Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean shares details about Alec Baldwin’s trial and why a movie studio dropped Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ sequel. They also discuss the success of ‘Inside Out 2,’ the band Chicago’s appearance at Shriner Children’s Hospital, and Matthew McConaughey’s injury.

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 Joseph’s observations of life in Kyiv and the prime minister of India’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 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 July 11th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the jury selection for Alec Baldwin’s trial and what kind of jurors both sides are looking for. She also shares details about what’s on the documents released for the Jeffrey Epstein case and why Northwestern Law School is being sued.

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:

These 8 Mariano’s And Jewel-Osco Stores In Chicago Could Be Sold In Merger: The stores, plus 27 more in the suburbs, would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a merger between Kroger and Albertsons. The stores will not close, the companies say.

Cafe Mimoza Loses Business License After Years Of Complaints From Lincoln Square Neighbors: The cafe was declared a public nuisance for operating more as a tavern than a restaurant, city officials said.

Patel Brothers, West Ridge’s Iconic Indian Grocery Store, Celebrates 50 Years In Business: Tulsi and Mafat Patel opened their first store on Devon Avenue in 1974, ushering in a litany of other small businesses on the street. It’s now the largest South Asian grocery chain in the country with 52 stores.

Chicago’s AJ Rhodes Jr. Is Stealing Hearts As Simba On Broadway — At Just 11 Years Old: The young dancer, singer and actor from Hyde Park performs on Broadway several times a week as Young Simba in “The Lion King.”

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about the new COVID variant, why the CDC wants everyone to get the updated COVID vaccine, and answers listeners’ questions.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the start of Alec Baldwin’s trial, Joe Bonsall’s death, and Ellen’s cancellation of tour dates. They also share details about new movies coming out and what’s new on streaming services.

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 why internet connections haven’t been strong for the past couple days and why more people are joining NATO. 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 July 10th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you need a strategy when using social media, whether you are a business or a casual user. He explains how to create your own strategy, how to benefit from it, and answers this week’s genius bar questions.