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Rep. Jan Schakowsky: ‘This court has clearly gone away from the interest of the vast majority of Americans’
June 24, 2022
Fuel Your Pride with nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to use up the produce in your fridge before it goes bad
June 23, 2022
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCXC, 6.23.22
How vacant properties are falling victim to squatters
The Mincing Rascals 6.22.22: Speed cameras, Jan. 6, and Jones College Prep controversy
June 22, 2022
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXIX, 6.22.22
How much should you spend on a wedding gift?
June 21, 2022
Retired Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman is not in favor of ‘no chase’ policies
Dr. Tiffany Wen: ‘The data for the vaccine actually looks very favorable for the younger population’
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXVIII, 6.21.22
Eric Zorn: Why did Jones College Prep censor a ‘Build the Wall!’ yearbook quote?
June 20, 2022
CDOT Commissioner Gia Biagi: ‘Speed cameras have been an effective tool for lowering speeds and even preventing fatalities’
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXVII, 6.20.22
What is ranked-choice voting and should it be used in Illinois?
June 17, 2022
Ald. Anthony Beale: Speed cameras are strategically placed to generate the maximum amount of revenue for the City of Chicago
Professor Joel Ostrow: ‘January 6 was a practice run’
June 16, 2022
Fuel Your Pride with nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips to add fruits and vegetables to your lunch
Best of the Midwest: Visit Chicago’s Northwest suburbs!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXVI, 6.16.22
The Mincing Rascals 6.15.22: Race for governor, Jan. 6, and Caterpillar leaving Illinois
June 15, 2022
How to care for your lawn in excessive heat
A Barrington High School teacher created a New York Times crossword puzzle
Ald. Matt O’Shea: Helicopters are a necessary tool for law enforcement
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXV, 6.15.22
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: How to tell the difference between COVID and seasonal allergies
June 14, 2022
‘Eye on Travel’ host Peter Greenberg: Staffing shortages impacting summer travel
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXIV, 6.14.22
Lou Manfredini: The best ways to keep your house cool
June 13, 2022
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXIII, 6.13.22
Darren Bailey: Chicago is not the great city that it should be
June 10, 2022
Alpha Wealth Group founder Tom Fortino: Why you should be defensive in this market
June 9, 2022
Retired Aurora police chief Kristen Ziman on the Aurora Pride Parade controversy: ‘It’s heartbreaking because we’ve made such progress’
Fuel Your Pride with nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to eat a healthier breakfast
Best of the Midwest: Visit Geneva!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXII, 6.9.22
The Mincing Rascals 6.8.22: Mayor Lightfoot’s re-election campaign, Aurora Pride, and Matthew McConaughey addressing gun violence
June 8, 2022
How a visionary surgeon rebuilt the faces of soldiers injured in WWI
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXXI, 6.8.22
Did a renowned fashion designer rip off a Chicago-area small business?
June 7, 2022
Should the U.S. swap prisoners with Russia to bring Brittney Griner home?
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: What are the options for reducing gun violence?
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Who is eligible for a second booster shot?
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXX, 6.7.22
Eric Zorn: Should audio of Uvalde 911 calls be released?
June 6, 2022
John Williams vs. a baby stroller
What happens when a fake story goes viral?
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIX, 6.6.22
Black developers are replacing vacant lots with 22 new homes on the South Side
June 2, 2022
Aurora Pride President explains the decision to not allow uniformed police officers to march in Pride Parade
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVIII, 6.2.22
The Mincing Rascals 6.1.22: Chicago mayoral race, Memorial Day violence, and Aurora Pride Parade controversy
Professor Joel Ostrow: Russia doesn’t have the capacity right now to threaten the West
June 1, 2022
What is causing teachers to leave the profession?
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVII, 6.1.22
Administrative policies are prompting some local teachers to resign
May 31, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about COVID vaccine side effects
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXVI, 5.31.22
Rep. Brad Schneider: Why Senate Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill
May 27, 2022
Your Hometown: Crystal Lake Brewing
May 26, 2022
Pizza is the perfect community food at Nick’s Pizza & Pub in Crystal Lake
Your Hometown: The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake
Best of the Midwest: Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia, Illinois!
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXV, 5.26.22
DePaul professor Thomas Mockaitis: ‘You can’t take something written in the age of the musket and apply it to the age of the AR-15’
Attorney Kerry Peck: How to protect yourself from being a victim of a ‘grandparent scam’
Rep. Marie Newman: ‘It’s 51 Republican senators that are in between us and saving lives’
May 25, 2022
The Mincing Rascals 5.25.22: Texas school shooting, gubernatorial forums, and ‘Jackie’ comments
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIV, 5.25.22
Naperville teenager Lucy Westlake conquers Mt. Everest
May 24, 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Should we be concerned about monkeypox?
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIII, 5.24.22
Hope Chicago is sending students and parents to college for free
May 23, 2022
Ukulele Barb dazzles John Williams with an in-studio performance of the theme from ‘Midnight Cowboy’
Dr. Bal Nandra: How Ketamine can help those suffering from PTSD
John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXII, 5.23.22
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