Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about coming to the end of flu season, the viruses that we need to be aware of right now, what we should know about tuberculosis, a higher-dose Wegovy shot being approved by the FDA, and what you can do to handle the upcoming allergy season. Dr. Kopin also answers all of your medical questions.

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

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss the deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman and a Venezuelan migrant being charged with the murder.

Michael Jacobson, President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, joins John Williams to talk about why the IHLA supports a tax hike on downtown hotel rooms.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains the importance of cleaning and sealing your stone counters. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.

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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. And today is a special batch as March, 23rd, 2026 marks six years since John started telling jokes! Keep sending yours to [email protected].

Craig Ferguson, actor, comedian, and host of ‘Scrabble,’ Thursdays on the CW, joins John Williams to talk about how long he’s been living and working in the United States, what it was like when he became a U.S. citizen, how the Scrabble board game translates to TV, if he has any desire to return to late night television, and why he challenged himself not to bring politics into his act. Craig is bringing his ‘Pants on Fire’ tour to Skokie tonight!

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about his last two weeks reporting from the Middle East, how many residents in the Middle East are worried about the long-term damage of the war in Iran, the possibility we see U.S. troops on the ground, and what the administration hopes to accomplish with the war.

Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, tells John why the Illinois Restaurant Association believes that the phase-out of the subminimum wage will eliminate many restaurant jobs.

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