John Williams

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 summer trip! Today, John is joined by Holly Cain, executive director of the Quincy Area […]

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about making improvements to your diet to benefit your overall health, including protein and anti-inflammatory vitamins and foods. She also answers your questions!

Jane Kirtley, Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, joins John Williams to discuss the recent court case where a federal judge ruled that the Biden administration is restricted from communicating with tech companies, specifically social media companies, about a broad range of content.

Bob Deans, director of strategic engagement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature records hit this week, the concerns for the climate this raises, and solutions for the future of the planet.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. This week, the Rascals break down the big NASCAR event that took place in Chicago over the weekend. Do the Rascals think the event was ultimately a success? Will […]

David Hochberg, vice president of Lending at Team Hochberg and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates, housing inventory, the Federal Reserve, student loans and more. He also answers your finance-related questions! David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and Certified Landscape Professional with the National Assocation of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about his business and answer your landscaping questions!

Allen Sanderson, senior instructional professor in economics at the University of Chicago, joins John Williams to discuss the economic advantages and potential downfalls of this past weekend’s NASCAR Street Race.

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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the latest business trends. From how much money people are spending on food this 4th of July holiday and managing debt, Ilyce and John talk about it. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor for American Inno talks about the latest trending […]

Clay Jenkinson, American humanities scholar, author and educator (and familiar to WGN Radio listeners as Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt), joins John Williams to discuss the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems Roy Spencer joins John Williams to talk about the floods around the city. Roy explains what should be noted during a basement flood and their sewer backup prevention systems. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).

WGN host and auto racing expert Dane Neal joins John Williams to recap the race. The rain couldn’t stop the event or the Chicago attendees.

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