Justin says goodbye to the great WGN audience.

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Justin Kaufmann: “It was an honor and a privilege to sit in this seat every night and talk directly to you”

Owner and Executive Chef at Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Chicago, Chef Erick Williams, joins Justin to talk about what the government needs to do to protect restaurant and bar workers that are suffering while being forced out of work due to COVID-19. Sign the petition here.

What will the government do to protect the restaurant industry?

The always delightful (and longtime Oak Park resident) Charlie Meyerson joins Justin to talk about Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park leaders urging residents to ‘shelter in place’ to slow the spread of COVID-19. Sign up for Charlie’s daily newsletter here. It’s a must-read every single day.

What does it mean to ‘Shelter in Place?’

U.S. Representative Bill Foster joins Justin to discuss what the government plans to do to help residents as they deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

Congressman Bill Foster: “Our job is to minimize the pain and to try to make it so that businesses can have a path to survival”

Three-term state representative Jeanne Ives joins Justin to talk about her primary election victory, running a campaign during the coronavirus crisis and what she needs to do take back the seat from U.S. Rep. Sean Casten.

Jeanne Ives: “It’s a very difficult time right now in our country where leaders need to be really focused on solving the COVID-19 crisis”

Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Justin to talk about the election results, Joe Biden’s victory over Bernie Sanders in the Illinois primary and how prepared the city was for the election under the cloud of COVID-19.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot: “The reality is is that the arc of this virus is going to continue to escalate”

Rob Karr, president & CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins Justin to talk about grocery stores, shopping routines and why it is important for everyone to maintain their normal shopping routine to ensure the safety of employees, fellow customers and your neighbors.

Illinois Retail Merchants Association president Rob Karr: “There is nothing about this virus that requires hoarding”

Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn joins Justin to talk about tomorrow’s Illinois primary. Why is Illinois still holding a primary when the President said to avoid gatherings over 10 people.

Why aren’t we postponing the primary election?

Dr. Rahul Khare joins Justin once again to give us an update on what we need to know about the coronavirus. How are local doctors dealing with the virus on the frontlines. Dr. Khare also takes some calls from listeners who have questions about the virus.

How are local doctors dealing with the overrun of possible COVID-19 cases?

Journalist Mark Konkol joins Justin to talk about his recent column that deals with ways you can talk to your stubborn parents about the seriousness of the coronavirus.

How you can convince your parents that coronavirus is more serious than the flu

The great Lou Manfredini joins Justin to talk about what you can do to get your house ready for a prolonged staycation. Lou takes your calls and answers all of your questions.

What you need to do to get your house ready for self-isolating

Steve Dolinsky, aka The Hungry Hound, joins Justin once again to discuss how restaurants and bars are dealing with people staying home due to concerns about COVID-19. Should people still go out to eat?

Is it safe to go out to eat?

Former Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar joins Justin to talk about some of the things he thinks that the government should be doing to combat COVID-19.

What can the government do to help families who are impacted by the coronavirus?

 Mollie Green, avid runner and owner and designer for La Familia Green, joins Justin to talk about the Boston Marathon being postponed until next fall due to coronavirus concerns. She also talks about how great it is to be part of the GlenGlens.

What do you do when the event you’ve been preparing for gets postponed because of coronavirus concerns?

CTU President Jesse Sharkey joins Justin to talk about Governor Pritzker’s announcement that all Illinois schools will be closed due to COVID-19 starting on Tuesday.

CTU President Jesse Sharkey: “It was time for CPS to close schools”

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