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×U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s address to Congress tonight, why he is attending the address when some of his colleagues are sitting it out, his thoughts on the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7307500/7307500_2025-03-04-210300.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins John Williams to talk about his Op-ed in the Daily Herald that suggests that tariffs are a tax attack on American workers . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7307478/7307478_2025-03-04-214518.128.mp3 Trump threatens increased tariffs if Canada retaliates Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Eric Zorn , Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel , joins John Williams to talk about a federal judge granting a new trial on some counts in the “ComEd Four” case, Brandon Johnson appearing in DC to testify on Chicago’s sanctuary city status, what to expect during President Trump’s address to Congress, and Rahm Emanuel’s political future. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7307447/7307447_2025-03-04-201847.128.mp3 More with Eric Zorn Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin , Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital , joins John Williams to talk about the measles outbreak now spreading to 9 states, the importance of vaccinations, flu season reaching its peak, and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7307440/7307440_2025-03-04-203240.128.mp3 Former Illinois governor reveals cancer diagnosis Recent posts Health Trump administration to drop lawsuit against Louisiana chemical manufacturer, AP sources say .cls-4{fill:#000;} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Measles is popping up in the US. Here’s how to avoid one of the world’s most contagious viruses .cls-4{fill:#000;} James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88 .cls-4{fill:#000;} Wyoming’s governor vetoes ultrasound requirement for medication abortions .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7307425/7307425_2025-03-04-203925.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Kamron Cox , Assistant Director of Athletics, Strategic Initiatives, University of Illinois , joins John Williams to talk about NIL (name, image, and likeness) in college athletics, how much athletes typically get in NIL money, if NIL is good for college sports, and what we should know about the House v. NCAA settlement. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305611/7305611_2025-03-03-201011.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
The great Mr. Fix-It , Lou Manfredini , joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that early spring is a great time to look at the trees on your property and consider trimming either on your own or hiring a professional. Lou also shares his thoughts on the Academy Awards. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305605/7305605_2025-03-03-205205.128.mp3 Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am. Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about REAL ID. Secretary Giannoulias recently launched a “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website to determine if you need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305595/7305595_2025-03-03-200035.128.mp3 Illinois Secretary of State urges Illinoisans to double check if they need a REAL ID before heading to the DMV Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305581/7305581_2025-03-03-200021.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Liz Shulman , English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University , joins John Williams once again to talk about the state of public education under the Trump administration, her thoughts on JB Pritzker wanting classrooms to be ‘screen-free,’ and the impact of AI and other technology on students. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7303061/7303061_2025-02-28-204601.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams preview the upcoming Academy Awards to share his thoughts on the life and legacy of the great Gene Hackman . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7303056/7303056_2025-02-28-201256.128.mp3 2025 Oscars Death of Gene Hackman Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about a wide variety of issues including the economy, the impact of tariffs, immigration, how DOGE is making cuts to the federal government, how his constituents have been affected by government cuts, if he believes Russia started the war in Ukraine, and why he believes America is in a good place right now. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7302974/7302974_2025-02-28-190014.128.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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/7302965/7302965_2025-02-28-192705.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Chief Trevor Herrmann, Hampshire Fire Protection District , joins John Williams to talk about his work on the force in Hampshire, the types of calls they typically receive, the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the long line of Herrmann’s who have worked for the Hampshire Fire Department, and why he’s happy to have spent his entire life in Hampshire. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7301235/7301235_2025-02-27-214935.128.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Your Hometown Hampshire: Allen’s Corner Diner .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Hampshire: Hallmark town growing its business community .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township Public Library .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township’s Supervisor .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township Park District .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Chief Douglas Pann, Hampshire Police Department , joins John Williams to talk about his career in the police force, the community support you see in a small town, how he has moved the department forward, the major issues they deal with on a daily basis, the emphasis on training officers, and the challenges of policing in 2025. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7301215/7301215_2025-02-27-212015.128.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Your Hometown Hampshire: Allen’s Corner Diner .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Hampshire: Hallmark town growing its business community .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township Public Library .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township’s Supervisor .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Hampshire Township Park District .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts John Williams Should Chicago ban the sale of new fur products? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is definitely under attack .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Treasurer Frerichs: Tariffs will hurt Illinois businesses .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Eric Zorn: Will Rahm Emanuel run for mayor again? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Kopin: Flu season has likely peaked .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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