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How Gun Violence Impacts the Mental Health of Your Children & Teens

How Gun Violence Impacts the Mental Health of Your Children & Teens

This year alone, there have been 130 mass shootings in the United States. John Howell is joined by Dr. Michael Roeske, Senior Director for the Newport Healthcare Center for Research and Innovation. Dr. Roeske discusses the mental health impacts of gun violence on children and adolescents.

Severe Weather Expected Friday Night

Severe Weather Expected Friday Night

(CHICAGO) — A powerful spring storm is expected to hit the Chicago area Friday, with wind gusts over 75 mph, large hail and isolated tornadoes possible. Meteorologist Ray Stagich says the greatest risk of severe weather is in the south and west suburbs, from 2 p.m. until midnight, though a hazardous weather outlook has been…

John Howell: Essential Cuts (03/30) – Baseball Opening Day

John Howell: Essential Cuts (03/30) – Baseball Opening Day

It’s baseball’s opening day, and John Howell relives some of his favorite baseball and Ernie Harwell moments.  Andy Field from ABC News has the details of the Russian arrest of a Wall Street Journal reporter.  Block Club Chicago’s Mick Dumke explores the money going into the Chicago City Council election.  Plus, Steve Cochran from WLS…

Would You Support a “No Fly” List for Out of Control Passengers? 

Would You Support a “No Fly” List for Out of Control Passengers? 

If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve seen an influx of angry and uncontrollable airline passengers. A bipartisan group is looking to create a “no fly” list for passengers who have caused problems both in the airport and in the air. Justin Finch from ABC News Washington joins John Howell with the details. 

Endorsements and Big Claims in the Mayoral Election

Endorsements and Big Claims in the Mayoral Election

With the election a handful of days away, endorsements are still coming in and claims are going out. The Chicago GOP has declared they do not claim Paul Vallas as a Republican. Is this true, or a strategic move? John Howell is joined by Greg Hinz, Crain’s Chicago Business columnist covering politics and government. They…

Paul Reiser talks new tour, ‘Mad About You’, and life on the road

Paul Reiser talks new tour, ‘Mad About You’, and life on the road

One of Hollywood’s most prolific stars, Paul Reiser has a list of credits a mile long. From classics like ‘Diner’ and ‘Aliens’ to current hits like ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘The Kominsky Method’, Reiser is never far from his next project. He joins Steve Cochran for a preview of his latest comedy show coming to Skokie…