On April 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business joins Bob Sirott to discuss Chicago’s next Mayoral Election and Mayor Johnson’s chances of re-election if he decides to run again. He also shares how Mayor Johnson’s tactics have changed since he was elected and who some other candidates might be.

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:

Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access: Chicago Public Library and CPS announced the expansion of The 81 Club, building on a pilot launched in 2022 to give students access to the library system’s vast collection and databases.

Folk In Andersonville Debuts Cafe Inside Its Vintage Store — With Yemeni Coffee And More: Folk Coffee & Vintage sets itself apart from the half-dozen other coffee shops on Clark Street by brewing Yemeni, Kurdish and other international coffee styles.

25 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Expo Chicago, Clothing Swap And Community Cleanups: YarnCon, the Giordano Dance Company, the Wicker Park Green Fest, a Lao New Year celebration and a Joni Mitchell tribute are also on deck.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about travel scams involving the war in Iran, an alert from the post office concerning postmark dates, and scams targeting prom. He also shares details about fake rewards points texts, a warning from the Plainfield Police Department, and fake social security email alerts.

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 sentencing of the “Ketamine Queen,” SNL’s upcoming hosts and musical guests, and the premiere of “The Miniature Wife” on Peacock. She also shares details about a movie featuring a new Lady Gaga song, a street unveiling for Bruno Mars, and Ryan Seacrest’s dating requirements.

Brittany Snorgrass, Senior Vice President, Senior Treasury Management Officer & Sales Team Lead – Treasury & Payments Solutions at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to break down how merchant services offers payment management solutions for businesses, emerging payment trends, and surcharging finding a fit in business strategy.

They also discuss the upcoming Associated Bank-hosted webinar on April 28th, which will give an overview of credit card surcharging, current trends in the market, and what businesses can expect when transitioning.

On April 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mayor Richard J. Daley’s first term, the launch of WGN-TV, and the debut of the Oh Henry! candy bar.

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Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discuss why RSV is still spreading into the spring season and the pausing of diagnostic testing for numerous infectious diseases, like mpox and rabies.

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:

The Hand & The Eye, A 5-Level Magic Theater, To Open This Month Off Mag Mile: The venue, opening April 18 in the renovated McCormick Mansion, has 37 showrooms, hidden rooms and dining options. Tickets start at $225.

Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Draws Backlash From Lincoln Park Neighbors: Neighbors critical of the elite private school’s latest proposal to replace a nearby building with a new academic structure say it would displace families and prioritize the school’s growth over existing residents.

Meet Chicago Poster Artist Steve Shanabruch At This Block Club Event: The celebrated artist will discuss his process for creating neighborhood posters and vintage fonts at an April 18 program at the Harold Washington Library.

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