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

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the Dow being up today, why he’s still optimistic about the health of the economy, the tariff chaos that could impact inflation, when he expects to see the market recover, what he’s telling clients to do with their money right now, and the reasons he doesn’t believe we will see a recession.

Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about the debate over moving the curfew to 8pm in the downtown Chicago business district. Does changing curfews work in fighting crime? Pastor Brooks also gives us an update on the status of the opportunity center he is building and an upcoming trip to Africa.

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

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about Senator Chuck Schumer planning to vote for a Republican-written funding bill. Will this help avoid a government shutdown?

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) joins John Williams to talk about his proposal that homeowners who have continuously owned and occupied their primary residence for 30 years would be exempt from property taxes. Senator Anderson explains why he proposed this bill, who will make up the missed revenue, and what he’s hearing from his colleagues and constituents about the legislation.

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 take a ride east and visit the great state of Ohio as John chats with Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association. Karen tells us how to get to Hocking Hills, where you will want to stay when you visit, the marvelous hiking in Hocking Hills, why it’s a great place to visit for Spring Break, the wineries and breweries in the area, the wonderful children’s museum, and the best time to make reservations.

WGN is giving a lucky listener a chance to win a 3-night getaway to Hocking Hills! Register here.

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, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start this week’s podcast by sharing what they remember about the start of the COVID pandemic back in March of 2020. Woah, and all of sudden we are debating vaccine efficacy. A recent shooting in Streeterville has revived the debate over the curfew in Chicago. Do the Rascals believe the curfew downtown should be 8pm? And should people feel safe when they come downtown? The Chicago City Council voted 19-26 on to reject a push to ban the sale of newly created furs within city limits. How would the Rascals have voted on this issue? What’s the latest on Canada becoming the 51st state, and the ongoing tariff drama? And are the Democrats doing enough to push back on the current administration? Marj says no, they aren’t. And finally, it’s time for ‘Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light.” What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week?

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about an Illinois state senator proposing a property tax exemption if you have lived in your home for 30 years, what interest rate would get people out of their homes right now, the latest on tariffs, and Rocket Mortgage acquiring Redfin.

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.