Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about winners from the Country Music Awards, why Dolly Parton wasn’t there, and the U.K.’s ban of reselling concert tickets for a profit. They also talk about Daniel Radcliffe’s outreach to the new Harry Potter, how much “Wicked: For Good” is expected to take in, and where to watch the episodes of “Friends” spinoff “Joey.”

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why U.S. mass layoff warnings are on the rise and tips for paying off credit card debt. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the latest in real estate lending trends, new property tax increases, and the recent property tax hike in Cook County.

On November 20th, 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 a new strain of the flu and how RSV is sending more babies and young children to hospitals.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when the Chicago Bears signed Red Grange, The Rolling Stones’ impromptu performance with Muddy Waters, the invention of the chocolate phosphate, 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:

1985 Bears’ Hit Single ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ Is The Subject Of New HBO Documentary: The 40-minute documentary will explore how a local record executive convinced the Bears to try rapping, marking “a major turning point in the relationship between sports, music and pop culture.”

Derrick Rose Moves Back To Chicago In Retirement: ‘I Love Chi. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly’: The retired NBA star and Englewood native talked about moving back home on the first episode of his former teammate Joakim Noah’s travel show.

Little Village’s 26th Street Slowly Comes Back To Life After Months Of Immigration Raids: Business owners celebrated a more lively weekend after many Border Patrol agents left town. “There’s feeling of a brotherhood now, of people coming out to the community to be supportive,” one manager said.

Illinois Rolls Out Digital Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards: Illinois residents will soon be able to present a digital ID to get through airport security or buy alcohol at participating stores — but you still need to carry a physical license while driving.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Leo High School choir’s star-studded performance, which character was killed off in “The Simpsons,” and Dean’s “Wicked: For Good” pre-review. They also talk about why Alinea lost a Michelin Star and what’s new on streaming services.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the case against former FBI Director James Comey and the order for OJ Simpson’s estate to pay out to Ron Goldman’s family. She also explains what stand-your-ground laws are and the case of the TikTok influencer that was ordered to pay for allegedly destroying a marriage.

On November 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: