It’s time for Bob Sirott’s Friday Food News and Reviews! Ashok Selvam, Editor of Eater Chicago, checks in for a highlight on Chicago’s top chophouse, Asador Bastian. Plus, he has some brunch and pizza places old and new from the north side to Soldier Field, just in time for the Bears game.

Christkindlmarket Is Back In November — But Skipping Wrigleyville: The annual holiday market will return to Daley Plaza with a collection of holiday souvenirs including boot-shaped mugs, ornaments and gift boxes.

O’Hare Is Adding Over 100 Concessions Spaces. Here’s How Local Businesses Can Submit A Bid: Selected restaurants and shops will open in phases, with the first businesses opening as soon as 2027.

A South Loop Arts Center Is In Danger Of Losing Its Space. Here’s How You Can Help: The F.A.M.E. Center has provided arts education to Chicago students for six years. Now that its Wabash Avenue home is up for sale, its team is looking to raise money to stay there.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob for some savvy new lifestyle tips! It turns out there is a right and a wrong way to apologize and Marianne is here to help accentuate those ‘sorries’ and ‘my bads.’

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 the news that the Biden administration has pledged $8 billion in aid to Ukraine and we get his response on former President Trump’s comments following reports that he and President Zelenskyy will meet. 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.

After a 4-year break from broadcasting following an unfortunate incident on a live broadcast, Thom Brennaman makes his return to sports broadcasting as the lead announcer for CW Sports. He chats with Bob Sirott and Andy Masur about his experiences over the last few years and the decisions that led to his welcome return under the Nexstar umbrella.

Roselle Mayor David Pileski’s family has been in Roselle for over a century and has a number of mainstays that David and his residents are proud of. Voted 2024’s Best Town to Live In, Roselle is home to the oldest continuously operated winery, Lynfred Winery, which also serves as a bed and breakfast and their brand new Petal Plaza, Promenade and Porch, which also features their Centennial Mosaic as pictured above behind Mayor Pileski, courtesy of the Roselle Arts and Culture Foundation.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. This year’s summer blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine makes its way from the theater to your home and devices! We get the rundown on the A-Listers coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, Julia Roberts will narrate Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir and a snippet of Dean’s conversation with Joaquin Phoenix for Joker: Folie a Deux.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, and we get Joseph’s perspective on President Zelenskyy’s visit with President Biden and the remarks from Republicans and former President Trump. 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.

Lori Rinaldi, Residential Mortgage Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about the Federal Reserve rate cut and the impact it will have on mortgages and refinancing.

On this Thursday, September 26th, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: