Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

The Chicago Art Locker Brings Whimsy And Free Works Of Art To Avondale: What started as a free initiative has blossomed to include art supplies, bilingual Know Your Rights pamphlets and stickers. A Logan Square art locker debuts next month.

Bronzeville Homeless Shelter Residents ‘Traumatized’ After Feds Chase, Arrest 4 People: The federal agents arrived in unmarked minivans and detained four people outside a shelter run by a local pastor’s nonprofit Wednesday.

Block Club Block Party Kids Zone Will Have Art, Dancing, A Bounce House And More: Local arts groups Somos Arte and All About Dance will host interactive activities at the free block party Oct. 4 at Half Acre Beer Co. in Bowmanville. The Wiggleworms musicians and Jesse White Tumblers will perform, too.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss the current state of the economy in the midst of a government shutdown, and what it could impact, including the jobs report and small business.

On October 2nd, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for 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 discusses a study concerning children who contract COVID multiple times.

The Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game One of their best-of-three Wild Card series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly’s back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning ended up being all the team needed to put the Padres against the brink of elimination. Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on the first game, look ahead to Game Two, and to try to help calm Bob’s postseason nerves.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ pennant win of 1945, the birth of the Sarah Lee Bakery, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a lawsuit against ICE that accuses them of making allegedly false arrests and what a court could do if they violated the law. She also shares details about who former FBI director James Comey will be represented by and what the judge will take into account when figuring out P. Diddy’s sentence.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about more details that are being revealed about the divorce of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, as well as Jimmy Kimmel on Stephen Colbert’s show and the comedians under fire for performing at a Middle East comedy fest. They also share details about Dolly Parton’s health and what’s new in home video.

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:

Sculpture Walk Connecting Jefferson And Portage Park To Be Unveiled This Weekend: The NW Side Art Walk features 10 sculptures along the Milwaukee Avenue corridor, five of them new. A dedication ceremony is Saturday.

Quantum Shore Project Breaks Ground At Former US Steel South Works Site: Some residents are calling for a community benefits agreement and more investment on the Southeast Side.

How Closed Loop Farms Became A Microgreens Empire In Chicago: Adam Pollack started the business in his apartment as a “fun break” from kitchen life. Ten years later, the huge Back of the Yards farm is the go-to supplier of microgreens and edible flowers to restaurants across Chicago.

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On October 1st, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers: