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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Safest medicine we have for a...

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2026/01/20

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the latest on flu cases in Illinois, and a new study that concluded that there is no link between Tylenol/acetaminophen and autism.

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Why does President Trump want Greenland?

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2026/01/20

Nicholas Grossman, Professor of Political Science, University of Illinois, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s continued interest in acquiring Greenland. Professor Grossman explains the relationship between Denmark and Greenland, what the island of Greenland is like, if China and Russia present a viable threat, if it’s possible for the U.S. to buy Greenland, and […]

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Eric Zorn: We don’t have to own Greenland

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2026/01/20

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the controversy surrounding the Sun-Times headline after the Bears loss to the Rams, if the success of the Bears will impact the team’s desire to move, and President Trump’s attempt to acquire Greenland.

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

John Williams ·

2026/01/20

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

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Attorney Rich Lenkov: I expect SCOTUS to rule that...

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2026/01/15

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to talk about the Supreme Court ruling that Illinois Congressman can challenge the mail-in ballot deadline.

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Checking in with Nat and Mikey as they explore America

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2026/01/15

Nat and Mikey, two schoolteachers from England, took a bold leap and a year off from their classroom to explore America the slow way… by hitchhiking, canoe, and curiosity. They landed in Denver, made their way to Montana, bought their first-ever canoe, and have been paddling down the Missouri into the Mississippi on their way […]

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Healthy tips to satisfy your...

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2026/01/15

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to review the new dietary guidelines, if coffee can count as part of your daily water intake, the health benefits of interval walking, why you should get a device to monitor your steps, and to share her thoughts on what she learned from a former New York Times […]

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How absenteeism has changed since the pandemic

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2026/01/15

Marisa de la Torre, Managing Director and Senior Research Associate at the UChicago Consortium, joins John Williams to talk about a study she co-authored that breaks down how students’ absence rates have changed since the pandemic.

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Connell McShane: ‘Irresponsible’ to label Minneapolis...

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2026/01/09

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to give us the latest news about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

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The Obama Presidential Center is hiring

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2026/01/09

John Roberson, Executive Vice President of the Obama Presidential Center, joins John Williams to talk about what makes the Obama Presidential Center unique, what he considers to be the centerpiece of the presidential center, and what we should know about the 150 full-time positions they are currently hiring for.

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Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: I think the Bears...

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2026/01/09

Sam Panayotovich, Fox Sports Betting Analyst, and co-host of the sports betting show, ‘Chicken Dinner’ joins John Williams to talk break down what we need to know about the big Bears v. Packers playoff game this weekend. Why are the Packers still favored to win the game? Sam tells us some of his favorite bets for […]

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

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2026/01/09

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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John Williams’ Best Speed Jokes of 2025 Listener Poll

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2026/01/09

Now that 2025 is officially in the books, John Williams wants you to decide which Speed Joke was the best one of the year! In the past, we have identified the Best Speed Jokes of 2024 and 2023 in WGN Radio Tournament fashion. This year, we’re making it easier by having you vote for your […]

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Rep. LaHood: Not going to jump to conclusions on ICE...

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2026/01/08

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, how he feels the immigration effort by DHS is going, the latest on the situation in Venezuela, and if he believes the capture of Maduro was legal.

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The Second City’s Kelly Leonard reviews the new Chevy...

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2026/01/08

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 review the new CNN documentary, ‘I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not.’

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Best of the Midwest: Lake Geneva Winterfest 2026

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2026/01/08

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some winter vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head across the cheddar curtain and visit with the great Stephanie […]

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Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner explains new food...

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2026/01/08

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to break down the new dietary guidelines that call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—and avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates. Dawn tells us what she likes and what she doesn’t like about the new food pyramid.

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

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2026/01/08

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

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Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries

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2026/01/06

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about battery disposal since the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act went into effect on January 1st. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Stay home if you are feeling sick

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2026/01/06

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the rise in flu cases in the area, how people typically get the flu, why it’s so important to stay home if you are feeling sick, the rise in vaccine hesitancy, and to answer all of your […]

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