Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share new details about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, as well as a health update from Gerry Turner. They also talk about the death of Wink Martindale and what’s new on streaming services.

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:

After Another Pedestrian Killed Crossing DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Neighbors Say Better Signs Needed: Tourists and other visitors sometimes try to cross the drive near the Museum Campus instead of using the underpass, and confusing signs are to blame, neighbors say.

Plan To Allow Taller Buildings, Boost Development On Broadway In Uptown, Edgewater Moves Forward: Three Far North Side alderpeople have endorsed plans to rezone a stretch of Broadway to attract more housing and businesses. The controversial plan has been hotly debated among neighbors.

Camp Wandawega Opening ‘Bureau Of Tourism’ Boutique This Summer In West Town: The Wisconsin camp and retreat is bringing its rustic product line and a creative event space to Chicago. Owners are aiming for an early June opening.

On April 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain how to troubleshoot and fix technology issues. Some of the issues he talks about include emails that won’t appear, slow devices, and lagging Wi-Fi.

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:

Portillo’s For Breakfast? You Can Try It Starting Tuesday: Italian beef isn’t on the menu, but a Polish sausage and egg sandwich and chocolate cake doughnut are. The chain is testing breakfast this summer at five area locations.

Chicago’s Biggest Foods, From 7-Pound Burritos To ‘Texas-Sized’ Doughnuts: These mind-blowing mega-foods aren’t for the faint of heart — or stomach.

Jackson Park Cherry Blossoms Are Finally Back After 2-Year Hiatus: “Erratic” spring weather kept the 200 or so trees from fully blossoming in 2023 and 2024, so visitors from around the city and the world are making up for lost time.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Katy Perry’s space flight, the new “Harry Potter” cast, and Johnny Depp’s new movie. They also share some of SNL’s greatest impressions and Dean’s interview with Ryan Coogler.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain how markets are reacting to frequently changing tariff policies. He also talks about what recent retail sales numbers are saying about a majority of consumers and if tariffs will impact rate cuts.

On April 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to share details about how law enforcement prepared for a possible ‘teen takeover’ last Friday and how it was prevented ahead of time. He also talks about his curfew proposal for unaccompanied minors and his recent meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when you should reevaluate the supplements you’re taking and a study that assesses the association between heavy drinking and brain lesions. He also shares details about a link between healthy eating and healthy aging, as well as the benefits of weight training on cognitive decline.