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:

Blue-Collar Worker Finds Fame As ‘Cheese Grater Guy’ In Bears’ Iconic Playoff Win Over Packers: Brandon Martinez went undetected by security on his way to fame for shredding cheese during the Chicago Bears’ improbable comeback win Saturday: “Not even a beep,” he said.

Chicago’s 1st 24-Hour Pickleball Courts Open For Play In Old Irving Park: SPF has facilities in Lincoln Park and Hyde Park, but its new building is the first to give members access to its six courts 24 hours a day via an automated check-in system.

Green City Market Finds New Home In North Center For Year-Round Use: The nonprofit acquired the former garden center on Montrose Avenue in December and plans to start hosting pop-up events there as soon as this spring.

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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what the procedure would be should former President Bill Clinton be held in contempt and the lawsuits from Illinois and Minnesota over ICE agents’ use of force. She also talks about whether or not Uber would be liable for a sexual assault case in Arizona and domestic violence cases in the news.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about exploring different features on your devices, like AI functions and digital journaling. He also shares details about discovering online communities ad answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

Danny’s Tavern Building In Bucktown To Be Demolished: The popular Bucktown dive bar closed in late 2020 after more than 30 years in business. Its Schlitz On Tap neon sign lives on outside a different bar in West Town.

Packers Fans Crash Out After Bears Win, Giving Chicago The Last Laugh: Social media blew up following the game, with Bears fans sharing their ecstatic celebrations. Packers fans went viral for the opposite reason.

Chicago Snowballs Show Off Their Moves During Tryouts For ‘Sportstainment’ Baseball Team: The Snowballs will combine baseball with family-friendly entertainment — including dance moves and tumbling on the field. Their first game is May 3.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

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 a new “Star Trek” series on Paramount+, a movie starring Miss Piggy, and a new residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. She also shares how many more days until the release of “Avengers: Doomsday” and Sharon Stone’s Astra Award.

Cindy Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new music releases for 2026 and John Mayer’s tribute to Bob Weir. She also shares details about a 3-part docuseries on ABC about the history of daytime talk shows and the second season of “Hijack” on Apple TV.

On January 14th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

On January 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Need Your Sidewalk Fixed? Applications Open Monday Only For City’s ‘Shared Cost’ Program: Applications for the popular program will be accepted 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday on a first-come, first-served basis.

South Loop Bike Lane Project Paused, Some Lanes Removed As Officials Reassess: Ald. Pat Dowell said she asked the city to pause the project on 18th Street between Clark and Indiana after some residents raised safety and mobility concerns, and she’s working with CDOT to address them.

Mother McAuley Grad Abbey Murphy Heading To Olympics With 2026 US Women’s Hockey Team: The Evergreen Park native and Mother McAuley High School graduate was named last week to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team.

‘Cat Squad’ Unites To Find Scribbles The Cat After Uptown Apartment Fire: A team of dedicated cat searchers is looking for Scribbles, who went missing after her human’s apartment caught fire in mid-December.

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The Chicago Bears pulled off the improbable when they overcame an 18-point first-half deficit against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. The 31-27 victory over their longtime rival sends the Bears to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs where they will host the Rams on Sunday. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton and Lou Canellis (Host of “Bears GameDay/Night Live“) join Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share their thoughts on the monumental win. They also discuss the matchup against Los Angeles and what time the game could kick off.