Mayor of Lansing, Illinois, Brian Hardy joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he created his business, Chicago’s Finest Ironworks, why he decided to run for mayor, and his time as a Lansing resident. He also shared details about their summer concert series and what spots tourists should visit.

Diamond Young (Assistant Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how the airstrikes in Iran have affected the U.S. dollar and Foreign Exchange Market, as well as the potential de-dollarization of the U.S. dollar.

On June 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Wicker Park Neighbors Fight ‘Atrocious’ Rat Problem In Dean Park. So Far, The Rats Are Winning: To document the ongoing infestation, two residents have been filming night-vision videos of the rodents and uploading them to an Instagram account called “Rats of Wicker Park.”

Birrieria Zaragoza In Archer Heights Closed Temporarily After Fire: A stove fire caused damage to the building that houses the popular Southwest Side birria spot, a fire official said. “We are committed to rebuilding and coming back stronger,” the restaurant said in an Instagram post.

Another Stretch Of Lincoln Avenue Is Now Temporarily Closed To Traffic: The planned closure has been delayed while crews work through logistics involving a water connection, officials said.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Jon and Dean talk about the death of Bobby Sherman and the end nearing of Diddy’s trial. They also share the apology from the “Cobra Kai” star to his co-star and what’s new on streaming services.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s final game with the Bulls, Cindy Crawford’s major contract, and the invention of the fireman’s pole.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about where in the Constitution it addresses the authority to declare war and who can declare it. She also shares details about laws for how cool landlords must keep apartments in heat waves.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the “Off To College” Trunk Party that the Jesse White Foundation is hosting and what items they could use from our listeners. He also explains who benefits from the donations and who is eligible to receive a care package.

Items can be dropped off at 412 W. Chicago Ave. or you can call 312-951-1820 with any questions.

The Jesse White Tumblers are performing in over 30 4th of July parades throughout the Chicagoland area. For more information, check out the Jesse White Foundation’s website.

On June 25th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the aftermath of President Trump’s ceasefire announcement for Israel and Iran and who made the first move after the announcement. He also discusses President Trump’s involvement on social media and his trip to the upcoming NATO summit.