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The John Williams Uncut podcast from News/Talk 720 WGN, The Voice of Chicago.
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×The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is a great time to check for and take care of cracks in your driveway or walkway. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399140/5-5-25_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_fix_the_cracks_in_your_driveway_and_walkway_2025-05-05-193540.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399117/5-5-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-05-195917.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams with WGN Radio’s Bob Kessler and traffic manager Julie Stern joined with fellow WGN Radio listeners to volunteer at City Kids Camp in Lewistown, Illinois. There they painted, cleared brush, made repairs and spruced up the camp to ready it for another season of campers. It was an exhausting – but rewarding – weekend for all with new friends made, sore backs and limbs from hard work for a good cause. A few days prior to the May clean-up weekend, a crew from Avondale Roofing visited the camp to make repairs to several roofs on the property and we’ve shared some before and after photos from their work . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399144/5-5-25_City_Kids_Camp_weekend_recap_Julie_Stern_Bob_Kessler_Bob_Evans_2025-05-05-191444.128.mp3 Below are the photos shared by John Williams, Julie Stern and Hector Corona. WGN Radio’s third annual radiothon to benefit City Kids Camp, hosted by John Williams and Lisa Dent, is May 21 . Gallery 1: Exhausted! Bob Kessler and John Williams (J. Williams/WGN Radio) The Friday night of Volunteer Weekend is a cocktail party thanks to Whiskey Acres in DeKalb! (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) Bob Kessler with City Kids Camp’s Bob Evans and a volunteer. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) Bob Kessler recruits harmonica players – City Kids Camp’s Bob Evans and a volunteer. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) Bob Kessler plays harmonica (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) City Kids Camp gives city kids a respite in the country. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) John Williams with volunteers at breakfast. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) Mike Stern paints a dock bright blue. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) A freshly painted dock! (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) Volunteers take a meal break. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) WGN Radio’s traffic manager Julie Stern at City Kids Camp. (J. Stern/WGN Radio) Planting. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Landscaping team. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Sprucing up the mini golf. (J. WIlliams/WGN Radio) At work on the mini golf. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Mealtime (J. Stern/WGN Radio) City Kids Camp Volunteer Weekend (J. Stern/WGN Radio) Bob Kessler at City Kids Camp. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) John Williams and volunteers at City Kids Camp. (J. Stern/WGN Radio) L to R: Diane Corona and Hector Corona, the founders of City Kids Camp, Hector’s mom Paz Corona and John Williams. Diane and Paz cooked the meals the volunteers ate. (Julie Stern/WGN Radio) WGN Radio’s Julie Stern (far left) with fellow volunteers and John Williams (J. Williams/WGN Raido) WGN Radio’s Julie Stern (far left) and her husband Mike (far right) with fellow volunteers. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Leaning Tower of Pisa on the mini golf. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Volunteer at the mini golf course. (J. Williams) Mealtime (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Julie Stern and Mike Stern on their blue dock. (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Bob Kessler and John Williams (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Gallery 2: Clean-up crew at City Kids Camp (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Volunteers (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Mike Stern at work on one of the docks. (J. Stern/WGN Radio) Volunteers (J. Williams/WGN Radio) Pruning trees (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) That’s Bob Kessler in is “Huckleberry” overalls. (J. Williams/WGN Radio) WGN Radio’s Bob Kessler at work on sprucing things up., (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Repairing bicycles (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Sprucing up the cabins (H. Corona/WGN Radio) Working on the cabins. (H. Corona/WGN Radio) Cabin clean-up crew (H. Corona/WGN Radio) Mini golf workers (H. Corona/WGN Radio) Camp spruce up (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Volunteers (H., Corona/City Kids Camp) Picnic tables at City Kids Camp (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) The brush cleared around the camp is ready for a bonfire.. (J. Stern/WGN Radio) Burning away the cleared brush. (H. Corona/City Kids Camp) Bonfire time! (J. Stern/WGN Radio) Giant rocking chair (J. Stern/WGN Radio) City Kids Camp in Lewistown, Ill. (H. Corona/WGN Radio) Bob Kessler and John Williams (J. WIlliams/WGN Radio)…
Jessica Mayle , Regional Spokesperson and Public Affairs Specialist at Transportation Security Administration , chats with WGN’s John Williams about Real ID compliance at the airport. Jessica explains the Global Entry program and how it can be used as an acceptable form of ID. Jessica also talks about the ID requirements for TSA PreCheck. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396759/5-2-25_Jessica_Mayle_2025-05-02-190359.64kmono.mp3 Flying without a REAL ID? Here’s what to expect Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to discuss the current tariff and economic situation in the United States. Connell also talks about how small business are affected by today’s economic decisions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396747/5-2-25_Connell_McShane_2025-05-02-191247.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7396698/5-2-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-05-02-194038.64kmono.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the 50th anniversary of ‘ Monty Python and the Holy Grail ,’ and to share his thoughts on the Oscars introducing a Best Stunt Design category. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394082/5-1-25_Michael_Phillips_Monty_Python_Oscars_Stunt_Design_2025-05-01-195022.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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 down south to the great state capital of Illinois! Joining John today is Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager, Visit Springfield , who talks about all the great things happening in Springfield this spring and summer. Amy tells John about all the Abraham Lincoln-related sights you can see, the upcoming International Carillon Festival, where people can stay when they visit, the great food and shopping in the area, and all the amazing outdoor activities available. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394052/5-1-25_Best_of_the_Midwest_Springfield_Illinois_2025-05-01-195752.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of diet and exercise, why you should separate diet and exercise, a new study that shows that people who drank 8 or more drinks per week had 133% increased risk of having brain injury that is associated with memory and thinking issues (compared to those who didn’t drink). Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394038/5-1-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_mocktails_health_and_nutrition_questions_2025-05-01-190938.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner DJ Blatner: Drink more low-sugar mocktails .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: How much protein do you really need? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Healthy ideas for your Easter meal .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Foods to help you sleep better .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: What to know about seed oils .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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1 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CML, 5.1.25: What were the best jokes of April?
Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of April 2025! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7394028/5-1-25_Speed_Jokes_Marge_Sipla_Best_Speed_Jokes_of_April_2025-05-01-190928.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes More Speed Jokes…
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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 (sign up for his new Substack !), longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys , and political pundit Marj Halperin ! The Rascals begin the podcast discussing the odds that Governor Pritzker becomes president, former governor Rod Blagojevich makes a run for Illinois senator, or Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton takes Senator Durbin’s seat. Eric explains why he is upset that Governor Pritzker and Senator Duckworth already put their fingers on the scale in favor of Stratton in the race to replace Senator Durbin. But what about Pritzkers’ fiery speech in New Hampshire over the weekend? A news story broke earlier this week that suggested Amazon was going to display tariff costs on items. A few hours later, Amazon said that was never the plan. Will Jeff Bezos ultimately decide to display tariff costs? President Trump did an interview with ABC news where he discussed tourism, tariffs, and the detainment of Abrego Garcia. What were the big takeaways from the interview? The Chicago Teachers Union is encouraging students and staff to miss school for a political rally. Austin gets us up to speed on the controversy. Legislation is pending in Illinois that would ban large retailers from using single-use plastic or styrofoam. What do the Rascals think of the proposed legislation? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392715/4-30-25_Mincing_Rascals_Trump_100_Amazon_Tariffs_Durbin_vacancy_plastic_ban_2025-04-30-230515.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry tells John about ‘signature for sex’ cases, and to share his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s interview with CBS. Does Kerry believe Belichick is cognitively impaired? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392503/4-30-25_Kerry_Peck_Elder_Law_Bill_Belichick_Jordon_Hudson_2025-04-30-210403.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Bob Bertog , president of Bertog Landscape Co . in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob says it’s time to start your weekly mowing, and it’s still not too late to do your spring cleanup. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392494/4-30-25_Bob_Bertog_Landscape_Tips_time_to_start_mowing_2025-04-30-214834.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about his political future and if he intends to run for Senator Durbin’s seat. Rep. Krishnamoorthi says he will have an announcement soon. The congressman also talks about his ‘tariff tour,’ and what he’s hearing from his constituents. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392484/4-30-25_Raja_Krishnamoorthi_Senate_Run_Tariffs_Trump_2025-04-30-214124.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392454/4-30-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-30-210954.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe’s battle with cancer , and the importance of getting checked out if you think something might be wrong. Dr. Kopin also tells John if he believes any possible funding cuts by the Trump administration could impact the work being done at Northwestern. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7390502/Dr_Kopin_4-29-25_Mike_Lowe_Colorectal_cancer_Northwestern_funding_2025-04-29-194702.128.mp3 Recent posts Health Alcohol and its effect when mixed w/ prescription drugs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children .cls-4{fill:#000;} This kind of sleep is essential for our brains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about the possibility of disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich running for Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Gov. Pritzker’s speech in New Hampshire over the weekend, and his thoughts on Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Duckworth already endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s seat. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7390494/4-29-25_Eric_Zorn_Rod_Blagojevich_Senate_seat_Juliana_Stratton_Governor_Pritzker_2025-04-29-191534.128.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7390489/4-29-25_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-29-195129.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Jens Ludwig , the Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab , an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and author of ‘ Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence ,’ joins John Williams to talk about why he started the Crime Lab, the reasons the U.S. hasn’t made any real progress solving gun violence , why we need a different approach to gun violence, the impact that gun violence has on a city, his thoughts on gun detection technology and the importance of getting people out of their homes and having ‘eyes on the street.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388490/4-28-25_Jens_Ludwig_gun_violence_reduction_2025-04-28-203430.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says you can get more power out of your shower with a simple, two-step process. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388456/4-28-25_Lou_Manfredini-more_power_from_shower_head_2025-04-28-195856.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7388400/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-28-25_2025-04-28-194500.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell an old watch or jewelry that you have around the house? What about a highly sought-after trading card? Do you have some World War II or World’s Fair memorabilia? Brian answers your questions! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385653/4-25-25_Brian_the_Cashman_2025-04-25-173053.128.mp3 If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen to talk about how President Trump has impacted market movement, Trump’s belief that his tariff policy will ultimately be effective, polls showing that most people disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and what that means for him politically. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385521/4-25-25_Connell_McShane_Trump_Economy_Tariffs_2025-04-25-161021.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7385515/4-25-25_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2025-04-25-162815.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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Satish N. Nadig, MD, PhD , Chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center , joins John Williams to talk about performing the first double-lung and liver transplant for advanced lung cancer in the U.S. Dr. Nadig tells John about the procedure, how transplants are dependent on ‘man’s humanity to man,’ the importance of organ donations, how concerned they were about performing the procedure successfully, how many people were involved, and the prognosis for the patient moving forward. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7384192/4-24-25_Northwestern_triple_transplant_Dr_Satish_Nadig_2025-04-24-201732.128.mp3 Recent posts Health Alcohol and its effect when mixed w/ prescription drugs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says .cls-4{fill:#000;} Pope Francis donated a popemobile to serve as a mobile health unit for Gaza children .cls-4{fill:#000;} This kind of sleep is essential for our brains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Jim Wojdyla, Marketing Director, Volo Museum , joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Volo Museum, how the museum has expanded through the years, the types of cars they sell at the auto museum, and the other attractions at the museum like the Titanic exhibit, and Jurassic Gardens. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384161/4-24-25_Your_Hometown_Volo_Museum_2025-04-24-191101.128.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Volo: Our community is a great spot to raise a family .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Volo Quality Meats .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Classic cars at the Volo Museum .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Volo Bog State Natural Area .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} There is something for everyone at the Volo Museum .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of protein in your diet, how much protein you need for optimal health, and a new study that shows daily five flights of stairs (50 stairs) was associated with 20% decreased risk of heart disease! As always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384140/4-24-25_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_Protein_Food_Stairs_Heart_Health_2025-04-24-190940.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dawn Jackson Blatner DJ Blatner: Drink more low-sugar mocktails .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: How much protein do you really need? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Healthy ideas for your Easter meal .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: Foods to help you sleep better .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} DJ Blatner: What to know about seed oils .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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 venture a few miles south to Pullman and chat with Joe Szabo, Historic Pullman Foundation President Emeritus and Chairman of the 2025 Pullman Railroad Days! Joe talks about the significance of the Pullman neighborhood in Chicago, why a Pullman railcar was so unique, the easiest way to get to Pullman, and what you can expect to see when you visit the 2025 Pullman Railroad Days. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384136/Best_of_the_Midwest_Pullman_Railroad_Days_2025_2025-04-24-190936.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7384125/John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_4-24-25_2025-04-24-195025.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should immigrants who self-deport get $1000? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mr. Fix It: Take care of cracks in your driveway .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 5-5-25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Photos: City Kids Camp Clean-up 2025 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should some streets be just for pedestrians and bikes? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more…
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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , Brandon Pope , of WCIU , Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute (sign up for his new Substack !), and political pundit Marj Halperin ! The Rascals start today’s podcast discussing Senator Dick Durbin announcing that he won’t seek another term. Who do the Rascals believe is likely to make a run for his seat? And what will Durbin’s legacy be? The Rascals also discuss Governor JB Pritzker’s political future. Is Pritzker ready to make a run for president? The markets are having another seesaw week so the Rascals talk about how the new administration has been handling the economy. And what about the day-to-day chaos? What is sticking out the most to the Rascals right now? Finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending or not recommending this week? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7382815/Mincing_Rascals_4-23-25_Durbin_retires_JB_Pritzker_future_Trump_economy_2025-04-23-233415.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts The Mincing Rascals Trump 100 days, Durbin’s successor, Amazon tariffs .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Durbin retiring, Pritzker’s future, economic turmoil .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Teen curfew, homeschool bill, Kilmar Ábrego García .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tariff reversal, Hands Off protest, driver exam age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Election recap, CTU-CPS deal, tariff announcement .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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