Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Nick Reiner’s upcoming court appearance and if he would be eligible to get inheritance from Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner if he’s charged with their deaths. She also shares some of the new Illinois laws to take effect on January 1st, 2026, including the Safe Gun Storage Act and the Right To Die Law.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include six touchdowns in one game from Gale Sayers, the creation of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the winning recipe from the Chicago Tribune’s 1964 Holiday Recipe Submission Contest, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update about the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the death of Gil Gerard, and a summer 2026 concert announcement from Jennifer Hudson and Josh Groban. They also talk about the top Christmas movies of 2025, the biggest U.S. made movie of 2025, 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 discusses why our bodies have certain reactions when we get shots and how we know if the vaccine is working. She also explains why measles outbreaks are on the rise again and who should get the vaccine.

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:

Apartment Tower To Replace Lou Malnati’s In Gold Coast: The proposal includes a 312-foot tower with 307 apartments plus retail and restaurant space.

Group Planning 2,000 Affordable Homes For South, West Sides Wins $10 Million Chicago Prize: Reclaiming Chicago plans to use its prize winnings to fund a project to build homes on a 17-acre site in Chicago Lawn.

Neighbors Rally Around Lakeview Bar After Burglars Steal Donated Presents For Families In Need: Olive Black was burglarized last week, prompting an outpouring of support for a business known for helping neighbors.

On December 17th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about some tech tips you may be unfamiliar with, including how to clear app permissions, Bluetooth security precautions, and the different uses for voice typing. He also explains how to use your phone’s built-in scanning feature, the importance of backing up your phone regularly, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share the latest details about the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, including the arrest of Nick Reiner and more reactions from public figures. They also talk about the death of Anthony Geary and Dean’s interview with Laura Dean and Will Arnett.

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:

Maternity Care Is Lacking On The South Side. Kennedy-King’s Midwife Program Aims To Change That: Students in the program will train in a state-of-the-art simulation classroom and earn national certification and state licensure.

Search Ramps Up For Dan Davis, Missing Mount Greenwood Man, Longtime Bourbon Street Employee: Dan Davis was last seen Nov. 25, after he got into a car crash that may have caused brain trauma, friends and family said.

Cookie Swap Tradition Has Brought Women Together For 4 Decades On The Far South Side: Since about 1978 — no one remembers the exact year — as many as 20 women have gathered in Pat Duck’s Hegewisch home to exchange home-baked treats, stories and memories. The cookies are the “icing on top.”

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the reports that we’ll see as we continue to catch up on economic data, such as the unemployment report and retail sales. He also explains why he’s been recommending that people invest in healthcare and financial stocks versus technology, as well as when we could see the economic reports get back on track.