Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not President Trump’s statement about Tylenol could lead to potential lawsuits and a city ordinance that could allow dogs in restaurants. She also shares details about the lawsuits the FTC has against Ticketmaster and Amazon.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Harry Caray’s final game, the debut of Oprah’s Book Club, the first Chicago Marathon, 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:

Speed Camera Program Should Axe Late Fees, Boost Transparency To Be More Effective: Report: A report from a city-backed group tasked with improving the controversial program suggests more than a dozen changes, including pushing for a change in state law to have the cameras installed citywide.

56-Story Residential Tower Pitched For Mag Mile: The building would include 498 apartments and two floors of retail space. The Michigan Avenue site currently houses the Niketown store.

‘Cooley High’ Marks 50 Years As Coming-Of-Age Classic Uplifting Chicago’s Black Communities: The Chicago International Film Festival will celebrate the anniversary of the groundbreaking film with a free screening Wednesday at Kennedy-King College.

On September 24th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Co-owner of The Wieners Circle Ari Levy joins Bob Sirott to talk about who came up with the idea for the free hot dog giveaway and about how many they plan to hand out. He also shares details about their partnership with S. Rosen’s and what Bob wants to change their marquee to.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Kimmel’s return to TV and the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion. They also talk about Dean’s interview with Cillian Murphy and the death of Sonny Curtis.

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:

Does Chicago Comfort Food Exist For Vegans? Yes — And We Found It: Think iconic Chicago eats are just for meat lovers? From Italian “beef” and deep-dish to wings with mild sauce, here’s where to get vegan versions of our classic comfort foods.

Kennedy Mural Blasted As ‘AI Slop’ By Local Artists, Commuters: The Wintrust Bank Building allows nonprofits to choose art that promotes their mission — and typically features local artists. But the current mural from Hope Ignites has angered locals for its use of “computer-generated imagery.”

Block Club’s Block Party Returns Oct. 4 With DJs, Craft Beer, Family Fun: This year’s free block party is at Half Acre Beer Co. in Bowmanville. There will be family activities, local vendors, food, beer and more fun.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how long he thinks the tech stocks will lead the markets and why employment is starting to weaken. He also talks about why tariffs aren’t being brought up as much and what some investors are saying about S&P stocks.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about where measles vaccines are available and eye drops that could help vision loss due to aging. He also shares details about what happens when you eat too much protein, what types of exercise give you energy, and how women and men take different approaches to maintaining heart health.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Swimmers Return To Chicago River For 1st Time In A Century, Marking Waterway’s Dramatic Transformation: Hundreds of swimmers dove into the Chicago River Sunday to raise money for ALS research and highlight the river’s rebound after years of pollution and unsafe conditions.

Riot Fest Day 2: John Stamos Takes Over With Beach Boys Set, Butter Sculpture And Lookalike Contest: The “Full House” actor finally attended the fest after years of online harassment from its organizers. GWAR, Jack White and Wheezer also thrilled the crowd.

From Steering A Bus To Splitting Iron, CTA Workers Show Off Skills At Annual Jamboree: The transit agency has hosted the event since the ’80s. It includes competitions for employees to show off their skills for prizes.