The moments that shape us.
The choices, challenges, and personal experiences that give a life its meaning.
An Exciting New Chapter Begins January 2027.
The Stories
Behind the People.
Human-interest interviews with regional and national voices. Personal experiences, defining moments, and untold stories—hosted by Joe Weisman.
Explore the next chapterRooted in Chicagoland. Connecting with audiences everywhere.
YOUR HOSTJoe Weisman
THE ILL NOISE • OUR NEXT CHAPTER
Every person has a story.
Let’s go beyond the surface.
The Ill Noise is entering an exciting new chapter, building on its Chicagoland roots and expanding its reach to feature human-interest interviews with notable regional and national figures. From athletes and entertainers to entrepreneurs, innovators, and influential voices, our focus is on uncovering the personal experiences, defining moments, and untold stories behind the people. Hosted by Joe Weisman, The Ill Noise will go beyond accomplishments and public recognition to reveal the human stories that connect, inspire, and resonate with audiences everywhere.
Voices with a wider reach.
Athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influential voices from across the region and the nation.
Stories that stay with us.
Conversations that move beyond public recognition to the human experiences we share.
ROOTED IN CHICAGOLAND
Growing our reach.
Deepening our roots.
Our next chapter builds on the relationships and storytelling at the heart of The Ill Noise Business Playbook. Our Chicagoland business community remains an essential part of The Ill Noise.
Community Nights continue.
More opportunities to meet, connect, and support our local business community.
A focused Networking Group.
Starting January 2027, we’re creating another way to build meaningful business relationships.
CONVERSATIONS WITH A WIDER REACH
Watch the Hembo trailer.
Get a preview of Joe Weisman’s conversation with ESPN’s Paul “Hembo” Hembekides—part of The Ill Noise’s growing lineup of regional and national voices.
THE ILL NOISE • FEATURED TRAILERHemboWatch the trailer Opens in Google DriveWatch TINBP interviews