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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wild April weather we saw in Illinois, which was warm and wet. Then Bill talks about a cool start to May and shares the weekend forecast!

Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker and David Jennings on the program to discuss “From the Earth to the Moon” episode 4 (about Apollo 8) vs. the Artemis IIlunar flyby. The crew talks about the similarities and differences between the show and real life as well as how technology has advanced in […]

John Nevenhoven, American Legion Post 630 Vice Commander, joins John Landecker to talk about how American Legion Post 630 is helping Veterans in Elburn. John also shares upcoming events and ways you can help support them and veterans. For more information, visit elburnpost630.org/american-legion.

Addam Gonzalez, Owner of Kane County Coin and Shooting Sports, joins John Landecker to talk about his shop and what it is like owning a small business and raising a family in Elburn. For more information on Kane County Coin and Shooting Sports, visit kanecountycoins.com.

Paul Stancato, Chicago Snowballs’ Entertainment Director, and Kyle Piotrowski, a Chicago Snowballs player, join John Landecker to talk about Chicago’s new Savannah Banana-like team, The Chicago Snowballs. Listen in while Paul and Kyle talk about the sportstainment they plan to bring to Chicago this summer, how tryouts/auditions were held, their excitement for their first game […]

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about the anniversary of Lee Elia’s rant, the story of the 1st ever Chicago Bears draft pick, and more!

Whitney Reynolds, host of The Whitney Reynolds Show, is back for another edition of Wednesdays with Whit! Whitney joins your host, John Landecker, on the program to discuss their busy start to season 11 and charitable events happening around Chicago!

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share tips on how to avoid fraud!

Jen Jolly, tech reporter and founder of Techish.com, joins John Landecker to talk about the best tech gadgets to get your mom for Mother’s Day!

Emmy and SAG Award winner, and Ted Lasso’s co-creator, writer, and stars as Coach Beard, Brendan Hunt joins John Landecker to talk about growing up in Chicago, his comedy in Amsterdam, the new season of Ted Lasso, and his new one-man show, The Movement You Need – An Evening With Brendan Hunt, now playing at […]

Listen below as your host, John Landecker, and segment co-host, WGN Radio’s Ashley Bihun, battle out which chip is better: Pringles® or Fritos®.

Mike McMains, from Tours With Mike, joins John Landecker to talk about the Route 66 Trolley Bus Tour they are offering that shows Route 66 history in Chicago. For more information visit tourswithmike.com/route-66-tour

Rebecca Fyffe, Director of Research at Landmark Pest Management, joins John Landecker to talk about the Asian Needle Ant and share warnings to watch for if you see one around your home. Then Rebecca shares about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes as we enter summer.

Pat Tomasulo, WGN Morning News Sports Anchor, joins John Landecker to talk about his annual Laugh Your Face Off event that helps raise money for the Facial Pain Research Foundation, whichfunds research to cure trigeminal neuralgia, a rare pain condition that Pat’s wife, Amy,suffers from.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the severe weather we have already seen during spring. Then, Bill shares a warning that even though it is April, you can get a sunburn! To wrap up, Bill gives us the weekend forecast.

Christopher Monica, AKA Luigi Primo, the wrestler known for slinging pizza at his opponents, joins John Landecker to talk about his wrestling journey and how pizza got involved.

Annette Prince, Director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins John Landecker to discuss the mating season for birds. Then Annette talks about the migration season.

The John Landecker group chat, where youngins Ashley Bihun, Jack Heinrich, and Eli Berk join John to talk about whatever comes to mind. Listen in, you never know where the conversation will head next!

Bre Smith, Executive Vice President of The Hand & The Eye, joins John Landecker to talk about the opening of The Hand & The Eye and shares about the immersive magic performances that make each visit different! For more information, visit handandeye.com.

Caroline Turco, Curator of the Money Museum, joins John Landecker to talk about National Coin Week! Caroline also talks about how America’s coins have changed over 250 years.