Tom Wolf (Senior Vice President in Equipment Finance and Leasing at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss a snapshot of the 2025 equipment leasing and finance industry, as well as an outlook of the manufacturing industry in 2026.

On December 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains what Hepatitis B is and how it is transmitted, as well as how safe and effective the vaccine can be.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the anniversary of Chicago’s parking meter deal, the retiring of Mike Ditka’s jersey, the debut of “Suzy Snowflake,” and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the ongoing hearings about Luigi Mangione and the steps to take if you are the victim of a porch pirate theft. She also shares details about the man who died on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and if the company is liable for his death.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Andy Dick’s apparent overdose, the release of new Elvis footage, and the top song of 2025. They also share details about the movie that won eight awards and what’s new on streaming services.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

DePaul Athletic Facility, Hundreds Of Apartments Across City OK’d By Council’s Zoning Committee: The City Council’s zoning committee advanced the Lincoln Park practice facility, the Morgan Park Commons project and numerous apartment buildings Tuesday.

This 100-Year-Old Chicago Sausage Maker Helped Put Deep-Dish Pizza On The Map: Brothers Silvio, Dino and Mario Anichini opened Anichini Brothers as a corner store in River North. Their big break came in 1943, when they developed the sausage patty for Pizzeria Uno’s new deep-dish pizza.

To learn more about the story of CTA funding, click on the headline: Feds Threaten CTA Funding If Agency Doesn’t Add Cop Presence After Woman Set On Fire

On December 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about reviewing how you’ve used your technology during the past year, updating old or weak passwords, and reviewing a digital report of your tech usage. He also discusses cleaning up unwanted photos and screenshots, clearing away apps, and how to disable autocorrect.

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:

Delivery Robots Take Over Chicago Sidewalks, Sparking Debate And A Petition To Hit ‘Pause’: As companies dispatch more of the app-based food delivery robots into neighborhoods, some Chicagoans are sounding the alarm, citing safety and accessibility concerns.

Little Village Interfaith Leaders Rally To Bring Business Back To 26th Street After Immigration Crackdown: The city’s second busiest economic corridor saw 60-80 percent declines in business during the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, local leaders said.

The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza: Tavern-style, deep-dish, Neapolitan, New Haven — Chicago has it all and then some.