Episodes

  • How NIL is changing college athletics

    How NIL is changing college athletics
    Mar 3 2025
    Kamron Cox, Assistant Director of Athletics, Strategic Initiatives, University of Illinois, joins John Williams to talk about NIL (name, image, and likeness) in college athletics, how much athletes typically get in NIL money, if NIL is good for college sports, and what we should know about the House v. NCAA settlement.
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  • Lou Manfredini: It’s time to consider trimming trees on your property

    Lou Manfredini: It’s time to consider trimming trees on your property
    Mar 3 2025
    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says that early spring is a great time to look at the trees on your property and consider trimming either on your own or hiring a professional. Lou also shares his thoughts on the […]
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  • Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: What to know about REAL ID deadline

    Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: What to know about REAL ID deadline
    Mar 3 2025
    Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about REAL ID. Secretary Giannoulias recently launched a “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website to determine if you need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins.
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  • John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXVI, 3.3.25

    John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CMXVI, 3.3.25
    Mar 3 2025
    John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com.
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  • City Kids Camp Benefit Auction

    City Kids Camp Benefit Auction
    Feb 21 2025
    City Kids Camp is hosting a benefit auction of a Portugal Duoro River Cruise* with John Williams this October 3-10, 2025. The auction is accepting bids Friday, Feb. 21 at noon through Sunday, March 2 at noon. All proceeds go directly to City Kids Camp. The Duoro River Valley is renowned for its picturesque landscape, […]
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  • Teacher Liz Shulman: The idea of ‘screen-free’ schools is great

    Teacher Liz Shulman: The idea of ‘screen-free’ schools is great
    Feb 28 2025
    Liz Shulman, English teacher at Evanston Township High School and in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, joins John Williams once again to talk about the state of public education under the Trump administration, her thoughts on JB Pritzker wanting classrooms to be ‘screen-free,’ and the impact of AI and other technology on students.
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  • Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips previews the Oscars: Who is likely to win?

    Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips previews the Oscars: Who is likely to win?
    Feb 28 2025
    Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams preview the upcoming Academy Awards to share his thoughts on the life and legacy of the great Gene Hackman.
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  • Rep. LaHood: Putin should be held accountable for invading Ukraine

    Rep. LaHood: Putin should be held accountable for invading Ukraine
    Feb 28 2025
    U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about a wide variety of issues including the economy, the impact of tariffs, immigration, how DOGE is making cuts to the federal government, how his constituents have been affected by government cuts, if he believes Russia started the war in Ukraine, and why he believes America […]
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