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:

Igor’s Bike Shack Offers Repairs, Rentals And Community On The Lakefront Trail: A once-worn shed near the Waveland tennis courts has been rebuilt by Igor Does My Bike into a repair shop, rental stop and gathering place.

Navy Pier To Host ‘Largest And Longest’ July 4th Fireworks Show: The Fourth of July display will be 15 minutes long and feature twice as many fireworks as its usual shows for the country’s 250th birthday.

Candy Hall Of Fame Coming To Magnificent Mile: Opening in summer 2027, the 60,000-square-foot attraction will bring exhibits, a candy store and a restaurant to three floors of a long-vacant Michigan Avenue space.

Food Delivery Robot Says Sorry For Smashing Bus Shelter In New Ad: Serve Robotics is apologizing to West Town neighbors after one of its robots smashed through the glass at a bus shelter in March. A company spokesperson said its devices are now treating bus shelters “with additional caution.”

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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 CinemaCon in Las Vegas and a new docuseries “Boy Band Confidential.” She also shares details about a new book from Jennie Garth, as well as her own book, “The Order of Odd Brilliance.”

On April 15th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

For 100 Years, Filbert’s Has Made Root Beer The ‘Old Time’ Way: ‘Do It Well And Right’: The family-owned soda business took off during Prohibition in McKinley Park and has survived the advent of mass-market drinks in plastic bottles.

Paper & Pencil, Andersonville’s Hugely Popular Stationery Shop, Moving To Larger Storefront: The new Clark Street location is quadruple the size of the shop’s current home, which owners Tyler McCall and Eric Campbell plan to turn into a workshop space.

Fathom, A Queer Cocktail Bar From The Team Behind Dorothy, Opens In Lakeview: Whitney LaMora and Zoe Schor said their focus is on creating a more casual, accessible neighborhood bar that will host events and community pop-ups.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can make your device safer by limiting app permissions and review your privacy settings. He explains what app permissions are, how you can change them in your settings, and which ones you should start with limiting, including access to contacts and photos.

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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, a “Hunger Games” prequel, and Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie.” She also shares details about Lady Gaga’s song for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and her conversation with Kurt Russell.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss strategies for investors, an update on the tech stocks, and the importance of the Producer Price Index. He also talks about whether earnings numbers will reflect what the Fed will do with interest rates and an update on home sales.

On April 14th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Pat Tomasulo, WGN TV’s Morning Sports Anchor, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 11th annual Laugh Your Face Off! benefit that raises money for The Facial Pain Research Foundation. He shares details about when he first started this tradition, who will be performing at the event, and the fabulous silent auction prizes.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the benefits of eating plant-based foods, the lifestyle changes that could help decrease the risk of dementia, and a blood test that could detect early signs of dementia. He also discusses how you can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis, preventing golf injuries, the consequences of heavy marijuana smoking, and the heath benefits of marriage.