On December 22nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Freelance writer Lauren Brocato joins Bob Sirott to share details about some fun breakfast pop-ups around Chicago, including Morning Jay’s and Chubby Boys. Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu also joins Bob to talk about the winner and runner ups of the Chicago Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest, and they include mandelbread cookies, eggnog crème brûlée, and pracny-inspired nut crescents.

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:

CTA Closed Englewood’s Racine Green Line Station Over 30 Years Ago. By 2029, It Could Reopen: The 63rd and Racine Green Line station closed permanently in 1994 despite community pushback. A new transit bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker requires that a renovated or newly built station open by January 2029.

‘Song Sung Blue,’ Acclaimed Hugh Jackman And Kate Hudson Movie, Has Strong Ties To Chicago: The Neil Diamond tribute movie, which opens on Christmas Day, tells the story of Milwaukee tribute duo Lightning (Jackman) and Thunder (Kate Hudson), who were a familiar Chicago act in the ‘90s.

McGee’s, A Lincoln Park Fixture Since 1987, Has Closed: The longtime sports bar was a popular gathering spot near DePaul’s campus, and the building is now for sale.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the revamp of the popular classic “Bewitched” and Tom Cruise’s comedy project, She also shares details about the birth of Pete Davidson’s baby girl and Cindy’s tribute to Anthony Geary.

On December 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about Chicago’s first indoor dog park and some of their favorite Rob Reiner movies. They also share stories about recent sightings of pigeons on Soldier Field and what would happen if a ball strikes a bird.

Village President of Long Grove Bill Jacob joins Bob Sirott to talk about why Long Grove is the place to go for chocolate and a museum that holds a Guinness World Record. He also shares why he moved to Long Grove and the projects they’ve been working on in the downtown area.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you should check your gift cards before you purchase them and the increase of door-to-door winter scams. He also shares details about a South Bend scam involving the police and why you should clear Bluetooth history after turning in a rental car.

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:

How Chicago’s Bike Courier Collective Is Surviving The Age Of DoorDash And Delivery Robots: Cut Cats Couriers, one of Chicago’s last bike delivery companies, has provided personalized service across the city since 2012: “We’re really good at it — like, stupid good at it.”

Beat Kitchen Sues City, Alleging Discrimination In Riverwalk Concession Award: The lawsuit alleges city officials weighed race during scoring and privately encouraged a vendor to apply after the deadline.

To learn more about how the Washington Park community is coming together to help a resident and her family, click on the headline: With Free Store Volunteer Facing Eviction, Neighbors Work To Keep Her Home For The Holidays

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the latest of Nick Reiner in court, where the Oscars will be moving to in the future, and the reboot of “A Different World” They also share Dean’s interview with Patricia Heaton.