The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about the probability for snow this week so he reminds us to make sure you are prepared now. For example, does your snowblower start? And, as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.

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

WANNA Parlay co-founder, Jim Bob Morris joins Mid-Day host John Williams on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares the inspiration for WANNA Parlay and how WGN listeners are playing and winning every day. Listen as John talks about his picks and what might happen on Sunday for the Big Game and Jim Bob gives advice for John and listeners to enjoy the app. Stay tuned to WGN Radio and the John Williams show for more WANNA Parlay picks and fun and remember to add listener code WGN when you sign up to receive a deposit match of up to $250!

John Williams reflects on the life and legacy of the great Bob Collins, who died on February 8th, 2000.

Jim Bob Morris, Co-Founder, Wanna Parlay, joins John Williams to talk about his new gambling app (Download here and use Code WGN!), how easy it is to make picks on the app, the amount of sports you can bet on, why he’s taking the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and the other picks he’s making for the big game this Sunday!

Illinois State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) joins John Williams to talk about the legislation he is filing that would allow 18-20-year-olds to drink alcohol at bars and restaurants if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Rep. Cabello explains why he thinks this bill would be good for business, what he’s hearing from his constituents and other lawmakers, and if he believes this bill will ever become law. Rep. Cabello also comments on the movement in Indiana to accept counties that want to secede from Illinois.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the DOJ suing the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary city status, and lawmakers being denied entry into Department of Education this morning.

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

Indiana House speaker Todd Huston joins John Williams to talk about his recent Tribune Op-ed that invites Illinois counties to join the state of Indiana. Speaker Huston explains how Illinois counties could move to Indiana, where the legislation stands in Indiana right now, the Illinois counties that would consider a possible move, and what a population increase or decrease might mean for congressional representation.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her favorite Super Bowl recipe ideas with plenty of beans, fruits, and vegetables. Dawn also tells us about a new study that shows sitting more than 10.5 hours a day leads to increased risks of heart failure and death. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.