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:

How Old Style Won — And Lost — Its Hold On Chicago: The Wisconsin-brewed lager was long associated with Chicago dives and, of course, the Cubs. But its popularity here has faded.

THC Drinks Gave A Lifeline To Local Breweries. Will They Go Down The Drain By Year’s End?: State and federal laws taking effect later this year could wipe out the hemp-derived THC beverage market. “We are just doing the best we can,” said Revolution Brewing’s Josh Deth.

Stunod’s Pizzeria’s Taylor Street Location A ‘Dream Come True’ For 2 Brothers: Frank and Austin Battaglia will open the second location of their Garfield Ridge restaurant on the corridor they visited often as kids with their dad, a well-known food distributor.

Cortland Bridge Will Remain Closed For Years, Vexing Neighbors After New Problems Found: The bridge closed to cars last fall for a rehab project slated for completion in 2027. Now, the city says it doesn’t know when it will reopen as residents and alderpeople demand answers.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the state of oil prices and stocks after Treasury Secretary Bessent’s speech and how the trade war with Canada will impact the economy. He also discusses why stocks tied to AI are dropping and the recent update on the U.S. national debt.

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 third season of “The Pitt,” a sequel for “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” a new Netflix film from Cameron Diaz. She also shares details about the filming for “National Treasure 3,” a documentary about Jessica Simpson, and Matt Damon’s family outing at Disneyland.

On August 25th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton is performing with his band at Foster Fest this weekend. ‘Hamp’ joined Bob Sirott and Kevin Wells to preview the event, and share details on how to buy tickets. The guys also discuss the Bears’ second preseason game, and what to expect from the team as they get ready for the regular season.

‘Hamp & OB‘ returns with a season preview episode on Sunday, September 6.

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 AI is used in the healthcare field and which way is the most accurate to get your blood pressure reading. He also explains how athletes use eye-training technology that also supports brain health and what you can do to delay the odds of dementia.

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:

Sister Jean, Loyola’s Late Beloved Chaplain, Immortalized With Bronze Statue On Campus: Members of the Loyola community gathered to unveil a new statue honoring the life and legacy of Sister Jean, who died last year at 106.

City Moves To Inspect Beverly Home Throwing Unlicensed Concerts Over Rooftop Deck: A judge ordered an inspection at a Beverly residence that has received multiple citations for unlicensed concerts and events on a backyard garage patio that was never properly permitted, according to city records.

Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here’s How You Can Help: A South Side business is offering free laundry service for storm-affected Gary families, while another fundraiser is collecting money for essentials as some residents face a second week without electricity.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers and his review of “Tony.” He also shares details on the death of Shelley Fabares and an update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

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

Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy joins Bob Sirott to talk about what froyo is and some of the most popular spots around Chicago, as well as why it’s healthier than ice cream. Arts coordinator for Block Club Chicago Leen Yassine also joins Bob to share some of the city’s most popular open-air dining options, including Gene’s Sausage Shop & Delicatessen, Lonesome Rose, VU Rooftop, and more.