John Williams

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  • State Rep. Bob Morgan doesn’t want unsuccessful teams to get public funding

    State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joins John Williams to talk about his ‘Bears Act’ legislation that would tie public funding to a sports team’s success. Rep. Morgan also comments on the breaking news that President Trump might pardon former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7274679/7274679_2025-02-10-201919.128.mp3
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    Why Chicago should not ban the sale of new fur
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    Mr. Fix It: Early spring lawn care tips
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-10-25
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    Congratulations to new dad Jon Hansen!
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    Do you like Daylight Saving Time?
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    9 min
  • What to know about Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud

    Emmy-award winning journalist Brandon Pope, of WCIU, joins John Williams to break down the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. What do we need to know?

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7274672/7274672_2025-02-10-205212.128.mp3
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    Congratulations to new dad Jon Hansen!
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    Do you like Daylight Saving Time?
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    Connell McShane: Trump changing tone on Russia?
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    Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur?
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    John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 3-7-25
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    15 min
  • Lou Manfredini: Prepare now for snow later this week

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about the probability for snow this week so he reminds us to make sure you are prepared now. For example, does your snowblower start? And, as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7274669/7274669_2025-02-10-204209.128.mp3

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    Congratulations to new dad Jon Hansen!
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    Do you like Daylight Saving Time?
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    Connell McShane: Trump changing tone on Russia?
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    Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur?
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    John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 3-7-25
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    13 min
  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMIV, 2.10.25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7274637/7274637_2025-02-10-200837.128.mp3
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    Congratulations to new dad Jon Hansen!
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    Do you like Daylight Saving Time?
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    Connell McShane: Trump changing tone on Russia?
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    Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur?
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    John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 3-7-25
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    3 min
  • Jim Bob Morris joins John Williams to talk WANNA Parlay and the Big Game!
    WANNA Parlay, The World’s Richest Parlay! heard on the John Williams Show!

    WANNA Parlay co-founder, Jim Bob Morris joins Mid-Day host John Williams on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares the inspiration for WANNA Parlay and how WGN listeners are playing and winning every day. Listen as John talks about his picks and what might happen on Sunday for the Big Game and Jim Bob gives advice for John and listeners to enjoy the app. Stay tuned to WGN Radio and the John Williams show for more WANNA Parlay picks and fun and remember to add listener code WGN when you sign up to receive a deposit match of up to $250!

    WANNA Parlay co-founders Jim Bob Morris and Carson Coffman
    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7271543/7271543_2025-02-09-163243.128.mp3
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    Home or office? Where are you more productive?
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    How IL underestimated health care costs for immigrants
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    Does being a sanctuary city make it a safer city?
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-6-25
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    9 min
  • John Williams remembers Bob Collins on the 25th anniversary of his death

    John Williams reflects on the life and legacy of the great Bob Collins, who died on February 8th, 2000.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7267548/7267548_2025-02-07-200348.128.mp3
    Remembering Bob Collins and a day WGN will never forget
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    Home or office? Where are you more productive?
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    How IL underestimated health care costs for immigrants
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    Does being a sanctuary city make it a safer city?
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-6-25
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    17 min
  • Best bets for Super Bowl LIX

    Jim Bob Morris, Co-Founder, Wanna Parlay, joins John Williams to talk about his new gambling app (Download here and use Code WGN!), how easy it is to make picks on the app, the amount of sports you can bet on, why he’s taking the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and the other picks he’s making for the big game this Sunday!

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7267516/7267516_2025-02-07-204016.128.mp3
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    Home or office? Where are you more productive?
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    How IL underestimated health care costs for immigrants
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    Does being a sanctuary city make it a safer city?
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-6-25
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    9 min
  • Should drinking age in Illinois be lowered?

    Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to talk about the legislation he is filing that would allow 18-20-year-olds to drink alcohol at bars and restaurants if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Rep. Cabello explains why he thinks this bill would be good for business, what he’s hearing from his constituents and other lawmakers, and if he believes this bill will ever become law. Rep. Cabello also comments on the movement in Indiana to accept counties that want to secede from Illinois.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7267494/7267494_2025-02-07-205434.128.mp3
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    John Williams
    Home or office? Where are you more productive?
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    How IL underestimated health care costs for immigrants
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    Does being a sanctuary city make it a safer city?
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-6-25
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    10 min
  • Connell McShane: Trump likes having fights in public

    NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the DOJ suing the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary city status, and lawmakers being denied entry into Department of Education this morning.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7267490/7267490_2025-02-07-200230.128.mp3
    Trump administration sues Illinois, Chicago over sanctuary status
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    Sanctuary cities, trade war, Rahm Emanuel’s future
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    How to lower all of your tech bills
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    John Williams Speed Jokes 3-5-25
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    What to read this National Reading Month
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    12 min
  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 2.7.25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7267487/7267487_2025-02-07-202627.128.mp3
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    Do you agree with Chicago’s sanctuary city status?
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    Sanctuary cities, trade war, Rahm Emanuel’s future
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    How to lower all of your tech bills
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    What to read this National Reading Month
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    5 min

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