John Williams

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to tell a story about how she helped a client eliminate $426,000 of student loan debt. Rae tells you what you should know about a new rule for public service loan forgiveness.

Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, joins John Williams to talk about their season coming to a close in a couple of weeks on 10/27. Bob tells John that they have served 109,019 Old Fashioned cocktails so far this season (in 186 days), why it’s always bittersweet when the season ends, how they have expanded a bit, the best time to visit if you want to limit the your wait, or ‘experience’ time, and what continues to be their best sellers on the menu.

Iris Y. Martinez, clerk of the circuit court of Cook County, joins John Williams to discuss her recent op-ed in the Chicago Tribune about how some defendants are missing court appearances and why she believes parts of the SAFE-T act need to be improved.

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

Dometi Pongo, the former WGN Radio news anchor and reporter, joins John Williams to talk about being the host and executive producer of the new 48 Hours crime podcast, “Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murders.”

Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about Evanston High School implementing a ‘no cell phone in class’ policy and how that policy has been going this semester. Liz also talks about how AI has impacted the classroom.

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 Landecker is joined by Joseph Burton and Jim DeRogatis of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois to talk about their 49th annual show. Listen below to hear the history of MMSI and what their show and group is all about!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the two presentations she gave at the annual Food Nutrition Conference & Expo. Dawn spoke about eggs and new research that shows eating 12 or more fortified eggs each week did not negatively affect cholesterol levels, even for those with cardiovascular concerns. Dawn also did a presentation on Krill oil and how it is different from other fish oil supplements. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

Jesse Meyer, Vice President, Operations, Northwestern Medicine & American Lung Association Local Leadership Board Member, tells John Williams everything you need to know about the upcoming LUNG FORCE Walk taking place at Wheaton’s Cantigny Park on Sunday, October 20th.