Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to share details about what direction FOX 32’s news director wants to take the programming and the purpose of the recent layoffs at ESPN. He also shares the goal for the new Chicago Public Media website and when it will launch.

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about O’Hare’s latest taxi times, who has the most flight cancellations, and what rights you have if your flight gets canceled. He also explains what you should do before and after you rent a car, why air fares are still high, and off-site TSA screenings.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

A Sliver Of Land Along The Kennedy Expressway Has Been Reborn As A Native Prairie: Bucktown neighbor Ian Kibbe’s guerilla garden is flourishing on an IDOT-managed piece of land along the highway. He hopes to continue stewarding the plot by partnering with local groups to make it legitimate.

Rogers Park’s Historic 400 Theater, Closed Since 2023, Reopening This Month Under New Owner: Tickets for the July 31 opening of the theater — which had a 111-year run as Chicago’s oldest movie palace — will be on sale soon, the business announced Tuesday.

Emmett Till’s 85th Birthday To Bring ‘Radical Joy’ At Closing Of Bronzeville Art Exhibition: “From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85,” closing Saturday, is inspired by its curator’s promise to Mamie Till-Mobley — and by Chicago-area teens exploring social justice through storytelling.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a warning for iPhone users, an email scam targeting business owners, and why you shouldn’t scan a QR code in an unknown package. He also shares details about an impersonation of authority figures in DuPage County and how your bank knows you’re the one making a transaction.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about a Snoop Dogg biopic and a reboot of “A Different World.” She also talks about Kate Hudson’s new show and a record set by “The Odyssey.”

Scott Bachmann, Team Lead and Senior Vice President in the Commercial Banking at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down the strong second quarter earnings for banks and what is driving those numbers and how interest rates and artificial intelligence are also affecting the numbers. Scott also talks about M&A activity, Rural business transition risk and more.

On July 23rd, 2026, 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 Jesse Jackson’s “Rainbow Coalition” speech from 1984, Princess Grace’s visit to the city, Mr. Submarine’s first location, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses research concerning Long COVID and why women experience more severe symptoms than men, as well as testing on a drug that focuses on pancreatic cancer.

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:

7 Save A Lot Stores on South, West Sides Could Close In Days As Owners Face ‘Financial Headwinds’: City officials, Yellow Banana, Save A Lot and other financial partners are “discussing opportunities” to keep the stores open, officials said Tuesday.

Loyola’s Plan To Turn Closed School Into Student Housing Could Free Up Local Apartments, University Says: Loyola University and the Ignatian Mission Center are proposing a redevelopment of the St. Ignatius campus that would include housing for over 200 students and a social services center.

Free Street Theater Wants People To ‘Touch Grass’ In New Puppet Show: Free Street is bringing the interactive show to Chicago parks this month to inspire people to learn more about trees — and get 100 more planted in the city.

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