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Eric Zorn: Federal agents downtown is just theater

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2025/09/30

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about U.S. Border Patrol agents marching in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Why does Eric think the administration is doing this? Is this just the first step of the Trump administration not giving up power?

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Lou Manfredini: Paint exteriors now before cold...

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2025/09/29

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says it’s time to do any exterior painting and caulking before the winter cold comes. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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Kelly Leonard: What qualities make a good team?

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2025/09/29

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about a recent podcast discussion he had with Colin M. Fischer about his new book, “The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups.” Kelly explains the origin […]

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

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2025/09/29

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

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Former GOP Congressman Joe Walsh: ‘The country is...

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2025/09/11

Joe Walsh, former U.S. Congressman, podcaster, and director of ‘The Social Contract‘ Substack, joins John Williams to share his thoughts on the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Joe talks about when he first met Charlie, how he became a political mentor for Charlie, the way they were tied at the hip in the […]

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Best of the Midwest: See peak fall colors in Hocking...

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2025/09/11

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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip east to beautiful Ohio and visit with Karen Raymore, […]

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best ways to wash your produce

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2025/09/11

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of enjoying things in moderation, why moving after a meal can help control your blood sugar, the best ways to wash your produce, why you shouldn’t rinse or clean your poultry (cooking is the food safety method), and what to know about forever […]

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

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2025/09/11

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

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The Mincing Rascals 9.10.25: Charlie Kirk shot dead,...

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2025/09/10

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and The Last Ward, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week the Rascals address the breaking news that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at an […]

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Time to do that core...

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2025/09/10

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. Bob reminds us to not put your sprinkler away! Bob also says now is the time to do that core aeration.

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How to watch your favorite sports teams this year

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2025/09/10

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey discusses what services you will need to have if you want to watch NFL games this year. Harvey also answers all of your tech questions. Request a FREE Tech Check […]

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

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2025/09/10

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

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WGN Radio’s September Book Club choices

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2025/09/09

It’s September, and we finally get to ask the question: What’s Sara reading in Reading? Yes, although long-time WGN Radio bookworm Sara Tieman has left the station, and the country, she’s still part of the book club from her new home in Reading, England! So, here are the September picks from Sara, along with John […]

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Best of the Midwest: Experience the vibrancy of...

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2025/09/04

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, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip down I-57 and visit with Terri Reifsteck, Vice President […]

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: There is no shame taking weight...

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2025/09/04

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the benefits of using weight loss drugs, how to build a healthy and delicious burger, if potatoes are healthy, how you can lower your risk of diabetes, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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

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2025/09/04

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

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Kenneth Young Center gives space to those that have...

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2025/08/29

Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about International Overdose Awareness Day coming up on August 31st. Daryl explains how Kenneth Young Center gives space to those that have been impacted by overdose, his thoughts on a new city program that stocks newsstands with medication that can […]

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Connell McShane: Will more ICE agents come to Chicago...

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2025/08/29

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about ICE agents possibly coming to Chicago next week, if the National Guard will come to the city, and various polls showing popular support for bringing in the National Guard to combat crime.

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

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2025/08/29

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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The Mincing Rascals 8.27.25: National Guard, Chicago...

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2025/08/27

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 […]

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