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John Williams — 249 episodes

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Rae Kaplan: What to know about changes to your student loans

2

Takeaways from SCOTUS decisions on birthright citizenship, trans athletes, more

3

Eric Zorn: Supreme Court remains friendly to Trump

4

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXXII, 6.30.26

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXXI, 6.29.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 9

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Craig Bolanos: Inflation fight isn’t over

8

Dr. Bal Nandra: Common misconceptions about weight loss medications

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Connell McShane: Bipartisan housing bill that Trump didn’t sign could still become law

10

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.26.26

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Your Hometown: There is something for everyone in Rosemont

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Your Hometown: How Rosemont remains a convention powerhouse

13

Dawn Jackson Blatner: The health benefits of sauerkraut

14

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXX, 6.25.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 8

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How Fulton Lee creates magical musical moments

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Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: How multiple marriages can affect estate planning

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to apply crabgrass preventer

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What to expect from Supreme Court decisions this week

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIX, 6.24.26

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Get shingles vaccine if you are over 50

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXVIII, 6.23.26

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Lou Manfredini: How to control pesky backyard bugs

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXVII, 6.22.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 7

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Are host cities benefiting from the World Cup?

27

Connell McShane: Trump wants to put Iran in rearview mirror

28

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.19.26

29

Best of the Midwest: Escape to Shipshewana

30

Chicagoland’s Best Hot Dogs Tournament Championship matchup is set!

31

The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 6

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXVII, 6.18.26

33

The Mincing Rascals 6.17.26: Grant Park cross burning, UFC controversy, Obama Center opens

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to get rid of ants in lawn

35

WGN Radio’s Book Club: June edition

36

Beat the heat and save on energy bills with Green Attic Insulation

37

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXVI, 6.17.26

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Eric Zorn: Illinois should ban surveillance pricing

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Good things happen when people lose weight

40

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXV, 6.16.26

41

Sam Panayotovich: The White Sox are a dangerous team

42

The Tribune’s Chris Borrelli on the Obama Center: ‘A lot of it is very moving’

43

Lou Manfredini: Time to invest in a whole-home generator

44

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIV, 6.15.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 5

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Craig Bolanos: SpaceX IPO should be celebrated today

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Is the U.S. close to making a deal with Iran to end war?

48

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.12.26

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How the sports experience for the fan keeps getting better

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Film critic Michael Phillips ‘Disclosure Day’ review: ‘It’s a stranger film than you expect’

51

Best of the Midwest: Lake life in Edgerton

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXIII, 6.11.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 4

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The Mincing Rascals 6.10.26: Trump on ‘Meet the Press,’ Graham Platner, Bears stadium location, ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury transcript

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Attorney Christopher Parente: Federal prosecutor conduct in ‘Broadview Six’ case ‘appalling’

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How to protect lawn against heat and humidity

57

Harvey Wells: How to watch the World Cup for free

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXII, 6.10.26

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Vaccine could prevent melanoma from returning

60

Eric Zorn: I’m not concerned if the Bears go to Hammond

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Celebrate 150 years of Chicago Cubs baseball with a limited edition anniversary bat!

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXXI, 6.9.26

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Lou Manfredini: How humidity can impact your smoke detector

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXX, 6.8.26

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The Ten (American) Commandments: Episode 3

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Connell McShane: What is the status of the ‘anti-weaponization’ fund?

67

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 6.5.26

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Mayoral candidate Susana Mendoza talks teen takeovers, Bears stadium, SAFE-T Act, more

69

Best of the Midwest: Listen to the music in Tinley Park

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Simple healthy snacks

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXIX, 6.4.26

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: The importance of deep root feeding

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Illinois Senate GOP Leader John Curran: We want to keep the Bears in Illinois

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXVIII, 6.3.26

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Fox Sports’ Sam Panayotovich: What is fueling White Sox success?

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Eric Zorn: The Bears don’t want to go to Hammond

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXVII, 6.2.26

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How the City of Chicago can combat takeovers

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXVI, 6.1.26: The best jokes of May

80

Tom Fortino: Where you should put your money right now

81

Connell McShane: Getting Strait of Hormuz open would be good for global economy

82

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.29.26

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Your Hometown: It’s fun to fill the sky with parachutes at Skydive Chicago

84

Best of the Midwest: History comes alive in Springfield

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best foods for healthier blood pressure

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXV, 5.28.26

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Attorney Christopher Parente: ‘Broadview Six’ case possibly directed from the White House

88

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Best way to control weeds in your lawn

89

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: Differences between a trust and a will

90

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXIV, 5.27.26

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Eric Zorn: Skeptical that megaprojects bill will pass

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Ebola outbreak is not over

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXIII, 5.26.26

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.22.26

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Connell McShane: Senate votes to limit Trump’s powers

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Rahm Emanuel on housing affordability initiative, Bears stadium, future political aspirations

97

What is the future of late night television?

98

Go see Northwestern women’s lacrosse in the Final Four this weekend

99

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Memorial Day grilling upgrades

100

Best of the Midwest: Go back in time and unplug at Ishnala Supper Club

101

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXII, 5.21.26

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Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a special bourbon from Whiskey Acres!

103

Brian the Cash Man: How much money is your collectible worth?

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: How humid weather can stir up fungus colonies in your yard

105

Ask a Plumber: Best way to clean your drains at home

106

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLXI, 5.20.26

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Joabe Barbosa reminds us to love where you live

108

Best of the Midwest: Fall into the sky in Billings, Montana

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about Ebola outbreak

110

Eric Zorn: Not a good look for Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker to be feuding

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLX, 5.19.26

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Lou Manfredini: Know what your homeowners insurance covers

113

Luis Gutierrez: FAA flight restrictions at O’Hare good for summer travelers

114

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLIX, 5.18.26

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What does Trump hope to accomplish in China?

116

How common is it to find an eel in the Chicago River?

117

Best of the Midwest: Experience the woods and waters in Ludington

118

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLVIII, 5.14.26

119

The Mincing Rascals 5.13.26: Attractions and distractions, the McStadium, gas prices, and the hantavirus

120

Matt Walsh on ‘Veep,’ Bluebird Improv, and finding comedy in awkward silence

121

Green Attic Roofing co-owner/CEO shares signs to have your roof checked out

122

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: We’ve got the ‘green’ light to landscape

123

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLVII, 5.13.26

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Rae Kaplan: Student loan struggle post-pandemic

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus and health considerations when on a cruise

126

Tom Fortino: What’s at stake as Trump and prominent US executives heads to China

127

Eric Zorn: Are you in favor being able to track your friends 24/7?

128

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLVI, 5.12.26

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Kelly Leonard is back from having open heart surgery

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLV, 5.11.26

131

Schaumburg Boomers: New season, same great baseball

132

Vilomah: An app for grief

133

Lou Manfredini: Get your outdoor spaces ready for summer

134

How kids are becoming more dependent on technology at school

135

A story that proves that there is good in the world

136

Businesses to starting seeing tariff refunds

137

Connell McShane: Is the US close to a peace deal with Iran?

138

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.8.26

139

Best of the Midwest: Beloit is a small town with big city charm

140

Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to properly wash your fruits and vegetables

141

Peter Greenberg: Book airfare immediately if you are using US airline

142

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLIV, 5.7.26

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The Mincing Rascals 5.6.26: Obama Center, Samantha Steele, Indiana election, Iran War

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Attorney Rich Lenkov: Why Samantha Steele was found not guilty of DUI

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Window is open to start seeding

146

David Hochberg: What to know about bridge loans

147

How to get tickets to the Obama Presidential Center

148

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLIII, 5.6.26

149

Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize

150

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: What to know about hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

151

What will Indiana primary results mean for Trump?

152

Eric Zorn: Spelling Bee is a strange competition

153

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLII, 5.5.26

154

John Williams recaps his City Kids Camp weekend

155

Lou Manfredini: How to prep your garden for planting

156

How a Chicago kid ended up with Bruce Springsteen’s harmonica

157

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCLI, 5.4.26: Best Jokes of April

158

WGN Radio’s Book Club: April-May edition

159

Connell McShane: What we know about WHCD shooting

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 5.1.26

161

Your Hometown: Being in Elburn is a strength for Bob Jass Chevrolet

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Your Hometown: Elburn takes community policing to heart

163

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new rhinoceros!

164

Senate GOP Leader John Curran: CPD shooting suspect would not have been out prior to SAFE-T Act

165

Best of the Midwest: Unique golfing experiences in Lake Geneva!

166

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCL, 4.30.26

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The Mincing Rascals 4.29.26: SAFE-T Act, WHCD shooting, Comey indictment

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There is nothing in SAFE-T Act that prevented a judge from detaining CPD shooting suspect

169

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Never cut off more than one-third of grass blade when mowing

170

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck: Advanced end-of-life planning is essential

171

Attorney Rich Lenkov: Comey indictment is ‘ridiculous’

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLIX, 4.29.26

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Why the Doc10 film festival is special for Chicago

174

Why was suspect in hospital shooting not in jail?

175

Craig Bolanos: Consumers remain resilient while labor market remains fragile

176

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Keep up with your colorectal cancer screenings

177

Eric Zorn: It’s time to end the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

178

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLVIII, 4.28.26

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Lou Manfredini: Get your exterior cleaning done now

180

Tom Fortino: Why the market seems impervious to turmoil

181

Local farmer gives an update on the spring planting season

182

Rick Pearson: How residents feel about the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago

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White House blames WHCD shooting on Democratic rhetoric

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLVII, 4.27.26

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Connell McShane: Iran letting Trump hang out to dry

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.24.26

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Best of the Midwest: Take an epic trip to Springfield

188

Who is the best Chicago duo?

189

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLVI, 4.23.26

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The Mincing Rascals 4.22.26: State redistricting, millionaires tax, new Bears stadium

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Standing water is bad for your grass

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How an AI school can make learning more efficient

193

Austin Berg: Why Illinois doesn’t need a ‘millionaires tax’

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLV, 4.22.26

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John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLIV, 4.21.26

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Darren Bailey on 2020 election, new Bears stadium, ‘millionaires tax’

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Karen Conti: Will The Atlantic settle Kash Patel lawsuit?

198

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Vaccinate your kids according to the vaccination schedule

199

Eric Zorn: Public schools shouldn’t be coordinating protests

200

Lou Manfredini: How to make sure your sump pump is operating correctly

201

How businesses can claim tariff refunds

202

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLIII, 4.20.26

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Did you get your tickets to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?

204

Will you still be able to use credit cards for sales tax and tips after July 1st?

205

Connell McShane: Trump losing his own base of religious supporters

206

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.17.26

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What’s next for One Fair Wage ordinance?

208

Greg Kot: Are artists still making protest songs in 2026?

209

Best of the Midwest: Summer getaway in Holland, Michigan

210

Dawn Jackson Blatner: Don’t demonize all types of carbohydrates

211

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLII, 4.16.26

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The Mincing Rascals 4.15.26: Tipped wage veto, Trump v. Pope Leo, Door Dash Grandma

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Former ComEd CEO released from prison

214

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t try to mow your heavy, wet grass

215

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXLI, 4.15.26

216

Culver’s owner goes viral for calling out unruly teens

217

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: We are out of the influenza season

218

Eric Zorn: Trump’s attack on Pope Leo alienating Christians

219

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants to make car insurance more affordable

220

Explore Grand Rapids for their transformed riverfront, new amphitheater and Chihuly exhibit this Spring!

221

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXL, 4.14.26

222

Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson!

223

Neil Steinberg: COVID did damage to our health care system

224

Lou Manfredini: Time to stain your exterior deck

225

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXIX, 4.13.26

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President Trump threatens Iran as negotiations are set to begin

227

How dangerous is the return to Earth for Artemis II?

228

Craig Bolanos: Time to look under the hood of your portfolio

229

Author Tilar Mazzeo talks ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife’

230

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.10.26

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: Best snack to eat before bed that will help you sleep

232

Best of the Midwest: Spring fishing in Hayward Lakes

233

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVIII, 4.9.26

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The Mincing Rascals 4.8.26: Trump rhetoric, Iran war ceasefire, Adam Toledo lawsuit

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Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Be careful on your timing when applying herbicide

236

The Hand and The Eye will be the best place in the world to experience magic

237

NewsNation’s Joe Khalil: Secretary Hegseth declared military victory in Iran

238

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVII, 4.8.26

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Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: AI can’t replace the humanity of healthcare

240

Eric Zorn: War in Iran is not going the way Trump thought it would go

241

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXVI, 4.7.26

242

How Joabe Barbosa is showcasing Chicago to the world

243

Lou Manfredini: Periodically check for leaks in your home

244

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCXXXV, 4.6.26

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Rep. Mike Quigley: Funding the war is extremely unpopular

246

Connell McShane: Could the war in Iran be a strategic loss for the US?

247

What’s next for Artemis II moon mission?

248

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 4.3.26

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Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to keep muscle mass as you age