Jon Hansen

Chicago

Reporter at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

Host at Block Club Chicago

Host at It's All Good - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

Emmy winning Tv, Radio, Podcast and Live Host - currently @wgnradio @blockclubchi @nhlblackhawks

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Articles

Your Hometown - Fox Lake

4 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Jon Hansen |Michael Piff

Jon Hansen visits Fox Lake where he talks with Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmitt, Jennifer Hunt of JH Events and Flowers, and Kevin Lynch of Jet Funn Rentals. Listen this Thursday, May 29, for a full day of special features about Fox Lake.
Chicago Could See Record-Breaking Temps In The 90s — Before 'Nasty' Severe Storms Hit

1 month ago | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — Summer is coming early, Chicago — at least for a few days. The hottest, most humid air of the season will envelop the city Thursday, said WGN meteorologist Bill Snyder. He predicts the city will hit 92 degrees — a record high. The previous record for May 15 is 91 degrees, set in 1962. The moist air will create an unstable atmosphere, Snyder said. “That could set the stage for some nasty storms for parts of the area in the afternoon,” he said.
Your Hometown - Volo

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Jon Hansen |Michael Piff

Jon Hansen visits Volo where he talks with Village of Volo Trustee John Buttita and Volo Museum Marketing Director Jim Wojdyla. Listen this Thursday, April 24, for a full day of special features about Volo.
Your Hometown - Villa Park

Mar 26, 2025 | wgnradio.com | Jon Hansen |Michael Piff

Jon Hansen visits Villa Park where he talks with WGN Radio's own Mary Van De Velde and John Paul Demirdjian from The Captain's Room and Capt'n Demo's Red Hot Pepper Sauce. Listen this Thursday, March 27, for a full day of special features about Villa Park.
Spring Forward 2025 Starts Sunday, So Get Ready To Lose An Hour Of Sleep

Mar 6, 2025 | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — Clocks across Chicago will “spring forward” one hour Sunday morning, setting in motion the annual bemoaning or celebrating of the start of Daylight Saving Time. The instant jump from 2 a.m to 3 a.m can and even slow metabolism or cause cluster headaches, according to Northwestern Medicine. But the hour move immediately basks Chicago in more late afternoon daylight. Saturday’s sunset is 5:49 p.m. Sunday’s sunset 6:50 p.m. The city’s first 7 p.m. sunset is Tuesday, March 18.
Where Was All The Snow In Chicago This Winter?

Feb 28, 2025 | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — It’s not your imagination: We didn’t get much snow this winter. Meteorological winter runs Dec. 1 through Feb. 28, and during that time period the city officially registered 11.9 inches of snowfall, according to WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder. “We’re down well over a foot of what we would normally see in Chicago,” Snyder said. “This is the least snowy meteorological winter in 88 years.”The average snowfall for meteorological winter is 27.5 inches.
Your Hometown - Hampshire

Feb 26, 2025 | wgnradio.com | Jon Hansen |Michael Piff

Jon Hansen visits Hampshire where he talks with Hampshire Village President Mike Reid, Jeanie Mayer from the Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, and Laura Schraw from the Hampshire Township Park District. Listen this Thursday, February 27, for a full day of special features about Hampshire.
Is Winter Over? Storms Possible Wednesday, Temps Near 60 Friday

Feb 25, 2025 | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — You might hear something tomorrow morning in Chicago that we haven’t heard in months: a rumble of thunder. Spring-like weather has taken over Chicago this week, following last week’s polar vortex that sent wind chills 20-degrees below zero. Monday’s temperature topped out at 53 degrees, and Tuesday’s high will likely be a bit warmer. Wednesday morning may see some showers and potentially a brief thunderstorm roll through the area, according to WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder.
Chicago Just Hit 20 Degrees, And The Warmup Is Just Getting Started

Feb 20, 2025 | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — After four days of bitter cold and nearly continuous subzero wind chills, the arctic air is heading back where it belongs. Rejoice, Chicago. It’s 20 degrees. “We’re certainly on the way up,” WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder said.
Sub-Zero Temps And Dangerous Wind Chills Grip Chicago, But A Major Warmup On The Way

Feb 18, 2025 | blockclubchicago.org | Jon Hansen

CHICAGO — Temperatures dipped 5 degrees below zero Tuesday morning in Chicago as a polar vortex funnels dangerously cold Arctic air over a large swath of the United States. Wind chill readings have been below zero across the city since Sunday night. Tuesday morning’s wind chills were 21 degrees below zero. “This is a multi-day cold spell we’re in the middle of right now,” WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder said.