Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean gives Bob a big helping of Beatle-mania news as Paul McCartney took to the stage in London and was joined by old pal Ringo Starr and by The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood. Meanwhile, Julian Lennon undergoes surgery due to a cancer scare. We also get the ‘skinny’ from local funny man Jim Gaffigan and Dean reacts to the new Superman trailer.

NewsNation’s National Security Contributor & former U.S. Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. General Richard Newton joins Bob Sirott to address the latest developments in the ceasefire talks in Gaza along with what the future hold for Israel as the tides continue to shift in Syria.

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:

Want To Drive A Giant Hot Dog? Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Is Hiring: Applications are open through Jan. 31 for the one-year gig driving America’s most famous hot dog on wheels.

Advocate Building New Hospital On Former South Works Site, Will Demolish Trinity Upon Completion: The new, $300 million facility will replace the larger Trinity Hospital. Advocate Health also plans to spend $725 million on new outpatient clinics and community health programs.

Horner Park Basketball Lights Now On After Neighbors Fought For Them For Years: Electricians tested the lights last week before turning them on for basketball players, park officials said. The lights will turn on after sunset and stay on until 11 p.m.

White Sox Change Stadium Name To ‘Rate Field,’ Fans Collectively Boo: “There’s apathy, more than anything,” one fan said about the anticlimactic name change. The White Sox’s naming rights deal with Chicago mortgage company Guaranteed Rate runs through 2029.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about popular winter scams how to spot a phishing scam. He also discusses how car thieves are using tow trucks to impersonate insurance companies and fake “motorcycle for sale” ads.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appearance in court, Billie Eilish’s visit to a first grade classroom, and Martin Short’s SNL promo. They also discuss the possibility of Pat Sajak’s daughter joining ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and Dean’s interview with Monica Barbaro.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Bob Sirott to talk about why stocks plunged significantly yesterday and what the most recent status is. She also explains what a Santa Claus rally is.

On December 19th, 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 the 90th anniversary of the Billy Goat Tavern, the death of Mayor Daley, the history of Holiday Hills, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share more details about the Madison school shooting and a new poll showing American’s drop in confidence of the judicial system. She also talks about new laws taking effect in 2025, like digital drivers licenses and canceling gym memberships made easier.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses where more cases of bird flu have popped up and explains what STEC is, concerning E. coli outbreaks.