President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about password safety and moving scams. He also shares details about a scam concerning robo-callers and paying a bill with gift cards.

CNET editor at large Scott Stein joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and what the new system is capable of. He also discusses some of the games he’s tried out on it and if it’s worth buying.

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

Uber Wrongfully Charged Riders Downtown Congestion Fee For Months: After Block Club reached out to Uber about customers complaining they’d been charged city congestion fees outside of allotted times, the company is now promising refunds.

Lincoln Square Retailers See Drop In Sales During First Week Of Car-Free Zone, Chamber Says: While retailers fared the worst, hospitality businesses with a liquor license appeared to do better with the increase in foot traffic.

Chick-Fil-A To Open At Former Wicker Park Post Office, But No Word On USPS Replacement: The chain plans to take over a space that includes a Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins, according to a real estate flyer. A spokesperson said the company is “early in the process” of opening.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Tony Awards nominations and Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis. They also share details about Michael Bolton’s cancer diagnosis and Sheryl Crow’s home invader.

WGN Radio host and pet expert Steve Dale joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to explain what “designer dogs” are, why they’re not all hypo-allergenic, and if mutts tend to be healthier. He also shares information about dog DNA testing kits and why more young people are choosing to have pets over having children.

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss what to expect from upcoming jobs report, as well as how tariffs are affecting consumer spending and small businesses.

On May 1st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Tony Stewart’s resume is quite lengthy. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee won three NASCAR Cup Series championships, as well as an IndyCar championship. Over the weekend, Stewart earned his first career NHRA Top Fuel victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He joined Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Dane Neal in studio to preview the NHRA Route 66 Nationals taking place in Joliet May 15-18. Stewart also explains differences between the types of race cars, and what it’s like being in a car with him when he’s not the driver.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the reveal of Al Capone’s vault, the Bears’ draft pick of 1975, and the debut of the Grand Prize Game on “Bozo’s Circus.”

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the perfect time to plant tomatoes and the definition of a true “heirloom” tomato. He also answers listeners’ questions, like how to keep squirrels away from your garden and how often you should water tomato plants.