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:

6 Chicago-Area Catholic Schools To Close This Spring, Archdiocese Says: St. Francis Borgia in Dunning, Sts. Bruno and Richard School in Archer Heights, St. Jerome School in Bridgeport, St. Stanislaus Kostka in Wicker Park and two suburban schools are on the closure list due to low enrollment.

Your Favorite Restaurant’s Playlist Was Probably Made By This Chicago Company: Uncanned Music has carved out a niche curating music and installing reel-to-reel-players for top restaurants in Chicago and across the country.

Beverly’s Pike House To Be Restored Thanks To County Partnership: The agreement approved by Cook County will enable the Eugene S. Pike House Foundation to access a $1.5 million state grant and begin work on the late 19th-century home.

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Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss when it’s time to either update or upgrade your devices and if a simple battery replacement could increase the lifespan of your phone. He also talks about the typical lifespan of computers and laptops, as well as answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Lionel Richie’s tour with Earth, Wind and Fire, Sydney Sweeney’s promotional stunt, and the BAFTA nominations. They also share details about Quinton Aaron’s life support, Dean’s interview with Sir Ben Kingsley, and some of this year’s Super Bowl commercials

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the Fed probably won’t cut rates anytime soon and why jobless claims are in a historical range. He also explains what President Trump is saying about 401(k) plans and updated consumer confidence numbers.

On January 27th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

The Chicago Bears won their first, and only, Super Bowl title 40 years ago to the day. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton joins Bob Sirott and Kevin Wells (in for Andy Masur) to share some memories from the dominant 46-10 win over the New England Patriots. Later on, Hampton previews this year’s edition of the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the aforementioned Patriots.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about myths concerning aspirin, the types of physical activities that could help prolong your lifespan, and technology that could help with the future of treating cancer. He also shares details about why it’s important to eat slower, how AI is evolving in the medical field, how to treat frostbite, and flu cases in the Chicagoland area.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why President Donald Trump is skipping the Super Bowl game this year, the stars who carried the Olympic Torch in Italy, and Kanye West’s Wall Street Journal apology. They also share details about the weekend box office numbers and Dean’s interview with Rachel McAdams.

Co-Founders of Natural Science LLC, Arden Warner and John Nelson, join Bob Sirott to explain what their company does and how Innovation DuPage has helped them grow. They also talk about how they have had opportunities to work with other companies that focus on solving environmental issues.

On January 26th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: