Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mayor Richard J. Daley’s first term, the launch of WGN-TV, and the debut of the Oh Henry! candy bar.

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Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discuss why RSV is still spreading into the spring season and the pausing of diagnostic testing for numerous infectious diseases, like mpox and rabies.

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:

The Hand & The Eye, A 5-Level Magic Theater, To Open This Month Off Mag Mile: The venue, opening April 18 in the renovated McCormick Mansion, has 37 showrooms, hidden rooms and dining options. Tickets start at $225.

Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Draws Backlash From Lincoln Park Neighbors: Neighbors critical of the elite private school’s latest proposal to replace a nearby building with a new academic structure say it would displace families and prioritize the school’s growth over existing residents.

Meet Chicago Poster Artist Steve Shanabruch At This Block Club Event: The celebrated artist will discuss his process for creating neighborhood posters and vintage fonts at an April 18 program at the Harold Washington Library.

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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 an update on the Michael Jackson biopic, a film from Judd Apatow and Glen Powell, and a second season of “Beef” on Netflix. She also shares details about Nikki Glaser’s comedy special, Mindy Kaling’s Hulu series, and Ina Garten’s upcoming Chicago visit.

Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what people should do during a short-term bump in stocks and the safe spots for investments and stocks. He also shares some common mistakes people make when filing taxes and if there are any new laws associated with taxes.

On April 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how common it is to accumulate clutter on your devices and where people can start to clean it up. He also explains what “ghost programs” are, if you can use decluttering tools to help, and answers this week’s genius bar questions.

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:

Charges Should Be Dropped Against Mom Who Killed Boyfriend In Self-Defense, Advocates Say: Keshia Golden’s attorneys say she acted in self-defense when she fatally stabbed her boyfriend with a long history of abuse in 2022. Prosecutors offered a plea deal — but her attorneys want the case dropped altogether.

Urbanbelly Heads Back To Fulton Market With Patio, Bar And Budget-Friendly Lunch: Chef Bill Kim’s Asian fusion restaurant will open in May on Fulton Street, offering old favorites like spicy katsu ramen and yuzu margaritas.

Italian Beef Vs. The Horseshoe: A State Sandwich Showdown Is Heating Up: The horseshoe, a Springfield creation, is often referred to as the unofficial state sandwich. A bill backed by Italian beef devotee Rep. Rick Ryan aims to change that.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on energy stocks and if he is surprised by the latest job market report. He also talks about why the rate of unemployment length is slowly increasing and the current value of the U.S. dollar when traveling internationally.

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 what show will be replacing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” clues about season thirteen of “American Horror Story,” and Jeff Goldblum’s new album. She also shares details about the animated version of “Stranger Things” and Sean Hayes’ role in “The Morning Show.”