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:

Need Your Sidewalk Fixed? Applications Open Monday Only For City’s ‘Shared Cost’ Program: Applications for the popular program will be accepted 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday on a first-come, first-served basis.

South Loop Bike Lane Project Paused, Some Lanes Removed As Officials Reassess: Ald. Pat Dowell said she asked the city to pause the project on 18th Street between Clark and Indiana after some residents raised safety and mobility concerns, and she’s working with CDOT to address them.

Mother McAuley Grad Abbey Murphy Heading To Olympics With 2026 US Women’s Hockey Team: The Evergreen Park native and Mother McAuley High School graduate was named last week to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team.

‘Cat Squad’ Unites To Find Scribbles The Cat After Uptown Apartment Fire: A team of dedicated cat searchers is looking for Scribbles, who went missing after her human’s apartment caught fire in mid-December.

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The Chicago Bears pulled off the improbable when they overcame an 18-point first-half deficit against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. The 31-27 victory over their longtime rival sends the Bears to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs where they will host the Rams on Sunday. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton and Lou Canellis (Host of “Bears GameDay/Night Live“) join Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share their thoughts on the monumental win. They also discuss the matchup against Los Angeles and what time the game could kick off.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss a study that looks at the correlation between caffeine intake and the risk for diabetes, the new federal dietary guidelines, and how the Wegovy pill is different from the injection. He also talks about the most important heart health habit and the essential need for social connection and consistency.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share highlights from the Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s hosting duties and the big winners. They also talk about the weekend box office numbers and Dean filling in for Lisa Dent later today.

Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman joins Bob Sirott to talk about Chicago Restaurant Week and when you should start making your reservations. He also shares details about Choose Chicago’s new podcast “All For the Love of Chicago” and when the first episode is set to be released.

On January 12th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Bob Sirott to explain why he is not a fan of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget and how this will impact restaurants and small businesses. He also talks about how fines from health and building inspectors will increase and if he thinks restaurants should be exempt from more expensive fines.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the attributes of people who clean while they cook, including having less stress and better impulse control.

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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:

T.J. Maxx Plans New Lincoln Park Store: The retailer signed a long-term lease for space near North and Sheffield, with an opening expected next year.

Rogers Park’s Candyland House On HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House In America’: Married couple Joe Bergantino and Ricky Gonzalez have worked for years on restoring a neighborhood gem. Now, they have the chance to get a full renovation.

Abundant Perch, ‘The Lobster Of Chicago,’ Draw Anglers Near And Far To Old South Works: With plenty of perch to catch and release or take home and fry, the fishing’s good at the former South Chicago steel mill — and anglers hope it will stay that way amid major changes planned for the surrounding land.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about a statement from Nick Reiner and Dean’s predictions for the Golden Globes on Sunday. They also talk about a new Bruno Mars song, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.