John Williams

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about current interest rates, where he anticipates interest rates to be next year, the closing costs involved in refinancing, and why you should consider refinancing right now. David also answers all of your real estate questions.

David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Marge Sipla, Speed Jokes spirit animal, cataloger and Member of the Speed Jokes Committee, joins John and the gang to give us her favorite Speed Jokes of August! John shares some of his favorites, too! What was your favorite joke this month? And as always, John brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected].

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about why the market is down today, where you can find opportunities in the market right now, how the markets have typically performed during an election year, and why you need to watch out for the Social Security tax torpedo.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about why there is a rise in vaccine hesitancy, the importance of getting a COVID vaccine, the difference between the types of COVID vaccines that are available, and his thoughts on a new study that suggest that an obesity drug prevents COVID deaths.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the prevalence of cell phones in schools, his recent item in the Picayune Sentinel about one of his most regrettable columns, and the controversy surrounding a right-wing morning show making fun of Tim Walz’s son Gus.

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

Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Washington, D.C. correspondent, joins John Williams to break down the first sit-down interview with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz.

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

Chief Rochelle Tisinai, Police Chief, Village of Lake Villa, tells John about her career with the Village of Lake Villa, when she became interested in policing, and the great community policing programs in Lake Villa. Chief Tisinai says, ‘it’s been a privilege to serve this community.”

Ted Nielsen, Owner/President/CEO of Nielsen Enterprises, joins John Williams to talk about being in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, how business has been going recently, the popularity of Lake Villa, what Lake Villa means to his business, and why he calls Lake Villa “Hometown USA.” Ted also shares some stories about his friend and WGN legend, the great Bob Collins.