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:

Neighbors Fought To Save NW Side Green Space. Now, The Dunning Read Natural Area Is Growing: Twenty years ago, neighbors fought to keep 21 acres of green space from being turned into a Home Depot. Today, the Dunning Read Natural Area is an oasis of natural plants and important wetlands.

Stretch Of Rogers Park’s Glenwood Avenue Reopening To Cars After 3 Years As Pedestrian Space: The outdoor alfresco space on Jarvis Avenue, north of the Glenwood Avenue site, will remain open for at least another two years, according to the alderwoman’s office.

As Snowy Owls Hang Out Near Montrose Bird Sanctuary, City Limits Access To Area: Native to the Arctic, the birds aren’t necessarily rare in the area, but their presence in Chicago varies year to year. Chicagoans are being urged to stay at least 300 yards away from the birds.

On November 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Sirott and the morning crew are excited for the last stop on Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour! They discuss the possible surprise guests for his last show of the tour, how to get face-value tickets, and a trick to get a front-row upgrade.

34th Ward alderman Bill Conway joins Bob Sirott to discuss the teen takeover after the tree lighting ceremony in Millennium Park and if he believes an earlier curfew could’ve prevented it. He also talks about why he believes Supt. Snelling should have more authority and when the council will vote for a new curfew ordinance.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can use tech to make Thanksgiving planning easier and how you can host a “Zoom-giving.” He also shares some Thanksgiving scams to be aware of and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Joe “JoBo” Colborn, a celebrity who was allegedly drugged at a Rosemont bar, and Dean’s review of “White Christmas” at the Paramount in Aurora. They also talk about Scarlett Johansson’s new role, the 20th anniversary of “Bozo, Gar and Ray: WGN TV Classics,” and Jonathan Groff at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.

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:

Hundreds Pack The Metro — And Lakeview Streets — To Honor Tony Fitzpatrick: ‘Tony Was Chicago’: The Chicago visual artist, poet and actor died in October at the age of 66. A Sunday “celebration of life” included a program at the Metro and parade through the neighborhood.

As Beloved Logan Square Crossing Guard Pete Parada Retires, Neighbors Thank Him: Whether he’d wave people across the street or start up a conversation with one of the many neighbors he’s gotten to know, Parada never stopped smiling — so much so that kids nicknamed him “Smiley.”

Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars Vol. 2: The History And Legacy Of 12 More Iconic Watering Holes: We asked: What are your favorite dive bars in the city? Here’s what Chicagoans said.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what he thinks will happen at the next Fed meeting and a jobs market update. He also explains whether or not lower inflation is better than lower rates and if AI stocks can help determine tech stocks.

On November 25th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to talk about a teen takeover in the Loop over the weekend that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and what police know about the alleged suspect. He also explains how police can currently enforce a curfew after a certain time and if there will be another curfew proposal in the future.