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Check it out before you throw it out with Americash! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. Brian answers questions on autographed portraits, baseball cards, 1920s antiques, grandfather clocks, and more. If you think you have items you'd like to have […]
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.)
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 […]
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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 another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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!
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 […]
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.)
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Greg Carroll, Director of Partnerships & Events for the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Argyle Night Market returning. Businesses in Uptown, hit hard by the pandemic, faced further challenges with the closure of several Red Line stations. Local business owners hope to see the reopening of the Argyle Street station […]
Dr. Katherine Steele, CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the foundation’s event this weekend. As a part of their three day event, the foundation will build park benches and picnic tables across the city.
2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago City Council not getting the votes required to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of the ‘snap curfew.’
Melissa Cooper (Director of Treasury Management Sales and Onboarding at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the upcoming webinar that will virtual cards, digital payments and fraud.
Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about famous houses that turned into Airbnb sites, including Michael Jordan’s mansion, the “Home Alone” house, and Buffalo Bill’s house. They also share details about why White Sox fans believe ESPN disrespects the 2005 World Series champions.
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the BBB’s tips regarding free trial subscriptions, their poll on consumer buying decisions, and the BBB’s 2025 Torch Awards. He also shares details about the local man who lost thousands of dollars in a crypto scam and why your online “friend” could […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Connie Francis, the new “Stranger Things” trailer, and why Emma Watson is banned from driving. They also share details about why Jane’s Addiction members are suing each other, Pete Davidson’s announcement, […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what CPI numbers are and why Fed Chair Powell does not control mortgage rates. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You […]
On July 17th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:
Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: As South Side Businesses Face Challenges, Some Turn To Crowdfunding To Survive: The Silver Room in Hyde Park, Woodlawn restaurant Conscious Plates and the Quarry Event Center in South Shore have leaned […]
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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!
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 […]
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.)
Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins John to share tips on how to pay off credit card debt. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, cnet.com, joins John to talk about the class action $8 billion investors' lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the company leaders, and other business news. […]
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are collaborating on Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza. It’s a pizza with all seven ingredients that you’d find on a classic Chicago style dog, including mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt. There’s a […]
Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss whether or not President Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Then Craig shares other financial news.
Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to discuss Superman being in the legal news and shares other legal news.
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 […]
Be careful what your order (or don't order) from the internet, Whip delivers a scalding hot baggage take, and your fashion injuries included falling out of flip flops and getting knocked out with minion goggles on. Plus, we get a special call from WGN's (and friend of the show) Sarah Jindra! Catch up on everything you missed from today's show on The Morning Mix Podcast!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.Follow The Mix: The MixstagramGet the Free MIX App: Stream The MixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
Harry Teinowitz, one of Chicago’s most popular sports radio hosts, has died at age 64. In addition to a number of appearances on WGN Radio through the years, in 2014 Harry was part of our sister station, 87.7 FM The Game. In 2021, Harry along with frequent on-air partner Spike Manton visited with Dave Plier […]
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.
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 […]
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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.
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, 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.
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is forecasted to rise by 2.6% due to inflation and new tariffs. Savage explains how the increase may be overshadowed by an expected 11.8% hike in Medicare Part B premiums and what these changes could mean […]
Jenny Vollen-Katz, the executive director of the independent prison monitor the John Howard Association, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of Illinois changing its prison health care provider.
Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent from New York to talk about the new number one destination to travel in the US. Greenberg then shares some traveling tips for safety, and covers why flyers will no longer have to take their shoes off for TSA.
Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his most recent article, ‘The 1 Crucial Innovation Lesson Every Business Owner Should Learn From eBay.’
Alderwoman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming charity baseball game taking place Sunday, July 20, at Kerry Wood Cubs Field. The game will feature a friendly showdown between 26 Chicago alderpersons and the Chicago Police Knights baseball team. Tabares shares why the event is a great opportunity […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to weigh in on Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.'s suggestion that his son replace him upon retirement and reflects on what leadership means for Chicago's next generation. Johnson also shares updates on the city's progress, including efforts to bring more affordable housing downtown, expand mental health services through the […]
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.