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:

DMV Adding Appointments As Real ID Requirement Looms: ‘We Don’t Want People Freaking Out’: People with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Real ID to fly domestically, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. It may be required in order to visit certain federal facilities.

Need A Summer Job? Chicago Park District Has 3,700 Openings: Job openings for young people ages 16 and older includes lifeguards, recreational leaders and junior laborers, with hourly pay starting at $17.02.

Bookclub Opens In Former Elbo Room As Once-Secret Music Venue Goes Legit: Lakeview’s favorite underground music venue has transformed the former Elbo Room while keeping the spirit of the old club alive.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean shares his report on things to do this weekend, his review of “Cleaner,” and which company bought the James Bond franchise. Bob also talks about the death of R&B musician Jerry “The Iceman” Butler.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share her tips on how to get the best experience from your cruise. For more information, and to purchase tickets to join Bob and Marianne on their cruise: CLICK HERE.

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On February 21st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what he did to get over his fear of flying, the function of “breakaway bolts” on airplanes, and how flight attendants are trained to handle accidents. He also explains etiquette concerning overhead bins and how to get spring break deals out of Chicago.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss a rise of IRS scammers during tax season, spring break travel scams, and how to spot a scam when looking to buy a car. He also shares details about a fake text message from Amazon, local bank impersonators, and non-standard auto insurance for automobiles.

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:

Desperate For Answers, Logan Square Assault Survivors Urge Neighbors To Pack Upcoming Police Meeting: With no updates from police, several victims of sexual and physical attacks have banded together to speak out about their assaults, which date back to at least 2022 and remain unsolved.

Fulton Market High-Rise With Multi-Million-Dollar Condos OK’d By City Council: The first phase of the 29-story luxury development on Fulton Street will bring 80 condos potentially priced between $1 million and $7 million.

‘Car Flippers’ Beware: City Approves Crackdown On Unlicensed Sellers Gobbling Up Street Parking: Across the city, unlicensed car sellers have hundreds of vehicles taking up residential parking spots — a practice known as curbstoning. The city will now be able to tow cars sooner.

City Crews Tear Down Tents At Gompers Park Encampment On One Of Coldest Mornings Of The Year: The Park District said the city was removing “smoke stack components and propane tanks used to heat five, illegal structures” in the park. The rest of the encampment would be spared, they said.

Chicago Vintage Stores Launch National Vintage Store Day: More than 75 vintage shops nationwide will join Chicago stores for a day of special releases and promotions on May 17.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the anniversary of a timeless superhero, when “Wicked” will debut on Peacock, and who will be hosting the Tony Awards. They also share details about a movie featuring Kanye West and Bianca Censori, unreleased Michael Jackson music up for auction, and Dean’s interview with Daisy Ridley.

Melissa Cooper (Director of Treasury Management Sales and Onboarding at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the 2025 predictions of how AI and fraud will play out, as well as what to watch for to avoid AI bank scams.

On February 20th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: