On December 17th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago radio icon Jeff Schwartz joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Carl and Larry Rosenbaum founded Chicago record store chain “The Flip Side” and how they began selling concert tickets as well as had appearances from multiple famous musicians. He also shares details about how record stores became a staple in society and where you can purchase “The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked.”

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about a drug that could advance breast cancer research and U.S. dietary guidelines. He also discusses how much water you should drink, how caffeine affects our health, and when you should take a break from working out.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about new episodes of a popular sitcom, an incident at a Billie Eilish concert, and an altercation involving Jamie Foxx. They also share details about how Dick Van Dyke’s neighbors rescued him from a fire, box office numbers, and Dean’s interview with Willem Dafoe.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Ukrainian drones in Chechnya and our announcement about Joseph’s daily reports. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

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On December 16th, 2020, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about getting creative when purchasing a gift for a hostess and some fun Savvy-Planet news!

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Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the return of the McRib and McDonald’s snack wrap announcement. He also discusses things to do at the pop-up district in Wrigleyville, Wrigleyville Wonderland, and a sampling of different French butters by Taste Europe.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean highlight the Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift’s visit to a children’s hospital, and the remake of a classic movie. They also share details about Morgan Wallen’s sentencing and things to do this weekend.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Uptown’s Oldest Restaurant, Fiesta Mexicana, Closing After 45 Years: The restaurant’s last day of service is Dec. 20. In a social media post, owners cited challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason behind the closure.

Help Save Chicago’s Historic Buildings By Nominating Them For Endangered Status: Landmarks Illinois is accepting nominations for its annual Most Endangered Places list, which has helped save historic sites across Chicago for nearly 30 years.

Shedd Aquarium’s Wonder Of Water Replaces 53-Year-Old Exhibit — And Gives Lake Life Some Love: The exhibit, which replaces the Caribbean Reef in the Shedd’s rotunda, showcases saltwater and freshwater ecosystems in two 28,000-gallon tanks.