President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about Halloween costume shopping scams and how voice technology is being used to hack into bank accounts. He also explains how a scammer can pose as an attorney to ask for money and the BBB’s upcoming 100th anniversary celebration.

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share details about the “Stranger Things” series finale showing in theaters and the season finale of “Gen V.” He also talks about one of his favorite shows “Hal & Harper,” as well as some new movies and shows coming to streaming services, like “The Chair Company.”

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Chicago-Area Companies Raked In Millions From Feds As Operation Midway Blitz Intensified: One Chicago-based company was awarded more than $7 million to relocate ICE employees while a suburban weapons manufacturer was paid nearly $1.5 million in two weeks to supply pepper balls and air-powered guns.

Chicago’s 1st City-Backed Public Restroom Will Open In 2026, Alderman Says: The free restroom will open next year in a yet-to-be-disclosed location in the 1st Ward, said Ald. Daniel La Spata.

Downtown, North Side Bridge Closures A ‘Clusterf—,’ Alderman Says: The Lake Street, Cortland Street, Chicago Avenue and State Street bridges over the Chicago River are closed for repairs, causing widespread backups, alderpeople said during a Wednesday budget hearing.

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss the new federal income tax brackets for 2026, as well as how the government shutdown will affect year-end planning, including student loan debt.

On October 23rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications and WGN Radio host Dave Plier joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the grand opening of the new Museum of Broadcast Communications site. Some of the new exhibits highlight Johnny Carson’s career, five decades of The Loop, and “I Dream of Jeannie.”

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a case that the Supreme Court will review concerning owning guns and smoking pot, as well as if the new John Wayne Gacy drama series is accurate. She also shares details about the beginning of Sean Grayson’s trial and why President Trump is reportedly demanding a payment from the Justice Department.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the birth of Mike Ditka, Al Capone’s downfall, and Marshall Field’s charm school for “elevator girls.”

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

A Chicago High Schooler Had Just Returned From Chemotherapy. Then ICE Arrested Her Father: Ofelia Torres is being treated for Stage 4 cancer while her father faces sudden federal detention. An emergency motion has been filed arguing that her father’s detention is unlawful and violates his constitutional rights.

Humboldt Park Teen Wins ‘Courage’ Award For Teaching Her High School Chemistry Class: As part of the award, Carolina Carchi received $25,000, which she’s donating to Calculated Genius, a local organization that works with young girls of color explore careers in science, tech and engineering.

Giordano’s Launches Tavern-Style Pizza With Cheese Folded Into The Dough: The deep-dish chain is introducing a tavern-style pizza with an extremely thin crust just in time for National Tavern-Style Pizza Day Wednesday.

The Chicago Bulls open their 2025-26 season at home against the Detroit Pistons tonight. WGN Radio sports anchor Mark Carman joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to preview the game, and share his thoughts on the team as a whole. Later on, they discuss where Bulls’ forward Matas Buzelis fits amongst the young stars on Chicago’s other pro sports teams.