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:

Barnes & Noble To Open Largest Chicago Store Downtown This Summer: The 30,000-square-foot store will take over the former Old Navy space on State Street, which has been vacant since 2023 and was years ago the flagship location of rival bookseller Borders.

Obama Center Hiring For 150 Full-Time Jobs: The Obama Foundation is hiring “people who will keep this place safe and welcoming” in fields like guest services, facility management and security, former President Barack Obama said.

Work Begins To Turn Humboldt Park’s Pioneer Arcade Into Affordable Senior Apartments: Designed by architect Jens Jensen, the terra cotta-clad former arcade built in 1925 is a valuable part of Chicago’s immigrant history.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Nick Reiner’s court appearance, why Warner Bros. turns down a buyout offer from Paramount+, and the finalized divorce between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. They also share a confession from Chris Redd, another performer who dropped from the Kennedy Center lineup, and what’s new on streaming services.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses new federal screening guidance pertaining to cervical cancer tests and the increase in flu and measles cases.

On January 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can set resolutions for your social media and tech presence, like managing your notifications and updating passwords. He also shares why it’s important to back up the data on your phone and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

Flu Hospitalizations In Chicago Hit 3-Year High: The rise is driven by a new variant called subclade K that’s led to outbreaks across the globe. There’s still time to get a free vaccination, health officials say.

Did Chicago Police Help ICE? City Says No, But Watchdogs Hosting Public Hearing: Police district councils submitted more than 2,000 signatures from community members calling for a probe into how police and federal agents have interacted over the past year.

CTA State And Lake Station Closing Monday For 3 Years As Rebuild Begins: The new State and Lake station is set to debut in 2029 featuring modern amenities and a glass canopy. Trains will not stop at the station during the duration of construction.

Doing Dry January? Here Are 3 Sober Drink Crawls To Try: Choose your route — tea, kombucha or NA cocktails — and explore Chicago’s neighborhoods, booze-free.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the renewal of “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Emily in Paris,” as well as a gift from Neil Diamond to Hugh Jackman. They also share details on a message from Mickey Rourke, rumors about Andy Cohen, and Dean’s interview with Jim Belushi.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets are reacting to the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and catching up on economic reports. He also explains whether or not jobs numbers could sway a rate cut and the decrease in oil prices.

On January 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in flu cases across the country, why measles cases are on the rise, and the benefits of taking longer walks versus the frequency of them. He also discusses myths that surround foods that you should and shouldn’t eat if you have cancer and the progress doctors have made on finding a drug to help lower lipoprotein.