On March 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior, joins Bob Sirott to talk about making decisions about your stocks, tips for tax season, and how Trajan Wealth provides financial advice for people in different situations. He also explains what a Roth IRA is and when inflation will start to slow down.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the Menendez bothers case and how to avoid IRS scams. She also shares details about the Real ID deadline and how she would defend a man charged for stealing $25 thousand worth of Lego items.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains how to know if you’ve been vaccinated for measles and elaborates on how hantavirus can infect an individual.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the dyeing of the Chicago River, the introduction of the brownie at the Chicago World’s Fair, the birth of Common, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Billy Joel is postponing his tour, Billy Corgan’s collaboration with Lyric Opera of Chicago, and what’s new on streaming services.

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:

Bally’s Chicago Doubles Down On Chinatown Shuttle Service As Casino Struggles Financially: Bally’s shuttles make 30 trips daily from Chinatown to the casino’s front door. The strategy is cause for concern among some Asian community leaders, who fear their neighborhoods are being targeted.

Animal Rescue Groups Sound Alarm As City Shelter Faces Overcrowding, Higher Euthanasia Rates: Chicago’s Department of Animal Care and Control has not had a permanent leader in more than three years. Animal rights groups say naming a director would allow the agency to better advocate for funding.

Jerry Garcia-Inspired Venue Opens This Month After Years Of Delays: The 300-seat concert venue and restaurant will open March 21 with a show by Grahame Lesh & Friends, featuring special guests Daniel Donato and Nicki Bluhm.

On March 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to offer some details about a shooting that happened near a Streeterville theater over the weekend, a guardian policy that the theater implemented, and how Mayor Brandon Johnson should handle this situation. He also explains what needs to happen to help keep the downtown area’s positive image.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain why stocks plunged yesterday and if now is a buying opportunity. He also talks about another added rate cut, as well as the performance of international stocks.