John Williams

John Williams

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Sam Panayotovich: The White Sox are a dangerous team

June 15, 2026
Sam Panayotovich of Fox 32 Sports and formerly of WGN Radio joins John Williams to talk about the top sports stories making news this week including the incredible early season performance from your Chicago White Sox, how the USA team did in its first World Cup match, the Knicks winning the NBA Championship, and the Bulls hiring […]
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The Tribune’s Chris Borrelli on the Obama Center: ‘A lot of it is very moving’

June 15, 2026
Christopher Borrelli, features writer at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to share his thoughts about the Obama Presidential Center.
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Lou Manfredini: Time to invest in a whole-home generator

June 15, 2026
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells us that now would be a great time to start budgeting for a whole-house generator. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 […]
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIV, 6.15.26

June 15, 2026
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 5

June 15, 2026
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David break down the ‘all-encompassing’ Fifth Amendment.
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Craig Bolanos: SpaceX IPO should be celebrated today

June 12, 2026
Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, why people are excited about this IPO, and if you should consider buying some of SpaceX right now.
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Is the U.S. close to making a deal with Iran to end war?

June 12, 2026
Joe Khalil, NewsNation’s Senior Congressional Correspondent, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s UFC event happening at the White House, and President Trump saying that a deal with Iran is close.
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.12.26

June 12, 2026
Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!
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How the sports experience for the fan keeps getting better

June 11, 2026
Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor of Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal, joins John Williams to talk about the work they do at the publication, why it’s a ‘sexy’ time to be in sports, his thoughts on the tug of war over the future of the Bears stadium, how generations of NBA fans will […]
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Film critic Michael Phillips ‘Disclosure Day’ review: ‘It’s a stranger film than you expect’

June 11, 2026
The great film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to give his review of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film, ‘Disclosure Day.’
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Best of the Midwest: Lake life in Edgerton

June 11, 2026
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take another short trip north and visit with Christine […]
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIII, 6.11.26

June 11, 2026
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 4

June 11, 2026
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz and John Williams look at the Bill of Rights and discuss the strengths, weaknesses and challenges presented by this 235 year-old document. Today, John and David examine Amendments 3 and 4.
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The Mincing Rascals 6.10.26: Trump on ‘Meet the Press,’ Graham Platner, Bears stadium location, ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury transcript

June 10, 2026
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972, and Steve Bertrand, host of Steve Bertrand on Books and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel. The Rascals begin the podcast talking about two interviews that were making news this week: Scott Pelley’s interview with the New ...
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Attorney Christopher Parente: Federal prosecutor conduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case ‘appalling’

June 10, 2026
Noted Chicago attorney Christopher Parente, Partner, Cheronis & Parente, joins John Williams to talk about the release of the ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury transcripts. Christopher tells John why this case still matters, the misconduct by the U.S. attorney’s office, and why the prosecutors kept on coming back to the grand jury to push the case.
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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to protect lawn against heat and humidity

June 10, 2026
We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Bob tells us how you can prevent fungus from overtaking your lawn while its hot and humid.
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Harvey Wells: How to watch the World Cup for free

June 10, 2026
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 tells you how you can watch the World Cup (for free), what you need to know if you want to catch the hot White Sox, and the latest on the […]
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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXII, 6.10.26

June 10, 2026
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Vaccine could prevent melanoma from returning

June 9, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Bulls legend Stacey King, a new study that shows flu medications have the potential to reduce cognitive decline as well as premature aging in people living with HIV, and an experimental vaccine from Moderna […]
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Eric Zorn: I’m not concerned if the Bears go to Hammond

June 9, 2026
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins Jon Hansen to talk about President Trump’s contentious interview with ‘Meet the Press,’ the reaction that President Trump received from fans at the Knicks vs. Spurs game, and to share his thoughts on the Bears possible move to Indiana.
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