Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update on The Beatles biopic cast, another record broken by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton’s message to her fans, and Gene Simmons’ car accident. They also talk about Dean’s discussion with Jared Leto and additional dates for Rush’s tour, as well as Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng.

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:

Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount: The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and safety concerns.

Wil’s Martini Lounge Opens In Andersonville: ‘This Bar Is For Everyone’: Andersonville couple Wil Mcerlean and Charlie Bonanno opened Wil’s Martini Lounge late last month, offering dozens of cocktails.

Englewood’s Own Tonika Lewis Johnson Is A MacArthur ‘Genius’: Johnson, whose work aims to expose and disrupt systemic inequities in the city, was one of 22 people across the nation selected for the prestigious award.

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the government shutdown, as well as an outlook analysis of the United States economic forecast.

On October 9th, 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 shares details about the four different types of COVID vaccines and immune system discoveries that warranted a Nobel Peace Prize.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the lawsuit that the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago filed to stop the National Guard from being deployed to Chicago and the ACLU lawsuit against the federal government. She also shares details about what cases the Supreme Court will be looking at as they start a new term and why the CEOs of Reddit and Twitch will testify before Congress.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, the premiere of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” the Curse of the Billy Goat, 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:

How Can West Side’s Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment: Once the epicenter of the West Side, Madison Street has suffered from disinvestment, civil unrest and suburban flight. A new city study seeks to find ways to build on recent successes along the corridor.

Big Star West Town Closing Later This Month: The restaurant’s last day is Oct. 24. The original Big Star in Wicker Park and its Wrigleyville location remain open.

Your Ultimate Chicago Halloween Guide: 70+ Parades, Parties, Markets And Family Events: From late-night parties, parades and concerts in cemeteries to trunk-or-treat events, craft markets and costume contests, we’ve got something for everyone in this Halloween roundup.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about George Wendt’s street dedication, Dolly Parton’s health update, and why George Clooney resides in France. They also talk about a variety of Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned and what’s new in home video.

On October 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: