On May 23rd, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It’s All Good’ podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Meet The 2 Chicago Musicians Behind The Score Of ‘The Bear’: Jeffrey “JQ” Qaiyum and Johnny Iguana, collaborators for more than two decades, are tasked with “cranking up the tension” of the hit FX on Hulu show.

After Girl Attacked By Off-Leash Dog In Horner Park, Neighbors Want Scofflaws Held Accountable: The North Side park has a 25,000-square-foot dog-friendly area. But some owners still let their dogs wander off-leash in other areas.

Simon’s Tavern Celebrates 90 Years As Andersonville’s Bar: Scott Martin, the third owner of the neighborhood tavern, credits the employees and patrons for maintaining the history and charm of the bar in the changing neighborhood.

The Ultimate Chicago Summer Guide 2024: 120+ Fests, Fairs And More Fun: Block Club rounded up major events happening around Chicago from May through September.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Kerry Wood’s final game, Chicago’s first cemetery, the debut of the Red Solo Cup, 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 explains why there is an increase in autoimmune diseases and how our bodies handle it.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a bill that could give homeowners more control over their property and what could happen if garbage trucks aren’t properly covered. She also discusses why police are searching Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann’s house again and whether or not jurors will choose to hold it against Donald Trump if he doesn’t testify.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the criminal investigation opened into Matthew Perry’s death, another sexual assault charge against P. Diddy, and why Donald Trump threatens to sue over a movie about him. They also share details about a new Beach Boys documentary, Taylor Swift’s wardrobe malfunction, and what’s new on streaming services.

On May 22nd, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Bears legend Ed O’Bradovich celebrates his 84th birthday today. His pal and co-host of WGN Radio’s pre-and-postgame show Dan Hampton took to the airwaves to help make it a special day. Hamp joined Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet on the morning show so that they could share their well wishes for the birthday boy. After exchanging niceties, they got back to what they do best: talking Chicago Bears football.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what A.I. spam is and how to tell if a picture is real or created by artificial intelligence. He also talks about when you might come across AI-generated pictures on social media and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Dolly Parton’s tribute to Dabney Coleman, why Peloton won’t use P. Diddy’s music anymore, and Courteney Cox’s “visits” from Matthew Perry. They also share details about why Graceland could go up for auction and Dean’s interview with Chris Hemsworth.