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 Green Mill Is For Sale — But Will Likely Remain Unchanged: The owner of the iconic, historic jazz club is selling the Uptown building it calls home.

Edison Park’s Kaage Family Newsstand Closing After 82 Years: Mike Kaage is retiring and plans to sell his last paper June 29. The newsstand has been open daily at the corner of Northwest Highway and Oliphant Avenue since 1943.

On June 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

The Chicago Blackhawks named Jeff Blashill the 42nd head coach in the organization’s history. He joined Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to discuss preparing for the upcoming NHL Draft, relationship building with the players on the roster, and putting on his old goaltending gear. Sirott also asked Blashill — a Michigan native and former Red Wings head coach — the question on everyone’s mind: Who has better pizza, Chicago or Detroit?

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about one of the most watched shows on Netflix, “Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders.” They dive into who the documentary features, how the packaging has changed over the years, and reactions of people in Chicago.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss different types of scams people are targeted for and some local scams, including a nun that was scammed out of four hundred thousand dollars. He also explains what tariff scams could look like, such as texts about fake package deliveries.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Billy Joel’s new documentary, why Martin Scorsese refuses to go to the movies, and AMC’s decision to run commercials before movies. They also talk about the new “Wicked: For Good” trailer, Jimmy Buffett’s real estate drama, and Dean’s interview with Benicio del Toro and Michael Cera.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Chicago’s Grocery Tax Was Slated To End In 2026. Now, Mayor Wants To Keep It Going: State lawmakers last year approved ending the statewide 1 percent grocery tax in 2026. Municipalities now have the power to levy the tax on an individual basis.

South Shore Chefs Go All In On ‘Vegan Village’ Food Hall: Tsadakeeyah and Nasya Emmanuel will put their plant-based restaurant Majani on hiatus as they work to open the food hall and restaurant incubator near Rainbow Beach.

Pilsen Residents On Edge Day After ICE Arrests: ‘People Are Feeling Siloed’: Activists canvassed the neighborhood Tuesday, handing out information and resources to neighbors and businesses around 18th Street.

How Rainbo Club Bartender And Artist Ken Ellis Became A ‘Wicker Park Icon’: A prolific quilt maker, Ellis came up in the ’70s punk scene before landing at the Rainbo. The bar is planning a retrospective of his work as it marks 40 years under current owner Dee Taira.

On June 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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 two new COVID vaccines approved by the FDA and explains what the Helsinki Principles are.

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

Chicago Is Sinking: Land Under Our Feet Is Retreating More Than Most Cities: Chicago is the fifth-fastest-sinking major city in the United States, according to a new study. While the city is only sinking by a few millimeters every year, experts say the shift could damage buildings and other infrastructure.

City Must Add 1,700 Crosswalk Signals To Help Blind, Visually Impaired People Under Judge’s Order: The plan is in response to a class action lawsuit filed in 2019. It requires the city to install more than 1,700 specialized signals over the next 10 years.

Food Network Chef Jeff Mauro Lost His Custom Chicago Jerseys 6 Years Ago. They’ve Finally Been Returned: The jerseys were given to Mauro over the years by the Cubs, White Sox and Blackhawks and hung on a wall of Mauro’s now-closed Pork & Mindy’s restaurant. Last week, he got a call from a lawyer who found them.

Bucktown’s Long-Neglected Shuffleboard Court Restored And Open To All: Volunteers have completed a yearslong process to refurbish the public court at Senior Citizens Memorial Park. Equipment is free to rent at the Holstein Park field house across the street.