Editor at Eater Chicago, Ashok Selvam, joins Bob Sirott to talk about where you can find the best brats in the area, like Brat Stop and Guaranteed Rate Field, as well as the best kid-friendly restaurants, such as Smoque BBQ and Honey Butter Fried Chicken. He also shares details about some of the best restaurants in the Chicagoland area, new restaurants like Tre Dita, and his favorite Korean restaurant.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘The Block Club Chicago Podcast’, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

DuSable Lake Shore Drive Redesign Plan Is ‘Not Good Enough,’ Elected Officials, Advocates Say: Neighbors got their first look at the proposal to overhaul 7 miles of the roadway Thursday. But a growing group of opponents want to scrap the plan in favor of one with more public transit and pedestrian access.

Bridgeport Skaters Built Their Own Park. Will The Man Let Them Keep It?: The unsanctioned skate park dubbed Irish Banks has a DIY spine ramp, quarter pipe — and now the support of two local officials.

After Being Paralyzed In Shooting, Uptown Man Found Adaptive Sports. Now, He’s Tackling The Chicago Marathon: Angelo Perez, who’s paralyzed from below his chest, needs to raise about $3,500 for a new racing chair in order to compete in the marathon.

Support the Block Club Chicago Block Party!: Join Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer bash on September 7, featuring live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities, games and more. RSVP below for free tickets, or if you’d like a VIP experience, check out our VIP ticket options.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about who will perform at the Olympics Closing Ceremony, why Travis Scott was arrested, and a special request from Jamie Lee Curtis. They also share details about another suspect in custody over the Taylor Swift concert threats, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Ukrainian troop’s ambush of the Kursk region in Russia and the report of multiple Russian helicopters brought down by Ukraine’s drones. 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.

On August 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Sirott is celebrating The Beatles’ 60th anniversary of visiting America. Former president of the Beatles’ Fan Club, Freda, Kelly, joins Bob to talk about how many time she saw The Beatles at the Cavern Club, how Brain Epstein hired her, and the story of how she collected their hair for fans! She also remembers the first time she heard ‘Love Me Do,’ working with Brian Epstein, and how her documentary ‘Good Ol’ Freda’ was made.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain why you should never share any of your six-digit verification codes with anyone, what happened to a local woman concerning a romance scam, and what to know about investment scams. He also talks about what you should do if you receive an offer letter for a loan in the mail and how you can get a free webcam cover from the BBB.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Are Rabbits Running Rampant In Your Garden Or Yard? Mild Winter May Be To Blame: Milder winters bode well for the city’s rabbit population come spring. As gardens grow, this creates “a perfect storm for rabbits,” one wildlife expert said.

Chappell Roan Recruited Some Of The Strongest People In Chicago To Lift Weights During Her Lolla Set: Lifters from Rockwell Barbell in Lakeview were recruited to lift weights as Chappell Roan sang and danced Thursday at Lollapalooza.

A $25 Million Organic Farm And Job Training Campus Could Come To Englewood: Growing Home hopes to break ground on its campus by next spring. The West Englewood development will have a commercial kitchen, processing facility, retail cafe, technology resource center and more.

Support the Block Club Chicago Block Party!: Join Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer bash on September 7, featuring live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities, games and more. RSVP below for free tickets, or if you’d like a VIP experience, check out our VIP ticket options.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Steve Martin’s response to portraying Tim Walz on SNL, the potential return of Tenacious D, and the anniversary of the Dave Matthews Band incident. They also share details about the success of the new Deadpool/Wolverine movie, threats at Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, and Dean’s interview with Kevin Hart.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Vladimir Putin’s claim of an invasion from Ukraine forces and more information about the Free Russia Legion. 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.