Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the postponing of the Oscar nominations and The Weeknd’s upcoming album release, as well as Jimmy Kimmel’s return to air. They also discuss who will be performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and Dean’s interview with Christopher Walken.

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:

City Leaders, Advocates Rally Against Proposal To Change Chicago’s Sanctuary City Rules: Immigrant rights advocates also warned that allowing local police to cooperate with federal immigration agents could leave the city open to litigation and financial liability.

Meet Chicago’s Pro Pickleball Team, Among The Best In The Nation: Chicago Slice is a co-ed team competing in the super-popular sport. Team ownership includes Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, supermodel Heidi Klum and tennis legend Chris Evert.

Cops Rescue Coyote From Humboldt Park Aldi In Viral Video: Monday’s coyote incident comes more than 17 years after a coyote was captured inside a Downtown Quiznos in 2007.

On January 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

NewsNation correspondent Brooke Shafer joins Bob Sirott from L.A. to give an update on the wildfires and what officials are telling residents. Bob’s stepdaughter and Alhambra resident Natalie Zarowny also joins him to talk about increasing prices during the wildfires and how residents are helping each other.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an increase in sugar-based drink consumption and how to shop for balanced meals at the grocery store. He also shares details about the 6-6-6 walking trend and how earbuds could harm your hearing.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how some hotels in Los Angeles are offering free rooms to first responders and donations to L.A. wildfire relief from organizations and celebrities. They also share details about some celebrity deaths, weekend box office numbers, and Dean’s interview with Patricia Arquette.

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:

Red Line Extension Secures $2 Billion In Federal Funds Before Trump Takes Office: Transit officials said last month they were “confident” they’d strike the deal to extend the Red Line south to 130th Street before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump lobbied to kill the bill that will now support the $5.7 billion project.

Chicago’s Rat Hole, 1 Year Later: Where Is It Now?: A year after it became viral, the slab of sidewalk with the Rat Hole has been encased and preserved by city officials. Its public future is still uncertain.

Here Are The 50 Finalists For Chicago’s ‘You Name A Snowplow’ Contest: This year’s finalists include Flake Shore Drive, Cold Style and Joakim Snow-uh.

On January 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Sirott’s stepdaughter and resident of Alhambra, California, Natalie Zarowny, joins Bob to give an update on the wildfires spreading in the Los Angeles area. She shares details about the air quality in the area and what people are trying to take with them should they need to evacuate.

Co-Creator of ‘Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago,’ Kevin Pang, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Chicago’s best restaurants, including Johnnie’s Beef, Hopleaf, and Superdawg. He also shares details about a Chicago bakery that made The New York Times Best Bakeries in America article and what he thinks about food trends.