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:

Scammers Are Trying To Extort Chicago Restaurants With ‘Bomb’ Of Fake Negative Reviews: Alpana, SHŌ and Beity are among the restaurants that recently faced a barrage of fake negative reviews. Google rolled out a new reporting measure to address the issue.

Chicago Could Ban Hemp Products As Push Advances To Final Vote: Ald. Marty Quinn’s proposed citywide ban could deal the knockout blow to hemp businesses already facing a federal ban expected to take effect late next year.

To learn more about Chance The Rapper’s involvement with CTA, click on the headline: Chance The Rapper Voices Train Announcements In New CTA Campaign

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

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about a recent report that ranks the worst cities for porch pirate thefts, with Chicago coming out on top and some tips to help prevent theft. He also discusses winter parking bans and why signage can be confusing, as well as all the rules for parking in areas around the city after snowfall.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about watching out for porch pirate and delivery scams, as well as how you can avoid fake charity scams. He also shares details on tips to avoid fake online storefronts and snow removal scams.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the city’s top songs on Spotify, the death of Steve Cropper, another possible project for Scarlett Johansson, and an update in Tara Reid’s case. They also discuss the sentencing of Matthew Perry’s doctor, Robert Redford’s tribute at the Siskel Film Center, and Hugh Jackman’s appearance in Milwaukee.

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:

Gale Street Inn Reopens Thursday, Bringing Back Its Famous Ribs: The beloved Jefferson Park restaurant abruptly closed at the end of June. New owner Paulo Villabona said reservations are booked through the weekend.

Little Village Chamber Leader Thanked Border Patrol As Agents Arrested Neighbors, Video Shows: Little Village, an enclave for Mexican Americans and immigrants, was heavily targeted during Operation Midway Blitz. After Block Club uncovered the video, the chamber said the staffer was no longer employed there “effective immediately.”

Chicago’s Spotify Wrapped: Here Are The City’s Top Songs And Artist: Chicago’s top artist and its top track of 2025 are from two rappers who are bitter rivals.

Eric Lien (Head of Treasury Management at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the financial implications of a declining rate environment for an organization. They also share what an organization can do to optimize working capital in this environment and to best manage liquidity when yields on idle funds are minimal.

On December 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio’s David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott, is joined by singer John Vincent and MasterChef Kira Novak to discusses their latest partnership that combines delicious food and incredible music for an unforgettable evening for your personal events.

David Telisman of David Telisman Communications, LLC. joins David Hochberg, in for Bob Sirott to discuss what AI is and how to use AI to your advantage when it comes to marketing your business or company.