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John 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 talks about the panhandlers who are suing the city for violating their First Amendment rights. He talks to their attorney, Civil Rights...
John 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 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 talks to Phil Rosenthal about the Ricketts family and their attempts to get Wrigley Field renovated. Then after remembering Anna O'...
The 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...
Mount 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 talks about his weekend where he judged a dachshund costume contest. Then he talks about the case of Dharun Ravi, the Rutgers student...
John talks about the ethics of Occupy Chicago's press release claiming to show undercover police and the possibility of entrapment involving...
John 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...
John talks about how difficult it's been to move out of his current office before moving to the 7th floor with the rest of the station. Then...
N-A-T-O! John talks to Tribune NATO editor Jim Webb about the summit this past weekend. Then he talks to Eric Zorn about the NATO protests...
In this shortened show, John talks about the NATO summit and then talks to WGN Sports director Dave Eanet about the retirement of Cubs...
John reminisces about his Disco days in light of the death of Disco legend Donna Summer. Then he gives away tickets to the Sox-Cubs series...
John discusses a recent report that says minority birth rates are higher than white birth rates and takes your calls on the subject. Then he...
John reminisces about Donna Summer, who died earlier today and asks about your first Disco memory. Then he talks to Jon Hilkevitch,...
Joel Stein, journalist, has written a book called Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity. It discusses all of the things American men...
Chicago's real estate expert Dennis Rodkin joins John to discuss the current market.
John compares NATO protesters to the Occupy movement protesters. John believe protesters should go to the areas where what they are...
John opens the final hour comparing LMFAO and a kid named Noah's versions of the same song before talking to Kevin who was on "America's Got...
John chats with "Running With Scissors" author Augusten Burroughs about his new book "This Is How" for the first half of the show. Then he...
John talks about his weekend going up to Minnesota before transitioning to the four mothers who were killed in Cicero and speeders. He...
Want to learn how to fight parking tickets the right way? John has the "The Parking Ticket Geek", creator of the webiste named The...
The New Jersey woman charged with allowing her then 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth has been banned from over sixty tanning salons....
Barack Obama announces his support for gay marriages and he has become the first U.S. President to do so. John thinks it is a great...
In North Carolina they passed an amendment where marriage is defined as a union between two people. Therefore, you can marry your...
In the second and last hour, John reminisces about Maurice Sendak, who passed away at 83. He reads "Where the Wild Things Are" and asks what...
John starts off the show by covering the latest information on the Drew Peterson case and hearing your thoughts. Then, John chats with...
John discusses the latest craze in fiction, "Fifty Shades of Grey", which has been removed from library shelves in Florida. He takes your...
In the second hour, John starts off discussing the Bulls and then transitions to the subject of hazing in Joliet and takes your calls...
In this hour, John discusses Pastor Corey Brooks, who is planning to walk across the country to raise money for his anti-violence charity...
John discusses the movie NATO released to inform the world about Chicago, full of untrue facts. Then we catch up with Mike White, Winner...
An Arkansas woman who had a winning ticket from a recent lottery drawing, may have to give the money back. The ticket was previously...
John discusses how George Ryan is trying to appeal his final two years in prison and John believes Ryan should be released. Listeners...
John discusses the released tapes of Julia Hudson's 911 call, Jennifer Hudson's sister, and how some are frustrated with the incompetence...
A woman was involved in an incident where she hit someone on the side of the road and it killed them, but she is claiming she did not notice...
John discusses the controversy surrounding Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Jow Cowley where he posted discriminating Tweets on his Twitter...
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh said at a town hall meeting that Obama was elected because he is black and it was historic. His other argument is...
John shares a story from the New York Time that connects the dots between homophobics and gays. Then, John reads the menu from the Heart...
John talks to Maureen Ryan of The Huffington Post about her review of Game of Thrones, and other good shows coming up on TV. Then, John...
John laments the downfall of the Bulls' Derrick Rose over the weekend, and discusses Jimmy Kimmel's White House Correspondence Dinner.
A boyfriend pulled a prank on his girlfriend and her friends by posing as a robber in her house when she enters the front door. The...
There is a viral video of a teenager singing a song to the admissions of University of Michigan saying they should accept his application...
The NATO is coming to city of Chicago in a couple of weeks and are you prepared for the headaches that will come along with it such as...
A family is pressuring a bank to discontinue payments on their dead son's college loans. Should banks continue to force families to pay a...
Are you living near neighbors who are obnoxious, rude, and that just drive you crazy? A man in England is getting revenged on his...
President Barack Obama had a guest appearance Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where he performs a "slow jam" session with Fallon. Should a...
An auction buyer bought a storage locker that contained possessions from the late Cook County Board President John Stroger. Inside, was a...
New Zealand is going to charge $81 for a pack of cigarettes! In Chicago they're almost $10. John breaks down taxes on cigarettes. Later,...
John plays a compilation of goofy quotes from Mitt Romney and shares Ann Romney's latest quote. Does the mainstream American media attack...
John got caught in horrendous traffic this morning, and asks what solutions you have for traffic jams caused by construction as wells as for...
John chats with Lou Manfredini, WGN's Mr. Fix-It, about the concept of new LED lightbulbs that cost $60 and are said to last for twenty...
John covers the story of a man who was charged with a felony for filling up his water cup with pop at a McDonalds. Then, John catches up...
John starts out by recapping some of the weekend's events in Chicago Sports, then Brad Meltzer, Author of Heroes for My Daughter, joins...
John chats with Blackhawks play-by-play analyst John Wiedeman about the Blackhawks progress in the playoffs. Then, a woman posted an ad on...
Musician Ted Nugent sparked controversy at a recent NRA convention when he spoke about what would happen if President Obama is re-elected,...
Mark Bazer, of the Tribune Media Services, discusses his recent trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
John gives his reaction to the nasty hit from Phoenix Coyotes's Raffi Torres on Marian Hossa. He believes it was inexcusable for the...
John talks to Jack Riley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, about the heroin...
John talks about how stores are tracking what you buy and building consumer profiles based on that information. So what happens when they...
John starts off the show by chatting with Pulitzer Prize Winner for Commentary and Chicago Tribune Columnist Mary Schmich. Then, John covers...
John discusses the tragic story of the kayaker who died over the weekend after being attacked by a swan, then shares the good news that...
John got a $700 prescription drug for $10 over the weekend, and asks what your insurance situation is like. Then, John discusses the heat...
John starts off today's show with a discussion about taxes and asks if you're paying too much or too little. Then, John catches up with Dave...
John discusses the "hottest" baby names of 2012, then closes the show with the Bright Side.
Steve Sullivan of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum joins John in the Showcase Studio and brings his three pet snakes!
John starts off the show with the "Signs of the Apocalypse," and hears from you about how the world is ending. Then, it's prom talk, and...
NBA star's Dwayne Wade and Ray Allen believe Olympians, especially those who play on the USA basketball team, should be compensated for...
Lindsay Hoffman, marketing manager for the Lollapalooza, joins John to discuss this summers lineup at the festival and which artists to...
John continues the discussion about Ozzie Guillen's apology this morning, then talks about George Zimmerman's new donation website. Later,...
John chats with Jonathan Alter, Columnist for Bloomberg View, Analyst for MSNBC, and author of the article "Meet The New Boss," about his...
John chats with Rex Huppke, writer of the "I Just Work Here" column for the Chicago Tribune, about the "emotional vampires" that work in our...
John starts off the hour by chatting with Rolling Stone reporter Rick Perlstein about his article, 'Rahm Emanuel Has a Problem With...
Just outside the Showcase Studio at WGN today is the Blackhawks Playoffs Bash, and John starts out by chatting with WGN's Nick Digilio....
John discusses the pros and cons of "google goggles" which may just be a step towards a generation of human robots. Then, John discusses the...
John covers the story of the Marine who may be dismissed from his job of 9 years of work after the discovery of his facebook page that hates...
It's baseball season, and baseball stadiums across the country are having new accomodations like peanut-free sections. John hears what you...
The cast of the Broadway production of "Jersey Boys", join John to discuss their latest performances and the news of them returning to...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan won a settlement with AMC theaters in which they will provide personal captioning services and audio-...
An unedited version of George Zimmerman's 911 phone call has sparked another controversy surrounding Trayvon Martin's death. NBC has...
It's prom season, and John talks about the latest prom controversies, including whether or not kids should be subjected to a breathalizer...
John recaps last night's basketball game, and discusses the recruitment process from high school to college for basketball players. Later,...
John chats with WGN Sports' David Kaplan about the latest with the Cubs. Then, John plays the viral video of "Bohemian Rhapsody" as...
A woman baptized her baby against her husband's will, and is going to court for it. John hears your thoughts and then talks to Jessica...
John starts off by talking about the latest lottery controversy, then catches up with the french chef to discuss the latest on pink slime....
Canada has announced they will stop minting the penny. John asks how this will work and takes your calls. Then, at the end of the show it'...
John talks to Noam Levey, National Healthcare Reporter, about this week's debate on Obamacare and what the possible outcome may be. Then,...
John starts off by discussing Spike Lee's tweet that sent out the address of Trayvon Martin's killer George Zimmerman, which turned out to...
Naperville residents are protesting plans for fertility clinic. Michael Brummond, Director of Adult Education at St. Peter & Paul Church in...
A father punishes his son after he is caught stealing money from one of his relatives by holding a sign that read, "'I am a thief. I took...
Surveillance video of George Zimmerman entering a police station after the shooting of Trayvon Martin has surfaced and it has added more...
Dennis Rodmann, a former Chicago Bulls player whose career that spans 14 years, is suddenly broke. He currently owes $800,000 in child...
The website Ratemyprofessor.com is a tool for students to rate certain teachers at various types of school to determine if the class is easy...
Is our country's health insurance care unfair? Are we basically financing our burial service? Is this creating commerce or is it not?
A new tourist destination in North Dakota wants to attract crowds by staging hangings? Is it too over the top? John hears your thoughts....
John talks to Andy Thayer of the Coalition Against the NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda about the predicted protestors at the upcoming NATO...
John starts off the show by catching up with WGN's receptionist Donna Long about the high gas prices and what it means for commuters and cab...
Should everyone have to pay for health insurance? John hears your thoughts. Then, an Easter Egg hunt was cancelled in Colorado because the...
John chats with Chicago Tribune's Mary Schmich about bans on cell phones while driving. Then, last week Kim Kardashian got flour bombed....
John starts off today's show by discussing with Steve Alexander, and hearing what you think, the age requirement to see the Hunger Games...
Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune joins John in the Showcase Studio to talk about Santorum's "endorsement" of Obama. Then we catch up with...
Geraldo Rivera said on Fox and Friends that Trayvon Martin's murder can be connected to the fact that he was wearing a hoodie. John hears...
John starts off the show by chatting with Alynda Wheat, People Magazine Movie Critic, about the Hunger Games which premiered last night....
John plays a clip of Romney and Obama set to an Eminem song and discusses Romney's win in Illinois with Steve Bertrand. Then, an 18-year-old...
Lisa Kuss, City Administrator of Clintonville, Wisconsin joins the show to discuss a mysterious loud noise coming from underground.Then,...
John chats with Jeff Weiner, Orange County courts reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, about the devastating story of the fatal shooting of...
Signs of the apocalypse is back! John shares his reasons why the Earth may come to an end soon. Listeners share their insights, too.
When politicians run for an office position, is it fine to target a specific race? Would you vote for a politician who was taking bribes?
David Kaplan joins John to discuss the penalties the football team New Orleans Saints face after the controversy surrounding "bounty-gate....
John talks to TV Guide Magazine Critic Matt Roush about Rosie's show leaving Oprah's network and other T.V. news. Then, John plays the...
John talks with Tom Skilling about the crazy heat wave we're experiencing, then discusses the youtube video of a 6-year-old getting searched...
John chats with Donna about the crazy gas prices, then covers Robert De Niro's controversial remark about having a white first lady. Then,...
Rick Pearson joins John in the showcase studio to chat about the upcoming Illinois Primary, robocalls, and the candidates. Then, Matt Dubiel...
John starts a conversation about how many tours is too many for a U.S. soldier fighting in the middle east, and we hear from a few war...
John starts off by discussing the record setting temperatures, including the warmest St. Patrick's Day in 140 years. Then, John recaps...
In the first half of the hour John talks to Bob Clifford, President of the Chicago Bar Association, about the upcoming elections. Then, John...
John talks to Stacey King, Color Analyst for the Chicago Bulls broadcasts, about tonight's release of the Stacey King Bobbleheads. Then,...
John starts off today's show by asking what you think of our Chicago Bracket. Check out the bracket at wgnradio.com under John Williams...
John shares Sheila Leonard's Obituary, as the wife of the long time WGN radio host Roy Leonard passed away this Tuesday. Then, John talks...
It's bracket season, and John talks about bracket strategies and then continues the homeless hot spot debate. Then, Arizona is trying to...
Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn joins John to chat about Rod Blagojevich's first day in prison. Then, a strip club tried to fund a little league...
John talks to Attorney Lester Pines of Cullen Weston Pines & Bach LLP about the law in Wisconsin that requires voters to have an ID to vote....
Dennis Rodkin, who writes the Deal Estate Column for Chicagomag.com joins the program to answer your questions about the current Chicago...
John starts off today's show by chatting about the high gas prices and the high weather temperature. Then, John talks about a new...
Do you think people with piercings or tattoos are less credible or responsible? John hears your thoughts. Then, Pastor Corey Brooks, aka The...
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