John Williams

The great writer, director, and actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned in ‘Groundhog Day’) joins John Williams to talk about the iconic film and the festivities the city of Woodstock (where the movie was filmed) has planned for Groundhog Day this year. Stephen recalls some of the scenes in the movie, the comedic partnership with Bill Murray, some advice he received […]

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s first week in office, a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, what he makes of Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons, and the other executive orders that we should be paying attention to right now.

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer joins John Williams to discuss his latest book, “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed.” Brad talks about when he became interested in this story, who put the word ‘Camelot’ in the lexicon, the strength and importance of Jackie Onassis, why there was a plot to kill Kennedy, the […]

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!

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about BMI guidelines and obesity, and what you can eat for better sleep. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some fun trip ideas to get you through these winter months? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your getaway! Today, we visit once again with the wonderful Stephanie Klett, President and CEO, Visit Lake Geneva! Stephanie tells John […]

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

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals kick off the podcast discussing the first days of the Trump presidency. The news is coming fast and furious, but what stood out most to the Rascals? Members […]

Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, Founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Harvey discusses Netflix raising their rates, streaming services getting into live sports, and new sports bundles. Harvey also answers all of your tech questions. Request a FREE Tech Check by emailing […]

Shannon Martin, Insurance Industry Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to talk about Allstate announcing that homeowners insurance will rise for some Illinois residents. Why will some homeowners in our area see an increase in their premiums?

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

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

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to discuss how the cold affects our health. Later Dr. Kopin and Williams talk about weight loss drugs and the new administration’s possible view on vaccines

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Zorn’s 14-point plan to be a good old man. Later the two discuss President Trump’s recent executive orders including one affecting birth right citizenship.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump and to discuss the future of TikTok now that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the TikTok ban.

Elijah Wald, musician, writer, historian, and author of “Dylan Goes Electric! Dylan, Seeger, Newport, and the Night that Split the Sixties,” the book that inspired “A Complete Unknown,” joins John Williams to talk about how his book differs from the movie, how the first scene in the movie impacted him and how it made it […]

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!

Deneen Jackson-Gillespie, Vice President, External Relations & Communications, U of I System, joins John Williams to talk about a new guaranteed transfer policy for Illinois high school graduates that takes effect in the 2025 fall semester.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins John Williams to talk about the government ramping up their collection agencies to come after people that are defaulting on their student loans. What do you need to know if your student loan is in forbearance? Rae also answers all your student loan questions.

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about her preferred workout routine, a new study that shows vegetables are the healthiest part of healthy diet, and an easy way to eat more vegetables. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions!