WGN’s Jon Hansen, in for Bob Sirott, chats with Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, in for WGN’s Dean Richards, about the best movies to see in theatres as the year comes to an end and what moviegoers should pay attention to in these films. Blake also touches on some notable entertainers who have passed away in 2024.

On December 30th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about his latest book EAT YOUR AGE! It’s never too late to change your lifestyle to live better and be healthier.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to radio legend Kevin Matthews about holiday traditions with his family, along with Jim Short’s predictions for the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks game.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about scams to be aware of when purchasing gift cards from the store. Steve also highlights other scams and risks to keep an eye on during the holiday season and emphasizes the importance of knowing the return policy of the company you are sending your product back to.

The annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.7% in November and Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about what this means for the consumer price index, and shares a few takes on what the 2025 economic outlook might be.

On December 26th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pep Christmas lights will put in your step, along with a good walk in general. We also throw around the tireless debate on how beneficial alcohol is for you, plus a few things to be aware of to ensure your blood pressure is properly and accurately measured.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean brings Bob up to speed on the big names at the Kennedy Center Honors, his chat with Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, and sadly, it is time for REO Speedwagon to fly.

On December 23th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: