NewsNation’s D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey joins Bob Sirott to talk about the next step in order to initiate the government’s reopening and when this might happen. He also discusses the terms that both parties had to agree on and the decision about the Affordable Care Act.

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:

Package Delivery Tax Floated To Help City’s Budget Woes — But Mayor Says It’d Need State Approval: Ald. Gilbert Villegas is proposing a $1.25 per package tax on ground deliveries to boost city revenue. Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn’t believe it can be done without sign-off from Springfield.

Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op: The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”

Mr. Submarine Marks 50 Years With 99-Cent Subs And 50 Ads Set To That Iconic Jingle: The Chicago sandwich chain partnered with local agency Quality Meats on the commercials, which are as delightfully corny and catchy as the originals.

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Hosting First-Ever Chicago Countdown This Year: The 55-year American tradition will have its own host, live performance and on-the-ground reporting from Chicago this New Year’s Eve.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain what the Challenger job layoff report is and how accurate those numbers are. He also talks about the numbers of people who don’t own stocks and why more stocks are falling as averages rise.

On November 11th, 2025, Kevin Wells, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain how the number of steps your take daily could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, symptoms of lung cancer, and why radiation might be unnecessary for some breast cancer patients. He also talks about how your eyes could help predict your heart’s age and the importance of staying in shape as you age.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Feds Clarify Prayer Ban at Broadview: Restrictions Only Apply On Federal Property: In a Friday phone call, a federal official told faith leaders and activists that there would be “no more prayer” outside of the Broadview immigration facility, but a spokeswoman later said the ban only applies to federal property.

Crust Fund Pizza Collabs With Giordano’s On ‘Millennium Pork’ Deep Dish For A Good Cause: Pizza fans can order the new pie online via Giordano’s website while supplies last. Share Our Spare, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential items like diapers to families across Chicagoland, will get $2 from every pizza sold.

The Ultimate Chicago Thanksgiving Pie Guide: Leave dessert to these 28 Chicago bakeries and restaurants, from The Chopping Block’s classic apple pie in a cast-iron skillet to Little Goat Diner’s over-the-top chocolate shake french fry pie.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the new class inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the weekend box office numbers. They also share details about Kim Kardashian’s social media post and what TMZ is reporting about P Diddy.

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not Thanksgiving travel will be impacted by the government shutdown and the number of increased flight cancellations due to increasing TSA numbers. He also discusses why some carry-ons have to be checked in and what the “healthiest” seat on an airplane is.

IDOT’s director of the office of communications Guy Tridgell joins Bob Sirott to talk about when they start preparing the roads before it starts snowing and why the roads don’t tend to stay clear for long. He also explains whether or not they have to wait to salt the roads.

On November 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: