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Lou Manfredini: Time for drain maintenance in your home

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2025/08/11

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why now is a great time to do some drain maintenance on your showers, tubs, and sinks. Lou and John also chat about a viral online hoax that claims a person is living inside […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/08/11

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

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Craig Bolanos: Markets have undergone a dramatic reset

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2025/08/08

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the overall health of the markets and the economy, how market volatility has almost collapsed, why it’s a good time to rebalance your portfolio, Trump nominating CEA chair Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board, what’s […]

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Is it safe to swim in the Chicago River?

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2025/08/08

Chris Anchor, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the safety of swimming in the Chicago River. Chris said he would definitely swim in the river after years of improvements.

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Connell McShane: Need higher quality candidates to...

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2025/08/08

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the Texas legislators coming up to Chicago to avoid voting on a new map that would favor the GOP. Connell gets us up to speed on the latest developments.

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The...

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2025/08/08

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!

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Best of the Midwest: Visit the scenic river town of...

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2025/08/07

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, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip west and visit the scenic river town of Clinton, […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/08/07

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

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The Mincing Rascals 8.6.25: Texas redistricting,...

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2025/08/06

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 […]

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Brian The Cash Man: What are your collectibles worth?

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2025/08/06

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian talks about the value of items such as a Ryne Sandberg autographed bat, 1940’s silver quarters, and a Morgan dollar from the 1800’s! And as always, Brian urges you to […]

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: The best time to put...

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2025/08/06

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.

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Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick: Look for a big year...

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2025/08/06

NHL Hall of Famer and Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick joins Jon Hansen to talk about the centennial season for your Chicago Blackhawks, the rich history of the team, why he’s excited about the future of the Blackhawks, his charity Helping Hands Network, the work he is doing with Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, and his spirit […]

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David Hochberg: Mortgage rates are going in the right...

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2025/08/06

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. […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/08/06

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

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Rick Pearson: Could Illinois redraw legislative map...

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2025/08/05

Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about Texas lawmakers coming to Illinois (and other states) to avoid a redistricting vote that would favor Republicans. Governor Pritzker says that it’s possible that Illinois may try to counter the GOP effort in Texas.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Get screened for colon cancer

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2025/08/05

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the dangers of wildfire smoke and what you need to know to protect yourself. Dr. Kopin also tells Jon about the importance of getting an early screening for colon cancer.

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/08/05

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

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Texas State Rep. Gervin-Hawkins: ‘This is about...

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2025/08/04

Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-San Antonio), vice chair of the Texas Black Caucus, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about why she and other Texas legislators chose to leave the state to combat the Texas GOP effort to redraw five congressional districts in favor of Republicans.

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Lou Manfredini: Change air filter every month

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2025/08/04

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about indoor air quality, the benefits of using air purifiers, and why you should changer your air filters every month. Lou, as always, answers your home improvement questions. […]

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part...

John Williams ·

2025/08/04

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins guest host Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of July 2025! What was your favorite joke this month? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

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