Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago joins John Williams to talk about the idea of closing Chicago Public Schools that no longer have students attending and Project HOOD.

Former WGN Radio news anchor Vic Vaughn joins John Williams to talk about evacuating North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Vic talks about having 6 gallons of water and one week of food left plus his decision to return to Chicago after homes were wiped out.

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2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins joins John Williams to discuss new technology for Chicago police to pursue fleeing vehicles. The Alderman explains that the technology could be used with ShotSpotter if it’s reactivated.

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Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Williams to details on the lawsuit against Vince McMahon who was allegedly sexually abusing co-workers during his time with the WWE. Rich also breaks down news surrounding Eric Adams and his indictment.

U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL5), Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, joins John Williams to breakdown the details surrounding the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Mega Program’s $200 million in federal funding.

Austin Lane, Chancellor, Southern Illinois University, tells John Williams about the “Saluki Commitment” program, how in 2025 SIU Carbondale will move into the R1 Carnegie Research Classification and more. To learn more about SIU got to siu.edu.

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 fall trip! Today, we head to the great state of Ohio as John chats with Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association. Karen tells John about where Hocking Hills is located, what people like to do when they visit Hocking Hills, some of the big events coming up including Oktoberfest and the Grandma Gatewood Fall Color Hike, and what they have planned for the holiday season. Click here to enter to win a 3-night cabin escape for two in beautiful Hocking Hills!

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