Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Thanksgiving became a national holiday, the release of ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the Thanksgiving Day football game tradition, 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 shares details about the whooping cough outbreak at Lane Tech and a study of which cooking oils could cause inflammation.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how much a letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton could sell at auction for and the death of director Jim Abrahams. They also share details about things to do over Thanksgiving weekend and how to watch the Bozo Thanksgiving special.

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:

Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: The History And Legacy Of 14 Iconic Watering Holes: Block Club went deep — like, really deep — into the history of some of the city’s most beloved and historic dive bars.

Ravinia Brewing To Close Logan Square Taproom Following Trademark Settlement: The brewery changed its name to Steep Ravine Brewing Company after a dispute with Ravinia Festival and will host a taproom farewell party Dec. 14.

Garfield Park Conservatory Breaks Ground On Children’s Garden Overhaul: The $10 million project has begun after more than a decade of fundraising and is expected to include a toddler area, slide and dig pit. Here’s what it will look like.

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 Joseph’s conferences and how Americans in Ukraine celebrate Thanksgiving. 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.

On November 27th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about which Chicago stage productions have been extended and Elton John’s vision issues. They also discuss why Ed Sheeran is clashing with Bob Geldof and Dean’s interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about digital safety around the holidays, like when you should change passwords and being cautious about fake emails and texts from retailers. He also shares tips for making online purchases, donating to charities, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how President-elect Trump’s tariff plan is impacting the markets and updated jobless claims. He also talks about a retail sales prediction for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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 a drone attack as Joseph was traveling and a British man taken prisoner by Russian forces after fighting on Ukraine’s side. 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.