Closing out meteorological summer, Bill Snyder, longtime WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master, joins John Landecker to discuss an unusually cool end of August – the last week of which saw temperatures fail to reach 80 degrees for only the sixth time in history. Will Labor Day bring back the 80-degree temps? And, remembering the extreme conditions that spawned the Plainfield tornado, 35 years ago today.

Celebrating Lake Geneva as Your Hometown with John Landecker is Skip Harless, Managing
Director of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Highlights include the origins of the Dan Patch Stables, the Brute golf course, the Wee Nip short golf course opening in spring 2026, and John’s memories of the resort’s private airstrip. Plus, did you know Grand Geneva has an on-site sister resort, the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark? Fun for everyone!

To learn more:
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa – https://www.grandgeneva.com/
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark – https://www.timberridgelodge.com/

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about retired amusement parks throughout the Chicago area and the evolution of “Little Orphan Annie.”

WGN Radio Sports Correspondent and one of the Executive Producers for the
Dan Patrick Show, Paul Pabst joins John Landecker on the show to preview the NFL
season that lays ahead.

Jacob Ryan Reno, the Terrible Chicago Artist, joins John Landecker to discuss the monstrosities he creates at the Logan Square Farmers’ Market. For just $5 and 5 “terrible” minutes, you can get your own portrait drawn by Reno, share stories, and get a rather unique piece of art.

Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins John Landecker to talk about the multitude of recalls across stores nationwide featuring products like Hostess, Jeep, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and more.

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

Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV political reporter, joins John Landecker to explain President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago to combat crime and the responses from Governor JB Prtizker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about a new show Bill is a part of that will air daily at 7pm on WGN+ called The Forecasters. Then Bill talks about the recent shift in the weather we have seen with rain and cooler temperatures.

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss back-to-school busyness! Then Whitney talks about the fall season, taping with a live audience, and upcoming events she will be a part of, among other things!