Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the two big movies premiering this weekend. Gladiator II and Wicked offer star studded casts, but Phillips has opinions that might be opposite of the crowd’s reception.
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Kris McCall, director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center in River Grove, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the center’s origins. Gene Cernan, who flew on Gemini 9 and Apollo 10, is the center’s namesake. It’s main feature is the planetarium, but it is open to the public and […]
Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the new products Lifeway Kefir is offering, their global reach and their involvement in the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Smolyansky discusses how Lifeway started the kefir craze and how the probiotic product has gone international.
Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about balanced eating and eating healthy during the Thanksgiving holiday. Blatner answers listener questions and talks about ‘adult lunchables’.
David Guerin, the president of the Village of River Grove, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the village. Guerin tells the story of buying his first business at 20 years old, being born and raised in River Grove, and his favorite things to do in River Grove with his family.
Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the hottest shows that are on streaming services. Colin Farrell’s ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Dune’s’ new television series, and more!
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU! This week the Rascals kick off the podcast breaking down the nominees for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet. Do the Rascals believe these nominees will get confirmed? Next, the Rascals discuss […]
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. We still are below average on moisture so Bob implores you to keep watering those trees and bushes!
Tim Crane, President/CEO, Wintrust, joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival! Tim explains what the festival means for the central business district and how you can spend your entire day enjoying the city. Tim also discusses the health of the banking business and his forecast for Chicago business in 2025.
Alisa Rodriguez, Social Services Director, The Salvation Army, joins John Williams to talk about her journey from working for the city of Chicago to the Salvation Army, how her work for the city has influenced her work with the Salvation Army, why the Red Kettle Program is essential to the work that the Salvation Army […]
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Cory Suski, professor of natural resources and environmental sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, joins John to talk about co-authoring a new study that shows how pollution is slowing the advance of the invasive silver carp.
Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about if it’s foul to be a fair-weather fan. If the team you typically root for is bad, is it okay to root for another team? Eric also talks about Mayor Johnson walking back his property tax hike.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the obesity crisis around the world, and to share his thoughts on President-elect Trump nominating RFK Jr. to lead the Department of Health & Human Services.
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The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains that now is the time to take outside hoses off, and to shut down your sprinkler system if you have one. Others things on Lou’s to-do list this week: Get your gutters cleaned, […]
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NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the nominees for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet.
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Barb Irk
Why aren't we getting full shows any more? The snippets we get seem out of context.