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Kelly has a fascinating conversation with King’s College London professor Fay Bound-Alberti about her compelling new book, “The Face: A Cultural History.” “The idea that a commoner would have their image captured for posterity was unthinkable.”  “The average person today takes 450 selfies a year.”  “Most people in the past didn't spend as much time looking at […]

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

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories about drive-in theaters and LA having the worst threat of mosquitoes.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Iran’s deal with the U.S. is impacting the markets and SpaceX’s first days of public trading. He also shares details about the level of debt that the economy currently carries and the consumers’ equities in home […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest single from Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter, Riley Green’s fourth studio album, and why Jalen Brunson wants to be on “Law & Order.” She also discusses Jennifer Lopez’s new movie and […]

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Food Delivery Robots Coming To South Side After Alderman Approves Program's Expansion: Ald. William Hall is bringing the robots to portions of Chatham, Englewood and Greater Grand Crossing, saying his […]

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio's Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest tech gifts for dad, including the Motorola Razr Fold and the Mammotion Luba 3 AWD Robot Mower. She also shares her experience trying out the new Siri AI software and how you can cut down on spam calls.

48th ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth joins Bob Sirott to talk about the potential of a teen takeover at Foster Beach a couple weeks ago and the plans she helped to coordinate to prevent it. She also shares details on how other wards can prepare for future teen takeovers and what her stance is on the […]

On June 16th, 2026, Ryan Burrow shares today's potential market drivers:

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@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. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]

Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.

Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring […]

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]

Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.

Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring […]

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

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

In this 525th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano's “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates 10 years of his “Elton Jim’s Captain-Pod-tastic” podcast.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss GLP-1s, the difference between high cholesterol and high triglycerides, and more. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners' medical questions.

Tom Skilling, former WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent talk about the tornadoes and severe weather Illinois and Indiana experienced last week.

Stephen Kates, Financial Advisor at Bankrate, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest market numbers and what those numbers mean for homebuyers and builders, as well as the state of the housing market.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share details about how federal prosecutors have dropped charges against two defendants in a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud case following allegations of serious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings.

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. John Duffy joins Lisa Dent to talk about why Father’s Day doesn’t get as much love as Mother’s Day does. The two talk about where the disconnect is for celebrating dads.

Wall Street Journal news associate Terell Wright joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the current deal between the U.S. and Iran details and what this means for domestic gas prices. He also shares details about frozen assets with Iran and what could be discussed during the 60-day deadline.

On June 15th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about his review of “Disclosure Day” and why he thinks it will do better at the box office next week. He also shares highlights form the weekend at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the death of Oliver Tree, and Fox Corporation’s purchase of ROKU.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry senior exhibit strategist John Llewellyn joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the museum is celebrating it’s 93rd birthday with free access to Illinois residents on Friday, June 19th. He also shares what some of their favorite exhibits are, including the coal mine and the baby chick incubator.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that looks at a possible link between blood pressure and dementia risk and how midlife habits can impact your brain health as you age. He also shares details about the […]

Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.

Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.

Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring […]

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]

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

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, and a new study from Zillow that shows a record 242 US cities now have starter homes that cost $1M. Segment 2: Verónica Herrero, City Colleges of Chicago executive […]

This week on The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter, Charlie explores how agricultural innovation is helping improve water quality in the Everglades, a key conservation success story. He also discusses the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to open millions of acres of public lands to hunting and fishing, expanding access and opportunities for sportsmen and women […]

On this episode of the Steve & Johnnie Show, the hosts kicked off the evening with a lively Round Robin discussion featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown The show then welcomed Todd Wilbur, founder of Top-Secret Recipes, who shared insights into his popular “Hack That Dish” concept, discussing how he reverse-engineers restaurant favorites and the secrets behind […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week's trending legal news. Damon explains why we have grand juries and what happens during a grand jury process. He also provides an update on the ‘Broadview Six’ fallout and comments on the first-degree murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony in Texas.

Brian Killacky, retired CPD homicide investigator and hostage negotiator, joins Karen Conti to discuss police interrogations, when Miranda rights must be given, why people admit to crimes they didn’t commit, lie detector tests, and his involvement in the Brown’s Chicken murder interrogation.

Diana Hartmann, McHenry County Regional Office Superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education, and Richard Wistocki, former Naperville Police Detective and active Cyber Crimes Detective, join Karen Conti to talk about cyberbullying and the severity of the problem today. Richard discusses Illinois’ law on cyberbullying, what is considered legal, a statute he is trying […]

This week's New to Lou Too features Zero Ice Reusable Cubes! Skip the mess of melting ice and keep your drinks, food, and gear colder for longer. Made from non-toxic, BPA-free material and filled with purified water—just freeze, use, and refreeze. Perfect for fishing trips, beach days, tailgates, BBQs, camping adventures, and more. For more […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/13/26: Rich Dykstra Sr., HVAC Hall of Famer for Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, talks beating the heatwave. Rich lets listeners in on common issues you may face like ice buildups, condensate leaks, dirty coils, clogged filters, and more! For more information on Doornbos, visit doornbos.com or call 708-831-2281.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on June 13, 2026: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about steps to curtail a leaky roof and the fact that, sometimes you don’t need a brand new roof, just adjustments! Mike discusses how he helped a WGN listener and how Lindholm can help you! To […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/13/26: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' talks pesky mosquitoes and how Rose Pest Solutions helped a listener in Mokena have a bite free company picnic the day before the event. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can […]

This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by HVAC Hall of Famer Rich Dykstra for Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning to talk the incoming heat wave. Next, Mike Huston of Lindholm Roofing talks leaky roofs. Then, Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,' prepares you for a bite-free […]

Joe Khalil, NewsNation's Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.

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!