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

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Have that old class ring sitting in a desk somewhere that you will never wear? Bring it in and maybe get some cash!

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Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen to break down what happens now that former president Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a scandal involving Stormy Daniels.

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

Evan Summers, Bensenville Village Manager, joins Jon Hansen to talk about why Bensenville is such a special place to live, what makes The Edge Ice Arena unique, who typically uses the ice arena, how it’s an economic boon to the area, and why the Edge is the heart of hockey in suburban Chicago.

Joe Vallez, Executive Director, Bensenville Park District, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the work they do at the park district, what sets their park district apart from others, why having a farm program is so significant, the great summer programs they have available, their commitment to every member of their community, and what makes the White Pines Golf Club so great.

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, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head south on I-55 and visit our state capital and chat with Amy Beadle, the Marketing Manager for Visit Springfield! Amy reminds us that we can also take Route 66 to Springfield, what to see during their “History Comes Alive” summer program, where you can stay when you visit, all the incredible food options in the area, and what you should know about Springfield’s crown jewel, the Illinois State Fair coming in August.

Click here to win a three-day Abe-mazing family getaway to Springfield, Illinois courtesy of WGN Radio and Visit Springfield Illinois!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about what she thinks of “scrambled oats,” a recipe that’s very hot right now on social media, and new research that shows why we overeat. And, as always, Dawn answers all of your nutrition questions.

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

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, and political pundit Marj Halperin. This week the Rascals talk about the upcoming DNC in Chicago and the plan to virtually nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris before the scheduled DNC. Does this decision take any juice away from the DNC? The Illinois House passed a $53.1 billion state budget early Wednesday morning. Why do lawmakers have to wait until the last minute and then hold a vote in the middle of the night? Is this what an open government should look like? Senate President Don Harmon didn’t put a measure to extend a moratorium on public school closings in Chicago to a vote because he accepted Mayor Brandon Johnson’s promise not to shut down any schools or deplete funding for selective enrollment schools. Was this a win for Mayor Johnson? The Madison County (Illinois) Board will place a symbolic advisory referendum on the November ballot that will ask voters if they should explore separating from the Chicago area. What do the Rascals make of this effort? The Washington Post dug into some data about America’s best decade. When do the Rascals think the nation peaked? And does it follow the data? And what decade delivered the best music? The gang debates!