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:

Gino And Marty’s Owners Sued By State Over Unpaid Wages: State officials allege owners and managers of the West Loop restaurant failed to pay workers earned wages, tips, minimum wage and overtime, leaving at least nine employees owed more than $20,000.

Neighbors Toast To Alarmist Brewing At Its Send-Off Party: ‘They Mean So Much To The Community’: The award-winning Alarmist Brewing held a final party Saturday ahead of its closure after a decade in business. Neighbors came out in droves to celebrate Sauganash’s only bar.

New Sound Cafe In Austin Channels The Legacy Of Iconic 1970s Gospel Record Store: The coffee shop opened in the same building that housed New Sound Gospel Records and Tapes until it closed over 20 years ago — and it includes many nods to the gospel store’s heyday.

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On February 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

General manager for Hotel Chocolat U.S. Kelly Goering joins Bob Sirott to talk about why they decided to bring their U.K.-based company to Chicago and what makes their chocolate taste so good without using as much sugar. Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh also joins Bob to discuss which Chicago restaurants have Monday night specials and her review of Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Lady Gaga’s upcoming performance at the Grammys, the premiere of “Melania,” and Mandy Patinkin’s role in “God of War.” They also talk about which Oscar movies are back in theaters, Dean’s movie reviews, and things to do this weekend.

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 Opens Its 1st Food Pantry Inside A Public Library: Legler Regional Library’s food pantry will be open Thursdays and Sundays, offering protein, produce, dairy and other food items, as well as household items and toiletries.

Meet The Immigrant Seamstress Who Has Made Banners For United Center Legends For 40 Years: Maria Estela Parra, a South Sider and Mexican immigrant, made Derrick Rose’s newly retired No. 1 banner — and virtually all others hanging from the stadium’s rafters — alongside her coworkers at W.G.N. Flag and Decorating.

Norwood Park Brewery Hosting Fundraiser For LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Camp: The Feb. 4 event will help fund scholarships for Camp Indigo Point, which provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people for two weeks every summer.

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Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about different ways you can continue your Dry January and creating healthier habits while still having the occasional drink. She also shares where you can find her recipes for fun holiday mocktails.

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On January 30th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds joins Bob Sirott to talk about the progress of Chicago’s businesses in the Loop post-COVID and how you can learn more about the city’s architecture through various tours. She also highlights some fun things to do in the Loop for this Valentine’s Day, including Chicago Restaurant Week and Chicago Theatre Week

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss Super Bowl betting scams, what to be aware of if you’re traveling to Italy, and how to know if a job ad is fake. He also shares some ways unknown callers try to scam you, what to know during Identity Theft Awareness Month, and a phone scam warning from the Geneva Police Department.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the top streaming series and movies for 2025, as well as which films were added to the National Film Registry. They also share details about Justin Bieber’s upcoming Grammy’s performance and Dean’s interview with Sam Raimi.