On November 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how people can make the time change easier on themselves and what people can do to cope with earlier sunsets. He also shares where Congress is at with trying to abolish the time change.

Video from April:

NewsNation D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey joins Bob Sirott to recap what’s happened during the duration of the government shutdown and if we could see a deal reached by the end of this week. He also talks about the pressure lawmakers are under to reach a deal about SNAP benefits and flight delays at various airports.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the renewal of “The Daily Show” and Jon Stewart, as well as the new “Sexiest Man Alive,” and the death of Diane Ladd. They also discuss Jesse Eisenberg’s decision to donate a kidney to a stranger, the dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, and Dean’s conversations with Dave Franco and Allison Williams.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Chicago Restaurants Offering Free, Discounted Meals During SNAP Freeze: Food pantries are increasing their efforts to help — and Chicago restaurants are offering completely free or discounted meals to people in need.

Faith Leaders Again Denied Entry To Broadview ICE Facility, Hold Mass Outside Anyway: Immigration authorities again denied faith leaders entry to the Broadview processing center Saturday and police used pepper balls to clear the street during an afternoon costume party and protest.

Car-Free ‘Meet Me On Milwaukee’ Events Will Return To Wicker Park Next Year: The program blocked off Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland to cars and buses for three Sundays this summer and fall, boosting foot traffic and business activity, organizers said.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the different outcomes of the NASDAQ and DOW, as well as why Chairman Powell is unsure about another rate cut in December. He also explains why we’re not getting a comprehensive picture of the economy and the decrease in housing prices.

On November 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a string of upcoming performances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness. He discusses what it was like to work with Lyric Opera and his musical influences on the album.

WGN-TV midday anchor and medical reporter Dina Bair joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk to her about her latest Cover Story for WGN-TV about reporter Winnie Dortch‘s experiences with domestic violence. She focuses on when Winnie was shot and her journey of recovery.

You can watch a preview of this story on WGN TV’s 4pm news and the full segment at 9pm tonight.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss if hormone therapy can be beneficial when menopause begins, what we need to know about bird flu, and when we should get out COVID and flu shots. He also shares tips about how to make a healthier time change, an experimental pill that could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, and germs in schools.