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How City Kids Camp can change lives

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Hector Corona, founder of City Kids Camp, along with Bob Evans, Development, City Kids Camp, join John in-studio to talk about how much money the WGN listeners raised for City Kids Camp, how the camp went this year, what made them feel good about City Kids Camp this year, the top activities that the kids […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How common is venous insufficiency?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about what happens if you miss a day of your prescribed medications, President Trump being diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a genetic test that could predict the odds of obesity, and what happens when people stop using weight loss drugs.

Eric Zorn: I feel bad for the Coldplay kiss cam couple

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about people eating popcorn with a spoon, President Trump wanting the Washington Commanders to change their name back to Redskins, the DOJ expected to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, what will the Epstein controversy mean for Trump and his supporters, his thoughts on the Coldplay […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCV, 7.22.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


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

How former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson is teaching kids the art of sports collecting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


Curtis Granderson, Chicago native and former MLB All-Star, joins John Williams to talk about the amount of statistics used in baseball, the on field accomplishment he’s especially proud of, the season that former Cub great Javy Baez is having in Detroit, how the game has changed since he stopped playing, his work with the Chicago […]

Lou Manfredini: The benefits of having a heat pump

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about his recent remote with our landscape expert Bob Bertog, what a heat pump does, and what you should be doing to take care of your established plants. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCIV, 7.21.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


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

Why did Stephen Colbert's late night show get canceled?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


Chicago Tribune theater critic and editorial page editor Chris Jones joins John Williams to discuss the Tribune editorial about the cancellation of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’

Karen Conti: Is anyone liable for exposing Astronomer CEO & company's head of HR at Coldplay concert?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, joins John Williams to discuss whether or not Coldplay and/or Chris Martin are liable for exposing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron allegedly cheating on his wife with the company's head of HR.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCIV, 7.18.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


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

From the archives: Sue the Dinosaur's discoverer Sue Hendrickson: ‘I always thought she was not displayed to her best'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025


Sue the Dinosaur’s Discoverer and Field Paleontologist Sue Hendrickson tells John how she happened upon the bones of Sue, the Dinosaur, who is soon being moved from her lobby territory in the Field Museum. Then, she tells us her surprising reaction to Sue’s move, and her next dig goal. (Originally posted September 19, 2017.)

How to be graceful in defeat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


John Williams shares audio from Amanda Anisimova’s post-Wimbledon Final on-court interview. John discusses how Anisimova handled herself gracefully in defeat. (Watch/listen to the on-court interview here.)

Best of the Midwest: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids offers a great weekend getaway

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


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 Michigan and welcome Charles Burke, President and CEO of Frederik Meijer […]

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Why you should eat more oatmeal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to discuss soft drinks and why sparkling or flavored water is a good alternative. Then Dawn shares new benefits of oatmeal and why you should eat more of it. Dawn also answers listener questions!

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCIII, 7.17.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025


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

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCII, 7.16.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


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

The Mincing Rascals 7.16.25: Flooding in the US, Epstein, MLB All-Star Game & Emmys

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


We have a packed panel on this week’s edition of The Mincing Rascals. This week your Rascals are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, Emmy-winning journalist Brandon Pope, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Rascals start the podcast by talking about the unpredictable flooding […]

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How is humidity affecting our plants?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


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 talks about tree bark, training vines, and beetle infestations.

Elder Law attorney Kerry Peck: What to know about inheritance, trusts, and family disputes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about wills, trusts, and what really happens when family and inheritance collide.

Jon Hansen: 100 years since WGN broadcast the Scopes Money Trial, except when it didn't

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


Jon Hansen, WGN Radio host of Your Money Matters and Let’s Get Legal and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins John Williams for a look back at WGN 100 years ago. Hansen talks about the major storm that silenced WGN Radio’s broadcast of the The Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925.

Daniel Fienberg talks Emmy nominations: ‘Severance', ‘The White Lotus', and ‘The Rehearsal'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


Chief TV Critic for the Hollywood Reporter Daniel Fienberg joins John Williams to go over the recent Emmy nominations. From “Severance” to “The White Lotus,” Fienberg talks about his favorites from this year.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about ticks and Lyme disease

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about shingles, summertime ticks carrying Lyme disease, and seemingly decreasing incidents of measles. Dr. Kopin also answers listeners questions.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXCI, 7.15.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


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

Eric Zorn: How is President Trump impacting the economy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Trump’s impact on the economy, the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and Mike Madigan’s conviction.

Joe Khalil: A look into the Jeffrey Epstein case

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


Joe Khalil, NewsNation's Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about the Jeffrey Epstein case. Khalil dives into the question of whether “the list” of Epstein’s clients exists and the differences between the Trump administration versus the Biden administration’s responses to the potential release of the Epstein files.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXC, 7.14.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


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

Lou Manfredini: Do you have all the tools you need in your toolbox?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. In the wake of what happened in Texas and New Mexico, do you have supplies in your home now to be ready just in case? Lou shares some suggestions. And as always, Lou answers all […]

A parent's perspective on watching their kid achieve professional athlete status

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


Mike Summerhill, father of Brendan Summerhill who was selected 42nd overall in the MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, joins John Williams to share a parent’s perspective of watching their kid achieve professional athlete status.

The 4th Annual Max Strus Youth Basketball Camp starts today!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


Cleveland Cavalier small forward/shooting guard Max Strus, formerly Stagg High School star, Lewis University Flyer, and DePaul Blue Demon, joins John Williams to share his excitement for the start of his 4th annual youth basketball camp kicking off today, July 14th, 2025. Listen in while Max talks about the Max Strus Family Foundation, what inspires […]

Connell McShane: Will anyone be held accountable for deadly Texas flooding?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025


NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the latest on the flooding in Texas, the heartbreaking stories from residents that have been impacted by the floods, President Trump visiting the area today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem coming under fire over FEMA’s response to the flooding, and why there still needs to be a push […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 7.11.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025


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!

What caused the space shuttle Challenger disaster?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


Author Adam Higginbotham joins John Williams to discuss his book, ‘Challenger:A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.’ Adam talks about what makes him interested in these types of stories, the intersection of human beings and technology, what drew him to the Challenger disaster, the reminder that space travel is extraordinarily […]

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Eating habits that can lead to weight gain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to share her thoughts on the ‘Sit-Rise Test’ and what it means for your general health, eating patterns that can lead to weight gain, the healthiest cereals, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXXXIX, 7.10.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025


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

The Mincing Rascals 7.9.25: Texas floods, NASCAR in Chicago, Ed Burke released from prison

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, political pundit Marj Halperin, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start the podcast talk about the devastating flooding in Texas. There has been a lot of finger pointing, but is it too early to place blame for the catastrophe? 4th of July […]

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to protect your lawn from fungus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


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.

Harvey Wells: What internet speed is best for you?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey says that internet prices are stabilizing, but streaming costs are going up. And what should you know about internet speed? What speed is best for you?

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXXXVIII, 7.9.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


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

Attorney Rae Kaplan: How Trump budget bill impacts your student loans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about how Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will impact your student loans. Rae breaks it all down and answers all of your student loan and debt relief questions.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: We have to increase rate of vaccination

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the most stressful part of a doctor’s day, former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks dying of stomach cancer at 44, the health ramifications that might come from being a competitive eater, a new study showing that American kids have […]

Eric Zorn: Should Illinois legalize the sale of consumer fireworks?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding Alex Cooper’s rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ at the Cubs game the other night, former Alderman Ed Burke being released from prison early, Jesse Jackson Jr. mulling another run for Congress, and if he believes Illinois should […]

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMLXXXVII, 7.8.25

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025


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

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