John Landecker

Mike Toomey, WGN-TV News announcer, joins John Landecker to talk about the Mike Toomey Christmas Special taking place at Zanies Comedy Club Rosemont. For more information, visit Zanies.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Italian Beef. Segment co-host Ernie Scatton takes Italian Sausage.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the powerhouse winds coming this week and snow near the Great Lakes. He also discusses what to expect on the Thanksgiving holiday and gives an extended forecast!

Sam Panayotovich, sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and the BetMGM Network, joins John Landecker to discuss how good the Bears are, playoff odds, and the challenging schedule ahead.

Food Fight is back, and this week we argue that Greek food leads the way over other popular cuisines. Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host Charlie Roumeliotis make the case for Greek food, both in America and Greece.

Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum, joins John Landecker to discuss the 50th anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert,” revisiting their favorite “hidden gems” and celebrating the critics who put Chicago on the film map.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lack of sunshine in recent days and earlier sunsets. Bill also talks about how temperatures throughout the day have not varied as much as we’re used to at this time of year and gives a weekend forecast!

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss the upcoming Season 10 finale airing Saturday, Nov. 22! They also talk all things Turkey Trot, holiday luncheons and Santa pop-ups.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Pepsi. Segment co-host  Rollye James takes Mexican Coke.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share shopping tips for Black Friday and holiday shopping.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lake-effect snow we had this week. Then Bill talks about the rising temps and gives this weekend’s forecast!

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) vs. The Invasion (2007).

John Landecker welcomes Steve Bertrand to the show on his last day at WGN Radio, as Steve retires after 40 years at the station.

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show joins John Landecker and Jack Heinrich for Week 11 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Landecker to talk about using a plate to eat your meals and how that helps with portion control and letting your mind see what you’re eating.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker and segment co-host Rick Kogan talk all things ribs!

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how the fall weather has stayed relatively calm heading into November and the first potential snow coming up. Bill also gives a forecast for the weekend and beyond!

Jacci Richards, Executive Director of Fisher Outreach Group, Inc., joins John Landecker to discuss the Adopt a Grandparent holiday program which allows senior citizens to fill out a holiday wish list and have community around the holidays. For more information, visit Fisher Outreach Group.

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 10 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share car loan tips and a warning about new robocall tactics.

Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to talk about tonight’s election results and discuss the government shutdown.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including a potential Spotify lawsuit.

Steve Dale, WGN Radio's pet expert and host of Steve Dale's Pet World and Steve Dale's Other World, joins John Landecker to talk about how to calm your pets down while the doorbell is ringing during Halloween. Then Steve talks about cat declawing.

Brenda Prater Sellers, author of You Slept Where? Calamities of a Clumsy Businesswoman, joins John Landecker to discuss her book and takes a look inside America’s most haunted places. For more information, visit Brenda Prater Sellers.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the lowest high temperature Chicago has seen since April and a fall foliage update. Bill also talks about frost advisories in the area and gives a weekend (and Halloween) forecast!

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 8 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss the latest on Season 10 of The Whitney Reynolds Show and some updates on what’s to come in Season 11. Whit talks everything Chicago Fashion Week, March […]

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes Mrs. Landecker's homemade soup. Segment co-host Lou Manfredini, a.k.a. Mr. Fix-It, and host of HouseSmarts Radio takes Lou's homemade minestrone.

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 7 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

John Landecker talks with Dan Protess, the director/producer of From Rails to Trails, a documentary about the origins of America's trails movement, narrated by Edward Norton. The documentary can be found now on PBS.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the Great Lakes’ temperatures running high for this time of the year. Bill also talks about the latest drought data and gives a weekend forecast!

John Lodge of the iconic British rock band The Moody Blues has died at age 82. Here are two recent conversations from our archives: John Landecker – February 24, 2025 Antenna TV’s Nostalgia Stories podcast

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest legal entertainment news, including the latest on Mark Sanchez and the Amazon Prime settlement.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about this week’s drop in temperature and the recent needed rainfall. Bill also talks about parts of the area being under a frost advisory and gives a weekend forecast!

Paul Pabst, WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for theDan Patrick Show, joins John Landecker for Week 6 of the John Landecker Pick ‘Em Pool!

Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to provide updates on ICE agents in Chicago and the further political ramifications on the cities that President Trump is sending forces to.

Professor Kevin Sofen, an instructor in DePaul’s Department of Management & Entrepreneurship and Wicker Park’s “Dog Poop Guy,” joins John Landecker to talk about his efforts to help keep his Chicago neighborhood free of pet waste. For more information, visit the Scoop the Poop Instagram page.

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes deviled eggs. Segment co-host Lisa Dent takes a hard-boiled egg.

Rod Pyle, Editor in Chief of Ad Astra magazine, joins John Landecker to dive deep into sci-fi movies First Men in the Moon (1964) and Iron Sky (2012).

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the continuing high temperatures into October. Bill also talks about when an eventual drop off could happen and gives a weekend forecast!

Michael Gillis, the Director of Communications for Metra Commuter Rail, joins John Landecker to talk about Metra’s decision to install a Cafe Car on several lines this fall. This trial run will allow commuters to buy drinks and snacks on board, instead of waiting in line at the platform, and could be a mainstay if […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Vicki Shanta Retelny joins John Landecker to kick off October by discussing the various uses and health benefits of pumpkin in fall foods. To find more about Vicki, visit Vicki Shanta Retelny.