On June 18th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Magazine contributor, Mike Thomas, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary and when the idea of a park was first brought up. He also shares details about how the mayor has been involved with the project and the impact the park has on Chicago’s economy and tourism.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new mutation of the flu virus, how people with type one diabetes are living longer, and the benefits of dark chocolate. He also explains why you shouldn’t drink alcohol before a flight, the withdrawal risk of quitting antidepressants, and how to care for your brain.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the Tony Award winners. They also talk about the weekend box office numbers and George Strait’s concert record.

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 the highlights from Ukraine’s peace conference in Switzerland and how volunteers in Ukraine are taking in zoo animals and pets that were left behind during war. 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 June 17th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio, WGN-TV and NewsNation are volunteering at Cradles to Crayons as part of Nexstar Founder’s Day of Caring. Lauren Stoxen, Senior Manager of Production and Volunteer Engagement for Cradles to Crayons, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to explain what Cradles to Crayons is and how they help Chicago children in need. They also discuss the best ways for listeners to get involved.

WGN Radio’s Mike Piff joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the Second Annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament and how it highlights small businesses. He also shares details about his summer dedicated to trying foods from Chicagoland’s food trucks and where you can find regular updates.

The Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament starts on June 27th on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats page and is sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Riot Fest Moving To Suburbs Was A ‘Surprise’ To City, Park District Boss Says: The festival’s shift to Bridgeview will displace a home game for the Chicago Red Stars, whose president said it is “shining a light on the vast discrepancies in the treatment of women’s professional sports.”

Rogers Park Celebrates Wild Onion Market Co-Op Opening After Decade In The Works: Wild Onion Market is only the second co-op grocery store in Chicago. It opened Wednesday after more than a decade of planning and fundraising.

Downtown Alderman Faces Uphill Battle For 8PM Teen Curfew: Ald. Brian Hopkins hopes to hold a hearing soon to set up a stricter curfew. But his ordinance was sent to a committee where legislation stalls, fellow Downtown-area alderpeople are split in their support and the mayor opposes it.

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 the upcoming Peace Conference for Ukraine in Switzerland and what Russian President Vladimir Putin could negotiate to end the war. 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.