Bob Sirott

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how current Vito and Nick’s owner, Rose Barraco-George, learned how to make their signature pizzas and if Chicagoans actually call thin crust pizza “tavern style.” She also shares details about how you can enter the 40th Anniversary Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest and where you can find some of the best cookies in the city, including Mindy’s Bakery and Rosie’s Cookies.

Actor Kel Mitchell joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his upcoming participation in the Chicago Marathon and his partnership with World Vision, as well as how he trained to run the race. He also reminisces on some of his favorite TV and movie roles, such as Ed in “Good Burger,” “Livestream from Hell,” and T-Bone in “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Riot Fest Says Douglass Park Cleanup To Cost Up To $600K, Be Done By Thanksgiving: Crews are in the midst of restoring parts of the West Side park after a rainy Riot Fest weekend left fields caked in mud.

Apple Fest’s Huge Crowds Annoyed Some Attendees, But Local Shops Say It Boosted Business: The annual festival made waves last weekend for its long lines and dense crowds, but local businesses said the added foot traffic helped with sales.

Preservationists Seek Landmark Status For Englewood’s O’Leary Mansion: Landmarks Illinois and Preservation Chicago are working to protect a 33-room Englewood mansion built by notorious gambling boss James “Big Jim” O’Leary around the turn of the 20th century.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some fun events happening throughout the city this weekend, like the “Perfect 10” House Music Celebration, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and Chicago Fashion Week. He also has some fun sporting events to keep an eye on, including the Chicago Fire and White Sox games.

On October 9th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about last night’s White Sox game and what he thinks about the price of the tickets for the outcome. He also shares the work that he’s done with the team over the years and what his predictions are for tonight’s game.

Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and Medical Director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do if your dog or cat ingests chocolate and how to know if pest control methods are pet friendly. She also shares details about flea and tick preventions, as well as what some common reasons are for emergency room visits.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about circulation of fake baseball game tickets and why you should be cautious when buying from Halloween pop-up stores. He also shares details about emails that look like they’re from Amazon and how to use the BBB’s Get A Quote tool.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

5 Must-See Art Exhibits To Check Out In October: This month’s selected exhibits draw inspiration from Greek myths, Black veterans and tattoo art.

Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed Fundraiser: The theaters will host screenings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus.” Proceeds will help fund renovations at the Portage and repairs at The Filament.

‘Missing Middle’ Housing Program Finishes 1st Homes In North Lawndale, With More To Come: Seven two-flats have been completed as part of a program aimed at middle-class homeowners in areas where such housing is sparse.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the return of Aerosmith and what it’s like to give up your phone privileges at a concert. He also shares details about Steven Spielberg’s role as a producer for the next “Transformers” movie and how you can watch the AI movie “Gods Don’t Give Gifts.”