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:

CTA Set To ‘Refresh And Renew’ 28 ‘L’ Stations, Including 51st Street Green Line Stop: The CTA will spend $6.5 million on maintenance and aesthetic upgrades at 28 “L” stops and 14 bus turnarounds this year.

Pretty Cool Ice Cream To Triple Production In New Facility As Popular Company Goes National: The frozen treats company launched in Logan Square about 8 years ago and has struggled to keep up with demand. The Irving Park facility will allow it to ship nationally and partner with more restaurants.

Park District Debuts Overhauled Summer Camp Registration, But Some Camps Remain Elusive: The new system is meant to be more efficient after years of frustration for parents. Still, some were immediately waitlisted. “I’ve had better luck with Ticketmaster this year,” one parent said.

At ‘Thrift Lab,’ Museum Of Science And Industry Explores Sustainable Fashion — And Invites You To Shop: The April 30 event will feature speakers on sustainability and clothing, stitch-themed cocktails, a hub to learn sewing and embellishment skills and a vintage market with “tchotchkes galore.”

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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 the death of Dave Mason, Mariah Carey’s response to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Anne Hathaway’s award from People magazine. She also shares details about why Sydney Sweeney was cut from a movie, a sequel to “Practical Magic,” and a “Jeopardy” spin-off on Disney+ and Hulu.

On April 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to share details about the death of Alan Osmond and the history of his contribution to The Osmonds through the years. He also talk about the 40th anniversary of Geraldo Rivera’s report on Al Capone’s vault and how it was just the beginning of his career.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of updating or getting rid of old accounts, whether they’re unused apps or shopping websites. He explains how to gain access to old accounts, getting rid of any sensitive information, and the benefits of having a password manager.

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

Meze Table Finds Home In Bridgeport After Years Of Selling At Pop-Ups And Markets: Known for their colorful Greek-inspired food boards, Elizabeth Gartelos Morris and Beth Salentiny have stocked Meze Table Market with grab-and-go foods, local produce and home goods.

From Firehouse Kitchen To YouTube, Morgan Park Firefighter Shares His Culinary Hot Takes: Jon Czerwien launched his YouTube channel in January to show home cooks and fellow firefighters how to make hearty food using everyday ingredients.

How 2 Siblings Are Bringing Chicago’s Koreatown Back To Life: Inspired by their father’s old Koreatown website, Dean and Tarah Lim are reconnecting Chicago’s Korean community through social media. They’re hosting an in-person social Saturday with food and music.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz closures are impacting short-term investments in the U.S. and the state of consumers as they save more money. He also shares details about Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing and how he predicts the continuous rise of stocks.

On April 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Kemena Brooks, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Board Chair, joins Bob Sirott to talk about gatherings in the Loop as the weather gets warmer and the challenge of navigating teen takeovers. She also shares details about and arts and culture study that will take place this year and the increase of businesses opening on State Street.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while taking them and what could happen when you limit or give up sugar consumption.