On October 10th, 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 when Portillo’s first went public, the stepping down of Lincoln Park Zoo Director Dr. Lester Fisher, Ronald Reagan’s first ceremonial pitch at Wrigley Field, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the jury process when it comes to finding jurors for Mike Madigan’s trial and new evidence found concerning the Menendez brothers. She also highlights cases as the Supreme Court’s new term begins, like the arguments about ghost guns and a challenge to a Tennessee law regarding a ban on gender affirming care for minors.

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 how mpox spreads and a recent outbreak in parts of Africa. She also shares details about where you can find out about expired COVID tests and if the life of an expired test has been extended.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘The Block Club Chicago Podcast’, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Chef Grant Achatz, Wieners Circle Plotting A Corn Dog Collab: The acclaimed Alinea chef and the beloved hot dog stand exchanged hints of the collab on Instagram, but Achatz said fans will likely have to wait until 2025 for a taste.

The Record Track, A Community-Minded Music Shop, Opening Soon In South Chicago: The record store-turned-outpost for music education and events will preview its newly renovated space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday.

A Haunted Child Or Normal Girl? Exhibit Explores Life Of Graceland Cemetery’s Famed Inez Clarke: Some believe the girl’s ghost haunts the grave. The exhibit, “Offerings: A Year of Visitation to Inez Briggs,” is now open at Graceland Cemetery.

Auburn Gresham Victorian Is 2000th Home Remodeled Through Cook County Land Bank: Developer Tytus Henry remodeled the four-bed, four-bath Victorian home “from the ground up,” with help from local youth who hope to work in the trades.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the closure of theme parks in Florida, how Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir was finished, and Jenna Fischer’s battle with breast cancer. They also discuss the announcement of a Bobby Darin musical on Broadway, new footage of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, an apology from Piers Morgan, and what’s new in home video this week.

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 U.S. President Joe Biden’s comments about Vladimir Putin and where talks of the war have died down. 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 October 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Axios contributor Justin Kaufmann joins Bob Sirott to talk about which intersections Chicagoans think are the most annoying based on traffic and travel times. He also explains how the different intersections were chosen and how construction on the Kennedy Expressway impacted the results.

Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes a collaboration between Stan’s Donuts and Affy Tapple. This sweet treat is a combination of Stan’s Apple Crisp Old Fashioned donut and Affy Tapple’s iconic caramel and nut combo.