Marilynn Gardner, President and CEO of Navy Pier, walks over to the studio to talk to Bob Sirott about exciting new things coming to the Pier this year. FlyOver Chicago, Illuminarium and the Home of House Exhibit are some of the biggest new features at the Pier.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’  Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. We start with a shanty from Ukrainian group Kings and Beggars in light of Ukraine’s success against Russia’s fleet in the Black Sea that also reminds them that the little wins make all the difference. He also talks about the Ukrainian perspective on the recent assassination attempt on Former President Trump, the recent attack on a children’s hospital and how Ukrainians are dealing with the aggressive heat as Russia leaves countless citizens without power. He also mentions a video putting President Zelensky in a scene from Casablanca, which you can check out at Joseph’s X page for Bastille Day.

Bob Schwartz, VP of Vienna Beef, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the best fast food French fries, their favorite local places to get French fries, and the history of the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. They also share details about how many hot dog stands survived through the pandemic and ask listeners about their favorite hot dog stands.

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:

Dad’s Place Opening In Wrigleyville In Former Houndstooth Saloon Spot: Married couple Ron Prokaski and Andrea Kardaras hope to open the bar and music venue, a spinoff of Mom’s Place in River North, in September.

Sanders BBQ Supply In Beverly Serves Up Smoked Meats To Adoring Fans: Sanders BBQ Supply fuses different kinds of regional barbecue styles, earning it a following on the Far Southwest Side.

Billionaire Family Behind Walmart Buys Old West Side Women’s Shelter, Will Create Community Space: Philanthropist Samantha Walton bought the 132-year-old property after reading in Block Club how preservationists saved it from demolition, a member of the ownership team said.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Shelley Duvall and Chicago’s appearance at Shriners Children’s Hospital yesterday. They also shared details about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to discuss how to be a polite guest in someone’s home and a recipe for a fun summer cocktail.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the Friday 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

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 an assassination plan by Russian forces and if Russia’s attack on the Ukrainian children’s hospital was planned. 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.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about Illinois Tollways scams, a breach of Ticketmaster customer information, and imposters pretending to be deputies from DuPage County. He also discusses fake phone calls from banks, passport scams, and phishing emails from USPS.

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:

Riot Fest’s New Shuttle Service Will Bring Chicagoans To Its New Home In Bridgeview: The “Riot Express” shuttle will offer daily options to help concertgoers get to and from Seat Geek Stadium.

Set Sail With Your Pooch On Lake Michigan: Boat Tour Company Launching Dog-Friendly Cruises: The tours, hosted by Mercury Cruises, showcase Chicago’s skyline from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

Semicolon Bookstore Opening On Mag Mile Friday — With Candy Store: The popular bookstore also relaunched a West Town location this spring, with plans to open a third shop next year on the West Side.