Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is extending its popular $5 summer deal into December in most markets, including Chicago. McDonald’s hopes the move continues to draw customers looking to make the most out of their money, with many feeling food prices have gotten too high. McDonalds also pla…

Sara MacKenzie, Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois, tells Jon Hansen how Illinois just welcomed largest number of students in university history. Sara also explains how the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action has impacted enrollment. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6417645/6417645_2024-09-12-20…

Quinn Myers, Reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson saying that his hiring freeze will not impact the city’s police and fire departments. Quinn also tells us about the budget deficit the city is facing and what the administration might have to do to close the gap. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6417558/…

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Jon Hansen to talk about a recent trip she took to California and what she learned about olive oil and canned tomato products. Dawn also answers all of your health and nutrition questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6417523/6417523_2024-09-12-193723.128.mp3 More with Dawn…

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins Jon to talk about market volatility, and what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates next week, what investors need to know about their portfolios in the current market. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins Jon to talk about a tech billi…

Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and Pulitzer-Prize-winning-author, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the current presidential race, the similarities between the current political climate and the 1960’s, and the great thing about politics when it works right. Doris Kearns Goodwin will be speaking at Northeastern Illinois University at 7:30 p.m. on Tues…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6417476/6417476_2024-09-12-193316.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What is the best month of the year in Chicago? .cls-4{fill:#000;} How affirmative action reversal has impacted admissions .cls-…

Howard Katz, Executive Partner at Lettuce Entertain You, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the celebration of 20 years of Wildfire Glenview! To commemorate this special milestone, Wildfire will bring back favorites from the original menu, including spinach salad, mustard-crusted chicken sandwich, and more! Then Howard talks about Ema, a new restaurant…

Forrest Claypool, former chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his book, The Daley Show (Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago’s Richard M. Daley). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6416102/Forrest_Claypool_091224_2024-09-12-142002.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Old restaurant celebrates anniversary while…

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Joseph talks about the White House finalizing a plan to lift some restrictions on long range missiles. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and …

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Taylor Swift wins big at the VMAs, Jon Bon Jovi helps save a life, Justin Timberlake expected to get a plea deal, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6415810/Dean_091224_2024-09-12-131310.64kmono.mp3 Taylor Swift…

On Thursday September 12th, 2024, Kevin Wells recaps market movement from Wednesday. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6415488/6415488_2024-09-12-122928.128.mp3بقلم 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, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! This week the Rascals break down the first (and only?) debate between former president Donald Trump and Vi…

Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the theatrics of the debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6412870/6412870_2024-09-11-225110.128.mp3 Recent posts The Race for President In swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while …

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the inflation data released today, how we are trending in the right direction on inflation, how the markets have been reacting to the data, what this will mean for Fed policy, how investors are assessing last night’s debate, and why now is a great time to reconfi…

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the inflation data released today, how we are trending in the right direction on inflation, how the markets have been reacting to the data, what this will mean for Fed policy, how investors are assessing the last night’s debate, and why now is a great …

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to discuss a recent interview he did with Alison Fragale about her an incredible new book, called “Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve.” https://serve.castfi…

Robert Sherman, National and Foreign Correspondent, NewsNation, joins John Williams to recap last night’s debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. What were Robert’s biggest takeaways from the debate? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6412710/6412710_2024-09-11-213910.128.mp3 Recent posts The Race for President …

Mina Bloom, reporter on Block Club Chicago‘s investigative team ‘The Watch,’ joins John Williams to talk about her story that details how a student at Clemente High School in Chicago ended up teaching chemistry and algebra classes to her fellow classmates. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6412678/6412678_2024-09-11-210118.128.mp3 Recent Posts John …

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. Bob tells you why you need to keep watering your lawns right now. And don’t forget about your trees and shrubs. https://serve.…

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6412619/6412619_2024-09-11-211919.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Williams What is the best month of the year in Chicago? .cls-4{fill:#000;} How affirmative action reversal has impacted admissions .cls-…

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The NFL saw a 12% increase in viewership during Week 1 of the regular season. An average of 21 million people watched each NFL game. In total 123 million Americans saw at least part of a game. The Chief’s Thursday night win over the Ravens was the most watched with 29.2…

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 26-20 double overtime loss to Duke last Friday night. The guys talk about what went wrong for Northwestern down the stretch and where they can improve. Then Dave and Dan talk about the quarterback change Head Coach David Braun is making this week, naming Redshirt Sophomore Jack Lausch the starting …

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. We remember Todd Beamer and the heroics of others on United Airlines Flight 93 on 9/11. Later on, we look back at Milt Pappas’ near-perfect game, The Beatles 1st show in Chicago, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6…