John Williams

John Williams episodes:

• 06.21.2024

  Rep. Harry Benton wants to prohibit elected officials from flying U.S. flag upside down

  Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s filed two bills to prohibit elected officials from displaying the American flag upside down on government property. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5204399/5204399_2024-06-21-191439.128.mp3 Illinois bill could make it a felony to fly American...

  
• 06.21.2024

  Northwestern to play football on the shores of Lake Michigan

  Jesse Marks, Deputy Director of Athletics & Assistant Vice President (Development), Northwestern University, joins John Williams and WGN Radio Sports Director Dave Eanet to talk about the temporary field the university is building for the Northwestern football team while Ryan...

  
• 06.21.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.21.24

  Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5204191/5204191_2024-06-21-191431.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play...

  
• 06.20.2024

  Best of the Midwest: Celebration River Cruises

  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...

  
• 06.20.2024

  Dawn Jackson Blatner: Spice up your summer salad

  Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner gives John Williams some ideas for delicious summer salads, the importance of strength training, and why you might need to reevaluate your sleep hygiene. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5176235/5176235_2024-06-20-195335.128.mp3 More...

  
• 06.20.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXX, 6.20.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5176065/5176065_2024-06-20-193205.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.19.2024

  The Mincing Rascals 6.19.24: Reparations, CTU-CPS bargaining, SCOTUS bump stock ruling

  The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and...

  
• 06.19.2024

  Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Do not water your lawn at night

  Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What should we know about our lawns during...

  
• 06.19.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXVIX, 6.19.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5166698/5166698_2024-06-19-210838.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.18.2024

  Ald. Ervin explains why Chicago should look into a reparations program

  28th Ward Alderman Jason Ervin joins John Williams to talk about the Johnson administration launching a task force to look into a reparations program. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5145619/5145619_2024-06-18-202219.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play...

  
• 06.18.2024

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What we are learning about added benefits of taking weight loss drugs

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about how to stay safe during this hot weather and what we are learning about weigh-loss drugs. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/5145310/5145310_2024-06-18-192210.128.mp3 More with Dr. Jeffrey Kopin Recent posts Health Young gay Latinos...

  
• 06.18.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXVIII, 6.18.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5144991/5144991_2024-06-18-191331.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.17.2024

  How to stay safe during heat wave

  Dr. Paul Allegretti, emergency room physician at Provident Hospital, joins John Williams to offer tips on how to stay safe during oppressive heat. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139623/5139623_2024-06-17-191123.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on...

  
• 06.17.2024

  Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to protect your lawn in extreme heat

  Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about what you can do to protect your lawn in this extreme heat. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139619/5139619_2024-06-17-194819.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Mincing...

  
• 06.17.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXVII, 6.17.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5139616/5139616_2024-06-17-193916.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.14.2024

  A Father’s Day message from John Williams

  John Williams shares a loving tribute to his dad for Father’s Day. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138060/5138060_2024-06-14-195800.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John Williams Best of Speed...

  
• 06.14.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.14.24

  Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138043/5138043_2024-06-14-192443.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play...

  
• 06.13.2024

  The Mincing Rascals Live from Winter’s Jazz Club 6.12.24: Burke sentence, downtown curfew, SCOTUS ethics

  This week’s Mincing Rascals was recorded in front of a live audience at Winter’s Jazz Club on Wednesday, June, 12, 2024. The Mincing Rascals for this special live show are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon...

  
• 06.13.2024

  How the road to recovery is different for everyone

  Daryl Pass, Senior Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about why people use Kenneth Young’s services, their robust clinical team, how business is going right now, the amazing counselors and therapists that work at...

  
• 06.13.2024

  Dawn Jackson Blatner: Fruits and vegetables associated with decreasing disease risk

  Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about the 19 specific fruits and vegetables most associated with decreasing disease risk. Dawn also answers all your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5137273/5137273_2024-06-13-194213.128.mp3 More with Dawn Jackson Blatner Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown –...

  
• 06.13.2024

  Best of the Midwest: Visit Shipshewana!

  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...

  
• 06.13.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXVI, 6.13.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5137262/5137262_2024-06-13-192802.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.12.2024

  The best books of 2024…so far

  Sara Tieman is not only an ace Promotions & PR Manager for WGN Radio, but she is also a voracious reader (and world traveler!) who stops by every now and again to tell John about some of the best books she’s reading. What’s on her 2024 list...

  
• 06.12.2024

  Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Keep eye out for brown patches on lawn during hot weather

  Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. It’s going to be getting warm in the...

  
• 06.12.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXV, 6.12.24

  Speed Jokes make you laugh. But today, they also make you cry! John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5115140/5115140_2024-06-12-193940.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be...

  
• 06.11.2024

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: When will we see combined COVID-flu vaccine?

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that showed a healthy diet and lifestyle can slow down Alzheimer’s, the percentage of men who are using weight-loss drugs, the...

  
• 06.11.2024

  Tom Fortino: Hint of rate drops can motivate the market

  Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the Fed policy meeting, if he thinks the Fed will do anything with interest rates, how many rate...

  
• 06.11.2024

  Eric Zorn: Why I don’t use the word ‘thug’

  Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to explain why he no longer uses the word, ‘thug,’ and former president Donald Trump discussing boats, batteries, and sharks while he was on the campaign trail last weekend. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5093374/5093374_2024-06-11-194014.128.mp3 More with Eric...

  
• 06.11.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXIV, 6.11.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5093348/5093348_2024-06-11-192248.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.10.2024

  Foxtrot co-founder on plan to reopen stores

  Mike LaVitola, co-founder of Foxtrot, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the upscale convenience store, how the market evolved through the years, what he made of the partnership with Dom’s, his position as executive chairman of the...

  
• 06.10.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXIII, 6.10.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5072808/5072808_2024-06-10-191408.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.07.2024

  Local sailor Maggie Shea will compete at the Paris Olympics

  Olympic sailor Maggie Shea joins Jon Hansen to talk about the type of boat she sails in competition, what her role is on the course, why she loves this kind of boat, how she got started sailing, the importance of...

  
• 06.07.2024

  Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: DNC will be an awesome opportunity to showcase Chicago

  U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Jon Hansen to talk about the funding he secured for a new fire station in Itasca and to share his thoughts about Chicago’s readiness to host the upcoming DNC. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068022/5068022_2024-06-07-194122.128.mp3 Recent Posts Democratic National Convention 2024 in Chicago Krishnamoorthi: DNC...

  
• 06.07.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.7.24

  Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5067595/5067595_2024-06-06-202135.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play...

  
• 06.06.2024

  Jon Hansen recounts the events leading up to D-Day

  It’s the 80th anniversary of D-Day and Jon Hansen commemorates the occasion by recounting the days leading up to D-Day and then what happened as the allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6th, 1944. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5067583/5067583_2024-06-06-192923.128.mp3 Recent Posts D-Day Anniversary Members...

  
• 06.06.2024

  Dawn Jackson Blatner: 3-ingredient cookies that are healthy and delicious!

  Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new recipe she has for 3 ingredient cookies! And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5067578/5067578_2024-06-06-191918.128.mp3 More with Dawn Jackson Blatner Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown...

  
• 06.06.2024

  Could toxic chemicals in baby food lead to autism?

  Timothy Jackson, Partner, Wallace Miller, tells Jon Hansen about emerging litigation that involves certain manufacturers of baby food products that contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals which have substantially contributed to young children developing lifelong brain injuries. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5067576/5067576_2024-06-06-193116.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Mincing...

  
• 06.06.2024

  Best of the Midwest: Visit Edgerton!

  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...

  
• 06.06.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXII, 6.6.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5067372/5067372_2024-06-06-133112.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.05.2024

  The Mincing Rascals 6.5.24: DNC preparedness, Chicago Sky overreaction, Plow the Sidewalks pilot program

  The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader, and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Three or four more weeks of cicada activity

  Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. What’s the latest on the cicadas? For areas...

  
• 06.05.2024

  David Hochberg: Home values are still up in this area

  Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about the ADP jobs report, the general strength of the economy, why people are feeling financially stressed, the concern over credit card debt, and how the economy will impact...

  
• 06.05.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXXI, 6.5.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5065171/5065171_2024-06-05-200911.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.04.2024

  Betting analyst Sam Panayotovich: Sportsbooks in Illinois aren’t going anywhere

  New England Sports Network betting analyst Sam Panayotovich joins Jon Hansen to talk about MLB banning San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for life for violating MLB’s gambling policy. Sam also discusses the Illinois General Assembly passing a spending plan that would hike...

  
• 06.04.2024

  Eric Zorn found it hard to root for the Chicago Sky

  Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to explain why he’s fired up about the Chicago Sky and what happened during their game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever over the weekend. Eric and Jon also discuss the...

  
• 06.04.2024

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Don’t discount how devastating the pandemic was

  Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what could be causing Jon’s eye twitching, his takeaways from Dr. Fauci’s testimony in front of a House panel on COVID’s origins, new research...

  
• 06.04.2024

  John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part DCCLXX, 6.4.24

  John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to [email protected]! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5031170/5031170_2024-06-04-190510.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Mincing Rascals Countdown – 6-19-24 .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Benton: Upside down flag should be penalized .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern to play football on the lakefront .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Do you like the hot weather? .cls-4{fill:#000;} John...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Attorney: Illinois license plate readers violate Fourth Amendment

  Reilly Stephens, Counsel at Liberty Justice Center, joins Jon Hansen to discuss a lawsuit the Liberty Justice Center filed that challenges the state of Illinois’ ‘dragnet surveillance’ of citizens through highway cameras known as Automated License Plate Readers that are located across...

  
• 06.03.2024

  What to know about FTC noncompete ban

  Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about the FTC banning most noncompete agreements, why noncompete agreements are important for some jobs, his experience handling age discrimination cases, and to answer all of your employment law...

  
• 06.03.2024

  Craig Bolanos: Big difference between trading and investing

  Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about today’s down market, the market moving faster than it ever has, why he believes the economy and market are doing fine, the expectations of a Fed rate...