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

Got An Old Laptop Or Broken Phone? This West Side Nonprofit Will Give It New Life: Fresh Supply has opened e-waste hubs in Austin and Garfield Park to collect and refurbish discarded electronic devices for West Side neighbors in need.

The 400 Theater Reopens To Lines Of Moviegoers In Rogers Park: ‘Like Nothing Had Changed’: When The 400 shuttered in 2023, neighbors called for it to revived and preserved as its original purpose as a movie house.

South Side Seniors Fight To Save Their ‘Magical’ Water Aerobics Class: Older Chicagoans successfully battled the Park District to bring back an exercise class that originally had been canceled at Washington Park pool this summer.

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Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to discuss the updated cholesterol guidelines for 2026, the benefits of daily multivitamins for older adults, and the differences between melatonin and magnesium. He also talks about the pros and cons of the keto diet, how an early dinner can impact your weight and sleep, and what tanning does to your skin.

On August 3rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lollapalooza artists’ top Chicago restaurants and their favorite iconic dishes, including pizza and Italian beef. Some of their must-visit restaurants include Big Star, Pizz’amichi, Uncle Remus, La Luna, and more.

Rainbow Cone managing partner Bryan Feltman joins Bob Sirott to talk about Rainbow Cone’s 100th anniversary and how it started off as a little shack. He also shares details about special partnerships to celebrate and how generations of ice cream lovers continue to enjoy Rainbow Cone.

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:

More Than 300 Apartments Coming To Former Mag Mile Office Building As Work Gets Underway: The project at 500 N. Michigan Ave. is slated to be complete in early 2027, bringing 324 apartments to the area, including 64 affordable units.

Are Sewer Geysers The New Norm In Chicago? Exploding Manholes Raise Alarm: Chicagoans reported seeing water gushing from the city’s sewers after heavy rains Monday. The phenomenon has become increasingly common as heavier rainfall due to climate change stresses aging infrastructure.

This Floating Wetland Near O’Hare Is Working To Improve Water Quality On The Northwest Side: Inspired by the Wild Mile, the Forest Preserves’ first floating wetland was constructed for under $600 at Schiller Pond, which has long been a catch basin for road runoff.

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Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the mistakes that people make related to swimming. She talks about why you should shower before and after you go swimming, why it’s important to wash your swimsuit, and shares facts about how chlorine works.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about movies to watch this weekend, which judges will be joining the next season of “American Idol,” and when viewers can watch the next season of “Ted Lasso.” Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about events happening around the city this weekend, including Lollapalooza aftershows, Millennium Park Summer Workouts, The Black Women’s’ Expo, and more.

On July 31st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bruce Vilanch, comedy writer and author of It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he was discovered by Bette Midler and what he’s learned from past failures and successes. He also shares memories of working with Cher and the Brady Bunch, as well as his best and worst Oscar experiences.