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The winner of the Steve Dale vs Paul Lisnek cookie...

John Landecker ·

2025/04/02

John Landecker is joined by Steve Dale, WGN Radio’s pet expert, Paul Lisnek, WGN TV Political Analyst, and John Manchester, CEO and Owner of Windy City Sweets, to share who was the winner of the cookie contest between Steve and Paul. Later, Steve shares the top 10 dog and cat breeds and more pet news!

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Rebecca Fyffe visits John Landecker with some...

John Landecker ·

2025/04/02

Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about how Landmark Pest Management is helping Chicagoland stay pest-free. Rebecca also brings some Madagascar hissing cockroaches into the studio!

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Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories: April

John Landecker ·

2025/04/02

Todd Muench joins John Landecker in the studio to talk about the Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories Podcast. This time, Todd breaks down some of the April segments and some of the exciting interviews they have coming up in the month, including Marty Krofft, Larry Wilcox, Parker Stevenson, and Robert Smeigel!

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Are there still American-made cars?

John Landecker ·

2025/04/01

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss whether 100 percent American-made cars are still being built. Then, Tom discusses electric cars.

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Mozzarella sticks vs....

John Landecker ·

2025/04/01

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of mozzarella sticks. Segment co-host Dan Levy takes jalapeño poppers. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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The Rumore Report: Animals that became famous in Chicago

John Landecker ·

2025/03/26

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to discuss animals that have gone viral and become famous in Chicago and then shares a look back on this day in history.

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Bill Snyder: Recapping a wild weather March

John Landecker ·

2025/03/26

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to share where we are weather-wise as March comes to a close with temperatures, precipitation, and sunshine. Bill also talks about the severe weather last week and the tornadoes that have hit.

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Potato chips vs. Doritos

John Landecker ·

2025/03/25

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of potato chips. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes Doritos. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Northwestern Medicine is working to automate blood...

John Landecker ·

2025/03/25

Hannah Koczka, Vice President of Northwestern Medicine Mansueto Innovation Institute, joins John Landecker to discuss a clinical trial that is working to automate blood collection using a device known as Aletta. The device is meant to improve blood samples, in addition to helping people feel more comfortable while having their blood drawn.

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Food Fight: French fries vs. onion rings

John Landecker ·

2025/03/18

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of french fries. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes onion rings. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Bill Snyder: Will the back-and-forth weather continue?

John Landecker ·

2025/03/18

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the back-and-forth weather we have had, from spring to winter and back. Then Bill shares the weather we can expect for this week.

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Ron Kittle talks about the infamous ‘Black Sox Ball’...

John Landecker ·

2025/03/18

Ron Kittle, 1983 AL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago White Sox, joins John Landecker to talk about the infamous “Black Sox Ball” from the 1919 World Series, its connection to the Black Sox Scandal, and how people can participate in the special Curse-BreakingCeremony during WGN Radio’s live broadcast happening at […]

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What to know about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

John Landecker ·

2025/03/13

Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, to talk all things St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Listen in while Jason shares parade details, where and when you can watch the Chicago River being dyed, and more ways you can join in on the festivities this weekend.

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Bill Snyder: Snowfall down 21 inches for the season

John Landecker ·

2025/03/13

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, to discuss this year’s surprising lack of snow and March’s mild weather thus far.

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Wednesdays With Whit: What to expect from the new...

John Landecker ·

2025/03/13

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins host Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, on the program to discuss: The new season of “The Whitney Reynolds Show,” and what viewers can expect to see this year. Whitney also shares details pertaining to the […]

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Chicken Parmesan vs....

John Landecker ·

2025/03/12

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, takes the side of chicken Parmesan. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the eggplant Parmesan. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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The history of Green River soda

John Landecker ·

2025/03/12

Sharad Chadha, CEO and President of Sprecher, joins Wendy Snyder, in forJohn Landecker, to share the history of Green River soda in honor of Chicago’s St. Patrick’sDay tradition of dyeing the Chicago River which is taking place on March 15th.

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The John Landecker Food Fight: Pączki vs. beignet

John Landecker ·

2025/03/07

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another excellent food debate. Listen below as your host, John Landecker, takes the side of the beignet. Segment cohost Dan Levy takes the pączki. Check out Dan’s podcast, Barguments! Listen below to hear the debate and who won!

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Bill Snyder’s Weekend Weather: First weekend of March

John Landecker ·

2025/03/07

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins the John Landecker Show to discuss the what could be some of the last snow we will see this winter as the first weekend of March comes around. Listen below to hear more!

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Your Hometown Hampshire: Allen’s Corner Diner

John Landecker ·

2025/02/28

Gina Edge, customer-turned-owner of Allen’s Corner Diner, the 105-year-old institution of Hampshire, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about what makes Hampshire, as well as Allen’s Diner unique. Listen below and visit Allen’s Corner Diner at 44W483 US Hwy 20, Hampshire. Open daily, Monday through Sunday, 6am to 2pm.

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