John Williams

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

John Williams talks about Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air by ABC.

Musician Fulton Lee joins John Williams to talk about his career as a musician and content creator, the popularity of his TikTok videos, how long he has been releasing music, the way he finds singers to take part in his viral videos, and when he plans to bring his music to Chicago.

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 make a quick trek north to beautiful Janesville, Wisconsin! Christine Rebout, Executive Director, Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, tells John how long it takes to get to Janesville from the Chicago area, the unique shopping in the area, where you can hike and bike, the best places to see all the fall colors, the great dining to sample, and all the big events they have planned the next couple of months. Click here for your chance to win the ultimate fall prize pack to Janesville!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the health benefits of walnuts, the importance of timing your water intake, the 48 calorie snack that can help your immune system and help you sleep, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals begin the show this week talking about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appearance with Bob Sirott this morning. The Rascals break down Mayor Johnson’s job performance so far. Next, the Rascals talk about Governor JB Pritzker denying that he ever called Republicans, ‘Nazis.’ People have been losing their jobs over comments made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. The Rascals discuss the administration’s effort to crack down on ‘hate speech.’ And what have we learned about Tyler Robinson, the alleged killer of Kirk? And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light. What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week? BONUS: In case you missed it, Bob Sirott’s interview with Mayor Johnson follows the podcast.

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.

Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams in-studio to talk about how they help people with Medicare. Thom tells us what’s new with Medicare expenses, why insurance premiums are going up, and what you should do right now if you are on Medicare. Thom also answers all your Medicare questions. For all those looking for Thom’s assistance – they can reach out to JT Medicare Solutions at 800-227-1012 or go to JTMedicareSolutions.com.

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