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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about President Trump possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Do the Rascals think deploying the National Guard to […]

After 40 years of working mornings at WGN Radio, teaming up with all-time hosts like Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Spike O’Dell and Bob Sirott, Dave Eanet has signed off on his last morning shift on-air. Dave took a moment to say “thank you” on the John Williams Show. Listen below: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681443/7681443_2025-08-27-152843.64kmono.mp3 And here are photos […]

Following Dave Eanet’s farewell message for WGN Radio listeners and teammates, John Williams waited for him to leave the studio to share his heartfelt goodbye to WGN Radio’s longtime sports director. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681649/7681649_2025-08-27-173849.64kmono.mp3

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about President Trump possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Do the Rascals think deploying the National Guard to […]

After 40 years of working mornings at WGN Radio, teaming up with all-time hosts like Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Spike O’Dell and Bob Sirott, Dave Eanet has signed off on his last morning shift on-air. Dave took a moment to say “thank you” on the John Williams Show. Listen below: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681443/7681443_2025-08-27-152843.64kmono.mp3 And here are photos […]

Following Dave Eanet’s farewell message for WGN Radio listeners and teammates, John Williams waited for him to leave the studio to share his heartfelt goodbye to WGN Radio’s longtime sports director. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681649/7681649_2025-08-27-173849.64kmono.mp3

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about President Trump possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Do the Rascals think deploying the National Guard to […]

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, checks in with Lisa Dent to talk about the size of airplane seats, customers suing Delta over not getting a window seat, and dorm room pets.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Paul Harvey’s “So God Made A Farmer” speech, the debut of the Leo Burnett ad agency, Frank Sinatra at ChicagoFest, and more.

Sports teams in Chicago certainly have had their share of ups and downs over the last 30 years. One thing that has stayed consistent over the last three decades: sports anchor Dave Eanet reporting on those teams on WGN Radio’s Morning Show. Eanet is stepping away from anchoring weekday sportscasts, but will continue his duties […]

After 40 years of working mornings at WGN Radio, teaming up with all-time hosts like Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, Spike O’Dell and Bob Sirott, Dave Eanet has signed off on his last morning shift on-air. Dave took a moment to say “thank you” on the John Williams Show. Listen below: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681443/7681443_2025-08-27-152843.64kmono.mp3 And here are photos […]

Following Dave Eanet’s farewell message for WGN Radio listeners and teammates, John Williams waited for him to leave the studio to share his heartfelt goodbye to WGN Radio’s longtime sports director. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7681649/7681649_2025-08-27-173849.64kmono.mp3

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about President Trump possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Do the Rascals think deploying the National Guard to […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/23/25: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to talk about the current market, what not to do when selling your home, and downsizing. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/23/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to talk about leaving furniture behind when selling a home and helping people move. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a call at 1-800-LUG-JUNK (1.800.584.5865).

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss TSA’s biometric scanning at airports. Then Greenberg answers questions from listeners.

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals begin the podcast with a fascinating discussion about the future of journalism and Substack. The Rascals then mince about Chicago Tribune film critic Michael […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals begin the podcast with a fascinating discussion about the future of journalism and Substack. The Rascals then mince about Chicago Tribune film critic Michael […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals begin the podcast with a fascinating discussion about the future of journalism and Substack. The Rascals then mince about Chicago Tribune film critic Michael […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Charlie Trotter’s, Ozzy Osbourne’s special Wrigley Field performance, Tom Skilling’s debut on WGN-TV, and more.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute and The Last Ward, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week the Rascals begin the podcast with a fascinating discussion about the future of journalism and Substack. The Rascals then mince about Chicago Tribune film critic Michael […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss draining water heaters and private equity companies that are buying up family-owned businesses. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling's CEO Rob Lindemann joins the program to discuss gas fireplaces vs electric fireplaces. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at 847-918-7994.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/16/25: Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins the show to discuss free evaluations, energy loss in homes, and more! Roy also answers listeners' questions about their homes. To learn more about the services Perma-Seal provides, visit permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

Bob Sirott and John Landecker are back again for round 2 of For Radio Geeks Only! Join Bob and John as they go down memory lane from their time working together back in the day. Ron Riley, legendary WLS disc jockey, and Spike O’Dell, legendary WGN Radio host, also call into the show to share […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Illinois Lottery drawing, the premiere of “Soul Train,” the birth of the “Popeye The Sailor” cartoon, and more.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County State's Attorney's Office declining to file charges against the Chicago police officers who fired dozens of shots at Dexter Reed. Do the […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan start the show talking to Andy Masur about his new position as WGN Radio’s sports director, and his new seat on Bob Sirott’s show. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern's Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this […]

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/24: Rose Pest Solutions' Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl', joins the program to discuss extreme heat, rats, and yellow jacket removal. To learn more about Rose Pest Solutions and what they can do for you, go to rosepestcontrol.com or call 1-800-GOT-PESTS.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/25: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter discusses transfer taxes when selling a home. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/09/25: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about how much plastic ends up in landfills and how to repurpose yours around your home. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give them a […]

As we, at WGN Radio, prepare to welcome the Chicago Blackhawks into the “Century Club,” we are celebrating Chicago's Original 6 hockey organization by highlighting over 100 players, coaches, executives, broadcasters and personalities that have been a part of Blackhawks' 100-year history. Every weekday leading up to and through the 2025-26 season, you will hear […]

WGN Radio's host of Home Sweet Home Chicago David Hochberg, joins Lisa Dent to explain why top U.S. stocks now dominate the market like never before and why rising prices and falling jobs in the services sector could signal stagflation.

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. Our small, but mighty podcast crew start the episode talking about Texas lawmakers coming to Illinois to avoid voting on a new legislative map that would favor the GOP. Governor Pritzker even went […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overall health of the economy right now. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. Our small, but mighty podcast crew start the episode talking about Texas lawmakers coming to Illinois to avoid voting on a new legislative map that would favor the GOP. Governor Pritzker even went […]

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates easing up, the impact of President Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the overall health of the economy right now. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. Our small, but mighty podcast crew start the episode talking about Texas lawmakers coming to Illinois to avoid voting on a new legislative map that would favor the GOP. Governor Pritzker even went […]

For Episode 100 (!!!) of The WGN Radio Football Podcast, Kevin Powell is joined by Herb Howard from The Bigs. They discuss Tuesday’s intense practice, position battles, Caleb Williams and more!  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7574279/7574279_2025-08-06-213019.64kmono.mp3

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the possibility of Jesse Jackson Jr. running for congress. Should a convicted felon be allowed to run for federal office? Mayor Brandon Johnson is considering several […]