Dr. Stephen Jumic, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the new strain of flu, how healing from the flu can be just as difficult as the symptoms, letting our bodies fight fevers naturally, and briefly covers recent research into Alzheimer’s using mice.

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. 

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joins John Williams to break down his new article, co-written with A.D. Quig, on findings that hundreds of Illinois government employees tapped into pandemic relief funds meant for small businesses.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the various NYE festivities in Chicago to bring in 2026!

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]!

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026.