On April 24th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

CEO and President of the Chicago Architecture Center, Eleanor Esser Gorski, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the celebration of their 60th anniversary and the different types of tours they offer. She also shares details about a new office opening in the Loop and why they have the most unique gift shop items.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Chicago’s Indie Bookstore Crawl Returns Saturday At 80+ Shops Across The Area: The event coincides with the nationwide Independent Bookstore Day. Customers who visit enough stores can earn yearlong discounts.

Old Irving Brewing Co. Now Making Billy Goat Tavern’s Signature IPA And Pilsner: The Northwest Side brewery is taking over production of the iconic burger joint’s beers from Darien, Illinois-based Miskatonic, which shut down early this year.

Medical Exec Back In Chicago To Face Loretto Fraud Charges After Living As Fugitive In Dubai: Sameer Suhail and his business partner and friend Anosh Ahmed have been accused of embezzling millions from Loretto Hospital — and using “corrupt” means to steer millions more in contracts to Suhail. The scandal rocked the hospital.

Garfield Park Conservatory Children’s Garden Reopens May 1 With 20-Foot Climber And More: Reservations for the new children’s area go live Friday. The 6,000-square-foot space features larger climbing structures, an elevated canopy and a toddler zone.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a website that requests you to put in information for two credit cards and how to tell if you’re clicking on a fake CAPTCHA test box. He also shares details about a “Tap to Pay” scam and a notification from the FTC about fake mortgage relief offers.

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 Ravinia’s general public ticket sale, Madonna’s latest single, Shania Twain’s new hosting gig, and another “Miami Vice” movie set to be released in 2027. She also shares details about the re-release of “Top Gun” and new movies coming to streaming services.

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down why Chicago’s development pipeline is moving again after the City Council ended a months-long zoning stalemate. He also highlights improving conditions in the suburban office market and several commercial developments in Chicago.

On April 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain the basis for Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic, allegations against ChatGPT, and a request for no cameras in the court room for the case involving Charlie Kirk’s murder. She also discusses a new possible law for Illinois banning phones in schools and the Japanese man who was sentenced for posting movie spoilers online.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about trials involving clinical trials for a pancreatic cancer drug, as well as whether or not doctors still test for Legionnaires disease.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Ed Burke’s final city council meeting, how Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull, the first televised Cubs game, and more.

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