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John Williams

Weekdays 12-3 p.m.

John asks what listeners want to know and his guests never get a pass on the tough questions... More >>

John Williams' Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive!

John Williams' Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive!

After hearing food banks were experiencing a shortage on one of their most important staples, peanut butter, we got a nutty idea. So, we...

Why so serious? My costume's the best!

Why so serious? My costume's the best!

So, whose costume is better? Garry Meier's "The Joker," or John Williams and Producer Beth's "Mustard and Ketchup."

King John and His Royal Court's Speed Golf World Record Challenge

King John and His Royal Court's Speed Golf World Record Challenge

On Saturday, October 1st from 7-9 a.m. at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien John Williams and about 100 WGN Radio listeners tried to...

WGN Radio listeners raise over $23,000 In 2.5 hours for the Animal Welfare League

WGN Radio listeners raise over $23,000 In 2.5 hours for the Animal Welfare League, now with photos of the new AC!

After hearing thieves had stolen and destroyed three air conditioning units from Chicago's Animal Welfare League, leaving over 100 animals...

Fred, America's largest wiener dog

John remembers Fred, America's largest wiener dog

I sometimes refer to my dog Fred, America's Largest Wiener Dog. Suddenly, strangely, Fred died on Sunday. Even as I write these words I...

Be my friend on Facebook! You can find me at http://www.facebook.com/kingjohn

The Rotten Truth about Sparboe, Egg Supplier

The Rotten Truth about Sparboe, Egg Supplier

Undercover footage of egg supplier, Sparboe, recorded by Mercy for Animals. Since this video has been shown, McDonald's and Target has...

Hearing for the first time with cochlear implant

Hearing for the first time with cochlear implant

Listener Nancy called in to the Bright Side of Life a few weeks ago, excited because her daughter, Melany, just got a Cochlear Implant and...

Disturbing Video: Parental Discretion Is Advised

Disturbing Video: Parental Discretion Is Advised

Shocking video of Judge William Adams beating his daughter for illegally downloading a song.

Rick Perry's Drunken Speech.

Rick Perry's Drunken Speech.

Rick Perry might have had TOO much to drink. You Decide.

Woman faints when proposed to.

Woman faints when proposed to.

She was REALLY surprised.

Now is the Time for Action!

Now is the Time for Action!

I assumed this was a spoof. You will, too. It is not. AMAZING.

Scary Bike Ride

Scary Bike Ride

Did you see this story about this bike rider? It's scary.

John Williams 12/01/11: John chats with David DeJesus

John chats with Chicago Cubs Right fielder David DeJesus.

John Williams 08/28/11: John discusses mustaches with Dr. Aaron Perlut

Dr. Aaron Perlut, Chairman of the American Mustache Institute visits John to talk about the history of mustaches in America and where they...

John Williams 08/24/11: John Talks to Kerry Wood

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood joins John to talk about his Wood Family Foundation and its mission to help fight hunger in the...

John Williams 08/18/11: NOT Michelle Bachman

John Williams interviews NOT MIchelle Bachman after she announced she would bring gas down to $2 a gallon if elected President.

John Williams 07/21/11: US Congressman Peter Roskam

John Williams welcomes Congressman Peter Roskam back on the air to follow up on their conversation from earlier this week.

Link to Form to Request Original Birth Certificate

An Illinois law taking effect this week will allow more adoptees to get copies of their original birth certificates and possibly learn the...

Another Edition of Art....or Crap!

Another edition of Art...or Crap! Check out this new beauty...

John Williams 12/1/11: 2:00p-3:00p We're Going To Need Some Bread And Jelly

Craig Marks, Editor-In-Chief of Popdust and author of "I Want My MTV," joins the show to discuss the book and the recent announcement of the...

John Williams 12/1/11: 1:00p-2:00p Won't You Be My Neighbor

Jennifer Hudson just bought a HUGE house out in Burr Ridge. When it comes to suburban mansions, how much is too much? Later in the second...

John Williams 12/1/11: 12:30p-1:00p Peanut Butter And Jolly Day Is Here!

Today is Peanut Butter and Jolly Day! Chicago food pantries are seriously lacking peanut butter donations due to a rise in the cost of...

John Williams 11/30/11: 2:00p-3:00p Can You Fix My Phone?

John picks up an earlier conversation about the ridiculously high number of The Ohio State University head football coach's salary, then...

John Williams 11/30/11: 1:00p-2:00p Red Light Green Light

Bruce Dold, the Editorial Page Editor at the Chicago Tribune, joins the show to discuss the people's right to the government's financial...

John Williams 11/30/11: 12:30p-1:00p It's (almost) Peanut Butter Jolly Time

John starts off the show by promoting tomorrow's Peanut Butter and Jolly drive. Then, why do Connecticut's lottery winners look so sheepish?...

John Williams 11/29/11: 2:00p-3:00p There's Going To Be A Lot Of Peanut Butter

John takes calls looking for names for our initiative to put peanut butter back on the shelves of Chicago food pantries, and settles on...

John Williams 11/29/11: 1:00p-2:00p Peanut Butter and Jolly

John talks about some of the best selling DVD box sets to give as Christmas gifts this year. Then, peanut butter prices have gone up about...

John Williams 11/29/11: 12:30p-1:00p Look Who's Going Back To Making Pizzas

John starts off today's show by discussing the latest allegations against Herman Cain. Can a person still be a good leader despite...

John Williams 11/23/11: 2:00p-3:00p Happy Thanksgiving!

Steve Sullivan, Curator of Urban Ecology for the Chicago Academy of Sciences, stops by the Showcase Studio to explain turkeys to us. Then...

A John Williams Christmas Story - The Outtakes

Outtakes from the production of "A John Williams Christmas Story"...

Outtakes from the production of "A John Williams Christmas Story"

Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive Photos!

Peanut Butter and Jolly Drive Photos!

After hearing food pantries are seriously lacking peanut butter, John Williams was inspired to rally his listeners and collect some!...

Naked Cowboy

Naked Cowboy

Well look who stopped by the Showcase Studio today.

Advertising On The Chicago River Bridge Houses

Advertising On The Chicago River Bridge Houses

The City of Chicago has sold ad space on the Chicago River Bridge Houses. John Williams is weeping for the city. So unattractive!

John Williams at Binny's Beverage Depot for WGN Beer School Nov. 10th

John Williams at Binny's Beverage Depot for WGN Beer School Nov. 10th

WGN Radio and Binny's Beverage Depot want to take you back to school. . . beer school that is! John Williams visits beer school on...

Tom Brokaw and Producer Beth Swierk

Tom Brokaw and Producer Beth Swierk

Producer Beth in all her journalism-nerd-glory with Tom Brokaw.

Garry Meier

John Williams' NewsClick

NewsClick

Charitable giving. This year, I'm

  • giving less.
  • giving the same.
  • giving more.

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