Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM
The 40th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival is Almost Here
John Howell is joined by JR Westberg from Parkside Pub in Huntley. They are hosting their 40th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival tomorrow, November 23. The two discuss what happens at the festival, how ...
Nov 22, 2022
Ted McClelland: Power Ranking the Chicago Mayoral Candidates
John Howell is joined by Ted McClelland, Author and Contributor at Chicago Magazine. Together, they discuss the long list of Chicago Mayoral candidates: their qualifications, their strengths, and thei...
Nov 22, 2022
“Understandable Economics” with Howard Yaruss
John Howell speaks with Howard Yaruss: Economist, Professor at New York University, and Author. He joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Econo...
Nov 21, 2022
Gregory Pratt: “The Rules are Meant to Let Rich People Give Money to Politicians or Die Trying”
John Howell is joined by Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune Reporter covering Mayor Lori Lightfoot and City Hall. Lightfoot's allies are raising money outside city ethics rules; it's not illegal, but they...
Nov 21, 2022
Alderman Ray Lopez is no longer running for Mayor of Chicago
Alderman of the 15th ward, Ray Lopez has announced that he will no longer be running for mayor. He states that he feels he can do more as an alderman and improving his ward and running for his own ego...
Nov 21, 2022
The Goat’s Got New Buns
You heard John mention it after his show at the Billy Goat…the Goat has new buns! John Howell is joined by Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune food critic, to chat about the evolution of the che...
Nov 18, 2022
John Howell: Essential Cuts (11/18) – Battle of the Drug Dealers and Chicago’s Come Home Plan
*Tom Schuba, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering marijuana, talks about the battle surrounding opening a dispensary in the old Rainforest Cafe building. *ABC News' Alex Stone has another update r...
Nov 18, 2022
The Launch of Artemis 1
Artemis I is in orbit and David Kerley, Former Senior Transportation Correspondent at ABC News, joins Steve Cochran to talk about the launch of this Moon-orbiting mission.
Nov 16, 2022
What Must DeSantis Do to Succeed?
John Howell is joined by John Feehery, EFB Advocacy and writer at TheFeeheryTheory. Feehery discusses his piece on how Ron DeSantis can take down Trump in order to secure a place at the head of the GO...
Nov 15, 2022
Southern IL Wants Out – Is it Possible?
John discusses the movement in Southern Illinois to split away from the Northern part of the state (which includes Chicago.) The "New Illinois" movement would like to "create a new state" rather than ...
Nov 15, 2022
