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:

Chef Grant Achatz, Wieners Circle Plotting A Corn Dog Collab: The acclaimed Alinea chef and the beloved hot dog stand exchanged hints of the collab on Instagram, but Achatz said fans will likely have to wait until 2025 for a taste.

The Record Track, A Community-Minded Music Shop, Opening Soon In South Chicago: The record store-turned-outpost for music education and events will preview its newly renovated space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday.

A Haunted Child Or Normal Girl? Exhibit Explores Life Of Graceland Cemetery’s Famed Inez Clarke: Some believe the girl’s ghost haunts the grave. The exhibit, “Offerings: A Year of Visitation to Inez Briggs,” is now open at Graceland Cemetery.

Auburn Gresham Victorian Is 2000th Home Remodeled Through Cook County Land Bank: Developer Tytus Henry remodeled the four-bed, four-bath Victorian home “from the ground up,” with help from local youth who hope to work in the trades.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the closure of theme parks in Florida, how Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir was finished, and Jenna Fischer’s battle with breast cancer. They also discuss the announcement of a Bobby Darin musical on Broadway, new footage of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, an apology from Piers Morgan, and what’s new in home video this week.

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 U.S. President Joe Biden’s comments about Vladimir Putin and where talks of the war have died down. 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 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Axios contributor Justin Kaufmann joins Bob Sirott to talk about which intersections Chicagoans think are the most annoying based on traffic and travel times. He also explains how the different intersections were chosen and how construction on the Kennedy Expressway impacted the results.

Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes a collaboration between Stan’s Donuts and Affy Tapple. This sweet treat is a combination of Stan’s Apple Crisp Old Fashioned donut and Affy Tapple’s iconic caramel and nut combo.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of keeping your devices updated and how you can schedule automatic updates. He also explains how often you should update your devices, what happens to devices that can’t receive updates, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, a benefit concert for the Hurricane Helene victims, and Taylor Swift’s new financial achievement. They also discuss how COVID-19 symptoms impacted Al Pacino’s health, Dean’s interview with JB SMOOVE, and Common at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Chicago.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain why the tech stocks were struggling and why credit card balances seem higher than normal. He also talks about how the upcoming election could impact the economy.

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 what U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris had to say about the war in Ukraine and what kinds of weapons are manufactured in Ukraine. 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.