Founding member of Chicago Lee Loughnane joins Bob Sirott to talk about his upcoming performance at ‘A Capitol Fourth’ for America’s 250th anniversary and practicing with the symphony for his performance. He also remembers the beginning history of the band with former band member Walt Parazaider and the practiced lung exercises he continues to do to prepare for shows.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss tips to stay healthy in extreme heat, misinformation about sunscreen, and a new drug that targets an aggressive type of breast cancer. He also talks about why it’s important to know history of cancer in your family, why some parents are turning to weight loss drugs for their kids, and why sleep quality matters just as much as quantity.

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:

Pride Parade Sees LGBTQ+ Community Celebrate Unity Despite Attacks: ‘They Can’t Take Our Joy’: The 55th annual Pride Parade Sunday was a celebration of freedom of identity and expression amidst renewed attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, parade goers said.

Damen Silos Owner Built Unauthorized Parking Lot, Violating City Code, City Says: Michael Tadin Jr. could face fines of up to $1,000 a day if he doesn’t comply with the city’s request to stop using the lot and submit a plan for the necessary permits, according to the city.

Noisy Electronic Music Fest Riles Lincoln Park Neighbors, Could Prompt Future Ward-Wide Ban: Some residents have blasted the Lakeshore Music & Arts Festival, complaining that bass beats echoed throughout the neighborhood for eight hours daily while trash was strewn about the park.

City’s ‘Keep Chicago Clean’ Campaign Encourages Neighbors To Pick Up Litter This Summer: The campaign will include public service announcements on CTA buses and trains and at Divvy stations and the city’s airports.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about his reviews of “Supergirl” and “Jackass: Best and Last,” as well as how much money that Michael Jackson biopic has made so far. He also discusses the overall weekend box office numbers and Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday.

On June 29th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to evolve your lifestyle as you get older, such as becoming friends with people outside your age group, plan recurring events, and taking an interesting class.

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Vince’s Restaurant co-owner and social media star, Michael “Micky” Parmigiani, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he gained social media followers as he posted videos highlighting their buffet, how Vince’s made it through the pandemic, and his favorite dishes at the restaurant. Robert’s Pizza co-founder, Robert Garvey, also joins Bob to talk about his recent achievements, one of them being one of the top pizzas in the US, where his recipes came from, and the stamp of approval from Bill Murray.

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:

1st Phase Of $580 Million Woodlawn Central Development Gets Key City Approval: The Plan Commission approved Apostolic Church of God’s proposal to redevelop 8 acres into a “cultural complex.” The first phase includes 104 apartments and a hotel.

Mayor’s $3 Billion Parking Meter Offer Was $800 Million More Than The Next Highest Bid, Investor Says: The mayor’s office has said a confidentiality agreement prevented them from sharing bid details, but private companies involved said the agreement has been waived “for some period of time.”

City Shelter, Local Rescues Beyond Capacity With Cats — And Kitten Season Isn’t Over: The city shelter is hosting a free adoption event Saturday to create space for more animals. Rescuers are also urging people to spay and neuter their pets to prevent further overcrowding.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the Chicago Bears will be featured in a Hallmark movie, a health update from Lionel Richie, and a new album from Carly Simon. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share some of the events happening around the city this weekend, including the Chicago Pride Parade, Logan Square Arts Festival, and the World Cup Watch Party at Recess.

On June 26th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: