John Williams

John Williams

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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Booking Overview

A Chicago-focused, opinion-and-expertise show hosted by John Williams, mixing local experts and industry professionals with civic and political commentary. It’s a strong fit for PR pitches that want a credible, community-attuned audience in the Chicago area—especially for businesses and public-policy adjacent topics.

Metrics

Episodes: 78

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 11.9k subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Contact Information

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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Host

John Williams - John Williams appears as the host for segments on WGN Radio 720 in Chicago, where he interviews guests and facilitates conversations on a range of topics including civic/political issues and local ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local Chicago-area relevance or clear subject-matter authority (e.g., journalists/political pundits; business leaders such as CEOs/co-founders; certified industry professionals such as landscape leaders).
Required Achievements:  
Publisher or established journalism role, Award-winning journalism / political pundit credentials, Executive leadership (co-founder/CEO) of an established local company, Professional certification and leadership in a trade association

Recent Guest Discussions

Bob Bertog - When To Water Lawns During Hot Weather; Lawn And Garden Questions

Jeff Nydegger - House-buying Process, Served Areas In Chicagoland, Integrity Brand Positioning

Marj Halperin - Supreme Court Decisions And Related Political Topics

Cate Plys - Supreme Court Decisions And Related Political Topics

Eric Zorn - Supreme Court Decisions And Related Political Topics

Recent Topics

Politics, Journalism, Real Estate, Homebuying, Landscaping

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
John Williams
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Grilling tips for your 4th of July barbecue

July 02, 2026

Dustin Green, Weber‘s Head Grill Master and Director of the Weber Grill Academy and BBQ Experience, joins John Williams to offer some tips for your 4th of July barbecue. Dustin says to make sure you have enough fuel, supplies, and your grill is in the best condition…’a clean grill is a happy grill.’ Also, thanks […]

Best of the Midwest: Bloomington is much more than a college town

July 02, 2026

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a trip to the Hoosier state and visit […]

Dawn Jackson Blatner: 4th of July grilling upgrades

July 02, 2026

Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about tiny swaps you can make to upgrade your 4th of July cookout. Dawn also recommends some summer salads and answers all of your health and nutrition questions.

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