things off talking about OpenAI being accused of […]

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins John Williams to talk about why she is examining a new policy that would direct prosecutors in her office to reject drug and gun charges that stem solely from some routine traffic stops.

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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Mina Bloom, reporter on Block Club Chicago‘s investigative team ‘The Watch,’ joins John Williams to talk about her story that shows how many migrant children in CPS are being left behind because the schools often lack bilingual support.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about how TV shows often get Chicago details wrong, if he believes speed cameras would help reduce reckless drivers on Illinois expressways, why some pro-Palestinian protesters are avoiding talking to the media, and an issue he has with an advice column in the Sun-Times.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a company selling a weight-loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy, what it means when someone says they ‘beat cancer,’ and the evidence that suggests cancer is on the rise in younger adults.

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, joins John Williams to talk about National Travel and Tourism Week, the amount of people that will be traveling over Memorial Day, the importance of the travel industry to the economy of Illinois, the travel trends in Illinois, the wonderful state parks in Illinois, and some ideas […]

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!

WGN Radio’s John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send 100 kids to City Kids Camp so inner-city kids can unforgettable summer. City Kids Camp Radiothon, presented by Republic Bank of Chicago, with support from Alpha Wealth Group and Jewel Osco. How to donate now and on Radiothon Day (May 16) Watch the final segment: […]

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we cross the border and head to southern Wisconsin for a chat with […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you need to know about ultra-processed foods, a couple of nutrition hacks for 100% whole wheat croutons and scrambled eggs with extra protein, and health benefits (heart and brain!) of olive oil. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

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John shares the bad news that their family dog, Daisy, passed away and talks about why our relationships with dogs are so important and meaningful. RIP to Daisy, the dizzy dappled dachshund.

Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to talk about the health of the travel industry right now, the booming cruise industry, and the airlines taking the DOT to court over passenger rights, junk fees and ticket transparency. Peter also answers all of your travel questions.

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. What do we need to know about the emerging cicadas?

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week, the Rascals talk about the 1-year anniversary of the inauguration of Mayor […]

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst, Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about a federal judge in Texas blocking a Biden administration rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. 

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about CPS teachers heading to Springfield to lobby for more funding, why he disagrees with Amy Dickinson on the advice she offered to a husband whose sister-in-law disclosed romantic feelings for him, and his thoughts on the Soldier Field colonnades.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” (formerly “This Week in Wealth”) on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the market reacting to inflation data this week, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, meme stock activity, the ongoing concern about debt and how […]

Dr. Michael Bauer, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to tell us his thoughts on cold remedies like Cold-EEZE or Zicam, how a person typically catches a cold, the importance of staying hydrated, if we should be wearing face coverings on airplanes, and what we should know about allergy season this year. […]

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Major Kendall Mathews, Associate Chicago Area Commander, The Salvation Army, joins John Williams to talk about it being National Salvation Army Week, Illinois Salvation Army Week, and Salvation Army Week in Chicago. Major Mathews tells John what he does for The Salvation Army, the services The Salvation Army provides, how they are able to transform […]

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Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the markets having a nice run, the economy performing well overall, the ongoing effort to fight inflation, when we might see prices go down, why he’s not worried about the Fed raising rates, how many rate cuts he expects this year, and what […]

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!

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head north and visit with Cari Greving, Executive Director, Visit Racine County! […]

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Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about a couple of approaching student loan relief deadlines that you should know about.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals kick things off this week talking about the pro-Palestinian protests happening on college campuses around the country. […]

Journalist and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs joins John Williams to discuss his latest book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally.” A.J. talks about about why he tried to live like the Founding Fathers, how the book helped him understand how we should interpret the Constitution, what surprised him about the Constitution, and why it’s troublesome to have […]

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. Mother nature is confusing everybody right now so Bob gets you up to speed on what you need to be doing to protect […]

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Dr. Eman Abdelhadi, Assistant Professor, Comparative Human Development, University of Chicago, joins John Williams to give us an update on the protests currently happening on the U of C campus and to talk about university police clearing the protesters’ tent encampment overnight.

Noted pet expert Steve Dale, in light of the stories about Governor Kristi Noem killing her dog and President Biden’s dog Commander biting secret service agents, tells John Williams what you can do if you have a dog with behavioral issues.

Dr. Binisa Shah, Immediate Care doctor at Northwestern Medicine, joins John Williams to talk about an expert panel on recommending starting regular mammography screening at age 40, what we know about two new COVID variants, and a new study that shows Alzheimer’s disease may be inherited more often than previously known.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about local author Jonathan Eig winning a Pulitzer Prize for his book, “King: A Life,” cultural blind spots, and to share his thoughts about the protests happening on college campuses across the country.

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America’s Toy Scout, Joel Magee, joins John Williams to take some calls and answer questions about your old toys. Do you have any collectibles sitting around that house that could be worth money? Joel has the answers. Joel will be in the Chicago area this week and you can find all the details here.

Dr. Eman Abdelhadi, Assistant Professor, Comparative Human Development, University of Chicago, joins John Williams to talk about the role she’s played in the student-led protests on the University of Chicago campus and the latest on the negotiations between the protesters and the University of Chicago administration.

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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!

'Moderate protests and thoughtful ways' would accomplish more, says rabbi.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we explore glorious Grand Rapids with Kate Lieto, Associate VP of Marketing, Experience Grand […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about grocery shopping tips, the importance of doing a ‘cart check’ before your check out at the store, recommendations for healthy chips, what you should know about carbs and weight. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start today’s podcast talking about the pro-Palestinian protests that are happening on college campuses around the country. […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about current mortgage rates, existing housing supply rising, and the importance of paying down your credit card debt. David also answers all of your mortgage and real estate questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN […]

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins John Williams to talk about meeting with leaders of several local universities to talk about the response to the pro-Palestinian protests that have been happening on college campuses.

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