On this Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Steve Zandpour (Director of Consumer and Business Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss what the Fed’s interest rate cut means for consumers in the long and short terms, as well as how it will affect things like credit cards, auto loans, and more.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Smashing Pumpkins’ very first concert, the unveiling of Wacker Drive, the birth of the Chicago Marathon, and more.

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 cases of whooping cough are up in Illinois and who is at high risk of contracting it. She also talks about who should get their RSV vaccine and whether or not you can get it at the same time as other vaccines.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

COVID Lab Owner Pleads Guilty To $14 Million Scheme To Defraud Government: The lab provided fake negative results at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic even though it didn’t run the tests or the results were inconclusive, prosecutors said.

Bucktown, Logan Square UPS Stores Not Shipping Packages — And Not Really UPS Stores, Company Says: The UPS Store voided its franchise agreements with the branches on California and Milwaukee avenues in March — but UPS signs are still up outside as the franchise owner contests the terminations.

Former Elbo Room Building Bought By Duo Behind Bookclub, Lakeview’s Secret Music Venue: “We want a cross-generational place for y’all to mosh safely, be yourselves, and be supported in your art. So we’re going legit,” the Bookclub founders wrote on Instagram. They’re targeting a 2025 opening.

Meat Bush Strikes Again: Why Are Chunks Of Raw Meat Showing Up On This Ravenswood Corner?: A neighbor posted photos of the “Meat Bush” discovery on Facebook last week. It’s not the first time this has happened, residents said.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of John Amos and remember iconic moments in his career. They also share details about what’s new on streaming services and a recipe Dean is trying out on TV.

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 the U.S. Vice President candidates are saying about the war in Ukraine and comparing the attacks in Israel versus 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.

The American Lung Association with WGN Radio shine a light on four remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Outstanding Mother Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room, November 12th. Congratulations to Emily Chase, Chief Operating Officer at UChicago Medicine, for balancing her professional career and nurturing her family while impacting the community that she lives in.

On this Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, Kevin Wells shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Sports Network president Jason Coyle joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about what type of content viewers can expect to see on CHSN. Jason says college and high school sports will play a big role on the network. He also discusses the similarities and differences compared to previous regional sports networks based in Chicago, who viewers can expect to see, and where they can watch it.

For more information, visit CHSN.Com.