Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to talk about inflation and the questionable direction rates might be headed as well as how this could affect consumers. They also move on to discuss how inflation is impacting your insurance rates.

On May 30th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include a rumble between Mike Royko and Frank Sinatra, the invention of the vending machine, the “perfect murder,” the Blackhawks setting an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff record with 11 consecutive wins, and more.

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 farmers who have to kill some chickens due to bird flu and how brain inflammation could trigger psychosis.

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:

Proposed Apartment Complex At Ann Sather Building On Belmont Scaled Back: The revised proposal lowers the height by one floor and includes 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

The Freeze Could Reopen As A Small Cheval — With Soft Serve: Architectural renderings — now deleted from the company’s website — show The Freeze renovated into a Small Cheval that is open year-round and has bathrooms, an expanded kitchen and patio.

Midwest Coast Brewing Adding 250-Seat Rooftop Taproom With Retractable Roof: The Near West Side brewery’s outdoor area, which offers views of the Downtown skyline, will open to the public in June.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Grateful Dead at the Las Vegas Sphere, the continued production of ‘Yellowstone,’ and a new version of ‘MasterChef.’ She also explains why Marvel is considering bringing back some of the original ‘Avengers’ and when Cobra Kai’s final season will be available to watch.

Dean Richards also tells us about his streaming picks and who confessed to the Graceland auction scam.

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 whether or not some of Vladimir Putin’s recent political decisions are real or propaganda and Ukraine’s increase of exported cargo through the Black Sea. 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 May 29th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly joins Bob Sirott to share her recommendation for the best way to digitize your old photos and home movies. They also discuss A.I.’s part in the education system and how it is becoming an instrument of learning, as well as the comeback of flip phones.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the low movie theater turnout for Memorial Day weekend and the debut of ‘Hit Man’ on Netflix in June. She also discusses the debut of ‘The Bikeriders’ in late June, a “Brat Pack” documentary, and a reboot of ‘Melrose Place.’