Editor at Eater Chicago Ashok Selvam joins Bob Sirott to talk about your chances of scoring a reservation at your favorite restaurant on Valentine’s Day, as well as how you can celebrate the day with Chicago’s iconic Malört. He also shares details about places to eat near McCormick Place and Milk Bar’s debut in Fulton Market.

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:

Proposed Apartment Complex At Ann Sather Building Downsized, No Affordable Housing Units: Mavrek CEO Adam Frieberg cited financing challenges and market conditions as reasons for the scaled-back design.

Terror Vision Records And Joe Swanberg Opening Pop-Up Video Store In Lakeview: The owner of Graveface Records and Curiosities and the Chicago-based director are opening Terror Vision Records and Video, a pop-up shop and video rental store next door to the Music Box Theatre in April.

Want To Train Your Dog To Hunt Rats? This Ravenswood Workshop Teaches The Art Of Ratting: Urban Pooch is adding its first ratting workshop to its training courses next month. Unlike ratting of yesteryear, rats will navigate PVC pipes and won’t be harmed.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joined Bob this morning to talk about creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, like preparing a candlelit dinner and writing love letters.

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Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the premiere of “White Lotus,” SNL’s 50th anniversary celebration, the Backstreet Boys residency in Las Vegas, and the best movies to watch on Valentine’s Day. Bob also shares Dean Richards’ recommendations for things to do this weekend.

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WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Bob Sirott to share details about President Trump’s talks with Russia’s President Putin and Ukraine’s President Zelensky concerning an end to the war in Ukraine. He also discusses Mike Madigan’s verdict and what his team will do from here.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about scammers taking advantage of the winter weather and a variety of Valentine’s Day scams. He also discuss fake loan scam phone calls, check fraud, and impersonations from Wisconsin’s Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

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:

‘The Bear’ Looking For Babies, Chefs And Average Chicagoans To Be Extras In New Season: Want to be on set for “The Bear”? The Hulu/FX show is casting paid extras as Season 4 filming is set to begin this month.

Luxury Bathhouse Coming To The West Loop: Construction will begin soon on the Madison Street site, which will include pile driving and lane closures, and is expected to be completed in 12 months. Bathhouse plans to open in spring 2026.

After 3 Fires And Pit Bull Attack Near Tent Encampment, Kids Sports May Be Pulled From Gompers Park: Ald. Samantha Nugent has been asking the Mayor’s Office to address the Gompers Park encampment for months. “I’m disappointed and frustrated. The goal post is continually moving,” she said.

Renowned Choreographer Randy Duncan Wants To Dance Again — But First, He Needs A New Kidney: Duncan, who has chronic kidney disease, has worked with dance companies in Chicago and around the world for decades, on top of teaching at the Chicago Academy for the Arts.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, new movies on streaming services, and rumors of a third “Top Gun” movie. We also hear from Dean’s interview with Hugh Bonneville and Emily Mortimer, as well as highlights from the late night TV hosts.

Relationship therapist, coach, and radio host Jaime Bronstein joins Bob Sirott to discuss how to navigate Valentine’s Day if you’re single, as well as how you can make the day extra special with your significant other. She also talks about how people are getting away from dating apps, what constitutes an “emotional affair,” and how to properly talk to your partner about your feelings.