
• Paul Lisnek from WGN-TV, joins to talk about his upcoming meeting with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
• Alex Stone, ABC News Correspondent, has the latest on two U.S. Navy Sailors arrested for allegedly spying for China.
• Keith Costigan, MLS Season Pass Play-by-Play Announcer, has all the details on the Chicago Fire vs Club América Game.
• Plus, Lauren O’Neil, Host on Q101, is our guide for the remainder of Lollapalooza weekend & Andrea Darlas previews her show, Show & Tell, for this upcoming Sunday, from 5-6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2023
38 min

As the Midwest drifts more to the right, Illinois stands out as an island of blue. This fact is what draws the young and drives away the old, and to take a closer look at this pattern, John Howell is joined by Chicago Magazine's Ted McClelland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2023
8 min

With multiple criminal investigations and trials underway, Trump's calendar is looking like a nightmare. ABC's Steven Portnoy sits in with John Howell to help us civilians navigate his legal tour schedule, plus his team's new two-week countdown to choose a trial date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2023
5 min

• John G. Louis, Massage Therapy Hall of Famer, joins to talk about his time as massage therapist for the White Sox and more.
• Andy Field, ABC News Washington, has the latest details on what happened during Trump’s arraignment today.
• Steve Chapman, former staff columnist and editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune, asks who deserves the credit for our surprisingly strong economy.
•Plus, Q101’s Lauren O’Neil previews tomorrow’s lineup at Lollapalooza, and two best friends stop in the studio on their way over to Grant Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2023
31 min

The brand of conservatism that Mike Pence has come to represent is exactly what voters now reject, at least according to most polls. It's a symptom of a greater divide within the GOP, and Washington Post's Olivier Knox is on with John Howell to explain what impact this has for the upcoming election and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2023
10 min

According to Roe Conn, director at the Cook County Sheriff's Office, carjackings are down while auto thefts are on the rise. Why is this? And how can I deter people from stealing my car? Conn joins John Howell to chat about this, plus they do a great deal of reminiscing about his time in the big chair at the Big 89. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2023
12 min

• Russell Lissau from the Daily Herald joins us with an update on July’s water crisis in Southern Lake County.
• Royal Oakes, ABC News Legal Analyst, reviews the Trump Indictment and how he may challenge it.
• Liz Garibay, executive director of the Chicago Brewseum, discusses this past weekend’s Brew Summit and explains exactly what a “Brewseum” is.
• Plus, Jason Nathanson explains why politicians in Los Angeles are asking Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming concerts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2023
32 min

One of the country's largest music festivals, Lollapalooza is back tomorrow! With over 170 artists, though, it can be hard to decide which artists to see. Thankfully Q101's Lauren O'Neil has been to Lolla every year since 2012 and has you covered on how to get the most out of your festival experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2023
6 min

From the Fox desk to the WLS airwaves, Mike Emanuel is back with John Howell! He's got details about the legal background between Trump and the judge overseeing (one of) his trial(s). Does it constitute a conflict of interest? They dive into everything, including some of the former president's other legal troubles, Biden in space, and DeSantis's high-profile debate request. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2023
11 min

• Robert Herguth from the Sun-times brings us another chapter in the story of the Illinois Gaming Board and a Cicero diner’s gaming license.
• Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, joins the show to discuss the MLB trading deadline and what the Cubs and Sox chose to do.
• Jay O’Brien shares what we know regarding the closed door testimony of Devon Archer yesterday afternoon.
• Steve Bernas, President & CEO of BBB of Chicago & Northern IL, discusses music festival scams and other things to look out for as Summer wraps up.
• Plus, John Howell and Kim Gordon discuss the Trump indictment and Jack Smith’s statement on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2023
42 min
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