John Williams

Sylvia Snowden, WGN News reporter and anchor, joins Jon Hansen to talk about her story that shows some teachers in CPS are being told to promote migrant students regardless of how they performed in the classroom or on standardized tests.

Agricultural reporter and WGN Radio legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about recent dry weather, how this will impact fall harvest season, Illinois being the #1 pumpkin producing state, why prices on certain items are still high, and what farmers think when they hear the word, ‘tariff.’ And don’t forget to check out Max’s book right here.

Xavier Walton, Correspondent, NewsNation, joins Jon Hansen to tell us everything we know about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

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

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Jon Hansen to talk about his work as the ranking member of the House’s Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States & the Chinese Communist Party.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about bobbleheads. Are those old bobbleheads worth any money? Brian also reminds us about the price of gold and it might be a good time to sell it to Americash!

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Kevin Fitzpatrick, Assistant Director of Engineering, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, tells Jon Hansen to talk about how the lack of rain can make sewers stagnant and create odors. Kevin also tells us some of the interesting things he has found in our sewer system.

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

Sara MacKenzie, Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois, tells Jon Hansen how Illinois just welcomed largest number of students in university history. Sara also explains how the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action has impacted enrollment.

Quinn Myers, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson saying that his hiring freeze will not impact the city’s police and fire departments. Quinn also tells us about the budget deficit the city is facing and what the administration might have to do to close the gap.