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Jack Lavin, President & CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce joins Lisa Dent to talk about the organization’s meeting held last night, where Mayor Brandon Johnson and Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison was in attendance. Lavin also talks about how the business community can work together by investing in the city’s youth to help curb violence.

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce CEO on Mayor Johnson, and investing in the Chicago’s youth

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. Vienna Beef Reopening Restaurant, Corporate Headquarters At Former Bucktown Factory: “Vienna Beef Plaza” will include offices for the hot dog brand...

Extremely Local News: Vienna Beef returning to Bucktown

Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson telling a new group of Chicago Police graduates that, “If you don’t live in the city of Chicago, you don’t have a right to talk about the city of Chicago.” Eric and John both disagree with this sentiment from the mayor. Eric and John also talk about why they both had an issue with a recent a Chicago Tribune editorial cartoon.

Eric Zorn: Mayor Johnson needs to choose words more carefully

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the day when Ferris Bueller decided to fake sick, Princess Diana’s visit to Chicago, and the first Chicago Blues Fest.

This Week in Chicago History: Chicago Blues Fest, Princess Diana, and Ferris Bueller

Justin Kaufmann, Reporter, Axios, joins John Williams to recap last night’s James Beard Awards. Who were the big winners and who were the losers? Justin breaks it all down. Sign up for Justin’s daily newsletter here.

Chicago winners at the James Beard Awards

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Cheers to Speed Jokes! John Williams was joined by listeners at Whiskey Acres in DeKalb to celebrate the three year anniversary of Speed Jokes. Attendees enjoyed a barbecue lunch, tour of Whiskey Acres, music and more on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Tune-in to hear Speed Jokes with John Williams weekdays...

Photos: Speed Jokes Anniversary Party at Whiskey Acres

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Wintrust Business Lunch 3/21/23: Interest rates, tax filing tips, and Shamrock Shuffle

Segment 1: Brian Battle, Advisor, Performance Trust Asset Management, talks to John about what he expects the Fed to do this week in the continued effort...

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