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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Nick Reiner’s attorney quitting, Brigitte Bardot’s funeral, and a concert announcement from Bruno Mars. They also talk about a new “Star Search” on the way, debunking the theory of a secret “Stranger Things” episode, and Dean’s interview with Gus Van Sant.

Kimberly Adams, Residential Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to break down the pace of home sales heading into the new year, why payment concerns are slowing new home buyers, and what changes to expect in the real estate market in 2026.

On January 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pending charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and Nick Reiner’s upcoming arraignment. She also explains whether or not the case concerning the McDonald’s McRib has any merit and why more people get divorced in January than any other month.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Fog Bowl of 1988, Oprah’s debut on A.M. Chicago, the final appearance of Cuddly Dudley, and more.

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:

Barnes & Noble To Open Largest Chicago Store Downtown This Summer: The 30,000-square-foot store will take over the former Old Navy space on State Street, which has been vacant since 2023 and was years ago the flagship location of rival bookseller Borders.

Obama Center Hiring For 150 Full-Time Jobs: The Obama Foundation is hiring “people who will keep this place safe and welcoming” in fields like guest services, facility management and security, former President Barack Obama said.

Work Begins To Turn Humboldt Park’s Pioneer Arcade Into Affordable Senior Apartments: Designed by architect Jens Jensen, the terra cotta-clad former arcade built in 1925 is a valuable part of Chicago’s immigrant history.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Nick Reiner’s court appearance, why Warner Bros. turns down a buyout offer from Paramount+, and the finalized divorce between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. They also share a confession from Chris Redd, another performer who dropped from the Kennedy Center lineup, and what’s new on streaming services.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses new federal screening guidance pertaining to cervical cancer tests and the increase in flu and measles cases.

On January 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can set resolutions for your social media and tech presence, like managing your notifications and updating passwords. He also shares why it’s important to back up the data on your phone and answers this week’s genius bar question.