On June 17th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio, WGN-TV and NewsNation are volunteering at Cradles to Crayons as part of Nexstar Founder’s Day of Caring. Lauren Stoxen, Senior Manager of Production and Volunteer Engagement for Cradles to Crayons, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to explain what Cradles to Crayons is and how they help Chicago children in need. They also discuss the best ways for listeners to get involved.

WGN Radio’s Mike Piff joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the Second Annual Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament and how it highlights small businesses. He also shares details about his summer dedicated to trying foods from Chicagoland’s food trucks and where you can find regular updates.

The Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament starts on June 27th on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats page and is sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Riot Fest Moving To Suburbs Was A ‘Surprise’ To City, Park District Boss Says: The festival’s shift to Bridgeview will displace a home game for the Chicago Red Stars, whose president said it is “shining a light on the vast discrepancies in the treatment of women’s professional sports.”

Rogers Park Celebrates Wild Onion Market Co-Op Opening After Decade In The Works: Wild Onion Market is only the second co-op grocery store in Chicago. It opened Wednesday after more than a decade of planning and fundraising.

Downtown Alderman Faces Uphill Battle For 8PM Teen Curfew: Ald. Brian Hopkins hopes to hold a hearing soon to set up a stricter curfew. But his ordinance was sent to a committee where legislation stalls, fellow Downtown-area alderpeople are split in their support and the mayor opposes it.

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 the upcoming Peace Conference for Ukraine in Switzerland and what Russian President Vladimir Putin could negotiate to end the war. 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 June 14th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Author Jeffrey Mason joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about part of his guided journal series, “Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story.” He explains what it is, why he created it, and the journals you can purchase for other family members.

Student Loan Attorney Rae Kaplan at the Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about how many student loan cases she’s helped with, why some student loans are getting smaller, and different types of loans.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

New Coach Houses, Basement Apartments Could Soon Be Allowed Across Chicago: The City Council is considering an ordinance to expand construction of additional dwelling units — or ADUs — citywide. They are currently legal in five pilot zones.

Bronzeville Was Promised A Grocery Store. 6 Years Later, The Land Is Still Empty: A plan to build a Pete’s Fresh Market dates to 2018. Ald. Pat Dowell says it’s still “under consideration,” but the Mayor’s Office, a developer attached to the project and the grocer won’t say if they are still committed to the store.

To learn more about the Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s collaboration, click here: Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza? The Portillo’s And Lou Malnati’s Collab Is Back

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss choosing a summer camp for your kids and a motorcycle sale scam on social media. He also talks about a housing scam warning from the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the rise of driveway asphalt scams.