On April 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a WGN Films special, “Who Killed Jennifer?”. The true-crime half-hour special will debut tomorrow on the free WGN+ TV app.  The program takes an in-depth look an unsolved killing of an Illinois State University student. In August 1993, Jennifer Lockmiller was found dead in her campus apartment. The details were grisly. Potash discusses what new information has been uncovered since then and why pressure on police is still present.

Viewers can download the free WGN+ TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and select Samsung Smart TVs.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Tom Moran, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how much protein we should consume daily and how eating similar meals could help with weight loss. He also explains the properties of GLP-1 medications that can help fight addiction, the rising popularity of peptides, and a strength test that could help determine longevity.

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:

Obama Center Announces Grand Opening Sweepstakes, Summer Youth Sports: Entries to win two tickets to the launch party with “global leaders and world-renowned artists” are accepted through noon Sunday. Officials also announced paid basketball and volleyball programs for South Side teens alongside After School Matters.

Miko’s Italian Ice Reopens For The Season, A True Sign Of Spring In Chicago: “We’re back! No Fool’n,” the shop announced on social media April 1. Both Miko’s locations in Logan Square and Irving Park are open daily until October.

PHOTOS: Jackson Park’s Famous Cherry Blossom Trees Begin To Bloom: Cherry blossom trees in Jackson Park’s Columbia Basin began to show their pink and white flowers over the weekend, drawing onlookers from across the city.

Competitive Pool Leagues Racking Up New Members In Chicago: With 140 participating bars, the American Poolplayers Association is creating a thriving pool community throughout the city.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, a new series on Peacock starring Colin Jost, and why “Thirtysomething” will not be getting a reboot. She also shares details about an upcoming album from Stevie Nicks, season two of “The Studio,” and a new movie starring John Travolta.

On April 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of her favorite burger places around Chicago, including Charly’s Burgers, Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, and Ragadan. She also shares her love for the onion burger and why she likes it better than smash burgers.

Chuck Garfien, pre and postgame host for White Sox games on CHSN, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to preview the team’s home opener for the 2026 season. Garfien talks about what the team needs to do to rebound from a slow start, what it’s like working with Ozzie Guillen, and the challenge of covering a team that has lost over 100 games for three straight seasons.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the proper way to clean out material possessions as you get older and the benefits of letting go of things that won’t matter.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss movies to watch this weekend, an update on Blake Lively’s case against Justin Baldoni, and Sharon Stone’s best professional kiss. Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman also joins Bob to talk about things to do this weekend, like the White Sox Home Opener and a variety of theater performances.