Bob Sirott

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why former FBI director, James Comey, rehired former U.S. attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, as well as why the Supreme Court declined to hear an Illinois lawsuit against an Indiana gun seller. She also explains why Meta is back in court in New Mexico and the terms of the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

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:

Goose Island Traffic ‘Like The Wild West,’ With No Immediate Relief In Sight: Bridge closures have increased congestion on Elston Avenue and Division Street, neighbors say. Drivers are also using a protected bike lane to skirt rush hour traffic.

Edgewater Synagogue Redevelopment Could Be 4 Buildings, New Renderings Show: Developers previously pitched two buildings with housing and retail for Emanuel Congregation’s Sheridan Road property. They’ve since updated the proposal after hearing from neighbors and congregants.

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On May 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Senior correspondent for NewsNation Brian Entin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his coverage of the Nancy Guthrie case and the thousands of tips that investigators are still going through. He also explains how some of her family members were cleared and what profilers are saying about alleged suspects.

You can watch “NewsNation Presents: The Nancy Guthrie Mystery” on The CW on Wednesday, May 6th, at 8pm CT.

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

Is The Mag Mile Staging A Comeback?: As questions about Water Tower Place’s future swirl, city leaders say a new plan will prevent the historic mall from becoming another casualty of the pandemic-era retail collapse — and could spark fresh momentum for the Mag Mile’s ongoing revival.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to paint a broad picture of the economy, including the retail sales numbers and the weekly jobless claims. He also discusses whether or not it is realistic to live off minimum wage and how the shutdown of Spirit Airlines has impacted the economy.

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about new movies coming to streaming services, like “Ready or Not 2” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” He also shares details about the last season of “The Night Agent” and when the next episode of “The Boys” will be available.

On May 5th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which restaurants in Chicago are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, as well as her review of Cerdito Muerto. She also asks Louisa and the morning crew about their favorite kinds of tacos.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss the correct way to remove a tick and a new injection that could help reverse osteoarthritis. He also shares some exercises to help with carpal tunnel and what some scientists are saying about coffee boosting overall health.