Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Leonardo DiCaprio’s donation to L.A. wildfire relief efforts, Sally Struthers’ interaction with Betty White, and a lawsuit between Tony Bennett’s children. They also talk about Conan O’Brien’s award, the donation of SNL artifacts, and Dean’s interview with Josh Gad.

On January 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the record snowstorm in 1979, the discontinuing of green stamps at Wieboldt’s stores, Harry Caray’s salary disagreement, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what homeowners in California should do if they don’t have insurance and if there are any lawsuits concerning the wildfires. She also explains whether or not she thought it was a good idea for Mike Madigan to take the stand and the trial of the suspect who allegedly stole the ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

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 how good hygiene could decrease the risk of norovirus and what we’re still learning about Long COVID.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the BAFTA nominations, Josh Gad’s donation to L.A. wildfire relief efforts, and Ringo Starr’s benefit show. They also discuss the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, as well as what’s new on streaming services.

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:

Late Folk Legend Steve Goodman’s Guitars, Lyric Sheets Feared Lost In Los Angeles Fires: The singer-songwriter’s daughters lost their Los Angeles homes in the wildfires. They held Goodman’s “City of New Orleans” handwritten lyrics, guitars and more.

Chicagoans Kept Nearly 300 Tons Of Food Out Of Landfills Thanks To City Composting Program: There are 20 drop-off locations around the city featuring bright green bins. The waste is turned into compost, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Molly Tea To Open In Chinatown, Marking Popular Chinese Chain’s 1st Midwest Location: The Wentworth store will be the fourth in the U.S. for the bubble-tea giant that serves floral milk teas topped with jasmine-infused whipped cream.

On January 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Futurist David Houle joins Bob Sirott to explain what he does as a futurist, as well as why he thinks the L.A. wildfires are a tipping point concerning climate change. He also talks about how the fires have impacted much of Hollywood’s industry and the insurance industry in California going forward.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what “digital clutter” is, how to organize digital files, and how to de-clutter your devices. He also shares details about tips to organize your passwords, strategies to overcome digital hoarding, and answers this week’s genius bar question.