Should CPS close schools so students can take part in a civic day of action?

Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8865513/10-23-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-10-23-160013.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes R…

Karen Kent, President of UNITE HERE Local 1, joins John Williams to talk about the biggest sticking point between hotel workers and the hotels, the current status of the negotiations, and the need for significant wage increases to compete with other cities. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8858…

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about  Air Canada canceling flights to the U.S due to low demand, if AI spending will translate into profits, the broadening of the stock market and why that’s good news, if he expects …

Philippe Largent, State Director, AARP Illinois, joins John Williams to talk about the work he does with AARP, Illinois earning the ‘Age Friendly State’ designation, what is needed for people to age well, and the effort to make Illinois the most livable state for people as they get olde…