John Williams: My picks for 2023’s top jokes. (No, not our politicians.)
Over the last 12 months, I have collected and shared a few more than 2,300 jokes, funny book titles, memes and tweets, pro tips and random observations. Not long ago,...
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John Williams: Telling jokes on WGN radio was a chance to share laughter during the pandemic
Three years ago on Thursday, March 23, Illinois' COVID-19 death toll stood at 12. The NCAA basketball tournament had been canceled and U.S. officials suggested the Summer Olympics should be...
John Williams: Kind words at a Chicago Botanic Garden show let some light in as I try to help my aging parents
Sometimes people recognize me when they see me, but often, it happens when they hear me. It's a pleasant distraction that comes with being on the radio in Chicago for...
How many Strogers does it take to run the county?
Todd Stroger President Stroger County Chicago, Ill. ---------- Oh my God, Todd Stroger! What are you doing! WHAT are you DOING? You just appointed your cousin to be Stroger County's...
Why Zippy the Squirrel beats these two
Dear Gov. Blagojevich and Judy Baar Topinka, I had a cup of coffee with some friends the other day and we were laughing at the two of you and the...