Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the updated Novavax vaccine for COVID-19 and a potential new way to detect women’s heart disease.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment.  We learn that Elton John has limited vision in one of his eyes, Brian May has a stroke, “The Room Next Door” gets a 17-minute standing ovation, Taylor Swift is in the NFL season hype video, and more.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. We look back at Soldier Field’s anniversary, The Tully Monster, Summer of 1966, and Cubs history!

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:

One-Man Show About Iconic Chicago Journalist Mike Royko Coming To Chopin Theater: Opening Thursday at the Chopin Theatre, “Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago” brings the story of the legendary local columnist to life.

Rogers Park’s Lifeline Theatre Needs Help Staying Afloat: Expenses have gone up while income has dropped, leaving the theater with a $200,000 deficit. “The situation is really urgent,” one leader said.

Another Boat Left Abandoned And Sinking On The Chicago River — And It Could Be There Awhile: A boat named Toy Box had been abandoned on the Chicago River since at least late July, witnesses say. The Coast Guard does not have a definitive timeline of when the boat will be removed or how.

No, Armed Venezuelan Migrants Did Not Take Over A Chicago Apartment Building: Elon Musk and some prominent right-wing social media accounts widely circulated claims that dozens of migrants with guns and motorcycles “took over” a South Side apartment. The claim was bogus, police, neighbors and the area’s alderperson said.

On Wednesday September 4th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss learning good money habits and passing those down to your kids. Then Paul talks about how the markets change as summer comes to a close.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Joseph talks about an intense weekend in Ukraine and shares audio of bombs he recorded near Kyiv. 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.

Jennifer Conroyd, Founder of The Fluid Running, and Marcy Dunne, running the water marathon, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about Making Waves for ALS happening this Sunday September 8 from 8am to 3pm at the LaGrange Field Club, Marcy will be running the first known marathon in water. For more information and for ways to donate, visit fluidrunning.com

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment.  James Darren passes away at the age of 88, Ian Mckellan isn’t retiring, what’s going on at the Venice Film Festival, and more!

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss what kinds of tomatoes to grow for what kind of taste you are looking for. Later on, Bob talks gardening tips for tomatoes.