Rahmaan "Statik" Barnes started on a painting of Prince as he appeared on the cover of his “Purple Rain” album on the side of an auto repair shop at 8051 S. Stony Island Ave. "Statik" now joins the program to discuss his mural with "Big" John Howell.

It's been six months since former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty to paying $1.7 million in hush money to cover up wrongdoing from his days as a teacher and wrestling coach decades earlier. Hastert is in court for sentencing on Wednesd...

Illinois lawmakers are trying to restrict the use of solitary confinement at state prisons with a proposal that limits the number of days an inmate can be segregated. La Shawn Ford, of the 81st District, joins the program to discuss the bill with "Big"...

Keith helps "Big" John clear up some misconceptions from today's show.

Howell Highlights: Wrapping up the Blackhawks' loss, Donald Trump's attacks on John Kasich, tickets at Ravinia go on sale and Bobby Knight opening up for Trump in Indianapolis.

Executive Producer Keith Conrad joins the show to talk about his "heartbreaking" tale from the Red Line.

Jonathan Hoenig - President of Capitalist Pig Asset Management - joins the show to talk about stocks in Saudi Arabia.

Tim Pollak - Outdoor Floricultrist for the Chicago Botanic Garden - joins the show to talk about the blossoming Corpse Flower.

Adam Kinzinger - US Representative from the 16th Congressional District - joins the show to talk about President Obama's plan to put troops in Syria.

Dionne Miller - ABC7 Sports Reporter - joins the show to talk about the end of the Blackhawks season.