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Karen Conti
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Hear the latest legal news and opinion on the Karen Conti Podcast from 720 WGN
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Remembering the Richard Speck murders 60 years later
4w agoTap to summarizeAuthor Dennis Breo joins Karen Conti to talk about the 60th anniversary of the Richard Speck murders in Chicago, where eight student nurses were killed. Dennis discusses Speck’s family upbringing and relationships, his complicated personality, the crime scene, how one victim, Corazon Amurao, survived, Speck’s defense at trial, how he spent his time in prison, and his jailhouse confession. To dive deeper into the case and Speck, check out Dennis’ book, ‘The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8505371/Dennis_Breo_7-12-26_2026-07-13-093611.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan ‘Ink Relief’ offers help for past tattoo markings .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Della Leavitt on ‘Vivian’s Decision’, late start in writing .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Honor Thy Mother’ recognizes women, their sacrifices .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradi...
Transcribe →Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence
4w agoTap to summarizeLake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart joins Karen Conti to discuss the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and how it has helped drastically reduce gun violence since the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting. Eric also talks about Firearm Restraining Orders, what he has done to solve domestic violence issues in Lake County, and law enforcement’s close connection with the community. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8505370/Eric_Rinehart_7-12-26_2026-07-13-095410.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts More coverage of Highland Park parade shooting Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Victims’ attorney on sentencing of Robert Crimo III .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Crimo gets life sentence after admitting to deadly shooting .cls-4{fill:#000;} Highland Park parade shooter gets life sentences .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <!-- Next line is not the perfect/i...
Transcribe →Treasurer Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program
4w agoTap to summarizeIllinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the role of Illinois’ Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program and its impact on people with disabilities. Michael also talks about Illinois’ state-facilitated retirement savings program, the importance of college savings accounts, Operation Purple Heart, and accessing unclaimed funds. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8505369/Michael_Frerichs_7-12-26_2026-07-13-093009.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a href="https://wgnradio.com...
Transcribe →Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found?
Jul 6Tap to summarizeCharles Bosworth, author of ‘Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?’, joins Karen Conti to talk about the JonBenet Ramsey murder that took place nearly thirty years ago. Charles discusses whether JonBenet’s father, John, was involved in the case, the family’s behavior after her death, who may have sexually abused JonBenet, the questionable ransom note left in the home, why an outside-intruder theory doesn’t seem to work in this case, why her brother, Burke, is not a viable suspect, how bad the crime scene was compromised, and what can be done to find the killer. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8492055/Charles_Bosworth_7-5-26_2026-07-05-222955.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? <span aria-hidden="true" ...
Transcribe →SCOTUS rulings on birthright citizenship, mail-in voting
Jul 6Tap to summarizeCarolyn Shapiro, a constitutional law professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about this week’s Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and mail-in voting. Carolyn explains birthright citizenship, the arguments made by President Trump’s administration in support of the executive order to end it, and what would need to happen to get rid of it. Then, she discusses states being allowed to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. She also comments on why some people have lost confidence in the Supreme Court. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8492053/Carolyn_Shapiro_7-5-26_2026-07-05-221953.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradient-link" href=...
Transcribe →Lester Munson: Sports betting scandals, transgender athletes
Jul 6Tap to summarizeLester Munson, a retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author, joins Karen Conti to talk about the latest NBA betting scandal involving former player Malik Beasley. Lester comments on how much blame we should direct toward athletes for placing bets, the consequences of sports betting for athletes, and how to prevent athletes from taking part in it. Lester also discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender athletes and why it upheld state bans on transgender girls and women participating in girls’ and women’s sports. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8492052/Lester_Munson_7-5-26_2026-07-05-225952.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradient-link" href="https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/scotus-rulings-on-birthright-citizenship-mail-in-voting/" data-link-type="content-link" data-link-position="5" data-link-pinned="false" data-link-label="SCOTUS rulings on birthright citi...
Transcribe →Nephew of Alcatraz escapees shares his unique perspective
Jun 29Tap to summarizeDavid Widner, nephew of John and Clarence Anglin, who escaped from Alcatraz along with Frank Morris, joins Karen Conti to talk about their famous escape, which occurred 64 years ago this month. David discusses why his uncles were imprisoned, the plan to flee the island, the possibility of making it to shore, reports of a stolen car by three individuals on the night of the escape, how the case has impacted his life, law enforcement searching for the escapees, and what he thinks actually happened to his uncles. To learn more about the 1962 escape and to hear first-person accounts, check out David’s book, ‘Escaping Alcatraz: The Untold Story of the Greatest Prison Break in American History‘. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8482754/David_Widner_6-29-26_2026-06-29-231754.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list8" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__article-thu...
Transcribe →How to get your mental health services covered by insurers
Jun 29Tap to summarizeJoe Feldman, Founder and President of Cover My Mental Health, joins Karen Conti to talk about how you can get your mental health care covered by insurance. Joe discusses what people should do if they struggle to access a clinician, when insurers tend to deny coverage, the importance of documenting calls and other key information when trying to secure coverage, and advice for choosing a good insurance company. Joe also previews an event this Wednesday at the First Congregational Church of Wilmette where he will highlight the resources that Cover My Mental Health offers, as well as skills and strategies for helping people who struggle with mental health issues. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8482463/Joe_Feldman_6-28-26_2026-06-29-223103.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list9" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__article-thumb" data-current-image-context="["16:9&qu...
Transcribe →New law makes it easier to get a cosmetology license
Jun 29Tap to summarizeNoah Bazis, Illinois Legislative Strategist with the Institute for Justice, joins Karen Conti to talk about a new law loosening licensing rules for cosmetologists. Noah discusses the requirements for licensure, the cost of cosmetology school, whether cosmetologists even need licenses, how the new law changes the current one, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8482448/Noah_Bazis_6-28-26_2026-06-29-221748.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a href="https://wgnr...
Transcribe →Protecting your child’s well-being during divorce
Jun 21Tap to summarizeDr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father’s Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If you or someone you know needs assistance, you can reach out to Dr. Childs by calling 708-430-5993 or by e-mailing him at drachilds@hotmail.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8467234/Dr_Alan_Childs_-_06_21_26_2026-06-21-221134.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Remembering the Speck murders 60 years later .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lake County sees significant decrease in gun violence .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Frerichs: Benefits of Illinois’ ABLE program .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Will JonBenet Ramsey’s killer ever be found? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradient-link" href="https://wgnradio.com/karen-conti/scotus-rulings-on-birthright-citizenship-mail-in-voting/" data-link-type="content-li...
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