On September 22nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share reactions to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and SNL’s hosts and musical guests for their 51st season. They also talk about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats,” Michael Piff, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the final four contenders in the Chicago Area’s Best Burger Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Puckered Pickle Co. He discusses how he monitors the incoming votes, how each of the burger places are spreading the word to their fans, and the current standings.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about all the ways you can welcome fall with open arms. She includes lighting a fall-scented candle, creating a new playlist, and opening the windows.

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Owner of Geja’s Cafe, Jeff Lawler, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how they are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Geja’s and how they are expanding. He also shares his history with the Geja’s family and their new seasonal fondues.

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:

State Of The West Loop: Crime Is Down, 500-Plus New Apartments And Aldi On The Way: At the State of the West Loop meeting, city and police leaders reported sharp drops in robberies, burglaries and car thefts while outlining new developments across the 34th Ward.

South Loop Fire Stadium Traffic Won’t Snarl Streets — If Fans Bike Or Take Transit, Traffic Study Says: Team brass are banking on bike-friendly paths, public transit and rideshares to ease congestion concerns around the Fire’s planned stadium at The 78.

Broadway Rezoning Fight Intensifies In Edgewater, With Some Neighbors Taking Out Billboards: After a group of neighbors took out billboards and hired an attorney to fight the city’s plan to allow taller, denser buildings, others launched a digital campaign in support of the rezoning — and they hope to see it move forward next month.

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On September 19th, 2025, Dave Schwan, in fir Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean give updates on Jimmy Kimmel’s show and the Leo High School choir’s appearance on “America’s Got Talent.” They also talk about why Ed Sheeran refuses to perform in space, the announcement of “Camp Rock 3,” and Dean’s interview with the stars of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.”

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s opposition to gambling terminals in Chicago establishments and why Richard agrees with him. They also share details about the opening of a Toys “R” Us store in Aurora and Richard’s memories of having dinner with Robert Redford.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

In Little Village, Residents Are Blowing Actual Whistles To Warn Neighbors About ICE: Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up ICE arrests. “People could hear that noise, and if they don’t have legal status, go the other way,” one immigrant advocate said.

Logan Square Family Turns Run-Down Spot Under The ‘L’ Into A Community Garden: A local civil engineer hopes his guerrilla gardening inspires others to feel ownership of their neighborhoods.

Open House Chicago Back Next Month With Over 200 Sites — Including 30 New Ones: The annual event organized by the Chicago Architecture Center returns Oct. 18-19 with access to architectural gems, local landmarks and beloved businesses.