On December 19th, 2024, 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 90th anniversary of the Billy Goat Tavern, the death of Mayor Daley, the history of Holiday Hills, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share more details about the Madison school shooting and a new poll showing American’s drop in confidence of the judicial system. She also talks about new laws taking effect in 2025, like digital drivers licenses and canceling gym memberships made easier.

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 where more cases of bird flu have popped up and explains what STEC is, concerning E. coli outbreaks.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Beyoncé’s music industry record and who will be starring in a new ‘Karate Kid’ movie. They also talk about the split of Chance the Rapper and his wife, as well as Dean’s streaming picks.

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:

Decaying Congress Theater Gets More City Money To Start $88 Million Overhaul In March: Funds approved Monday would support the ambitious revival of the 3,500-seat venue that includes 13,000 square feet of retail and office space and 16 affordable apartments.

Christkindlmarket Is The Most Overcrowded Holiday Market In The US, Survey Says: The uber-popular event packs people into Daley Plaza year after year, often with lines around the block.

In New Holiday Rom-com ‘Christmas In Chicago,’ Lincoln Square Is The Star: Local businesses — including Timeless Toys in the square — feature prominently in the to-be-released film by writer/director Mark Nathan.

On December 18th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to troubleshoot and fix your computer, internet, and phone issues. He also explains what you should do if your password isn’t working and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about filming for a piece that focuses on Luigi Mangione, movies inducted by the National Film Board, and the new name for “Wicked’s” part two. They also talk about how Travis Kelce celebrated Taylor Swift’s birthday, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Broadway debut, and Dean’s interview with Edward Norton.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how many rate cuts are projected to happen in 2025, as well as economic growth and unemployment numbers. He also explains why the inflation rates are coming down, but prices are still increasing.