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:

Pilsen’s St. Adalbert’s Church, Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre In Line To Become Chicago Landmarks: Both proposals head to City Council for final approval. Pilsen neighbors have battled for the landmark designations for years, while the Archdiocese of Chicago continues to oppose it.

Chicago Expanding Free Park Wi-Fi, Free Internet For Students’ Families: The city will extend the Chicago Connected program providing free internet to thousands of CPS students and their families. Additionally, 60 more parks will get free Wi-Fi access, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Thursday.

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 President Biden and President Zelensky’s visit to Paris and France’s supply of fighter jets to Ukraine. 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 7th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

On this day 80 years ago, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France. It was unprecedented in scale and audacity, using the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to punch a hole in Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe and change the course of World War II.

Bob Sirott took time throughout the morning to reflect on this monumental date, and the impact it had on world history. He spoke with Dean Richards about recommended D-Day films and documentaries, as well as Jon Hansen about just how unbelievable the story of June 6, 1944 really is.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about local residents who are targeted with healthcare billing scams and data collected from the BBB’s investigation of the rise in phishing scams. He also talks about how an Elk Grove Village man encountered a solar panel scam and when you should ignore certain text messages.

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:

Alderman Pushes For 8 PM Downtown Curfew For Minors After Teens Attack Couple In Streeterville: Ald. Brian Hopkins wants an earlier curfew after two teens were arrested for attacking a couple in Streeterville Friday.

Hotel Could Be Coming To Fulton Market Inside Original Schwinn Bicycle Factory: The 140-room boutique hotel would be inside a vacant six-story building that had been converted to apartments.

Briny Swine Smokehouse Brings Carolina-Style BBQ, 108-Inch Smokers To Lincoln Park: The restaurant and bar specializes in smoked meats and sustainably caught seafood and will host live music several nights a week.

At Humboldt Park’s New Affordable Housing Complex, Hundreds Apply For 64 Coveted Apartments: Nine people have moved into the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments so far, while 572 people are on the waiting list hoping to snag a spot amid rising rents in the gentrifying neighborhood.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the best movies to watch for D-Day, Dick Van Dyke’s Daytime Emmy nomination, and why Taylor Swift is defending Lady Gaga. They also discuss Martin Lawrence’s health, rescheduled comedy shows for Matt Rife, and why Jeremy Renner turned down a ‘Mission Impossible’ role.

Don’t forget to watch ‘Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency‘ on NewsNation this Saturday (June 8) at 8pm on NewsNation. You can watch the trailer HERE.

Thought leader David Faller (SVP of Capital Markets at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation to discuss the increase in global debt and what it means for the global economy. Later, they share an optimistic forecast of stable growth and recovery for the global economy.

On June 6th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Indiana Fever legal team could have done if Caitlin Clark was injured by Chennedy Carter and whether or not a private employer can fire an employee for comments they post on social media. She also predicts what Hunter Biden’s defense will argue and what his pending charges in California are.