Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) joins John Williams to talk about his mission tackling the mental health crisis in the U.S. Patrick discusses his struggle with addiction, why we need to bring more attention to addiction, suicide, and mental health treatment, and the need for more vigorous advocacy. Patrick’s latest book is “Profiles in Mental Health Courage.” Mr. Kennedy will be speaking at a City Club of Chicago event tomorrow at 12pm. Find more information here.

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 latest on his opportunity center in Woodlawn, how the financing on the project is going, what he hopes to accomplish with the opportunity center once it’s finished, where they are seeing the most impact from their work, the violence that continues to plague parts of the city, and why he believes the curfew should be lowered.

Robert Bruno, professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the co-author of the 2016 book “A Fight for the Soul of Public Education: The Story of the Chicago Teachers Strike,” joins John Williams to talk about the contract negotiations between CPS and CTU. Professor Bruno is optimistic about these negotiations and thinks the chances for another strike is minimal.

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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.

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 Field is being rebuilt. Jesse and Dave are really excited to watch the team play about 50 feet away from Lake Michigan.

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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 head to the Mississippi River and chat with Susan Yarolem, Director of Sales & Marketing, Celebration River Cruises! Susan tells John about their family-owned business, how long they have been cruising the Mississippi River, what makes the Celebration Belle unique, the wide variety of cruises they offer, the multiple food and drink offerings on the boat, where you can stay if you want to make it a long-weekend trip, some other attractions that are nearby, and the wide range of people you will find on the boat.

Enter for a chance to win a Captain’s Dinner Cruise for two with an overnight stay at the Wyndham Moline on the contest page of WGNRadio.com.

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.

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