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:

Uber Overcharged Riders Nearly $1.8 Million In Congestion Fees, City Records Show: Block Club found that Uber had been charging the city’s Downtown congestion fee outside the window the fee is to be applied. Over 1.2 million rides saw the charge errantly applied, a records review found.

Did You Get A Decade-Old Traffic Ticket In The Mail? It’s Not A Scam: The good news is the recent notices are part of the city’s ticket debt relief program. The bad news is you still probably have to pay them.

As Adorable Coyote Pups Frolic In Graceland Cemetery, Dogs Are Banned — For Now: Dogs are banned due to “aggressive behavior” exhibited by coyotes trying to protect their pups, the cemetery said. Humans are also being urged to steer clear of the coyotes.

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 the increase in whooping cough cases and who should get the pneumonia shot.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Abraham Lincoln’s letters to the Chicago Tribune, Jeff Tweedy’s solo debut album, Michael Jordan’s first NBA appearance, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a request from R. Kelly’s attorneys for his immediate release, a message from Mary Lou Retton, and movies coming to Millennium Park this summer. They also discuss the debut of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere and what’s new on streaming services.

On June 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

Failed Crosstown Expressway Could Become Bike Trail Connecting Bucktown To Botanic Gardens: The 3.2-mile trail would follow a Union Pacific rail line and connect The 606 to the North Branch Trail. The freight rail line was once proposed for the Crosstown Expressway, which was successfully shut down by neighbors.

Is Chicago’s Bagel Boom Back? You Butter Believe It: Bagels are big business again, but unlike in the ’90s, small-batch bakers are leading this wave.

Hundreds Of Edgewater Neighbors Come Out In A Sea Of Rainbow To Support Drag Story Time: The event was largely peaceful, although police said they arrested one protester after he pushed another person who was supporting the event.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain when you should replace your technology and how long the devices are typically good for. He also shares signs people tend to miss concerning when to buy a new phone or laptop and new updates from Apple.

NV5 Invitational Tournament Director Chris Montagano joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to share details about this year’s NV5 Invitational, including why golfers and spectators enjoy going back to The Glen Club and the new addition of complimentary tickets for general admission. He also explains how you can upgrade your tickets to the Trophy Club and how all proceeds will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Sly Stone, the Tony Awards ratings, and highlights of the BET Awards. They also share details about why Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed and Dean’s interview with Gerard Butler.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the status of the jobs report and the increase in hospitality numbers. He also explains how you should be saving money in your 401(k) and whether or not oil prices impact how we feel about the state of the economy.