There are a lot of hip, high-end or popular restaurants in Chicago, where reservations seem near impossible. Phil gives us tips on how best to make a reservation at such places, especially on a significant dining day like Valentine’s Day. Then, Phil tells John about Moody Tongue Brewery in the South Loop.

Illinois Railroad Safety Specialist Chip Pew joins John Williams to explain what’s causing blocked crossings when freight trains go through different neighborhoods. And he speaks to the need for limitations surrounding those railroad stops. Report prolonged stops on your drive here.

John Williams checks in with Ryan Burrow, who explains what went wrong in the Iowa Caucus Monday night, that left the Democratic presidential selection at a stalemate. Then, inspired by a listener on yesterday’s show, John invites you to share five words to live by. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) tells John about his argument in the impeachment trial of President Trump, and why he looks down on the option. And Attorney Rich Lenkov brings Lincoln Park High School Basketball Coach […]

Chicago Tribune Columnists Mary Schmich and Eric Zorn join John Williams to discuss changes underway at the Tribune, beginning with Monday’s news of CEO Timothy Knight’s resignation. They explain their dread of the imminent new owners of the world-class newspaper.

A faculty shift at Lincoln Park High School stirred controversy after allegations of improper behavior by staff and students on the varsity basketball team’s overnight trip. In efforts to clarify the school’s confusing reporting of the ongoing investigations, attorney Rich Lenkov joins John Williams, alongside LPHS Basketball Coach Marcus Spenser and teammate Charles Jackson.

Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson joins John Williams to share his arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump, as it winds down. And he criticizes the option  of impeachment in this case, even in comparison to that of Bill Clinton.

WGN Radio News Reporter Ryan Burrow joins John Williams from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to explain what went wrong that left the Democratic caucuses without a final result. He then lists the local numbers of the night, and why the smartphone voter app didn’t bring results.

John Williams starts off the show with a geography lesson after the Kansas City Chiefs win in the Super Bowl. Then, WGN Radio News Reporter Ryan Burrow catches John up on the elimination process of Democratic presidential candidates at the Iowa Caucus today. Larry Pecorella of Comma Music describes his elation after two of his family’s Super Bowl commercials were ranked in the USA Today Ad Meter Top 5. Those were the Rocket Mortgage and Jeep ads. Sports Betting Analyst […]

WGN Radio Sports Reporter Adam Hoge joins John Williams to talk about the Bearss missed opportunity to draft Patrick Mahomes instead of Mitch Trubisky. Adam elaborates on what makes Mahomes so attractive to scouts and in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

This week’s Mega Pros Monday Quiz tested the knowledge of Listener Rick on the Chicago food classics.   1. Chicago Food Planet said “The most famous Chicago dish of all time” is this food from this place… 2. It’s regarded as the best Italian Beef in Chicago: Get it “dry” (with just a touch of gravy), “wet” (extra gravy) or “dipped” (dripping wet). Where is it? 3. The “Basic Fried Chicken Dinner” is from…? 4. Some say it’s their Italian […]