John Williams

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey breaks down the battle between YouTube TV and Disney. To request a free Tech Check: [email protected] or call 312-307-1700.

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 why fall is a great time to reseal your asphalt driveway. What do we need to know if we want to tackle that project? And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.

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

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the latest on the government shutdown, President Trump urging Republicans to kill the filibuster, SNAP benefits expiring, and the latest on the ICE raids taking place throughout Chicago.

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

Jessica Cannaday, Executive Director, Community Park District of La Grange Park, joins John Williams to talk about the work that the park district does, how many parks are in the area, the terrific support from the community, the various types of programming they offer for people of all ages, the strong relationship they have with the school district, how they are handling the pickleball needs of the community, and why it’s a great place to live, work, and play!

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 Wisconsin once again and visit with the marvelous Stephanie Klett, President and CEO, Visit Lake Geneva! Stephanie tells John about all the amazing things to do in Lake Geneva this fall including peeping the beautiful colors (especially on Snake Road), a stay at the Wrigley Beach House or the Grand Geneva, the ski resorts that will be open soon, spending a day at Pearce’s Farm Stand, and of course the amazing shopping and dining available during your stay.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about an acronym you can use to enjoy Halloween candy at any age: B.O.O. Dawn also talks about the diet and nutrition of professional athletes. And as always, Dawn answers all your health and nutrition questions.

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

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope’s Screening Room, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals start this week’s show talking about Border Patrol and ICE conducting immigration raids throughout the Chicago area and a judge ordering Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to give daily reports to her about immigration enforcement actions. Do the Rascals believe Bovino will abide by the court order? U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was in Illinois this week to push a redistricting effort that would give Democrats a 15-2 congressional advantage. Do the Rascals believe the effort in Illinois has any legs? Next, the Rascals talk about Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, being convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of Sonya Massey, who had called 911 about a possible prowler. Do the Rascals believe this was a fair verdict? The Rascals also mince about the term ‘illegal alien,’ the Trump administration bombing alleged drug boats, and a possible third term for President Trump. And finally, it’s time for red light, yellow light, green light! What are the Rascals recommending (or not recommending) this week?