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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President of the Dutch Waffle Company Bianca Letens joins Bob Sirott to explain what a stroopwafel is and how she started the company with her husband, Patrick. She also talks about how the stroopwafels are made and how it became a family business.

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:

Gibsons To Open In Fulton Market Next Fall: Gibsons Tavern will offer “an elevated take on classic American cuisine” inside a vintage-inspired space, according to a press release.

Soccer House Bar Is Taking Over The Former Twisted Spoke Just In Time For World Cup: Soccer House will air soccer matches — and only soccer matches — in three unique viewing areas. Owner Garret Drexler plans to open the bar-restaurant ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Despite Teachers In Closets And Classes In Hallways, CPS Says NW Side School Isn’t Overcrowded: Parents and teachers at the Albany Park school pushed to relocate part of its student body to a former charter school building that houses another CPS school, but the district said the move would be too disruptive.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss where you can watch a new Taylor Swift docuseries and when a series of movies surrounding The Beatles are set for release. She also talks about “Gremlins 3” and some new Apple TV projects.

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

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to discuss how AT&T is ending their landline service to customers and how some similar tech has phased out, like answering machines and phone booths. He also talks about some of the coldest Bears games in past years and if they would stay for the whole game this Sunday if given the chance.

Apple Chevy events coordinator Olivia Alfirevich joins Bob Sirott to share details about their upcoming Toys For Tots event and who will be at their celebration. She also explains just how much this helps families during the holiday season and how you can participate.