Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War.  Joseph talks about the the overnight drone attack in Odesa. 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.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. It is Emmy weekend and Dan and Eugene Levy are set to host the show, Bill O’Reilly has a special this Sunday at 8 pm on President Obama on NewsNation, things to do this weekend, and more!

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joined Bob this morning to share how often you should be washing your bed sheets.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

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:

Iconic Little Village Arch Unveiled After Extensive Renovation: Restoration of the city landmark included repairing the iconic clock, rehabilitating the granite, limestone and stucco, and cleaning and repairing the facade and roof. 

Candlelite, West Ridge’s Iconic Pizzeria, Opening Second Location In Lincoln Park: Candlelite Lincoln Park will open this month inside the iO Theater — and it will have a marquee modeled after its original sign.

On Friday September 13th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Howard Katz, Executive Partner at Lettuce Entertain You, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the celebration of 20 years of Wildfire Glenview! To commemorate this special milestone, Wildfire will bring back favorites from the original menu, including spinach salad, mustard-crusted chicken sandwich, and more! Then Howard talks about Ema, a new restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You, which is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant that open this past Tuesday in Glenview. Make your reservation today at opentable.com!

Forrest Claypool, former chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his book, The Daley Show (Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago’s Richard M. Daley).

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War.  Joseph talks about the White House finalizing a plan to lift some restrictions on long range missiles. 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.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Taylor Swift wins big at the VMAs, Jon Bon Jovi helps save a life, Justin Timberlake expected to get a plea deal, and more!

On Thursday September 12th, 2024, Kevin Wells recaps market movement from Wednesday.