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Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the various NYE festivities in Chicago to bring in 2026!

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!

Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the various NYE festivities in Chicago to bring in 2026!

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!

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the Huga Heated Cushion! Durable, long-lasting, and rechargeable, these heated cushions are a game-changer in colder weather. Hand-sewn in Maine with tough, waterproof materials.! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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 12/27/25: Miracle Method's David Haas joins the show joins the show to discuss saving money on refinishing vs. the cost of complete replacement. To learn more about what Miracle Method can do for you, go to miraclemethod.com/wgn or call them at 630-832-2250.

Jon Hansen fills in for David Hochberg as we kick off this week's show with Joel Spencer of Perma-Seal Basement Systems talking about the ABC’s of heat loss in homes. Next, Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston brings a listener success story. Then, David Haas of Miracle Method talks refinishing vs. replacement. And Sitting shotgun is Jeremy Hogel, Home […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Perma-Seal Basement Systems' Chief Operating Officer Joel Spencer breaks down the ABC’s of heat loss in homes. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 12/27/25: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston brings a listener success story regarding condensation from a skylight. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.

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!

Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the various NYE festivities in Chicago to bring in 2026!

Andrea Darlas joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming WGN-TV New Year's Eve special ‘Coast to Coast Countdown 2026'.

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day 2026.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the fallacies about New Year's resolutions, motivation and commitment to make a change in your life and his latest book ‘The Last 15' with meal plans and more.

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier, along with Ryan Burrow, Mark Carman and Amanda Czarnecki look back at the notable figures we lost in 2025 including Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, Ryne Sandberg, Roberta Flack, Charlie Kirk, Sister Jean, Hulk Hogan and more.

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier, along with Ryan Burrow, Mark Carman and Amanda Czarnecki look back at the notable figures we lost in 2025 including Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, Ryne Sandberg, Roberta Flack, Charlie Kirk, Sister Jean, Hulk Hogan and more.

Andrea Darlas joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming WGN-TV New Year's Eve special ‘Coast to Coast Countdown 2026'.

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day 2026.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the fallacies about New Year's resolutions, motivation and commitment to make a change in your life and his latest book ‘The Last 15' with meal plans and more.

On December 26th, 2025, Ryan Burrow shares today's potential market drivers:

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas – GameAbove Sports Bowl – Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan – December 26, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights

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

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/24/25): Merry Christmas, Kyrie Elaison. John Kass reads ‘O Holy Night,’ his annual Christmas column. Blessings to all! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, or on X (Twitter). Tell your friends about us. Join the great adventure. Subscribe today! Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7873938/7873938_2025-12-24-143038.64kmono.mp3

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7873938/7873938_2025-12-24-143038.64kmono.mp3

The voice of Northwestern Wildcasts and former WGN Radio Sports Anchor Dave Eanet joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to preview Friday’s Northwestern Football Bowl Game. Tune in to WGN Radio on Friday, December 26th 2025 for an 11:30am pregame for Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in […]

Mike Sankowski (Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss an early outlook for the U.S. economy in 2026, exploring tariff impacts, manufacturing, and a cautious start for both businesses and consumers.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Lisa and Dean talk about Taylor Swift and her sizable donation to charity this holiday season, the late Pat Finn, Tracy Letts talking about being in the “Festivus” episode of ‘Seinfeld,’ movies opening this Christmas […]

The voice of Northwestern Wildcasts and former WGN Radio Sports Anchor Dave Eanet joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to preview Friday’s Northwestern Football Bowl Game. Tune in to WGN Radio on Friday, December 26th 2025 for an 11:30am pregame for Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in […]

On December 24th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7873938/7873938_2025-12-24-143038.64kmono.mp3

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7873938/7873938_2025-12-24-143038.64kmono.mp3

The voice of Northwestern Wildcasts and former WGN Radio Sports Anchor Dave Eanet joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to preview Friday’s Northwestern Football Bowl Game. Tune in to WGN Radio on Friday, December 26th 2025 for an 11:30am pregame for Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in […]

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Packers are mentally and physically drained after their 22-16 loss to the Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field. After that, WGN sports anchor Kaitlin Sharkey joined the show to share her takeaways from the Bears' crucial victory.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The Rascals open the podcast with Steve Bertrand's return to the panel and have a candid discussion about what it's like leaving the anchor desk […]

Kelly welcomes Harvard professor Ranjay Gulati back to the podcast to discuss his new book, “How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage.”   “Courage is a learned behavior, not an innate one.”  “Heroes seldom act alone.”  “Sometimes, frankly, we take confidence too far.” 

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

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a variety of topics including the challenges of winter in Chicago, the city’s budget issues, and the controversy surrounding CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes segment from broadcast.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The Rascals open the podcast with Steve Bertrand's return to the panel and have a candid discussion about what it's like leaving the anchor desk […]

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

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about a variety of topics including the challenges of winter in Chicago, the city’s budget issues, and the controversy surrounding CBS News pulling a 60 Minutes segment from broadcast.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, recently retired newsman Steve Bertrand, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The Rascals open the podcast with Steve Bertrand's return to the panel and have a candid discussion about what it's like leaving the anchor desk […]

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by WGN sports anchor Kaitlin Sharkey to break down the Bears' thrilling 22-16 win against the Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field.