Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ at the Paramount Theatre and highlights from the ACM Awards. They also share details about Chris Cuomo’s interview with Kevin Spacey, Paul McCartney’s new achievement, and what to do in the Chicagoland area this weekend.

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 rolling blackouts throughout Ukraine to conserve energy and why Russia has moved their Black Sea fleet. 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 17th, 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:

Will Bears Stadium Be ‘For Our Children’? Some Community Leaders Are Skeptical: Mayor Brandon Johnson said the proposed $4.7 billion stadium and surrounding green space will be open to Chicago’s kids and teens, but some organizers who work with youth question what that access will actually look like.

Clark Street Outdoor Dining Program Will Return This Summer — But Traffic Lanes Will Stay Open: A compromise was stuck to bring the popular dining program back to River North. But unlike past years, the strip will remain open to car traffic.

Chicagoans Doubled Bike Trips In Past 5 Years. The South Side Saw Some Of The Biggest Increases: Neighborhoods like Kenwood and Englewood saw some of the highest increases. Cycling advocates want the city to invest in more bike infrastructure on the South Side to keep riders safe.

Pete’s Fresh Market Opens To Hundreds Of Waiting Ashburn Neighbors: The store on 87th Street replaced an Ultra Foods that closed in 2017. Pete’s is hosting 21 days of giveaways to celebrate its opening.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake summer job ads online and airline ticket scams. He also discusses home repair scams originating in the south suburbs and SNAP Benefits scams.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about more ‘Happy Gilmore’ news, whether or not Cher will accept her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award, tonight’s Country Music Awards, and The CW’s summer/fall lineup. They also share details about the most Googled celebrities, Dean’s interview with Joel Edgerton, and Rainbow Cone’s new flavors.

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what an appraisal gap is and how to eliminate PMI. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David or check out the Team Hochberg website.

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 Russian attacks on the outskirts of Kharkiv City and Russia’s new offense plan. 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.

Melissa Cooper (Director of Treasury Management Sales and Onboarding at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about 2024 trends in the payment industry and how virtual credit cards can help improve working capital.

On May 16th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: