John Howell is joined by Michael Hawthorne, Environment and Public Health Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the restoration of the middle fork of the Vermillion River, Illinois' only natural scenic river.

<p>John Howell is joined by Michael Hawthorne, Environment and Public Health Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the restoration of the middle fork of the Vermillion River, Illinois' only natural scenic river.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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