The John Howell Show Podcast

Public bathrooms have been an issue for residents and tourists alike. Nineteen Alderman signed a resolution focused on providing more public facilities. Alderman Daniel La Spata explains why Chicago needs more public restrooms.

*Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel shares why Kim Foxx policies are law enforcement's worst enemy.

*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone details how the recent severe weather is compounding the Covid flight cancellation problems.

*Roger Romanelli of the Fulton Market Association takes Illinois politicians to task on the new vaccine mandates and their effect on restaurants.

*Stephen Moore and John discuss how they feel that politicians are seemingly making up the Covid rules as they go along.

*Plus, Rob Martier breaks down the bizarre events surrounding Antonio Brown's departure from Tampa Bay's game yesterday.

Mayor Lightfoot's proof of vaccination mandate for all bars, restaurants, and other entertainment venues where food is served begins today. "The people who should be inconvenienced are the people who haven't gotten vaccines." says Fulton Market Association Executive Director Roger Romanelli. He joins John Howell to discuss.

"It's becoming a circus," says Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel regarding the State's Attorney's new law enforcement policies. He shares his thoughts on the John Howell Show.

The dynamic duo is back! Mark Giangreco and Janet Davies will help host NBC 5's New Years Eve Show. Giangreco joins Wendy Snyder to tease this years celebration extravaganza!

*Mark Maxwell, Capitol Bureau Chief for WCIA in Springfield discusses the reports swirling around Ken Griffin and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin.

*Mitchell Armentrout of the Chicago Sun-Times details the casino proposals presented to the city.

*Senior Curator Michael Wood of the Chicago Architectural Center shares his thoughts on the sale of the Thompson Center.

*WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus John Dempsey joins John to preview the return of Tiger Woods at the PNC Championship this weekend.

*Plus, an airline passenger is removed for wearing a thong as a mask and Producer Tyler reveals the famous basketball team his father played for.

Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, are back together again to play in the 2021 PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes in Orlando. WLS Golf Commissioner Emeritus John Dempsey joins John Howell to discuss.

Critics believe Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin may get some much needed support from Entrepreneur Ken Griffin to go up against JB Pritzker in the upcoming Governor's race. Pritzker predicts "cult of personality" will spark contest to see which GOP candidate is the most "Trumpy". WCIA Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Maxwell dives deep into the situation with John Howell.

*Alejandra Cancino of the BGA looks at the history of broken promises surrounding the former site of the Cabrini-Green public house complex.

*Editor and Writer Jake Malooley takes a deep dive into the Starved Rock Murders.

*Dan Petrella of the Chicago Tribune shares the details of the sale of the Thompson Center.

*David Frum of The Atlantic defends his tweets claiming that hospitals should quietly treat unvaccinated patients last.

*Plus, Ramblin' Ray calls into the show to reminisce with John about one of their trips up North.

David Frum, writer for the Atlantic, tweeted that hospitals should “quietly” begin a process to “serve the unvaccinated last” in an effort to get society back to normal. He explains his thought process here.