John Williams

Chicago Tribune Music Columnist Greg Kot joins John Williams to explain the legacy left by Homewood rapper Jarad Higgins, known as Juice Wrld. Greg describes the culture and risks ever-present in the life of an African-American man, regardless of career success, and their impact on life choices like those of Higgins’.  

John Williams wants to know which celebrity death affected you most. That’s after the death of local rapper Juice Wrld over the weekend. Then, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Neil Steinberg joins John to respond to the controversy surrounding the Peloton ad. Chicago Tribune Columnist Mary Schmich then joins the show to discuss her new book, Even the Terrible Things Seem Beautiful to Me Now, a collection of her very successful Tribune columns. Justin Kaufmann talks with John about his “Ultimate Chicago […]

Former Salvation Army Client Jim Christensen is the owner of a Beggar’s Pizza franchise in Oak Lawn. He tells John how he almost lost everything, and what the Salvation Army did to help him in ways that others failed him.

It’s another edition of our Mega Pros Monday Mornings Chicago quiz. Can you do as well as Paul or better? Test your Chicago Bears knowledge, and then see answers below!   The Bears are still in the playoff hunt. Today we brushed up on our team knowledge in the Mega Monday Morning Quiz. Good luck! 1. Who is the all-time Bears leading scorer? A) Robbie Gould B) Kevin Butler   2. The player with the most points – who isn’t […]

Justin Kaufmann explains why he decided to create a tournament bracket of best Chicago movies, which include “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Blues Brothers,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and many more. Listen to Justin tonight at 9 to find out the next few films that will advance in the tournament.

Chicago Tribune Columnist Mary Schmich wrote Even the Terrible Things Seem Beautiful to Me Now tells John about her writing process and why nothing has made it easier. And she talks about some of the most influential people and moments – big and small – that have impacted her work. Mary and Chicago Tribune colleague Eric Zorn’s “Songs of Good Cheer” begins this week at the Old Town School of Folk Music; Mary says you can still get tickets day-of by phone […]

Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Neil Steinberg joins John Williams to weigh in on the Peloton ad debate. The debate explores the indication meant by a man giving his wife a piece of exercise equipment.  

Brian Tallerico, editor from RogerEbert.com, joins John to discuss their lists of the best TV shows and movies of the 2010s. Plus: discussion of the controversial Peloton  ad, Billie Eilish’s interview with Jimmy Kimmel, and politics with the Mincing Rascals.

A perpetually hot topic is that of people bringing their dogs to business establishments. John opens the phone lines again to opinions of this new phenomenon. And John talks Bears with Dave Eanet, whether or not he still has hope for the team in the post season. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins John Williams ahead of the impeachment vote and in the midst of the Washington madness. He shares what the most pivotal moment was for him in the impeachment process. […]

Northwestern Medicine’s amazing ophthalmologist Dr. Amani Fawzi, joins John Williams for another intensive segment of answering your eye health questions!

WGN Radio Host Dave Plier joins John Williams to talk about what inspired him to create a program Sundays dedicated to Frank Sinatra’s music and the feeling he hopes to inspire in you.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th) joins John Williams to give the latest from the impeachment hearings in Washington, D.C. And the Congressman updates us on the efforts being made in Congress to stop youth vaping.

John Williams starts off the Thursday show by answering more listener questions and comments about the Real ID. Then, he reflects on some of the more shocking parts of yesterday’s impeachment Judiciary hearing. And he asks listeners if they would recommend buying a car battery charger as a Christmas present. John moves on to invite Alderman Michele Smith (43rd) on the show to explain the main goal of the lobbying ban and who it is directed at. Sam Panayotovich predicts […]

DuPage Federation on Human Services David Roth joins John Williams to respond to the federal requirement for able-bodied SNAP beneficiaries to work at least 30 hours a week. Then, he describes the test his organization ran to prepare for this circumstance, explaining why thought it’s achievable, three months isn’t a sufficient grace period.

Sports Betting Analyst Sam Panayotovich makes a prediction for tonight’s Bears game in light of all the negativity surrounding Chicago’s team.