The Governor announced that 2,048 additional healthcare workers will be sent to Illinois hospitals that are in danger of being overwhelmed. Pritzker claims that the problem is not physical beds, but that hospitals are lacking in staff.
The team decided to clean house after a disappointing 6-11 season, relieving the General Manager and Head Coach of their duties. Bears Chairman George McCaskey announced that the decision was made this morning and that a search for replacements would begin today.
The CTU and Mayor Lightfoot are at odds again as CPS is forced to cancel school on Wednesday. Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas shared his thoughts on The John Howell Show, which you can hear on the Podcast page
The mandate will take effect on January 3rd, requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, and indoor venues. Lori Lightfoot made the announcement on Tuesday in response to a surge in Covid cases.
Ramblin Ray, in for Bruce St. James, talks with Chicago’s own Pastor Donovan Price about the work he’s doing in the city this holiday season. His outreach program, Solutionsandresources.org, helps give toys and clothes to families affected by violence. The goal is to give everyone some Christmas joy, even during an incredibly rough year. To…
The IL House Republican Leader has filed the bill in order to target the rise in smash-and-grab robberies. Under Durkin’s proposal, a person commits organized retail theft when they: Work with one or more people to steal merchandise with the intent of selling or returning the merchandise for profit. Work with two or more people…
Six people died after a tornado struck the IL Amazon warehouse on Saturday. OSHA is now investigating the partial building collapse as Governor Priztker has issued a disaster proclamation. Listen to John Howell and Jeremy Gorner of the Chicago Tribune discuss on the Howell podcast page.
President of United Way of Kentucky joins Ray Stevens on The Bruce St James Show to discuss the severe damage to the city of Mayfield in Kentucky after being ravaged by a tornado. Parts of the town may never recover, but there is a way to help. Go to https://www.uwky.org/tornado to donate, every little bit…
Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on 5 out of 6 charges against him. Wendy Snyder is joined by Attorney Rich Lenkov right as we received the verdict in the Smollett case. Listen to the two discuss what happens from here, possible sentencing options, and potential additional charges on the John Howell Show Page.
The Empire actor Jussie Smollett took the stand. Experts have had mixed reactions to the move. Some are saying it was a double-edged sword. Terry Ekl, Chicago defense attorney, joins John Howell to discuss the latest. Listen to the full interview on the John Howell Podcast page.
