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June 08 Lou Manfredini: How humidity can impact your smoke detector

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that a rise in humidity can cause smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to go off. What should you know if this happens to you. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8438318/6-8-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_rise_in_humidity_can_impact_smoke_and_carbon_monoxide_detectors_2026-06-08-164018.128.mp3

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Mr. Fix It: How to keep your lawn healthy and strong

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Mr. Fix It: Tips to keep your home cool

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 06.27.26

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New To Lou Too: Liddy

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Storm repairs, tire marks, and bat removal tips

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Should Trump have asked FIFA about red card?

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Mr. Fix It: How to keep your lawn healthy and strong

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John Williams Speed Jokes 7-6-26

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Should Empire State Building climbers be punished?

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Grilling tips for your 4th of July barbecue

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June 08 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXX, 6.8.26

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

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8438183/6-8-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-06-08-164523.128.mp3

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Should Empire State Building climbers be punished?

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Grilling tips for your 4th of July barbecue

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Bloomington is much more than a college town

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DJ Blatner: 4th of July grilling upgrades

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John Williams Speed Jokes 7-2-26: Best jokes of June

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June 08 The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 3

Historian Clay Jenkinson and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document.

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Spirit of America

Women’s stories to be told at new National Mall monument

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USPS unveils stamp for America 250

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World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday

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Five surprising facts for July Fourth

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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 ramps up

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The Ten (American) Commandments

The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 10

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 9

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 8

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 7

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 6

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June 05 Sports business expert Marc Ganis: As things stand today, the Bears going to Indiana is a done deal

Marc Ganis, sports business expert and President and Co-Founder of Sportscorp Ltd., joins John Williams to talk about the Chicago Bears announcing they are likely moving ahead with plans to build a new stadium in Indiana. Marc tells John that he puts the blame on Mayor Johnson, Speaker Welch, and even Stacy Davis Gates.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435043/6-5-26_Marc_Ganis_sports_business_expert_on_Bears_stadium_team_moving_to_Hammond_Indiana_2026-06-05-193143.128.mp3

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Chicago Bears

Are you excited for the Chicago Bears Hallmark movie?

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2 new IL locations pitch becoming home of the Bears

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Arlington Heights Mayor disappointed with Bears

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Are the Bears the favorite in the NFC North?

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Indiana Gov. addresses Bears move to Hammond

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Should politicians be allowed to double run?

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SCOTUS decisions, assault weapons ban, super-speeders

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Jeff Buys Your House knows the real estate market

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Bob Bertog: Best time to water lawn in hot weather

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David Hochberg: Is US housing market oversupplied?

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June 05 Connell McShane: What is the status of the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund?

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about the Senate passing a new bill that provides $70 billion for immigration enforcement, what we know about the status of Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ and the latest on the ’60 Minutes’ saga.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435034/6-5-26_Connell_McShane_immigration_bill_anti_weaponization_fund_60_minutes_saga_2026-06-05-195334.128.mp3

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Should politicians be allowed to double run?

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SCOTUS decisions, assault weapons ban, super-speeders

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Jeff Buys Your House knows the real estate market

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Bob Bertog: Best time to water lawn in hot weather

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David Hochberg: Is US housing market oversupplied?

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June 05 John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.5.26

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

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Should politicians be allowed to double run?

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SCOTUS decisions, assault weapons ban, super-speeders

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Jeff Buys Your House knows the real estate market

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Bob Bertog: Best time to water lawn in hot weather

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David Hochberg: Is US housing market oversupplied?

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June 04 Mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza talks teen takeovers, Bears stadium, SAFE-T Act, more

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins John Williams to talk about why she wants to be the next mayor of Chicago. Comptroller Mendoza tells John why she decided to get into this race, the major issues that she thinks that need to be addressed including the importance of growing the economic base of the city, how she plans to handle teen takeovers, what she would do to keep the Bears in Chicago, if she believes Chicago should be a sanctuary city, and why she wants to amend the SAFE-T Act.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432483/6-4-26_Susana_Mendoza_Chicago_mayor_economy_teen_takeovers_sanctuary_city_SAFE-T_Act_2026-06-04-181223.128.mp3

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Should politicians be allowed to double run?

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SCOTUS decisions, assault weapons ban, super-speeders

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Jeff Buys Your House knows the real estate market

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Bob Bertog: Best time to water lawn in hot weather

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David Hochberg: Is US housing market oversupplied?

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11 min

June 04 Best of the Midwest: Listen to the music in Tinley Park

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 make a short trip out to the southwest suburbs and visit with Donna Framke, Marketing Director, Village of Tinley Park, and Hannah Gacek, Community Engagement Specialist, Village of Tinley Park! Donna and Hannah tell John where Tinley Park is located, why the town is known for music, some big name artists coming through this summer, the great events they have planned coming up, and the best places to stay when you make the trip!

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8432627/6-4-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_Tinley_Park_Credit_Union_1_Amphitheatre_Harmony_Square_Music_of_summer_2026-06-04-193627.128.mp3

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Bob Bertog: Best time to water lawn in hot weather

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David Hochberg: Is US housing market oversupplied?

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Video: City Kids Camp 2026

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John Williams Speed Jokes 7-1-26

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Do you agree with SCOTUS on birthright citizenship?

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June 04 Dawn Jackson Blatner: Simple healthy snacks

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the best simple (and healthy) snacks, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

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Dawn Jackson Blatner

DJ Blatner: The health benefits of sauerkraut

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Simple healthy snacks

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DJ Blatner: Best foods for healthier blood pressure

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DJ Blatner: Memorial Day grilling upgrades

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DJ Blatner: How to properly wash fruits and vegetables