On Tuesday September 3rd, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Adrian Kane, Editorial Director of The Infatuation Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about best places in Chicago to get a burger and barbecue for Labor Day.

Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, and Dave Eanet are joined by Northwestern Head Football Coach David Braun to talk about opening up the season against Miami (Ohio) and playing at the new temporary home of the Wildcats, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Then Coach Braun talks about the impact of new coaches on his staff and how the team looked in fall camp.

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 the death of a pilot of an F-16 during a Russian attack. 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 Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. We learn that Leah Remini and her husband are getting a divorce after 21 years of marriage, musicians don’t want former President Donald Trump using their music, Jelly Roll gives generously to a lemonade stand, and more!

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

Downtown Newspaper Racks Removed By City Ahead Of DNC, With No Plans To Bring Them Back: The city removed more than 40 newsracks because of “public health and safety risks.” Local publications say the move harmed independent media and the readers they serve.

The Race To Build Quantum Campus Is On — And South Siders Won’t Be Left Behind, Officials Say: The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is planned on part of the former U.S. Steel South Works site. It could be the world’s first quantum computer for industrial use.

NASCAR Returning To Chicago’s Grant Park In 2025: The Chicago Street Race will be back for its third year July 5-6, 2025.

On August 30th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

The Block Club Block Party Lineup And Schedule Is Here — And Packed With Local Talent: From who’s playing and when, get all the info you need to party with Block Club, Chicago-style, at its first-ever block party on Saturday, Sept. 7.

No More Sky Guy: Fans Celebrate As Chicago Sky Unveils New Mascot, Skye The Lioness: A campaign to oust longtime Sky mascot Sky Guy proved successful. “He won’t be missed,” one fan said.

Black Family Opens Stussy’s Diner In Bridgeport — 45 Years After Racist Attack Outside Same Spot: In 1979, the Nance family was chased by white men with baseball bats and tried to enter the old Bridgeport Restaurant for help, but no one would let them in. “Now, this place will support everybody.”

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. We learn that Nikki Glaser has been slated as the Host of the 2025 Golden Globes, Megan Thee Stallion goes public with relationship to Chicago Bulls small forward Torry Craig and there’s a very relatable reason why Channing Tatum bought more t-shirts than the average wearer.

It’s Your Hometown Day and we’re taking you to Lake Villa! Felisha Rahmani, from the family-owned Lake Villa Restaurant, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a hunger-inducing feature on Lake Villa’s top culinary destination. Operating 24/7, there are incredible offerings for any time of day, including the Lake Villa Chicken Sandwich, a staple since 1981.