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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is set to retire

Jan 26, 2022 | bgogoel

Originally appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994, Justice Breyer is expected to announce his retirement this week after nearly 30 years on the bench.

Do you know your Chicago slang?

Jan 26, 2022 | mirandaellis

Bruce and Judy try to figure out how much ‘Chicago slang’ they know. Head to the Bruce St James Show page to find out how much Chicago slang you know.

There Are Serious Flaws In The Electronic Monitoring System

Jan 20, 2022 | WLSAM Staff

There are about 100 people charged with murder in Cook County on home electronic monitoring awaiting their trial date. This is just one of the many issues surrounding the Electronic Monitoring System. Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart voices his concerns on The John Howell Show. Listen here: https://www.wlsam.com/john-howell/

CPD Leaders reportedly have lost faith in Superintendent Brown

Jan 19, 2022 | bgogoel

After a year of rising crime and violence, Tom Schuba of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that David Brown now faces a crisis of confidence amongst his staff. Tom discussed his report with John Howell, which can be heard on the podcast page.

Governor Pritzker sending extra staff to IL hospitals

Jan 12, 2022 | bgogoel

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.

Chicago Bears move on from Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy

Jan 10, 2022 | bgogoel

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.

Chicago Teachers Union votes for remote learning

Jan 5, 2022 | bgogoel

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

Mayor Lightfoot announces new Chicago vaccine mandate at indoor businesses

Dec 21, 2021 | bgogoel

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.

Pastor Donovan Price: “Do What You Can Do this Holiday Season. There’s Someone Who Needs It.”

Dec 20, 2021 | mirandaellis

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…

Representative Jim Durkin proposes new retail theft bill

Dec 15, 2021 | bgogoel

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…

OSHA investigating Edwardsville Amazon warehouse

Dec 14, 2021 | bgogoel

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.

Tornado decimates Mayfield, how can you help?

Dec 13, 2021 | mirandaellis

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…

Smollett Guilty On 5 Of 6 Charges

Dec 9, 2021 | mgaray

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.

Smollett on the Stand was a Double-Edged Sword

Dec 8, 2021 | mgaray

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.

Healing In Waukesha

Dec 7, 2021 | nickgale

By Nick Gale, 890 WLS News (CHICAGO) — As the City of Waukesha continues to recover from that Christmas parade rampage last month, one Mother is sharing her story of what happened. Katie Albright tells Ray Stevens on WLS AM-890 that she has been attending the annual Christmas Parade for as long as she can…

Why do people feel sad and stressed during the “happiest” time of the year?

Dec 1, 2021 | mirandaellis

Leigh Richardson gets into why the holidays make some people feel especially sad and anxious and some helpful tips on how to get through it and make this time of year more enjoyable. For the full interview head over to The Bruce St James Show page.

Tiger Woods uncertain about his future

Nov 30, 2021 | bgogoel

Tiger Woods was noncommittal when talking about a return to golf in his first media appearances since his dangerous car crash. Former WLS News Director and golf aficionado John Dempsey discussed Tiger’s future with John Howell, which you can hear on the podcast page.