On September 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to discuss the events that led up to the Charlie Kirk shooting and how the media handles showing violent videos to the general public versus searching out uncensored violent clips online. They also talk about the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and why we might see more memorials and tributes for the 25th anniversary.

Ron Romero, CEO and Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, joins Bob Sirott to talk about their upcoming Hall of Fame inductions and how their building is being renovated after last year’s tornado damage. He also shares whom they will be honoring and a history of the museum.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain how scammers are tapping into our credit cards and mobile phones, receiving calls for a loan you didn’t apply for, and an investment fraud alert from the FTC. He also shares details on how you can get a free webcam from the BBB and fake calls claiming to be Comcast.

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:

As North Park Homeless Encampment Cleared, Residents Say They Have Nowhere To Go: “We’re just gonna move to the next park. It’s just going to keep happening again and again unless they start … giving us actual resources instead of just moving us,” said a resident of a Legion Park camp that was cleared.

As ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Continues, Neighbors Report A Surge In ICE Sightings, But Few Arrests Confirmed: A few arrests on Tuesday, including one in Little Village, have been confirmed, but it’s hard to say exactly how many detentions have occurred, organizers said.

Chicago’s Olivia Curry Hopes To Be The Female Middleweight Boxing Champion Of The World: A professional boxer and film editor, Curry is excited to be elevating women’s boxing and even more thankful to represent Chicago in her upcoming title fight.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about an Eddie Murphy documentary, as well as a new project from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. She also talks about the growing popularity of Amazon Prime’s “The Girlfriend,” new movies at the Toronto Film Festival, and a new book from Colleen Hoover.

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

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:

Jason Kelce’s Epic Chicago Visit: Nisei Lounge, Old Fashioned Donuts, Jake Melnick’s: The former Eagles star sported an Old Fashioned Donuts T-shirt live on air and gushed about “the best apple fritter I’ve ever had.”

Lincoln Park’s Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Reopens After Years Of Renovation: Designed by the famed architect behind Promontory Point, the pool is one of the city’s most treasured and celebrated architectural achievements.

Bob Newhart Gets A Block Named After Him In Edgewater: The lakefront condo building that served as the home for Newhart’s character on “The Bob Newhart Show” now resides on a block named after the famed comedian, who died last year at 94.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain when officers are allowed to arrest people who are thought to be undocumented and when ICE agents are required to have a search warrant. She also talks about the judge who threw a case away concerning accused fake electors from the 2020 election and the upholding from an Illinois court concerning weapons on public transit.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include The Beatles’ first time in Chicago, the first use of the instant replay system in a football game, George Halas’ induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, and more.