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

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign computer science professor Dr. Sheldon Jacobson joins John Williams to break down the ways that listeners can have minimal risk when selecting their picks for the tournament. Dr. Jacobson talks about the success of underdogs in March Madness as well as the seeding matchups you should keep an eye on. His website, BracketOdds, allows AI to fill out a bracket for you.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to inform listeners on the importance of whole house generators, especially for newly-built homes. Lou also tells listeners why they need to take inventory on their spring tools in preparation for the season. And, as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions!

Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the Dow being up today, why he’s still optimistic about the health of the economy, the tariff chaos that could impact inflation, when he expects to see the market recover, what he’s telling clients to do with their money right now, and the reasons he doesn’t believe we will see a recession.

Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about the debate over moving the curfew to 8pm in the downtown Chicago business district. Does changing curfews work in fighting crime? Pastor Brooks also gives us an update on the status of the opportunity center he is building and an upcoming trip to Africa.

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

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about Senator Chuck Schumer planning to vote for a Republican-written funding bill. Will this help avoid a government shutdown?

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) joins John Williams to talk about his proposal that homeowners who have continuously owned and occupied their primary residence for 30 years would be exempt from property taxes. Senator Anderson explains why he proposed this bill, who will make up the missed revenue, and what he’s hearing from his colleagues and constituents about the legislation.

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 trip! Today, we take a ride east and visit the great state of Ohio as John chats with Karen Raymore, Executive Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association. Karen tells us how to get to Hocking Hills, where you will want to stay when you visit, the marvelous hiking in Hocking Hills, why it’s a great place to visit for Spring Break, the wineries and breweries in the area, the wonderful children’s museum, and the best time to make reservations.

WGN is giving a lucky listener a chance to win a 3-night getaway to Hocking Hills! Register here.