President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to take about counterfeit Lollapalooza tickets and back-to-school scams. He also explains the differences between a real Labubu and a fake “Lafufu,” as well as a warning issued by the FBI about installing certain apps on your phone.

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:

Part Of DuSable Lake Shore Could Move Underground If City Extends Grant Park To Lakefront: The bold Park District plan would expand the plaza around Buckingham Fountain to the lakefront — with DuSable Lake Shore Drive tunneled underneath the new public space. Critics say it’s a “pipe dream.”

CTA Faces ‘Drastic Service Cuts’ If State Funding Doesn’t Come Through, Agency Head Says: The Regional Transportation Authority faces a $770 million fiscal cliff in 2026 that could cut area-wide transit service by 40 percent. Springfield has not yet acted to help the CTA, Metra and Pace.

North Park Homeless Encampment To Be Shut Down After Recent Fires: ‘Where Will I Go?’: The most recent fire on Monday prompted the Park District’s decision to close the encampment in September. The city will work to connect its residents with housing before then, a spokesperson said.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean preview the acts at Lollapalooza and shares details about Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral. They also talk about why Grateful Dead fans are upset about ticket prices and a new celebrity couple.

On July 31st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to dive deeper into the recent teen takeovers and his debating with the aldermen about the snap curfew, as well as how his administration is working to change the negative aspects of Chicago’s image. He also shares insight on his talks with The Bears organization to stay in Chicago, how his team has been proactive concerning the city’s budget, and handling President Trump’s ICE raids sent to Chicago.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses how adults get the fluoride that they need. She also explains how people’s brains aged during the COVID pandemic and the ‘razor blade throat’ symptom.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the argument is for Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to the Supreme Court and the two new Illinois gun laws. She also discusses Minnesota’s law requiring warnings on social media and what it could look like.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Arlington Park Race Track fire, the debut of Rainbow Cone, Jim Lovell’s Congressional Medal, 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:

Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Will Go Car-Free Once A Month This Fall: The Meet Me On Milwaukee pilot will shut down Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland avenues to cars and buses during the daytime Aug. 31, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26. Bike traffic will still be allowed.

Chicago Avenue Bridge Construction, Closures To Start In August, Snarling Traffic. Here’s What To Know: Halsted Street will shut down, Chicago Avenue will narrow to one lane and CTA bus service will be rerouted as part of the reconstruction project near Bally’s casino.

80 Apartments Coming To Former Leona’s Building On Sheridan Road: The development team is also bringing eight apartments to a former single-family home on the southwest corner of Sheridan Road and Juneway Terrace in Rogers Park.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, Netflix’s new record, and another actor who was considered for the James Bond role. They also talk about the meal shared between Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as Lollapalooza’s partnership with an overdose support group and what’s new on streaming services.