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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. As the calendar switches from summer to fall, Lou reminds us that it’s time to start those indoor cleaning projects. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John to talk about rising oil prices, when me might see prices go down, what President Trump is saying about the war in Iran, and the economic impact of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.  

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!

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners ask about their old gold and silver, vintage coins, autographed sports and TV memorabilia, and much more! Visit topcashbuyer.com for more information.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about some great fall recipes including French Toast Pumpkin Muffins, how to add more fiber to your diet, and to answer all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, it’s Jon Hansen in the seat and he speaks with the […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. The Rascals begin the podcast this week talking about...

Megan Cunningham, Vice President of Programs, Alliance for the Great Lakes, joins John Williams to talk about the project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Megan explains the mission of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, how close invasive carp are to the Great Lakes, and why it’s important to keep this […]

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. 

Mick Dumke, investigative editor at Block Club Chicago, joins John Williams to tell us everything we should know about a possible new parking meter deal in Chicago.

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Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about a couple of recent controversies surrounding the high school football season including a racial incident at Homewood-Flossmoor and Providence firing a successful head coach.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and why you should ignore a new study that shows that drinking hot beverages could increase your cancer risk. Dr. Kopin gives an update on when to get COVID and flu shots.

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump endorsing Darren Bailey, the upcoming election for the Chicago school board, and his thoughts on WGN Radio legend Judy Markey choosing to die by medically assisted suicide.

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Steve Konroyd joins John Williams and Kevin Powell to talk about joining John Wiedeman in the WGN Radio broadcast booth as the new full time color analyst. Steve tells John and Kevin about the big shoes he has to fill, the wonderful job done by studio host Roumeliotis, what it’s like working with John Wiedeman, […]

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With temperatures starting to cool down, Lou offers some tips for fall seeding. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.

WGN Radio legend Kathy O’Malley and longtime WGN producer Beth Swierk join John Williams to talk about the life of Judy Markey, who passed away this morning at 82. Kathy tells John about how Judy chose to die, and Beth and Kathy reflect on the legacy of ‘The Kathy & Judy Show.’ John Williams, Mary […]

Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and to share his thoughts on covering the attack as a young reporter in New York.

Journalist Tom Junod joins John Williams to talk about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and his piece on ‘The Falling Man‘ in Esquire from September 2003.

It’s the annual tradition our listeners wait for all year, and it is always a hot ticket! John Williams sits down with acclaimed humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson for a full-character portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt. Dressed in authentic attire, Jenkinson never breaks character, making it feel like a genuine, front-row conversation with our 26th president. […]

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!