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 message from the mayor of Kyiv and confirmation of North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region. 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 October 28th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Chicago’s hottest restaurants for the month of October, including Beity and Santa Masa Tamaleria. She also shares details about how the Italian beef sandwich is recognized nationally due to success of “The Bear,” and Chicago’s top ten Italian beef sandwiches.

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:

Salt Shed’s New Bar And Venue, Three Top Lounge, Opens Next Week: The lounge will host smaller concerts and parties, with a rooftop overlooking the Salt Shed’s outdoor concert area and the Chicago skyline.

Longtime Courtroom Sketch Artist Is Doing Record Business Thanks To Indicted Pols, With Madigan Up Now: Lou Chukman is seeing one of his most lucrative years on record thanks to a slew of high-profile Chicago trials from former Ald. Ed Burke to El Chapo’s son — and now former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

To learn more about the return of a Pilsen ofrenda, click on the headline: Pilsen Woman’s Beloved 16-Foot Ofrenda Returns For Dia De Los Muertos

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a Jerry Springer documentary, celebrity real estate news, Rob Lowe’s multiple projects, and Lacey Chabert’s movie on Netflix. Dean Richards also lists some fun weekend events in and around Chicago this weekend!

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how to get the most of your vacation days at work.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

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 pact between Russia’s lawmakers and North Korea, as well as the history of Kyiv and Chicago as sister cities. 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 October 25th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake claims on Medicare statements, Elon Musk impersonators, and a scam involving a local police department. He also shares details about student loan scams and a check you might be receiving in the mail.

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:

Chicago-Area Residents Support Proposed CTA, Metra, Pace Merger, Survey Finds: The survey comes as some lawmakers and transportation groups push for a single consolidated agency, saying it could save money and better address longstanding issues with the CTA.

Wicker Park Barnes & Noble Opening Next Week At Noel State Bank Building: The grand opening is Wednesday morning with author Jeneva Rose. The site was home to a Walgreens that closed in early 2023.

Vacant Logan Square Lot Could Become Community Plaza As Neighbors, City Plan Next Steps: The lot at Logan Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue was once part of the Megamall. More feedback is being sought, but plaza construction could begin in early 2026.

Illinois’ Vegan School Lunch Program Is Thriving At Logan Square School: Chase Elementary has the highest concentration of students of any Illinois school who have opted in to the plant-based lunch program.