Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Bob Stroud’s retirement and the exit of Dawn Hasbrouck from FOX 32. He also shares details about WTTW’s new chairman of the board, Cary McMillan, and his background at the station.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain what “ghost tickets” are and why you should be cautious of them when looking to attend the World Cup, as well as recent scams that are targeting military veterans. He also shares details about back-to-school scams and how you can be a target for scams based on your internet search history.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Finally, Chicago Is Getting A Cat Tour Of Its Own In Lincoln Square: Cat tours have taken off in other cities, with hundreds of people gathering to spot cats in windows and on patios. The tour will coincide with the Davis Theater’s annual CatVideoFest.

Artifacts Of Louis Sullivan Building, Demolished In The ’50s, Are Protecting South Shore’s Lakefront: Blocks of carved stone from the Walker Warehouse — early examples of Sullivan’s lauded ornamentation — have served alongside other rubble for decades as a lakefront revetment near Rainbow Beach.

Chief Keef Will Perform In Chicago For 1st Time In 14 Years With Show At Northerly Island: After effectively being blacklisted from performing in the city for over a decade, the South Side rapper will return to Chicago on Sep. 12 as part of his nationwide tour for his latest mixtape, “Skeletor.”

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about this year’s Emmy nominations and when we can expect to see “Dune: Part Three.” He also shares details about the passing of Louise Lasser and Bonnie Tyler, as well as fake pictures of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding.

Brittany Snorgrass, Senior Vice President, Treasury & Payments Solutions at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss how businesses can improve cash flow, prevent fraud, and streamline payments with modern treasury management tools while staying ahead of today’s payment trends.

On July 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the city, Daniel Burnham’s vision of the lakefront, the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what prosecutors are seeking in the preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk’s alleged murder suspect and what she thinks the Supreme Court will rule about an assault weapons ban in Illinois. She also discusses why Michigan parents are being charged for their son’s death and a lawsuit against United Airlines involving paying more for window seats.

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:

Jesse White Tumblers Stun Judges On ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Even Simon Cowell: The youth tumbling team started by former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White impressed the judges on the reality TV competition Tuesday.

Lincoln Park Neighbors Say They Weren’t Warned Ahead Of Pride Parade Towing Bonanza: Streets and Sanitation says temporary parking restrictions were posted days before the parade, but neighbors whose cars were towed dispute that.

Uptown Theatre Owner Says City Funding Needed For Renovations — But City Says He’s Asking For Too Much: Rep. Mike Quigley recently announced his campaign for Chicago’s mayor at the theater, drawing renewed attention to the long-vacant venue. But the venue’s owner wants more from the city than it can give, officials said.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to share more details about a Britney Spears biopic and who will host the 2026 Emmys. He also gives his preview of movies coming out this weekend and why Netflix is facing problems with popular shows.