Dave McKinney

Jason Meisner

Alex Stone

Dick Simpson

*Dave McKinney of WBEZ tells John how the Illinois GOP is fighting to take control of the state's Supreme Court for the first time in 58 years.

*Jason Meisner of the Chicago Tribune discusses today's closure of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and gives the latest on the R. Kelly trial.

*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone covers the continuing heat wave in California that threatens rolling blackouts.

*John breaks down how the commute of Dr. Hartley during "The Bob Newhart Show" didn't really make sense.

*Plus, U of I at Chicago professor and former 44th Alderman Dick Simpson looks back on his career after announcing his retirement.

*Dave McKinney of WBEZ tells John how the Illinois GOP is fighting to take control of the state's Supreme Court for the first time in 58 years.
*Jason Meisner of the Chicago Tribune discusses today's closure of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse and gives the latest on the R. Kelly trial.
*ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone covers the continuing heat wave in California that threatens rolling blackouts.
*John breaks down how the commute of Dr. Hartley during "The Bob Newhart Show" didn't really make sense.
*Plus, U of I at Chicago professor and former 44th Alderman Dick Simpson looks back on his career after announcing his retirement.

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

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