On April 22nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

White House correspondent for The Hill Alex Gangitano joins Bob Sirott to talk about Vice President J.D. Vance’s meeting with Pope Francis and if the Pope’s Easter Sunday appearance surprised anyone. She also explains what will happen next in the search for a successor and Pope Francis’ funeral arrangements.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain when you should take Advil versus Tylenol. He also talks about who should be taking vitamin A supplements and what we should know about the measles vaccination.

Since the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) launched in October, it has been the official television home for three of Chicago’s major pro sports franchises: the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox. CHSN is available on TV through U-Verse, DIRECTV and Astound, and by using an antenna for channels WJYS 62.2 and WJYS 62.3 in Chicago. The channel can also be streamed on the CHSN website and app, as well as platforms such as Fubo and DIRECTV Stream.

Unfortunately, negotiations have stalled between CHSN and one of the more popular cable providers: Comcast/Xfinity. WGN TV has reportedly shown interest in airing CHSN broadcasts. Deputy sports editor at the Chicago Sun-Times, Jeff Agrest, joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to explain whether this a realistic option, and when fans could potentially tune in.

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:

Photographer Reunites With Kids He Snapped On Bucktown Streets 45 Years Later: An exhibit featuring photos of kids playing in Bucktown in 1979, taken by then-college student Ray Reiss, opened a few weeks ago at the local library branch. Some of those now-grown-up kids have come forward.

City Sues Englewood Junkyard Property Owner, Mechanic Living On Lots: Mechanic Jerry Bell said a man claimed to own the lots and allowed him to move there rent-free in 2018. The city is suing after a Block Club investigation put the spotlight on the illegal junkyard after a decade of neighbors complaining.

Piping Plover Imani, Son Of Monty And Rose, Is Back Home At Montrose Beach: Imani returned Friday to the beach on which he hatched in 2021. His arrival comes one week after birdwatchers spotted ploveres Pippin and Uncle Larry.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean to talk about where people can watch the movie “Conclave” and about the weekend box office numbers. They also share details about a possible celebrity romance and how Zak Starkey is back with The Who.

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

Former CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about safety in Chicago as the warm weather approaches, including new barricades in Streeterville and what he’s hearing about the curfew proposal. He also shares his thoughts on how parents can help crack down on the teen takeovers.

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:

Could Banning Cars On Michigan Avenue Be The Key To Revitalizing Downtown?: The winning proposal from UChicago graduate students in this year’s Harris Policy Innovation Challenge suggests the city turn a stretch of Michigan Avenue into a pedestrian, cyclist and bus-only zone.

New Wave Of Openings Could Signal Rebound For Clark Street Corridor In Lakeview: The CTA’s massive Red and Purple Modernization project and the COVID-19 pandemic left the corridor with shuttered storefronts. Now, new businesses are giving the area a second chance.

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants that are hosting Easter dinners this weekend, including Swift Tavern and Big Star West Town. Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, also joins Bob to review Portillo’s new breakfast menu and his opinion of the Popeyes pickle lemonade.