Sabrina Ortiz, senior editor for ZDNET, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the benefits and shortcomings that AI has for all walks of life. Wendy asks Sabrina if we should be worried that AI will take our jobs and how soon that process could take place. Sabrina also explains her liking of the ChatGPT voice assistance option on iPhones compared to using Siri.

John Dumas, Administrative Director at Share Food Share Love Food Pantry, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to chat about the increase in people at the food pantry since the price of food has risen. Wendy also talks about the celebrity bartending event she’s participating in at Milkstop Cafe in La Grange that will give 10 percent of its proceeds to the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield. The event takes place Saturday, June 14th from 8 to 10PM.

Host & editor of Comic Book Club Alex Zalben, in for Dean Richards, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Alex talk about the ‘Duck Dynasty’ return, Jon Hamm’s new show, Nathan Fielder in ‘The Rehearsal’, the Netflix series ‘Sirens’, the season finale of ‘Doctor Who’, Owen Wilson’s new comedy, and more.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Navy Pier Marina Opens In June, Allowing Boaters To Dock At Popular Tourist Site: First proposed in 2016, the marina will finally allow public boaters to dock — by the hour or even overnight — near Navy Pier attractions such as the Centennial Wheel.

What’s Happening With The Weber Spur, A 606-Style Trail A Decade In The Making?: The city is working with Union Pacific to acquire the land for the Weber Spur, which would bring a bike and walking trail to the Far Northwest Side. Construction on the trail could begin in 2029.

Friends Of Friends Bar Opens In West Town — With Danny’s Tavern Schlitz Sign Hanging Outside: The cocktail bar owned by Chicago bar industry veterans also offers natural wine and a small food menu. Its neon sign hung outside Danny’s in Bucktown for decades.

On May 30th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the annual ‘Movies in the Parks’ series which kicks off June 10th in Chicago. Richard highlights ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary, a sing-along version of ‘Wicked’, and some of the other iconic films that will be shown throughout the city.

Fox Lake’s Director of Community and Economic Development Jodi Luka joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to highlight some of the key features of the Fox Lake community. Jodi talks about Fox Lake’s position on the renowned Chain O’ Lakes, its new Lakefront Park Beach, the best place to eat breakfast, and some other popular attractions in the village.

Host & editor of Comic Book Club Alex Zalben, in for Dean Richards, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Alex talk about the fourth season of ‘Resident Alien’, ‘The Better Sister’ thriller series, ‘Dept. Q’, ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ documentary, and more.

Tom Johnson, Better Business Bureau VP of Board and Public Relations, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss several scams targeting people about REAL ID. Tom also details the car wrap scam and talks about fake Amazon accounts that are pretending to be customer and tech support.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive Editor and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

South Siders ‘Puzzled,’ Smitten By Concrete Cadillac Housed In Hyde Park Parking Garage: A 1957 Cadillac DeVille, encased in concrete using instructions by artist Wolf Vostell, moved into a University of Chicago garage in 2016. Now, the team of artists, conservators, and tradespeople who helped save it are working to finish a book on the sculpture.

Cubs Celebrate Chicago’s Diversity With New Artist-Designed Heritage Jerseys: The five original jersey designs celebrate Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Latino, and Greek heritage months.

Jackson Park Highlands Garage Sale Celebrates 40 Years With Charity Drive: One of the city’s best garage sales is back. Households participating in the milestone event will donate a portion of their profits to community groups and charities of their choice.