Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Charlie Trotter’s, Ozzy Osbourne’s special Wrigley Field performance, Tom Skilling’s debut on WGN-TV, and more.

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:

State And Lake CTA Station Getting $440 Million Overhaul With Glass Roof, Elevators To Red Line: Car lanes around the station have been reduced ahead of an eventual “long-term closure” of the Downtown station before it reopens in 2029, according to the city’s transportation department.

Grayland Metra Station Back Open After Years Of Construction: The Old Irving Park station features heated shelters, ADA compliant ramps and longer platforms. The entire project took four years and cost $39.5 million.

Archdiocese Lists Humboldt Park’s St. Mark Parish For Sale For $6.7 Million: The parish, which was closed in 2022 and served Latinos and Puerto Ricans in the area, was founded in 1894. Its oldest building is a greystone on Campbell.

Lincoln Yards’ Only Completed Building Is For Sale: The life sciences building on the southern section of the site was completed in 2023 but never found a tenant. A new developer is taking over the northern portion with plans to build a scaled-back residential project.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about John Stamos’ birthday post, Kevin Costner’s response to a lawsuit, and Post Malone’s new underwear line. They also discuss what Aubrey Plaza spoke about with Amy Poehler on her podcast and what’s new on streaming services.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Newsmax settlement agreement with Dominion Voting Systems and how Infowars’ Alex Jones was ordered to liquidate his assets. She also discusses whether or not President Trump can take away the rights states have to conduct elections via mail-in ballots, and the lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.

On August 20th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

Obama Center Offering Free Campus Tours Ahead Of Its 2026 Opening: Anyone can walk up and explore the perimeter of the site while asking questions of Obama Foundation officials during the tours, which take place monthly through November. The center is on track for a 2026 opening.

Eaves Brings European Flavors, Old-World Charm To Lyric Opera After 3-Year Renovation: The new southern European-inspired restaurant inside the iconic Civic Opera House offers diners an escape from the city’s fast pace.

Atomic Cake Still Makes A Splash, 70 Years After Its Debut: The towering medley of chocolate, banana and vanilla cakes and fruit fillings has been reimagined by a Chicago pastry chef as a 13-layer sundae eaten with a spoon.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about an animated reboot of “Family Matters,” Tom Hanks’ new coffee brand at Walmart, and why the Ozzy Osbourne documentary is postponed. They also share details about Helen Mirren’s opinion on the James Bond character and Taylor Swift’s relationship with Blake Lively.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss the importance of spending less time on the internet, a breakdown of the most popular apps, and how to know if you’re spending too much time using your devices. He also talks about using the screen time app on your phone to set healthy habits, what to do if you have to stay connected to your job, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain what retail sales tell us about consumers and why investors are waiting for Fed Chairman Powell’s speech on Friday. He also talks about whether or not tariffs could be a one-time impact on the market or if it will be a continuation.

On August 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: