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John asks what listeners want to know and his guests never get a pass on the tough questions... More >>
Photos of WGN Beer School at Binny's Beverage Depot with John WilliamsWGN and Binny's Beverage Depot went back to school...beer school, that is. John Williams and fellow beer school students sampled beers... |
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$4.09 - Gas Price SongWe're all feeling the pinch at the gas station. Special thanks to our friend and song writer Nick Sanabria for putting what we're all... |
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John Williams' Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive!After hearing food banks were experiencing a shortage on one of their most important staples, peanut butter, we got a nutty idea. So, we... |
Why so serious? My costume's the best!So, whose costume is better? Garry Meier's "The Joker," or John Williams and Producer Beth's "Mustard and Ketchup." |
Is this the meanest prank ever or what?I've decided this is really mean and, if that were my daughter, I'd say she's not allowed to date this boy. 
Mike Smith Deserves an Oscar!I think Mike Smith deserves an Oscar (especially after seeing the angle at 1:28). Dave Kaplan disagrees. What do you think? Mary Schmich, Pulitzer Prize WinnerJohn visits with Mary Schmich, Pulitzer Prize Winner for Commentary and Chicago Tribune Columnist. The Heroin HighwayJohn Williams talked with his friends who are parents of a young man addicted to heroin. They told us his story and about their tough road... John Williams Reads Sheila Leonard's ObituarySheila Leonard passed away yesterday, and John reads her obituary written by Sun-Times Reporter Maureen O'Donnell. John Williams 3-14-2012: Former Speaker Newt GingrichJohn talks to Former Speaker Newt Gingrich about his campaign as he is in town preparing for next week's Illinois Primary. John Williams 2-24-2012: Pastor Corey Brooks, aka "The Rev On The Roof", New Beginnings ChurchJohn talks to Pastor Corey Brooks about accomplishing phase 1 of his effort to build a new community center in Englewood. The Pastor refused... Neuroblastoma fundraiserNeuroblastoma is one of the deadliest forms of pediatric cancer. Survival rate is 40 percent in patients with advanced stage disease.... Confederate Flag Prom DressA girl was sent home for wearing a dress that looked like a confederate flag to the prom. Was that the right call? You can see her dress... |
John Williams 05-25-12: 2:00p-3:00p Recess, Who would you be, Bright SideJohn talks about a group advocating for recess in schools and wonders if there should be more taught in schools. Then John asks you who... John Williams 05-25-12: 1:00p-2:00p PanhandlersJohn talks about the panhandlers who are suing the city for violating their First Amendment rights. He talks to their attorney, Civil Rights... John Williams 05-25-12: 12:00p-1:00p The Twelve Tenors, Linda McCartney, William ShatnerJohn talks to Branden James of The Twelve Tenors, WGN's own "Mr. Fix-It" Lou Manfredini, lets Branden sing "O Solo Mio" and gives away... John Williams 05-24-12: 2:00p-3:00p Tebowing, Jean-Claude BrizardJohn talks about a high school graduate who got in trouble for "Tebowing" at his high school graduation and finds his nominee for "Mom of... John Williams 05-24-12: 1:00p-2:00p Ricketts, Anna O'Connor, Offensive shirtJohn talks to Phil Rosenthal about the Ricketts family and their attempts to get Wrigley Field renovated. Then after remembering Anna O'... John Williams 05-24-12: 12:00p-1:00p Beaches, Teacher's unionThe Chicago Park district will not close beaches over elevated E. Coli levels and John isn't so that's such a good idea and hears your... John Williams 05-22-12: 2:00p-3:00p Texting while driving, Mount EverestMount Everest added some new victims to its list of failed climbs, but should texters be held liable if the recipient is killed in a car... John Williams 05-22-12: 1:00p-2:00p Dachshunds, Dharun Ravi, Eugene PolleyJohn talks about his weekend where he judged a dachshund costume contest. Then he talks about the case of Dharun Ravi, the Rutgers student... John Williams 05-22-12: 12:00p-1:00p Occupy Chicago, MarriageJohn talks about the ethics of Occupy Chicago's press release claiming to show undercover police and the possibility of entrapment involving... John Williams 05-21-12: 2:00p-3:00p Kerry Wood, Sox-Cubs couple, DoxiesJohn talks about Kerry Wood's legacy. Is he one of the greatest players of all time or is he overrated? John thinks he tried to be the...
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Dachshund Rescue Barkaround WinnerThis is the winning costume at the Midwest Dachshund Rescue Crosstown Barkaround Doxie Social in Wheaton over the weekend. I was the... Office cleaningCleaning out the office to move up to the 7th floor in the Tower. Most people find museum-worthy audio in their drawers... John... John interviews Augusten Burroughs, Author of "Running With Scissors" and "This Is How"John and Augusten in the Allstate Showcase Studio Congratulations to Mike White, Winner of the Daily Herald 2012 Fittest Loser Challenge!Mike White lost 84 pounds, which was 12% of his body fat, in just 12 weeks! The Rev Visits John In The Showcase Studio!The Rev on the Roof knocked down that old hotel and is ready to build his community center... now he just needs $15 million more! In June,... |
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