Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix It is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4729942/4729942_2024-04-27-191542.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 4.27.24 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} New t…

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Brabantia SinkStyle Organizer 4-Part System. A sleek countertop assistant that holds everything you need to keep your countertop organized and your dishes clean. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4729776/4729776_2024-04-27-190216.128.mp3 Recent Posts HouseSmarts …

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes actor Alan Ruck, whose most memorable roles include Cameron Frye in the John Hughes’ film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, as well as television roles as Stuart Bondek on the ABC sitcom Spin City, and of course Connor Roy on the HBO series Succession. Alan will be back in Chicago Thursday May 2nd, 2024 at The Auditorium The…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with WGN colleague Karen Conti to talk about her new book: Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy. Karen was the last person to represent executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Karen speaks about how she became a lawyer, how she got involved with this case, and more. Karen’s book can be purchased here. https://serve.cas…

Actress Eden Sher joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her national tour of her new one-woman show ‘I Was on a Sitcom’, the days of working on ABC-TV sitcom ‘The Middle’, childbirth, marriage, airports and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4728581/4728581_2024-04-27-152721.64kmono.mp3By wgnradio.com

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to iconic drummer Kenny Aronoff about his musical journey and playing with some of the biggest names in music including John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney, Springsteen, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Bodeans and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4723060/4723060_2024-04-26-233200.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Actor A…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The new owners of The Onion say they’ll keep the staff intact in Chicago, where the publication has been based since 2012. The satirical news outlet has been sold to a company called Global Tetrahedron. The Global Tetrahedron is a running gag from The Onion. One of t…

Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams to talk about her recent piece in Slate about the use of cell phones in school classrooms and to give us an update on Evanston Township High School adopting a new cell phone policy beginning …

Segment 1: Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the tension in the stock market, the economy continuing to be stable, the possibility of stagflation, the looming debt crisis, why the Fed’s inflation target remains at 2%, what is driving inflation right now, and what to know about President Bi…

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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4719420/4719420_2024-04-26-191220.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Evanston H.S. will not allow cell phones in classrooms .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:eveno…

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to talk about her review of Akahoshi Ramen in Logan Square and Parachute Hi-Fi’s Korean pizza puffs. She also discusses what you can find at OKAY Cannabis, including their cake balls, and grocery deals you can find all around the Chicagoland area. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4712422/Louis…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Caleb Williams’ encounter with Denzel Washington, a letter to Congress about concert ticket sales, and Carol Burnett’s 91st birthday. They also discuss the death of Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues, things to do this we…

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Iconic South Side Blues Bar Lee’s Unleaded Reopens After Long Hiatus: John Primer, a three-time Grammy nominee and Muddy Waters’ last guitarist, kicks off the “authentic” South Side blues bar…

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how we can improve our wellbeing by looking at the lifestyle of a toddler. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4713051/Marianne_042624_2024-04-26-142951.64kmono.mp3 How to tell if someone is lying Recent Posts Bob Sirott What deals do Chicagoland gro…

Join John Williams and the cast of The Mincing Rascals at Winter’s Jazz Club (465 N. McClurg Ct.) on Wednesday, June 12 for a live taping of the podcast – plus Robert’s Pizza and jazz guitarist Andy Brown. Tickets are $42.75, inclusive of all fees. Get tickets here. Doors to Winter’s Jazz Club open at 5pm for happy hour in the lounge with 25% off a…

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia’s attack of Ukrainian transportation and many villages on the front lines falling into Russian hands. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donat…

On April 26th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: March’s figures on household spending and income University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index Earnings from Chevron, Colgate-Palmolive, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4712418/4712418_2024-04-26-121918.128.mp3…

Henry Fuguitt, a former employee at Dom’s Kitchen & Market in Chicago, joins John Williams to share his experience of how he found out that the business would be abruptly closing. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4707581/4707581_2024-04-25-225421.128.mp3 Chicagoans left shocked after Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market announced their closure Recent…

Brigette DeMarzo, Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, the type of patients they typically see, how they differ from hospitals most people are familiar with, the technology that is used to assist patients…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago is getting a brand makeover, the first in 20 years. The 167 year old museum is trying to appeal to a wider demographic. Notebart’s CEO tells Crain’s the museum wants to be place that welcomes all ages, even though people m…

Restaurateur and serial entrepreneur Eric Schlickman joins John Williams (from Italy!) to talk about how long he’s been in the restaurant business, why he left his job as an architect to open restaurants, his passion for Wheaton, the multiple restaurants that he runs in Wheaton, how business has been post-pandemic, the support he has received from …

IndyCar/NASCAR driver Conor Daly joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming Indy 500, his previous experiences participating in the race, and the premiere of the new season of the documentary series ‘100 Days to Indy‘ on the CW. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4706452/4706452_2024-04-25-210852.128.mp3 Recent Posts Auto Racing Caitlin Clark rev…

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a ride to the other side of Lake Michigan and chat with Brandy Miller, Executive Director, Ludington Area C…

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner talks with John Williams about what you should know about heart health and eggs, and how, in most cases, cholesterol in food does not negatively impact your cholesterol levels. Dawn also answers all of your nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4705395/4705395_2024-04…

Segment 1: Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Acrisure, talks to John about their tech-driven financial services provider, the formation of their new Midwest Region, the products they currently offer, how technology and AI is impacting their business, and what has led to rise in insurance rates over the last couple of years. Segment 2: Br…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4704263/4704263_2024-04-25-190603.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams Evanston H.S. will not allow cell phones in classrooms .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 4-…

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain what “mystery shopping” scams are and how to avoid student loan forgiveness scams. He also talks about how thousand of Roku accounts were hacked and scams that small businesses should be aware of. https://serve.castfire.com/audi…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Cher might not accept her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, the highest rated SNL episode on Peacock, and Taylor Swift’s new streaming record. They also share details about Phil Rosenthal’s Chicago appearance, t…