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:

Buddy Guy Says He’s ‘Just Trying To Keep The Blues Alive’ After 9th Grammy Win: The icon who helped pioneer the Chicago blues sound won for his latest album, “Ain’t Done With The Blues.”

Should Food Delivery Robots Be Allowed In Wicker Park And Logan Square? Alderman Wants Input: Ald. Daniel La Spata’s office is seeking neighbors’ opinions on whether or not the companies piloting the program should roll out the robots to the entire 1st Ward.

Belmont Tavern, Dormant For 25 Years, Is Reborn In Avondale: The drink menu features 26 cocktails picked from owner Nick Kokonas’ bartending back catalog. Old Style is the only beer on draft.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Paul Simon’s concert announcement, Ricky Martin’s message to Bad Bunny, and why Reba McEntire postponed her wedding. They also discuss TV rating for the Grammys, Stephen Colbert’s comments about Chicago’s “Name A Snowplow” contest, and what’s new on streaming services.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains new released research about clogged arteries and a study on the preventable types of cancer.

On February 4th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to why being patient with technology pays off when it lags and what happens behind the scenes when a text message or email is sent. He also explains what you can do if an app or website crashes and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

Photo Booth Lovers Find Options Galore At The Strip Club In Bucktown: The Strip Club will showcase a range of formats and styles from machines retrofitted by A&A Studios, the photo booth company run by Anthony and Andrea Vizzari. Entrance is free, with photo strips going for $7.

The Ultimate Guide To Chicago’s Big Pizzas: Deep-Dish, Stuffed, Pan And Double Decker: Venture deep into the city’s garden of cheesy, crusty delights to learn what distinguishes our heftiest pizzas.

How A South Side Woman Built A ‘MuSic Movement’ To Raise Money For Multiple Sclerosis Awareness: The locally organized event Saturday at 115 Bourbon Street will feature performances by Everclear and The Ron Burgundy’s.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of musician Chuck Negron, Tim McGraw’s tour stop in Tinley Park, and which daytime talk shows are coming to an end. They also share details about a Netflix special for BTS, an Antenna TV marathon for Demond Wilson, and Dean’s interview with Sam Rockwell.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how tariffs have impacted the economy and what the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index is. He also discusses who Kevin Warsh is and if he could be the new Fed Chair.

On February 3rd, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Filmmaker and documentarian Charlie Minn joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he has tried to compile his research for his new documentary about the Tinley Park Lane Bryant murders and how he is trying to raise awareness for the case. He also shares how the crime is reenacted in the documentary and where you can watch it.