John Landecker

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Jim Ryan, music journalist from Forbes, joins John Landecker to remember the late, great Dolly Parton and her contributions not only to the music industry but also to charity. They cover her wide-ranging musical talents, the countless artists she inspired, and her lasting legacy promoting literacy.

Dan Hampton, Chicago Bears legend, NFL Hall of Famer, and “Hamp” of the Hamp & O’B Show, joins John Landecker to discuss his band, Chicago 6’s, upcoming performance at Foster Fest in Hickory Hills on August 29, which benefits Make-A-Wish Illinois. The duo also previews the Bears’ upcoming season and reflects on Hamp’s time on […]

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Jon has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about the bothersome pests, including ticks, mosquitoes and squirrels, and how people can best be prepared for when they encounter them.

Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle over which candy is better: Raisinets or Swedish Fish.

Michael Eck, former NFL Hall of Fame Village CEO and former quarterback for the University of Virginia, joins John Landecker to discuss his book Strike Season, where his high school football team banded together to coach themselves in 1979. Listen in as they discuss the real-life crossover between Friday Night Lights and Lord of the […]

Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, the Penn State cocaine trafficking case, Marc Jacobs’ willingness to style murder suspect Luigi Mangione, and the First Amendment dispute involving the FCC and Disney/ABC.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the extraordinary storm season across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, including ongoing power outages after hurricane-force winds and a record-setting number of tornadoes in Illinois. Bill also explains why the region has been unusually humid and wet, despite a relative lack of 90-degree days, and […]

C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty joins John Landecker to discuss the enduring importance of AM radio, from long-distance listening and clear spoken-word audio to dependable emergency communication when other technology fails. Jessica also shares how the company began 40 years ago and answers listener Pete’s question about battery and power-adapter interference. All on National Radio […]

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

The Supertri Races are coming back to Chicago on August 22-23, and they are bigger than ever! To help kick off the event, fitness influencer and founder of Friends Running Chicago, Nimbe Juarez, joins John Landecker to break down the different races offered and prepare for the endurance level it takes to complete them.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins John Landecker to talk about the latest in travel news as they celebrate National Aviation Day!

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. John has to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins John Landecker to dive into what’s on Eli’s sports-filled brain for that day! Today, Eli reports on:

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John Landecker to discuss the latest in car news, including hybrid sales up nearly 20 percent year-over-year, breaking down what a V8 engine actually is, and explaining the car features that matter the most at trade-in time.

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what’s happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of the After Hours Podcast on the WGN Radio Podcast page, joins John Landecker to discuss his latest column about Rodney Dangerfield, revisits his jokes, and dives into the way he shaped the comedy landscape today.

Keith Ingersoll, author of Fame & Fortune: What Working with Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Taught One Insider About the Myth of Fame and Fortune, joins John Landecker to discuss his career in Las Vegas and the steps he took in compiling all his stories into the book.

Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, Operations Manager Ashley Bihun, battle over which drink is better: margaritas or piña coladas.

A family in Brighton, Michigan, recently purchased the local town of Hell, a 7-acre tourist property. The couple, Evelyn Eberline and her husband, Adam, join John Landecker to discuss how they became owners of Hell and run down all there is to do!