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John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com!

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/john-williams-brings-you-a-round-of-speed-jokes-part-dccxlv-4-22-24/

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how much money some Americans are willing to spend on credit cards, the current mortgage rat...

https://wgnradio.com/wintrust-business-lunch/wintrust-business-lunch-4-22-24-ilyce-glink-and-john-schaefer/

WGN-TV News Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Ben Bradley joins John Williams to talk about Ben's story surrounding Dolton's Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, and what the accusations are. The two ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/ben-bradley-breaks-down-his-story-surrounding-daltons-mayor/

Daryl Pass, Manager of Recovery Support Services, Kenneth Young Center, joins John Williams to talk about what the Kenneth Young Center does and whom they serve, the various services they provid...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/the-kenneth-young-center-narcan-saves-lives/

Dr. Paul CarraDonna, Northwestern University, Plant Biology & Conservation, Assistant Professor of Instruction, and Chicago Botanic Garden, Research Scientist, joins John Williams to discuss Eart...

https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/why-is-earth-day-not-as-popular-anymore/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson return with their finest confabulation! Karen Kent, President of Unite Here Local 1, and Nina Hernande...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-21-24-the-workers-mic-signature-conversation/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! How much do you think you need to retire well? The results of ...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/how-much-do-you-think-you-need-to-retire-well/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the effects solar power farms will have on the environment and the remarkable information being learned about bird migrations.

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/solar-power-and-weather-plus-amazing-bird-migrations/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-20-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is PlasTechFree Compostable Bags. Home Compostable, plant-based bags that biodegrade, leaving only rich nutrients in the soil. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseS...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-plastechfree-compostable-bags/

Chicago Blackhawks at LA Kings - April 18th, 2024 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-la-kings-5-blackhawks-4-ot-4-19-24/

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the drop i...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-danny-salazar-explains-drop-in-small-business-confidence/

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/debts-rise-among-consumers-with-an-unhealthy-mentality/

Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights - April 16th, 2024. Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-vegas-golden-knights-3-chicago-blackhawks-1-4-17-24/

Joe Brand recaps the 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Joe Brand and Troy Murray recap the loss and discuss Frank Nazar's NHL debut and the decision to bring him into the NHL with just 3 games...

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-postgame/blackhawks-postgame-show-blackhawks-vs-hurricanes-canes-wear-down-the-blackhawks/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and John Jarger, Director of Operations at the Mid...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-14-24-the-workers-mic-talks-tax-fraud-with-kwame-raoul/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! How much of your retirement income is dependent on the stock m...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/how-to-build-a-retirement-income-stream/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares his concerns about the Bureau of Land Management's plans to add solar farms to public lands, as well as the strides the state of Arkans...

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/bureau-of-land-management-faces-huge-opposition-to-its-public-lands-solar-farm-plans-plus-arkansas-takes-the-lead-in-waterfowl-conservation/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-13-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the EZ Shade Clip-On Light Covers. Hide exposed light bulbs instantly with an inexpensive and easy way to hide bare bulbs! Perfect for your kitchen, bathroom, livi...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-ez-shade-clip-on-light-covers/

John Landecker is joined by Chicago's Very Own pet advocate and WGN host Steve Dale to help educate us about dog bites. Dog Bite Prevention Week is upon us and Steve shares his expertise on how t...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/steve-dale-most-dog-bites-are-preventable/

Chicago Blackhawks Radio play-by-play announcer John Wiedeman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Blackhawks agreeing to extend their broadcast relationship with WGN Radio along with Blackhawks Rad...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/john-wiedeman-on-the-blackhawks-contract-extension-with-wgn-radio/

Blackhawks Radio analyst Troy Murray joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the team agreeing to an extension with WGN Radio. The Hawks lost to the St. Louis Blues 5-2 last night, but it w...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/blackhawks-agree-to-extension-with-wgn-radio-and-its-broadcast-team/

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about financial spring cleaning, incl...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-caryn-levey-shares-social-security-need-to-knows/

Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Florida District 8 Senator Keith Perry discusses his efforts to revoke s...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/legal-face-off/crumbly-sentencing-florida-squatter-prevention-ai-usage-in-court-proceedings-possible-justice-sotomayor-retirement-much-more/

John Oates, from Hall and Oates, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Nashville's influence on his music, creative freedom and later they talk about AI's possible effect on music ahead of the release of...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/john-oates-celebrates-personal-reunion-with-music/

Illinois Senator Doris Turner of the 48th District join Lisa Dent to discuss the recent state legislation that passed requiring funeral homes to abide by stricter regulations after a down state f...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/funeral-homes-to-have-stricter-regulations-after-state-legislation-passes/

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of coffee. And segment cohost Dan Levy takes tea. Check out Dan’...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-john-landecker-food-fight-coffee-vs-tea/

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing...

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/mesirow-monday/mesirow-monday-federal-reserve-quarter-1-update/

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the intensity Seth Jones brought to the game as well as the missing energy after the Hawks' win o...

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-postgame/blackhawks-postgame-show-blackhawks-vs-wild-hawks-lose-momentum-in-4-0-wild-shutout/

Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks – April 7th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-minnesota-wild-4-chicago-blackhawks-0-4-7-24/

This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Megent Financial Investment Executive Tom Borsellino to talk about how he is sharing financial guidance...

https://wgnradio.com/the-workers-mic/the-workers-mic-4-7-24-the-workers-mic-plans-with-megent-financial/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Do you realize how one decision affects another regarding your...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/choices-can-alter-your-taxation-in-retirement/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares why seeing the eclipse is a truly spiritual time with nature and how the state of Vermont is considering abandoning long-held wildlife ...

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/seeing-the-eclipse-is-a-truly-spiritual-time-with-nature-and-vermont-considers-abandoning-long-held-wildlife-management-principles/

Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks – April 6th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

https://wgnradio.com/blackhawks/blackhawks-highlights/highlights-chicago-blackhawks-3-dallas-stars-2-4-6-24/

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Jon and Patrick also talk about the new proposed California law a...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/non-compete-clauses-and-california-law-about-the-right-to-disconnect/

Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the measures that DCFS case workers take during a house call and how the DCFS is funded. To learn more ...

https://wgnradio.com/lets-get-legal/the-varieties-of-outcomes-when-dcfs-comes-to-your-door/

We started off this week’s show by chatting with Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler about buying a home that best suits your current situation. Next, BluSky Restoration Contractors’ Senio...

https://wgnradio.com/home-sweet-home-chicago/home-sweet-home-chicago-04-06-24-david-hochberg-with-the-kohler-group-at-coldwell-banker-realtys-kari-kohler-blusky-restoration-contractors-cory-ambrose-access-elevators-aimee-ferrar/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-4-6-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Display Buddie. Display your favorite items with an adjustable wall hanger for bowls, platters, and plate displays. It comes in multiple sizes and holds up to ...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-display-buddie/

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen talks with Tesh Patel, owner of Best Western Plus Chicago Hillside, and Dan Scott, VP Posh Hospitality, Best Western Plus Bourbonnais. They share Best Western Hotels & ...

https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-best-western-hotels-throughout-illinois/

Mike Winters (Senior Vice President & Business Banking Team Lead at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the challenge...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-mike-winters-shares-small-business-inflation-challenges/

Doug McConnell, Founder of the Chicago River Swim, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the event and the ALS charity behind the event. Find out the where, when, and how to participate.

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/chicago-river-swim-allows-for-swimming-in-the-chicago-river-for-the-first-time-in-over-100-years/

Carrie Ward, CEO of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the ramifications of the federal funding cuts and how rape crisis centers are left without resourc...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/federal-cuts-leaves-rape-crisis-centers-without-necessary-funding/

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss why he wants the mayor to keep the ShotSpotter program and why he thinks it could help the entire city and not just individual wards. Al...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/shotspotter-program-may-not-be-over-after-all/

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Just like your body, everything in retirement planning is conn...

https://wgnradio.com/this-week-in-wealth/deferred-income-from-legendary-major-leaguers/

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter tells a tall tale about Chicago's massive wind farm on Lake Michigan, and some revealing information on the return of bird flu.

https://wgnradio.com/the-great-outdoors-with-charlie-potter/an-april-fools-story-about-chicagos-massive-wind-farm-project-one-that-is-not-a-joke-across-america-and-bird-flu-is-back/

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/housesmarts-radio-with-lou-manfredini-3-30-24/

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Higher Order Drink Smoker Starter Kit. A drink smoker kit inspired by Hemingway that unleashes your inner mixologist! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSma...

https://wgnradio.com/lou-manfredini/new-to-lou-too/new-to-lou-too-higher-order-drink-smoker-starter-kit/

Chef Sarah Grueneberg joins Lisa Dent to talk about her origins in cooking, how she got into Italian food, how many kinds of pasta you can get at her restaurant, and how you can tackle making you...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/chef-sarah-grueneberg-on-monteverde-pasta-variations-and-how-to-tackle-making-your-own/

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss which animals are affected by the dangers of the solar eclipse and later she answ...

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/can-animals-get-hurt-by-the-solar-eclipse/

Paul Wappel, Public Information Officer for IDOT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the construction closings and the traffic congestion expected with thousands traveling to see the solar eclipse.

https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/how-much-traffic-will-the-solar-eclipse-bring/

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about Easter weekend activities with Dave’s youngest son Alex, his recent birthday at 75, and his ‘Easter ...

https://wgnradio.com/dave-plier/an-easter-message-of-renewal-from-cardinal-blase-cupich-archbishop-of-chicago-with-wgns-dave-alex-plier/

Actor and comedian Bob Wiltfong discusses how he has made the leap from The Daily Show to plaintiffs’ firm, Edelson Law. Stanford Law School George E. Osborne Professor of Law Richard Thompson ...

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/legal-face-off/bekman-on-the-key-bridge-collapse-ford-on-the-trumpification-of-political-figures-blumencranz-on-ny-squatter-prevention-wiltfong-on-moving-from-the-daily-show-to-the-law-and-much-more/

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the reaction...

https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/the-opening-bell/thought-leader-dan-barrins-shares-chicagos-real-estate-transfer-tax-reaction/

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon to talk about meme stocks and the mania around companies that have become phenomena on social media. Plus, Jon and Craig di...

https://wgnradio.com/your-money-matters/craig-bolanos-meme-stocks-and-the-sp-500-jumping-to-a-fresh-record/

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America’s top consumer experts. He’s been protecting us for ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/herb-weisbaum-tells-us-all-about-shrinkflation-and-grocery-prices/

Prepare for the first-ever Bar Fight; this is a new topic for the debaters as they tackle another great debate. Okay it might not be the fight of the century but it's a very entertaining listen. ...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/the-john-landcker-bar-fight-road-house/

Food Fight is back, and this week we tackle another great food debate. Listen below as your host John Landecker takes the side of the guy roh? the gee row? no? Gyro! And segment cohost Dan Levy�...

https://wgnradio.com/john-landecker/john-landecker-food-fight-gyro-vs-philly-cheesesteak/

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks Spring Break, top destinations, travel tips, and last minute ideas with Pamela Holt, host of ME, MYSELF & THE WORLD: THE ART OF SOLO TRAVEL, now streaming on Amazon...

https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/on-the-map-spring-break-tips-and-unique-excursions-with-travel-expert-pamela-holt/