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:

Salt Shed, Ramova Theatre And 2 Other Historical Chicago Buildings Win Award For Preservation Efforts: The Lawson House and The Terminal are also winners of the 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.

Slant Of Light Books Opens In Old Town, Offering Indie Books: Slant of Light Books, named after the famous Emily Dickinson poem, is now open in Old Town.

Lincoln Square’s Western Brown Line Stop Will Be Partially Closed Through Sept. 20: Kimball-bound trains will not stop at the Western Avenue Brown Line stop starting 10 p.m. Friday.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. The DNC has ended and there were a number of cameos including Chicago’s own Chris Witaske and the legendary Mark Hamill, plus rumors of Beyonce and Taylor Swift, but they were merely rumors. We also have a few things to keep your weekend busy!

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. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a visit to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy. We also learn a little bit about the typical festivities for Ukrainian Independence Day, which are justifiably subdued these days.

On August 23th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, has Producer & Director Mike Schmiedeler on the show to promote his new documentary, Don’t Turn Your Back on Friday Night, about musician, songwriter and Illinois native Ike Reilly, founder of the rock band the Ike Reilly Assassination. We ask Mike, and Ike himself, some deep questions about the documentary and about Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, who is also Executive Producer on the documentary.

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:

The Wild Mile Is Expanding Along Chicago River’s North Branch: The ambitious project to turn a 1-mile stretch of the river into a floating, wildlife-first educational park is close to completing its second phase.

Podhalanka Owner Retiring, Leaving Iconic Wicker Park Polish Restaurant’s Future Uncertain: After almost four decades in business, Podhalanka owner Helena Madej is moving back to Poland to retire. No one has stepped up to run the legendary Polish restaurant.

Trio’s Pizza, A Beloved Northwest Side Spot Is Back In Business: Trio’s closed two years ago after the owner retired. Now, the popular Norwood Park pizzeria is back under new ownership — but the former owner is still helping out.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean and Wendy react to some of the music legends that took the stage at the DNC and we have breaking news on the autopsy of Richard Simmons.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about scams you should be aware of when you get texts from very famous people or seemingly old friends who probably wouldn’t be texting you. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics are also on the horizon. Submit your entry here for a business you own or know that deserves it.

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. We read a listener text message with nothing but praise for Joseph and the work that he and his team do for the world and how even the smallest contributions can help Ukrainian forces in massive ways. 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.

Thought leader David Faller (SVP of Capital Markets at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation to talk about the global economy, focusing on the current economic growth in the United Kingdom. They also discuss a new Brexit charge and changes in global commodity pricing.