Senior correspondent for NewsNation Brian Entin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his coverage of the Nancy Guthrie case and the thousands of tips that investigators are still going through. He also explains how some of her family members were cleared and what profilers are saying about alleged suspects.

You can watch “NewsNation Presents: The Nancy Guthrie Mystery” on The CW on Wednesday, May 6th, at 8pm CT.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Is The Mag Mile Staging A Comeback?: As questions about Water Tower Place’s future swirl, city leaders say a new plan will prevent the historic mall from becoming another casualty of the pandemic-era retail collapse — and could spark fresh momentum for the Mag Mile’s ongoing revival.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to paint a broad picture of the economy, including the retail sales numbers and the weekly jobless claims. He also discusses whether or not it is realistic to live off minimum wage and how the shutdown of Spirit Airlines has impacted the economy.

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about new movies coming to streaming services, like “Ready or Not 2” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” He also shares details about the last season of “The Night Agent” and when the next episode of “The Boys” will be available.

On May 5th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which restaurants in Chicago are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, as well as her review of Cerdito Muerto. She also asks Louisa and the morning crew about their favorite kinds of tacos.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss the correct way to remove a tick and a new injection that could help reverse osteoarthritis. He also shares some exercises to help with carpal tunnel and what some scientists are saying about coffee boosting overall health.

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the weekend box office numbers, Olivia Roderigo’s appearance on SNL, and the showing of a lost scene from “Gremlins.” Jimmy Mac McInerney, Wendy’s husband and host of Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast, also joins to share his favorite “Star Wars Day” traditions and the origins of how fans dubbed May 4th as a day to celebrate the franchise.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

This Lincoln Square Mentalist Is Reviving Chicago Tavern Magic, One Brewery At A Time: After leaving her corporate job to pursue magic full-time, Brielle Kawalek is using mentalism to help Chicagoans trade their to-do lists for a moment of shared wonder.

Allan Mellis, The ‘Mayor Of Lincoln Park,’ Dies After 50 Years Of Shaping The Neighborhood: Mellis, 81, helped transform how development, institutions and community groups work together.

Check Out The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Renovated New Children’s Garden: The highly anticipated renovation of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden opens to the public Friday.

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On May 4th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: