On July 17th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make daylight saving permanent and what people are getting wrong when they debate the issue. He also shares details about what happened during the energy crisis of the 1970s and if he thinks the bill will stall in the Senate.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increasing amount of loan scams and how you can avoid government impersonators. He also shares an alert from the FTC about an unclaimed life insurance scam and people using AI to sell fake exotic flower seeds.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Chicago Daily News Building Is Now Officially A Landmark: The landmark status will allow the building’s owner to apply for city incentives for rehabilitation projects.

Bronzeville Residents Want Answers After Nat King Cole Mural Removed: The decade-old mural was the first installation of South Side artist Chris Devins’ Bronzeville Legends series. Neighbors say the building’s new owner didn’t warn the mural would be removed.

Midnight Circus Returns For Its 20th Year At Chicago Parks. Tickets Are On Sale Now: This season will have 23 performances across Brighton Park, Welles Park, Jefferson Park and suburban Evanston featuring world-renowned talent, the organizer said.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new trailer for the Anthony Bourdain biopic, a popular movie series coming back to the big screen, and a new series on MGM+, “The Westies.” She also shares details about the production of “The Wolf King,” Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde in “Behemoth,” and Will Ferrell’s Netflix series, “The Hawk.”

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss why home prices are increasing despite the higher mortgage rates and the differences between an FHA and VA loans. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Dan Barrins, Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down encouraging signs in the office market, including declining vacancy rates, new office development, and increased leasing activity in Chicago. Dan also explains how AI is transforming commercial real estate by helping companies identify opportunities, market properties more effectively, and make smarter business decisions. Plus, the future of Chicago’s ambitious 78 development, the role of TIF funding in major projects, and what new investments could mean for the city’s economic growth and downtown revitalization.

On July 16th, 2026, 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 what cyclospora is, how doctors typically treat it, and what you can do to lessen the risk of ingesting food contaminated with it.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the capture of Chance the Snapper, how the Sears Tower became the Willis Tower, the opening of Brookfield Zoo, and more.