John Williams

John Williams 1-3-2012: John Williams Sees The Sign

"Jim" Williams chats with IC Morespin.

John Williams 12/15/11: Orion Samuelson And The Fremd High School Choir Sing "Twas The Night Before Christmas"

The Fremd High School Choir joins Orion Samuelson in an awesome rendition of "Twas The Night Before Christmas"

John Williams 12/13/11: John Tries To Get A Hold Of 'Stevie B'

Now that Bertrand has moved to the mornings, John Williams can't seem to get a hold of him...

John Williams 12/07/11: Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka Responds To The Blagojevich Sentencing

John Williams gets Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka's response to the Blagojevich sentencing.

John Williams 12/07/11: Listener Reactions To Blagojevich Sentence

An example for other politicians? Too harsh a sentence? Will he flee to Canada? John Williams gets listeners' reactions to the news...

John Williams 12/07/11: Elizabeth Brackett On The Blagojevich Sentence

John Wililams talks with Elizabeth Brackett, author of Pay to Play, who was in the courtroom when Blagojevich received his sentence.

John Williams 12/07/11: Paul Green and John Williams Talk Blagojevich Sentence

John Williams talks with Paul Green, who is live at the Dirksen Federal Building.

John Williams 12/07/11: Blagojevich Gets 14 Years

Judy Pielach, Steve Bertrand and John Williams digest the news that Blagojevich will serve 14 years in prison.

John Williams 12/01/11: John chats with David DeJesus

John chats with Chicago Cubs Right fielder David DeJesus.

John Williams 08/28/11: John discusses mustaches with Dr. Aaron Perlut

Dr. Aaron Perlut, Chairman of the American Mustache Institute visits John to talk about the history of mustaches in America and where they...

John Williams 08/24/11: John Talks to Kerry Wood

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood joins John to talk about his Wood Family Foundation and its mission to help fight hunger in the...

John Williams 08/18/11: NOT Michelle Bachman

John Williams interviews NOT MIchelle Bachman after she announced she would bring gas down to $2 a gallon if elected President.

John Williams 07/21/11: US Congressman Peter Roskam

John Williams welcomes Congressman Peter Roskam back on the air to follow up on their conversation from earlier this week.

John Williams 07/21/11: Checking in the with the Animal Welfare League

John Williams gets an update from the Animal Welfare League to see what the status is on the air conditioners listeners donated.

John Williams 07/19/11: US Congressman Peter Roskam

John Williams talks with Congressman Peter Roskam about the debt ceiling and tonight’s vote on Cut, Cap and Balance.

John Williams 07/14/11: ComEd Spokesperson Arlana Johnson

Still without power? John Williams gets an update from ComEd spokesperson, Arlana Johnson.

John Williams 07/12/11: What to do during a power outage

John Williams, Leslie Keiling and Garry Meier all give you helpful tips of what to do during a power outage.

John Williams 07/12/11: Cicero Spokesman Ray Hanania

John Williams talks with Cicero Spokesperson Ray Hanania after learning that Cicero President Larry Dominick has 20 family members on the...

John Williams 07/12/11: ComEd Spokesperson Tony Hernandez

ComEd Spokesperson Tony Hernandez joins John to talk about Day 2 of the power outages.

John Williams 07/11/11: Tribune Columnist, Rex Huppke on Bathroom talk

Tribune Columnist, Rex Huppke joins John to talk about the simple pleasure of making small talk in the bathroom at work.

John Williams 07/11/11: ComEd Spokesperson Tony Hernandez

John talks with ComEd spokesperson Tony Hernandez about todays power outages.

John Williams 07/08/11: Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno

Senate Republican Leader, Christine Radogno, explains to John Williams how the money you donate to charity through your Illinois tax form...

John Williams 07/07/11: John Raises 21K for Animal Welfare League Drive!

After a theft at the Animal Welfare League, they were without any Air Conditioners. John and his listeners raised 21K in two and half hours...

John Williams 06/07/11: Diana Hendriques, author of The Wizard of Lies

The author of the Bernie Madoff tell all book, The Wizard of Lies Diana Hendriques joins John

John Williams 06/07/11: Cooling Thoughts with Leslie Keiling

On the hottest day in 5 years, John Williams and Leslie Keiling bring you some cooling thoughts….

John Williams 06/06/11: Judy Baar Topinka joins John

Illinois Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka joins John Williams in the showcase studio. Illinois has 130,000 unpaid bills, totaling just over $4...

John Williams 06/06/11: 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly

John Williams talks with 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly about the flash mob / wilding that's been occurring downtown Chicago.

John Williams 06/03/11: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joins John

Dick Durbin, the United States Senator from Illinois joins the program to talk economy, jobs and other politics.

John Williams 05/24/11: Brett Healy, from the Maclver Institute, discusses releasing teachers names in Wisconsin

Do you think they should release the names of teachers who took sick days to protest in Wisconsin? Brett Healy to explain why the Maclver...

John Williams is joined by "In the Garden on Beasts" author Erik Larson

Devil in the White City author, Erik Larson, talks with John Williams about his newest book, In The Garden of Beasts, which is already...

John Williams Texts Throughout Oprahlooza 5-18-11

John has quite the text conversation with executive producer Beth Swierk inside of Oprah's spectacle at the United Center.

Depaul Professor Tom Mockaitis on Bin Laden 05-02-11

Depaul Professor Tom Mockaitis provides of analysis of the death of Osama Bin Laden and what people should expect for the future of Al...

Can American-Islamic relations improve with the death of Osama Bin Laden? 05-02-11

Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations, talks with John about how Americans may shift their...

Families of Flight 93 shares his thoughts of Bin Laden's death 05-02-11

Patrick White lost his cousin on Flight 93 on September 11. White is the Vice President of Families of Flight 93. He tells John Williams how...

Bright Side of Life 04-29-11

Get some positivity in your life with John's bright side segment. The rain has finally stopped-there's a start!

Bright Side of Life 04-15-11

Tired of the evening news bringing you down? Why not listen to the happier news of the day? John takes your calls that make us smile.

Bright Side of Life 04-08-11

Tired of the evening news bringing you down? Why not listen to the happier news of the day? John takes your calls that make us smile.

Bright Side of Life 03-25-11

What's making you smile? John takes your calls about your bright side including one from a man who won a real estate settlement and was...

A Little Perspective 03-21-11

John Williams' heart was hurting for his son...until he got a little perspective at an airport bar.

Todd Stroger part II 3-7-11

As John Williams continues to discuss Todd Stroger, the former Cook County President calls back in to the show to clarify the infamous...

Unemployed Todd Stroger Interview 3-7-11

Former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger talks with John Williams regarding his filing for unemployment.

Che "Rhymefest" Smith interview 03-01-11

Che "Rhymefest" Smith, the man who co-wrote Jesus Walks, is running for Alderman and talks with John Williams about his runoff.

John Williams finds a runaway Wisconsin senator! 2-24-11

During the John Williams show today, there was a rare sighting outside the showcase studio-one of the fleeing Wisconsin State Senators! Jon...

Wisconsin Convoy! 02-24-11

John Williams and production guru Chris Duffy channeled CW McCall when they imagined what chasing Democrats around the Midwest must be...

Saying Goodbye to Man's Best Friend 02-22-11

John Williams had to say goodbye to Fred, "America's Largest Wiener Dog", on Sunday night. He remembers Fred on the air.

Rahm Emanuel Interview 02-16-11

With less than a week to go before the election, mayoral candidate, Rahm Emanuel, joins John Williams on his show.

Judy Baar Topinka interview 02-16-11

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka shares her thoughts with John Williams about Gov Quinn's budget that was announced earlier today.

Chicago Tribune's Stacy St. Clair provides insight and analysis regarding the Drew Peterson trial. 02-16-11

It is a historic day in the Illinois Court system today as the Drew Peterson trial kicks off. It will be the first televised trial and...

No grinding at a high school dance? What is this, Footloose? 02-15-11

John Williams gets to the bottom of it by talking with a very serious guidance counselor.

Forget Michigan... your trip begins at Illinois.org. 02-08-11

Michigan: "To Infinity and Beyond! ...with snow"

John Williams talks about the undocumented worker who is now quadriplegic and sent back to Mexico. 02-07-11

A tough situation only gets worse.

Girl steals shovel. Guy gets revenge. John Williams discusses. 02-07-11

Now what if she stole his parking space...?!

John Williams learns who President Obama is inviting to his Super Bowl party and asks who you would invite to yours. 02-03-11

"Oh jeese. I'm sorry Mr. President, but we're headed to my cousin Phil's. Maybe next Super Bowl."

John Williams doesn't think Mayor Daley handled the situation on LSD correctly. Do you? 02-03-11

This may hurt him in the next election.

John Williams rejoins Jennifer Boznos, who was stuck in her car for 18 hours...until there was a knock on her window.

John gets an update from the driver.

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore is in the Showcase Studio with John Williams, and describes his view on Chicago's Blizzard.

"Last night was epic."

John Williams talks with THE MAN, Tom Skilling, about the blizzard that Chicago received.

If Tom Skilling say's it is going to snow, then IT IS going to snow!

Patricia Arroyo, who has been stranded on Lake Shore Drive for over 11 hours, calls John Williams.

John Williams speaks with Patricia Arroyo, who has been stranded on Lake Shore Drive for over 11 hours.

John Williams calls Jennifer Boznos, the owner of Call of the Wild Dog Training in Chicago, as she has been stuck on Route 47 for 18 hours.

Jennifer Boznos, the owner of Call of the Wild Dog Training in Chicago, talks to John Williams on the phone, as she has been stuck in her...

Roker's in town?! You know it's bad when Roker comes to town! John Williams talks with the Today Show's Al Roker about the impending Chicago blizzard. 02-01-11

It wasn't real before... NOW it's real.

John Williams shares HIS blizzard survival tips. 02-01-11

Man vs. Wild - Chicago. Starring John Williams as "frantic motorist".

John Williams is loving the book SCORECASTING and welcomed the author, Toby Moskowitz, to the studio to talk about his fascinating book. 01-31-11

Great read on a fascinating topic.

Tom Skilling tells John Williams what we should expect over the next few days of severe weather in Chicago. 01-31-11

Nicknaming the blizzard, "Snowmageddon" definitely isn't a step in the right direction.

Northwestern professor and Crown Junior Chair in Middle East Studies, Wendy Pearlman, joins John Williams to discuss the escalating situation in Egypt. 01-28-11

An unfortunate situation seems to be getting worse.

John Williams is speechless over the news he heard regarding The King's Speech. 01-28-11

They're trying to massage the language in a film that is about speech. HA! Ironic...

Da Vinci Code meets the White House... John Williams talks with author Brad Meltzer about his #1 selling book The Inner Circle. 01-27-11

How can you not be interested in this?!

Burge gets to keep his pension? John Williams hears from one of his victims, Mark Clements, regarding today's decision. 01-27-11

Can it get any worse?

You heard right... Google plans on hiring 6,000 people this year! John Williams talks with Brian Fitzpatrick, head of the Engineering Group for the Midwest at Google, to learn more about the hiring process at Google. 01-26-11

Since this story broke, the Chicago mayoral race has been whittled down to two candidates, with the others applying to Google.

John Williams talks with Seth Mnookin, author of The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science and Fear. 01-25-11

Seth joins John in the Showcase Studio to talk about his book and respond to some of your calls.

City Hall Bureau Chief for Chicago News Coop, Dan Mihalopoulos, explains the Rahm Emanuel residency findings. 01-25-11

Is he back on the ballot?

John Williams digests the news that Bears are not going to the Super Bowl. Tough day, Chicago. 01-24-11

This couldn't have come at a better time for Rahm Emanuel. Hey wait a second...

John Williams digests the news that Rahm Emanuel is no longer on the ballot. 01-24-11

This couldn't have come at a better time for Jay Cutler.

Northwestern Law professor and politician, Dawn Clark Netsch, joins John Williams to talk about the news regarding Rahm Emanuel's residency. 01-24-11

What does this mean for his mayoral bid?

DA Bearsssss! John Williams talks with Steve Delsohn, author of "Da Bears! How the 1985 Monsters of the Midway Became the Greatest Team in NFL History" 01-21-11

It is a scientific fact that the 1985 Chicago Bears element on the periodic table is called "Awesomium".

John Williams and the Red Eye prepare to CUT THE CHEESE on Friday! Go Bears! 01-20-11

Bear down Chicago Bears! You are the pride and joy of Illinois!

Notice changes in your health care this year? Chicago Tribune's health care reporter, Noam Levy, explains those changes are NOT due to ObamaCare, which won't fully take effect until 2014.

Will this save me, or cost me money?

Red Eye Columnist Mark Bazer tells John why he's grateful his parents were NOT Tiger Mom's! 01-20-11

"Western mothers are fat, lazy, and stupid. Chinese moms are awesome and raise nearly perfect children," said the Tiger Mom.

The President of China, Hu Jintao, is in town. Who? 01-20-11

John and Steve Bertrand try out their new routine.

John's dog, Fred, is feeling like a slacker after he heard this interview with John Pilley, who's dog understands over 1,200 words. 01-20-11

Sit! Be quiet! Stop doing that! 1,194 words to go.

John Williams points out how true the statement "every play counts" means for the Chicago Bears... anyone remember that Detroit call?!

The ruling on the field is that I cannot remember because I was in the process of remembering.

John Williams asks how ObamaCare is affecting you and learns more about it from an insurance agent. 01-18-11

Where do you factor in?

Super Bears... Super BOWL?!?! John Williams and Bears Blogger Brett Balduf recap the game and get pumped for the Packers!

If Jim Cornelison sings the anthem when the Bears play the Packers, the Bears will win 74-2.

Schools in the south are making up a snow day by going to school on Martin Luther King Day. John Williams can't believe it and thinks it's a horrible decision. 01-17-11

Shouldn't we honor Dr. King by being in school, rather than the mall?

Tribune columnist Eric Zorn busted Carol Moseley Braun in a lie. He explains it to John Williams. 01-17-11

Eric found a little white lie in Carol Moseley Braun's interview last Wednesday on WGN Radio.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joins John Williams to discuss his take on the Illinois tax hike. 01-14-11

The governor to our east joins John to talk about what he thinks of Illinois' tax hike, amongst other things.

Ralph Martiere, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, explains why Illinois needed to raise their taxes. 01-13-11

Ralph may not have made a lot of friends, but he sure put this issue into perspective.

John Williams tries to get some answers regarding the tax hike from Speaker Madigan's spokesperson, Steve Brown. 01-13-11

John talks with Steve about what this could mean for solving the budget crisis.

Wyoming wants to make it a law that you have to have 3 hours of counseling before you can get married. John thinks there are other things you should have to do... like, wallpaper a bathroom. 01-12-11

You can, however, forego the counseling if you choose to paint the rooms instead.

Chicago Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis rants about the tax hike with John Williams. 01-12-11

Tax hikes, political rhetoric, Oregon football uniforms.

Chicago Tribune's Ray Long explains the tax hike that passed last night in Illinois to John Williams. 01-12-11

Tax more, or cut spending...?

Congresswoman Giffords is breathing on her own and gave a thumbs up. John Williams asks neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas Origitano from Loyola University Hospital what exactly that means. 01-11-11

Incredible progress in a matter of days.

Chicago Tribune's Statehouse reporter, Ray Long, explains the looming Illinois tax hike to John Williams. 01-11-11

Ray says there's talk of scaling back the 75 percent increase to 67 percent, which is still pretty hefty.

John Williams can't believe a town is restricting smoking on the SIDEWALKS. 01-10-11

And while you're at it, make sure you pay attention to where you park.

John Williams doesn't think the shootings in Arizona were due to political rhetoric. Not everyone agrees with him. 01-10-11

A sad state of affairs doesn't seem to be getting any better.

John Williams speaks with Tracy Manuel, Specialty Ticket Manager at the Illinois Lottery, about the Quality of Life scratch-off ticket, Red Ribbon Cash, where 100% of the net proceeds help create a World Free of HIV/Aids. 01-06-11

Don't delay! Get yours today and help a great cause!

In California, the police can now search your phone without a warrant. John Williams learns why this is the case from Northwester professor and search and seizure law expert, Ron Allen. 01-06-11

Walkie-talkie sales in California have shot up 7,000%.

John Williams has decided that car dealerships should now be open on Sundays. 01-06-11

Sunday is the Lord's day... to buy a Ford.

John Williams is fascinated with Ted Williams, the homeless guy with the voice of God, and shares some new information about his story. 01-06-11

The man with the golden voice is media gold.

A guy gets a ticket while paying the parking meter... sadly this is NOT the beginning of a joke. 01-05-11

And after receiving the parking ticket, he was written another ticket for getting a ticket.

John Williams and the gang bought lottery tickets. And now they're doing the math. 01-04-11

And let's not forget the intern who bought the tickets! (please...)

CPS is under fire for "gratuitous spending". John Williams gets the facts from CPS Inspector General, James Sullivan. 01-04-11

More than $800,000 in "questionable" spending has been questioned.

Liar, Liar, Chicago Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn says Carol Moseley Braun's pants are on fire! 01-04-11

No word yet on what the French judge thinks of the sweet 180 Carol Moseley Braun pulled off.

It's raining birds in Arkansas and John Williams is looking for your conspiracy theory. 01-03-11

Look! Up in the sky! No wait, they're on the ground. All 5,000 of them.

Chicago Mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun and Chicago Sun Times columnist Neil Steinberg are getting snippy with each other. John Williams plays referee. 12-30-10

Rock'em sock'em robots!

Texting and driving? Big no-no. Ed Maloney joins John Williams to discuss driving laws in Illinois. 12-30-10

Ed is a criminal defense lawyer who's crafted some of Illinois' driving laws.

Four years probation for the man that killed the urinating dogs' owner. John Williams, Leslie Keiling and Steve Bertrand discuss. 12-30-10

Everyone has an opinion on this one.

Congressman Danny Davis talks with John Williams about his disappointment in President Clinton endorsing Rahm Emanuel. 12-29-10

Representative Davis updates John on where the relationship stands.

Orion Samuelson, Bob Westrick and John Williams recap the year in finance and look ahead at 2011. 12-29-10

John gets the latest on what to do with that money under your bed.

Should kids have to wear helmets while ice skating? John Williams and Red Eye Columnist Mark Bazer duke it out.

Helmets: Preventing Kids From Getting Zamboni'd Since 2010

John Williams thinks we should raise gas prices to $5/gallon. Um, listeners disagree. 12-28-10

It's a shame gasoline doesn't grow on trees.

A gunman opened fire on a Florida school meeting Wednesday. It was caught on tape. John Williams talks about the frightening video. 12-15-10

Amazingly, no one was hurt.

Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, Michael Graetz, explains the inheritance tax to John Williams. 12-15-10

So you're taxing my what now?

Have you paid your taxes for your online shopping?! Look out... they're coming to get you!! John Williams learns more from the Illinois Department of Revenue spokesperson, Sue Hofer. 12-14-10

Hide your kids. Hide your wives.

Big Boys DO cry. John Williams talks about Boehner's tendencies to cry on 60 Minutes last night. 12-13-10

What's your crying style?

Drew Peterson's son, Steve, took his dad's 3 guns, has been on probation 5 times in the last 6 years and still is employed by the Oak Brook Police Department. John Williams talks with his attorney, Tamara Cummings. 12-13-10

And don't forget the money.

Chicago Tribune columnists Eric Zorn and Mary Schmich join John Williams to talk about how NOT fascinating Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2010 were. 12-13-10

Did anyone hear if she changed it to LEAST fascinating people?

Managing Director for Google, Jim Lecinski, tells John Williams the hottest search trends in 2010. 12-09-10

Your odds of picking the top search increase with the more picks you make.

John Williams tells you how to win the lottery. 12-09-10

...But he learned it from a 7-time winner. (Seriously... 7 times!)

New York Times reporter Ravi Somaiya explains the latest in the Wikileaks story to John Williams. 12-09-10

Julian Assange... what a character!

John Williams discusses the concept that taxes have lead to a war between the rich and the poor. 12-08-10

Can't we all just get along?!

John Williams asks the question... if Chicago had a Walk of Fame, who deserves to be on it? 12-07-10

1. King John 2. TBD

Tis the Season to be Jolly. Blah blah blah. 12-07-10

More proof still that John's fans love him, if only they could remember him.

Alex Quigley takes your calls on the Wikileaks founder's evil master plan. 12-06-10

Julian Assange: super villain, super genius or super dud?

Alex Quigley talks Bears football with Comcast SportsNet Chicago's John "Moon" Mullin. 12-06-10

Alex gets tagged in for John Williams today and talks with Mr. Mullin about the Bears' big win and the huge test ahead.

John Williams reads Rick Reilly's 2002 Sports Illustrated article and plays a Dying Cubs Fans Last Request. 12-03-10

"He does not call the game - he lives it." -- Rick Reilly on Ron Santo