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University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isabell on...

John Williams ·

2025/10/10

University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isabell joins U of I alum (ILL!) Jon Hansen (INI!) to talk about the U of I welcoming the largest freshman class in state history, how AI is going to impact the future of work, the investment Illinois is making in quantum computing, the value of higher education, why attending […]

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Connell McShane: What to know about Gaza ceasefire deal

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2025/10/10

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us what we need to know about the Israel and Hamas peace agreement. Connell also gives us the latest news on the government shutdown.

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

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2025/10/10

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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Bill Geiger: What does it mean to have retirement...

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2025/10/09

Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about National Retirement Security month and the two things that are essential to setting up you retirement plan.

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Best of the Midwest: Musique of the Night Gala in...

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2025/10/09

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, in for John Williams, has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another quick trip north of the border […]

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to carb load properly

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2025/10/09

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the benefits of carb-loading before a big endurance event. Dawn explains how many people do carb-loading the wrong way and offers tips on how to do it properly so you are ready to race! Dawn also shares a great meatball […]

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

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2025/10/09

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

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The Mincing Rascals 10.8.25: Texas National Guard...

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2025/10/08

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about the Cook County Sheriff’s Office stepping up enforcement for illegally […]

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Fertilize your shrubs...

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2025/10/08

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Did we get enough rain last weekend?

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

John Williams ·

2025/10/08

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

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Dr. Sindhu Aderson: What is Illinois guidance on...

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2025/10/07

Dr. Sindhu Aderson, Central Region Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the CDC dropping universal COVID vaccine recommendations. What’s the latest vaccine guidance for Illinois? Dr. Aderson also answers all of your medical questions!

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Eric Zorn: No reason to send National Guard to Chicago

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2025/10/07

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the Texas National Guard arriving in Chicago, what happens now that the Texas National Guard has been deployed, if he thinks President Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act, and the latest on the government shutdown. Is a deal […]

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Sandwich King Jeff Mauro loves the transformative...

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2025/10/07

Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King & The Kitchen on Food Network, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about ‘An Evening with Jeff Mauro‘ taking place on Thursday at the College of DuPage. Jeff talks about how lucky we are to live in such a great city for sandwiches, why he […]

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Charlie Roumeliotis previews the ’25-’26 Blackhawks

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2025/10/07

Charlie Roumeliotis, Chicago Blackhawks studio host for WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, and Andy Masur to preview the upcoming Blackhawks season. What should Blackhawks fans be paying attention to as the season kicks off tonight in Florida?

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

John Williams ·

2025/10/07

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

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Radio legend Kevin Matthews on how ‘Broken Mary’ is...

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2025/10/06

Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about his documentary film, ‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story.’ Kevin talks about the genesis of this story, when he started working on this documentary film, the importance of faith in his life, and the role that faith plays in […]

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Lou Manfredini: Check under your sink for leaks

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2025/10/06

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that now is the time to check under your sink for any leaks. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday […]

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What to watch on TV this month

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2025/10/06

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for John Williams, to discuss all the great new TV coming out this month including the HBO Max DC Comics based series, ‘Peacemaker,’ ‘The Boys’ spinoff, ‘Gen Z,’ the Tim Robinson conspiracy thriller, ‘The Chair Company,’ and ‘Boots,’ the final project from the late, great […]

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

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2025/10/06

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

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Why are more kids dying of the flu?

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2025/09/30

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the importance of pregnant women getting their doctor recommended vaccinations, why flu-related encephalopathies are on the rise, ‘nightmare bacteria’ cases increasing in the U.S., and a drug made from marijuana reducing back pain.

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