Bob Sirott

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:

Foundry Park In Line For $200 Million In Public Funding At Former Lincoln Yards Site: The sprawling development is set to bring more than 3,000 housing units, a riverwalk and parks to the site in Lincoln Park and Bucktown.

Can Indie Pharmacies Serve Areas Abandoned By Walgreens? New Plan Aims To Do Just That: On the day a Walgreens in his ward closed, Ald. William Hall announced plans to create a city Office of Pharmacy Access. He is previewing that plan by having local pharmacies pop up in a 79th Street storefront starting in July.

West Side Children’s Museum Secures Location Across From Douglass Park: The 25,000-square-foot One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center plans to break ground in late fall.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the reunion for “Romy and Michele 2,” an approved “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off, and a reboot of “Cop Land.” She also shares details about a biopic featuring Heart and a new album from America.

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On June 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bill Conway, 34th Ward Alderman, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the news surrounding a new parking meter deal for Chicago and what would change if the deal is approved. He also explains what the next steps in the process are and if there really is a deadline on June 30th.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the upcoming public offering of SpaceX, why commodity prices are coming down, and last Friday’s unemployment numbers. He also explains what a “K-Shaped” economy is and how future retail sales will impact the market.

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:

Chicago’s Outdoor Pools Will Open A Week Earlier This Summer: Neighborhood pools open June 19. The pools, along with Humboldt Park Beach and more than 200 water features, will be open daily this summer.

Loud Booms Have Rattled Beverly Residents For Weeks — But No One Can Figure Out What’s Causing Them: Dozens have taken to social media to debate the source of the loud noises that rattle houses and wake them in the middle of the night. It’s “like someone dropped a bomb,” one resident said.

At 70-Year-Old Vince’s Restaurant On SW Side, Micky Parmigiani Steals Social Media Spotlight: Parmigiani, 71, started posting videos about his Italian buffet on his daughter’s advice. Once server Lynn Marie Young put them on Instagram, they took off.

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Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to use the built-in functions on your phone to make your life easier, including adjusting the text size, muting unwanted notifications, and setting reminders. He also shares details about the upcoming upgrades coming to Siri and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a “Friends” podcast, Paul Rudd’s interaction with Neil Diamond, and the 40th anniversary of “Pretty in Pink.” She also shares details about a crime series featuring Kevin Bacon and the upcoming release of Olivia Rodrigo’s third album.

On June 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: