Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out: At least 15 unmarked vehicles and several agents, seen wearing black and plain clothes, hung out in the parking of Humboldt Park’s National Puerto Rican Museum Tuesday, museum staff said.

Walter Burnett Is Leaving His Job As Alderman — And His Son Wants To Replace Him: Burnett, Chicago’s longest-tenured alderman and vice mayor, told Block Club he’ll resign by the end of this month and wants to head the CHA. The move paves the way for his youngest son to be appointed to his seat.

Lightning Bugs Are Back: Chicago Fireflies ‘More Abundant’ This Summer After A Few Dark Years: Fireflies are lighting up the city this summer after a mild winter and wet spring gave them a strong springboard for survival, local experts said.

Midnight Circus Brings Big Top Back To City Parks In September: This year’s tour includes stops at Grand Crossing Park, Jefferson Park, Welles Park and, for the first time, suburban Evanston. Tickets go on sale Monday.

Rent in Chicago ranks in the top 11% of U.S. housing markets, and Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about recent Chicago rent trends, as well as shifts in medical office growth and industrial markets.

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

Tom Llamas, NBC Nightly News anchor, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his upcoming trip to Chicago, the history of his Cuban heritage, and how he balances his home and work life. He also shares how he is continuing the NBC Nightly News legacy after Lester Holt, his love for Chicago cuisine, and how he came up with the closing line for his newscasts.

Check out Marianne Murciano’s op-ed in the Miami Herald calling for more compassion from the Cuban-American community.

Jeff Schwartz, the former manager of sales and promotion at WLUP, joins Bob Sirott as they remember the Disco Demolition night at Comiskey Park in 1979. He explains how the radio stunt was created, the way it’s remembered, and provides a rebuttal for those who have called it controversial.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why multiple medical groups brought a lawsuit against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and if those groups have the authority to change the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. She also shares details concerning Jeffrey Epstein’s case and what to know about President Trump’s bill that could eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.

To find our more about the social security benefits, Conti suggests visiting Kiplinger.Com, and/or TaxFoundation.Org.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Grateful Dead’s final concert, the opening of Sybaris, baseball’s very first all-star game, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about what to expect from Diddy’s sentencing hearing, the celebrities that have donated to Texas relief efforts, and the cause of Michael Madsen’s death. They also share some fun moments from Ringo Starr’s birthday celebration, Mattel’s new Barbie model, and what’s new in home video.

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:

From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach: Olivia Santelli began leading the Friday sunrise classes last year to help manage her depression and anxiety. Now, Rise Pilates is her full-time job that draws thousands. “This is incredible.”

Lincoln Park’s Leon Hotel, A Former SRO Building, Could Be Redeveloped Into Apartments: The proposal would add a two-story addition to the century-old hotel building and convert it into 25 apartments.

Chicago Public Library Rolls Out The Summer Reading Program For Adults You’ve Been Dreaming Of: Adults who complete six of 10 summer reading and program activities at local libraries will win a Chicago Public Library hat and be entered into a raffle.

Humboldt Park’s 1st Factory-Built Homes Are Complete, And More Are Coming: Modular house company Inherent Homes is also building six single-family homes and one two-flat building on vacant Humboldt Park land in partnership with the city.

On July 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: