James Golden, aka “Bo Snerdley,” explains to Bruce and Judy why he wrote his new book ‘Rush on the Radio.’ To hear the entire interview, head to the Bruce St James Show page right now!
County Sheriffs decline to send troops to Chicago
Governor Pritzker recently asked suburban police departments if they are willing to send officers to the city in order to help with the officer shortage. Many departments have declined the request. You can hear DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick describe the situation to John Howell on the podcast page.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies at 84
Powell, who served as the first black US Secretary of State under George W. Bush passed due to complication from COVID-19. Jim Kenney, former Ambassador to Ireland shared his memories of Powell with John Howell, which can be heard on the podcast page.
City of Chicago and FOP file suit against each other
The standoff between Mayor Lightfoot and FOP President John Catanzara is headed to the courts over the city’s vaccine mandate for CPD officers.
How will a Media Literacy Bill help your children in the future?
Have you heard about the new Media Literacy Bill? Civil Rights Attorney Maaria Mozaffar explains everything you need to know about the new bill. To listen to the full interview, head to the Bruce St James page right now!
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FOP President urging officers to not report vaccination status
John Catanzara is asking Chicago police officers to defy the city’s vaccine mandate and not divulge their vaccination status when they report to work. Former CDP Superintendent Garry McCarthy shared his reaction with John Howell, which you can hear on his podcast page.
Christopher Columbus statue set to return to Arrigo Park
Ron Onesti of Onesti Entertainment had been working with Mayor Lightfoot to return the statue. He shared the details of the negotiation with John Howell, which you can hear on the podcast page.
Consultant hired to deal with lifeguard abuse scandal
The Chicago Park District lifeguard scandal has resulted in the hiring of several high-priced consultants to help with reform. Dan Mihalopoulos shared the story with John Howell, which you can hear on the WLS podcast page.
Social media trends are getting out of hand
A new TikTok trend is encouraging students to slap their teachers. Crime Prevention Expert Rania Mankarious explains why teachers feel burnt out at the beginning of the school year. To hear the full interview, head to the Bruce St James Show page!
Why do you need a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and flu shot?
Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Simone Wildes explains everything you need to know to protect yourself from this cold and flu season. To hear the full interview, head to the Bruce St James Show page!
Fallout continues from Pandora Papers
World leaders and financial elite who were outed by the Pandora Papers continue to face questions as the nearly two-million page document continues to be combed over. Ziva Branstetter, editor at the Washington Post shared the progress her team is making with John Howell and can be heard on his podcast page.
Supreme Court begins new term
The future of abortion rights, gun rights, and religion will be in the hands of the Supreme Court as they begin their new term. This comes after the court took an 18-month hiatus due to the pandemic.
1 in 8 people say family members with opposing COVID-19 views will not get holiday gifts
Are you inviting your unvaccinated family over to your house during the holidays? Judy Pielach says her unvaccinated family members are not getting gifts this year.
Six alderman oppose vaccine mandate for city employees
Six city council members penned a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot in opposition of the vaccine mandate for city employees. 38th Ward Alderman Nick Sposato spoke to John Howell about why the aldermen felt it necessary to voice their opinion. Go to the John Howell podcast page to listen to the full interview.
IL state trooper dies after shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway
35-year old Illinois State Trooper Gerald Mason has died after he was found inside his cruiser with a gunshot wound on the Dan Ryan Expressway this afternoon. Multiple outlets are reporting that the wound was self-inflicted.
What does the future of the Republican Party look like?
Bruce St James and Judy Pielach talk to Congressman Adam Kinzinger about his future in politics and the future of the country. To hear the full interview, head to the Bruce St James Show page!
President Biden cancels trip to Illinois
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson shares that he was informed by the Secret Service that Joe Biden is cancelling his planned trip Illinois.
2021 is the driest year in Illinois history
Bruce St James and Judy Pielach talk to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford to determine what a drought means for Illinois.
Pritzker signs new legislative maps into law
Despite pushback from lawmakers on the other side of the aisle, JB Pritzker signed new legislative maps into law.
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Everything you need to know about getting your COVID-19 booster shot
When and why would you need a COVID-19 booster shot? Bruce St James and Judy Pielach talk to ABC Correspondent Aaron Katersky to answer your questions and concerns.
To wink or not to wink
Bruce St James and Judy Pielach try to figure out the appropriate way to say hello to someone through a mask.
The White Sox are finally Central Division champs!
The White Sox are finally ACL champs after 13 years, and WLS’ Rob Martier is not hiding his excitement.
‘I think we’re learning more and are realizing PTSD impacts a lot of people.’ -Ash Pantino, Director of ‘The Walking Wounded’
PTSD affects about 3.5 percent of U.S. adults every year. Ash Pantino, Director of ‘The Walking Wounded,’ talks to Bruce St James about her documentary premiering October 1, 2021.
Two more Illinoisans arrested for involvement in insurrection
Add two new Illinoisans to the list of people arrested for their involvement in breaching the Capitol building on January 6th. ABC Chicago investigative reporter Chuck Goudie shares his full report with John Howell.
