Mayor of Lindenhurst, Dominic Marturano, joins Bob Sirott to talk about where Lindenhurst is located and how their downtown are revival has progressed. He also shares how him and his family came to move to Lindenhurst and some of the upcoming family activities they will be hosting.

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

Private Fences Put Up Around Public Park Irk Near North Neighbors: The park must be publicly accessible 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily as part of an agreement with the city — but some are concerned the large fences a homeowner association put up will keep away other Chicagoans.

Babe’s Opens In Logan Square, Giving Women’s Sports Fans A Place To Call Home: With eight TVs, Babe’s is able to show four women’s sports games at a time. Events, sports-related movie screenings and watch parties are being planned.

Support the Block Club Chicago Block Party!: Join Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer bash on Saturday, October 4, featuring live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities, games and more. RSVP below for free tickets, or if you’d like a VIP experience, check out our VIP ticket options.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings, why Jessica Chastain is protesting Apple TV+, and Dean’s interview with the star of “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.” They also talk about how the Leo High School Choir did on AGT and Dean’s conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about different types of Homecoming scams and fake phone calls claiming to be an employee from the village of Mount Prospect. He also shares details about how a Portage Park woman lost over twenty thousand dollars to a fake message on her computer and how National Preparedness Day is recognized.

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 the recent Fed rate cut and what it means for small businesses, as well as consumers and potentially the job market.

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

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 why autism is a spectrum disease and why she thinks it’s important for pregnant women to continue taking Tylenol to reduce fevers. She also discusses an announcement from Illinois Department of Public Health concerning COVID vaccines.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss Jimmy Kimmel’s return, John Mulaney’s Wrigley Field announcement, and another fantastic performance from the Leo High School Choir. They also talk about the new “Wicked: For Good” trailer, what’s new in home video, and the price increase for Disney+ subscribers.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not President Trump’s statement about Tylenol could lead to potential lawsuits and a city ordinance that could allow dogs in restaurants. She also shares details about the lawsuits the FTC has against Ticketmaster and Amazon.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Harry Caray’s final game, the debut of Oprah’s Book Club, the first Chicago Marathon, and more.