Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams the market having a roller coaster week, the overall gains the market has made this year, the AI race, why expects volatility to return in 2025, Trump proposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, his thoughts on stubborn inflation, and what he expects from Fed poli…

Jonathan Pozerycki, Partner, Chicago Region, Bridge Industrial, tells John about two new projects coming to Romeoville, Bridge Point Romeoville and Bridge Point I-55 Commerce Center. Jonathan talks about the progress of these developments, why Romeoville is a great location for these projects, and how they pride themselves on working with the villa…

Intrada Records announced the release of a newly expanded and remastered soundtrack 3-CD limited edition of John Williams' triumphant score for The Patriot, the historical epic drama from 2000 directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Mel Gibson as a hero of the American Revolution. The Academy Award-nominated score by Maestro Williams is a powerful…

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins John Williams to give us the latest update on the fatal plane crash in Washington D.C. Peter also gives some tips on how to make your travel less expensive and more efficient. You can see Peter this weekend at the Travel and Adventure Show in Rosemont. Find more information her…

Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the Mike Madigan trial now that the jury has begun deliberations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7254203/7254203_2025-01-31-200303.128.mp3wgnradio.com

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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7254187/7254187_2025-01-31-205427.128.mp3wgnradio.com

Dr. David Livingston, President, Lewis University in Romeoville, joins John Williams to talk about the alumni who work at WGN, how many students attend Lewis, how Lewis emphasizes practical experience as part of their curriculum, the success of their sports programs, the importance of his liberal education, why he believes good citizenship comes fr…

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods, the correlation between processed meat and brain health, and a new study showing that it takes more than 21 days to build a habit. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition question…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7208228/7208228_2025-01-30-202428.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Craig Bolanos: Any tariff is a tax on the consumer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Peter Greenberg: What we know about D.C.…

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the confusion over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. What were the big takeaways from the chaos that ensued…

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry discusses the two types of Power of Attorney in Illinois, and the importance of planning in advance for unexpected life circumstances. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7185936/7185936_2025-01-29-220936.128.mp3 Recent…

Gabe Gonzalez, volunteer and organizer with Protect RP, joins John Williams to talk about the ICE raids that have been taking place in Chicago and what Protect RP is doing to educate residents on their rights in case immigration authorities come to the door. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7185568/7185568_2025-01-29-222408.128.mp3 Recent Posts Joh…

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. Bob is concerned about fluctuating temperatures and how they will impact your plants and shrubs. What should we be doing now w…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7185228/7185228_2025-01-29-210328.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Your Hometown: Bridge Point Romeoville .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Should employees adopt ‘No Work Fridays?’ .cls-4{fil…

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the positives and negatives of weight loss drugs, what a freeze on Medicaid means and if people will be impacted, and his thoughts on RFK Jr’s hearing to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. https://serve.castfire.com/s:n…

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s first week in office, the confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks, and the ICE raids that have been happening across the country including the city of Chicago. Eric also gives his unpopular(?) opinion that local TV should get rid of their mete…