On November 15th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

With morning commute times rising, and holiday traffic looming in the near future, Bob Sirott asks traffic anchor Amanda Czernecki about the latest update on the Kennedy Expressway construction project. They discuss what the Illinois Department of Transportation is saying, specific dates, and wonder just how late “late fall” could be.

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:

Hot Tub Boats Are Returning To The Chicago River This Winter: After selling out last year, the hot tub boats are back for the winter starting Wednesday.

Bob-O’s Opens Second Location, Bringing Award-Winning Italian Beef To Norwood Park: The family-owned business, launched by matriarch Phyllis Bartell, has been serving customers in Dunning for 50 years.

Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Contest Coming To Chicago This Weekend: Chicago joins the global trend of celebrity lookalike competitions with one in Humboldt Park for “The Bear” star. The winner will get cash and “some cigarettes.”

Workers At Rogers Park Insomnia Cookies Protest, Quit In Droves Over Company’s Response To Shooting: A manager said she was fired after closing the shop when a shooting victim ran into the store. Since then, multiple employees have quit, while Insomnia faces a federal complaint and city business violations.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rise of holiday travel scams and fake emails claiming to be from Apple. He also explains what you should be aware of when buying a pet online and a phone scam warning from the Wheaton Police Department.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about who People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” is, why Eva Longoria is moving out of the country, and Clay Aiken’s return to music. They also share details about Quincy Jones’ cause of death, Dave Coulier’s health statement, and Dean’s interview with Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg.

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’s statement about funds for Ukraine and members in President-elect Trump’s administration that has Ukrainians concerned. 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 November 14th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio’s morning drive host Bob Sirott opened up to Chicago magazine for their December 2024 issue where he talked about Harry Caray, his journey from disc jockey to TV news, love of root beer floats over fine wines, and why fitness is important to him.

Bob and the morning team discuss the article:

• Graphic depiction of Bob Sirott that appears in the Q&A article with him in the December 2024 issue of Chicago magazine (Joe Romano/WGN Radio)
• Front cover of the December 2024 Chicago magazine issue and page of the article on Bob Sirott (Joe Romano/WGN Radio)
• Read more about what Bob Sirott had to say in the December issue of Chicago magazine. (Bob Sirott/WGN Radio)

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the addition of sea lions to Lincoln Park Zoo, Muddy Waters and Mick Jagger at the Checkerboard Lounge, the premiere of “Hoop Dreams,” and more.

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:

After 19 Years In Chicago, Pitchfork Music Fest Won’t Return: The fest has been in Chicago for nearly two decades and was a standard stop for local music lovers during fest season.

Snowbirds Rejoice: Amtrak Launches Service From Chicago To Miami: The Floridian line revives a route that last ran between the two cities in 1979.

Your Guide To Thanksgiving Pies In Chicago — From Traditional To Inventive: If you want to outsource the dessert part of Thanksgiving dinner, take advantage of amazing options from Chicago’s best bakers. But get your order in soon.