John Williams

John Williams notes the timing of a Chicago Tribune story of a city proposal to restrict farm animals in neighboring yards, given his interview yesterday that ended with a rooster crowing in the background. Listeners call in with stories and thoughts on such farm animals being in their vicinity. Then, Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) of the city zoning committee lists constituents’ input on the zoning of marijuana sales. Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson then joins the show to […]

The Betrayal Author Chuck Fountain joins John Williams to talk about some of the factors that led up to bribery by the Black Sox in 1919. One of those factors involves a heavy “see something, say nothing” behavior fueling mischief – and the mob.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson joins John Williams to update him and his listeners on how talks have been between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union. Janice explains why fulfilling CTU demands to fill roles like those of nurses and counselors can’t be on the table. That’s just two days ahead of the planned teachers strike.

Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) joins John Williams to share some of the input the community had for marijuana sales in last week’s zoning hearings. Those include proximity to schools, dispensary hours, impact on residential property value and more. Tomorrow’s city council meeting will determine more of the details before reaching a resolution.

John Williams begins your week with a review of the Chicago Marathon, which took place Sunday morning. Listeners give their takes on the annual athletic celebration. Then, John wants to hear from you about your take on the start to your children’s school day. That’s after a California legislation that will require the school day to begin no earlier than  8. CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins John to describe how the Serial Stowaway, Marilyn Hartman, might have gotten away […]

Senior Vice President of the AmeriSpeak Panel of NORC at the University of Chicago Mike Dennis joins John Williams to describe how he mustered a group of 526 delegates to survey on different political issues. Their findings are in a New York Times special pull-out section. He explains that one significant takeaway from the experience was a “softening of attitudes.”

CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins John Williams to explain how someone like the Serial Stowaway is able to get away with sneaking onto a flight. Then, Peter explains what makes the global entry pass so beneficial.

John Williams starts the show by asking your opinion of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s $300 haircut after the internet gave her grief for it. Then, John speaks with Detroit Free Press Great Lakes and Environment Reporter Keith Methany about the high water levels this Summer, what’s causing it and why it doesn’t necessarily have to be a major concern. PAWS Tinley Park Vice President Terri Buckley describes the conditions of a condo where 28 sick cats were found hoarded and how listeners […]

Sylvia Emuwa joins John Williams again a day after her and her husband’s victory in the South Side Pitch entrepreneurship contest for their creation, Dinobi Detergent. She explains again what inspired the detergent made for sensitive skin.  

PAWS Tinley Park VP Terri Buckley was at the location where 28 emaciated cats were found being hoarded. She joins John Williams  to describe the conditions where the cats were discovered, how the cats are doing now and how you can become one of their owners.

Detroit Free Press Great Lakes and Environment Writer Keith Matheny joins John Williams to talk about the high water levels that we in Chicago also noticed this summer. Keith explains one of the possible causes of the high levels and comments on infrastructural losses.

John Williams starts the show talking about the age difference for those who use talking in order to write text. Then, John is joined with Attorney Michael Dorf and David Krupa who is the college student running for Alderman of the 13th District to update us on the on going case happening between Krupa and Republican Senator Marty Quinn. Next on the show, John opens up the phone lines to see what listeners had to say about the Ellen DeGeneres […]

Debt Relief Lawyer Rae Kaplan joins John Williams to explain what determines whether a student or his or her parent should be the one to borrow student loans. And Rae answers listeners’ questions on their kids’ loans and tuition.

Medline Spokesman Jesse Greenberg joins John Williams to explain how ethylene oxide (EtO) is safe and the only chemical for sterilization of medical devices. Plus, Jesse attended the Illinois EPA town hall meeting on EtO last week and he says th the role of ethylene oxide in illnesses reportedly related to it.

Beth Kregor of The Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship explains why IJ started an annual event that showcases different startups, much like Shark Tank, but with a voting audience. Wash on Wheels  Creator Joshua Williams and Dinobi Detergent Creator Sylvia Emuwa join John Williams to describe the products they’ll be showcasing at Thursday’s South Side Pitch – and you can vote for them!