On October 11th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new season of “Backstory,” and his thirty-year anniversary at WGN. He also shares details about some of the topics he covers on “Backstory,” like tattoos, sports legend statues, and the history of the guitar.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can donate to legitimate hurricane relief funds and a Medicare card scam. He also shares details about the increase in moving scams and what to do if someone calls about a fake credit card in your name.

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:

Lincoln Park Man Will Skip The Chicago Marathon To Run Around His Block 79 Times Instead: On Saturday, Matt Brusich will run 26.2 miles around his block in a U.S. Track and Field-sanctioned event, all while raising money for Lincoln Park Community Services and the neighborhood’s homeless community.

Mars Factory In Austin Is Now A Chicago Landmark: The City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to give landmark status to the West Side factory home of candy like Snickers, M&M’s and Twix.

Portillo’s Unveils Chocolate Cake Cookie To Celebrate Milk Bar’s Chicago Opening: The cookie combines the flavors of Portillo’s chocolate cake with swirls and chunks of the chain’s fudge frosting in a Milk Bar chocolate cookie.

North Side Animal Rescue’s ‘Barktoberfest’ Event Pairs German Food With Pet Adoption: Famous Fido Rescue’s Sunday event will give people the chance to meet pets looking for their forever home.

Legal Battle Looms Over ShotSpotter As Mayor, Alderpeople Deeply Divided On Technology: Mayor Brandon Johnson called the council’s push to reinstate ShotSpotter “illegal.” In protest, Ald. Anthony Beale sent dozens of Johnson’s ordinances to purgatory.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Taylor Swift’s donation to hurricane relief, a video that leaked pertaining to P. Diddy, and Broadway to dim their lights for three stars. They also share details about Al Pacino’s upcoming memoir, a celebrity breakup, and who Dean thinks played the best “Joker.”

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 North Korea’s forces aiding Russia and multiple ports in Odesa targeted by missiles. 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 10th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Portillo’s first went public, the stepping down of Lincoln Park Zoo Director Dr. Lester Fisher, Ronald Reagan’s first ceremonial pitch at Wrigley Field, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the jury process when it comes to finding jurors for Mike Madigan’s trial and new evidence found concerning the Menendez brothers. She also highlights cases as the Supreme Court’s new term begins, like the arguments about ghost guns and a challenge to a Tennessee law regarding a ban on gender affirming care for minors.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains how mpox spreads and a recent outbreak in parts of Africa. She also shares details about where you can find out about expired COVID tests and if the life of an expired test has been extended.