John Williams

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the difference between income and assets, what you should know about annuities, what’s driving the market this lately, if he’s concerned about the imposing new tariffs on Canada, and if he’s still optimistic about 2026.

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

Matt Dietrich, Spokesperson for the Illinois Board of Elections, joins John Williams to talk about the work that the Illinois Board of Elections does to ensure that noncitizens aren’t able to register to vote.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, talks to John about how the market is becoming less forgiving, why the markets are looking past tariffs, if he’s concerned about inflation, employment being historically strong, and why he believes this could be a buying opportunity.

Julia McCartha, Cinemark Public Relations, joins John Williams to talk about how many theaters they have that show Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX, how people are traveling great distances to come to Woodridge to see the film in the IMAX format, and how the IMAX experience differs from the standard theater experience.

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

Asher Perlman, Comedian, Writer, and Cartoonist, joins John Williams to talk about his career being a writer for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, what it was like working at the show after they knew it was going to be going off the air, how he creates his cartoons, how the comedy landscape has been changing, the excitement over Jimothy, the viral raccoon from Seattle, and his appearance this Sunday at Lincoln Lodge. He’ll also be the guest this Friday at HitchCocktails, the improvised murder mystery show!

WGN Radio Chicago Blackhawks studio host Charlie Roumeliotis joins John Williams and Andy Masur to talk about the return of the great Patrick Kane to the Hawks! Charlie says that the Hawks feel like Patrick Kane can still produce at a high level, why this deal makes sense for the team moving forward, if he believes that Kane will be Connor Bedard’s linemate, and how Bedard and Kane are both going to benefit from each other. Welcome back #88!

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another trip north and visit with the always delightful Stephanie Klett, President and CEO, Visit Lake Geneva! Today, Stephanie shines a light on Lake Geneva’s beautiful ‘West End.’ Stephanie talks about the Lions Club Lobster Boil & Steak Fry in Williams Bay, some highlights in Fontana including The Abbey Resort, Chuck’s Lakeshore Inn, Fontana Home, and Four Brothers Chocolates, and the spectacular views at Geneve Inn & Oak & Oar in Linn.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best way to choose eggs, her thoughts on gluten-free diets, what you need to do if you want to build muscle, how older people can benefit from lifting weights, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.