Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share the latest details about the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, including the arrest of Nick Reiner and more reactions from public figures. They also talk about the death of Anthony Geary and Dean’s interview with Laura Dean and Will Arnett.

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:

Maternity Care Is Lacking On The South Side. Kennedy-King’s Midwife Program Aims To Change That: Students in the program will train in a state-of-the-art simulation classroom and earn national certification and state licensure.

Search Ramps Up For Dan Davis, Missing Mount Greenwood Man, Longtime Bourbon Street Employee: Dan Davis was last seen Nov. 25, after he got into a car crash that may have caused brain trauma, friends and family said.

Cookie Swap Tradition Has Brought Women Together For 4 Decades On The Far South Side: Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. The cookies are the “icing on top.”

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the reports that we’ll see as we continue to catch up on economic data, such as the unemployment report and retail sales. He also explains why he’s been recommending that people invest in healthcare and financial stocks versus technology, as well as when we could see the economic reports get back on track.

On December 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, details of the ongoing investigation, and reactions from public figures.

WGN Radio personalities Dean Richards and Dave Plier have interviewed Rob through the years, and you can listen to them here: Remembering Rob Reiner

Family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Dr. Santina Wheat, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a review of medical cannabis, a study that looks at the effects of GLP-1 medications on cancer, and the FDA’s recommendations concerning testosterone therapy for men. She also shares details about the ER treatment for migraines, how AI is playing a role in the doctor’s office, and why hot chocolate is best in moderation.

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:

Chicago Getting Its Own Savannah Bananas-Inspired Team: Can you field a grounder while playing tuba? The Snowballs, Chicago’s new co-ed entertainment baseball team, is recruiting multi-talented athletes for its 2026 debut.

Fulton Market Pizza Joint Transforms Into ‘Home Alone’ Little Nero’s Pop-Up: Prince Street Pizza is celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary with a weeklong transformation into the fictional pizzeria from “Home Alone.”

Liar’s Club Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Punk For Good’ As Its Christmas Day Extravaganza Rages On: Since 1995, owner Herb Rosen has been slinging beers, hosting rock shows and throwing an all-out rager for Christmas.

On December 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Freelance writer Tajah Ware joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the best restaurants in Chicago to dine solo and why it doesn’t feel as intimidating as some people may think. Some of those establishments include Lao Peng You, Elina’s, Hi-Five Ramen, and Virtue.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about what happens when you accidentally leave something behind at a restaurant and the proper way to help get it back.

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