On September 3rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez joins Bob Sirott to talk about what his opinion is on President Trump wanting to send troops to Chicago and how Ald. Lopez advocates for the city to work with President Trump to cut down on crime rates. He also discusses where he thinks troops are needed and where Chicago police should be patrolling.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s standing ovation and how Taylor Swift’s new album is already breaking records. They also share details about another actor who has joined the “Harry Potter” TV series, celebrity real estate news, and Dean’s interview with Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to share details about Nvidia earnings and why U.S. stocks are at their most expensive. He also talks about what the Supreme Court could do about tariffs and an update on the weekly jobless claims numbers.

Consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly joins Bob Sirott to talk about what we can expect Apple to unveil soon, including a new iPhone and an iOS upgrade, as well as an announcement from Samsung. She also shares some of her favorite gadgets to get as school begins, including a power bank.

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:

PutterBird, A Portable Mini Golf Course Born In A West Town Garage, Is Taking Chicago By Storm: Matt Dolan built nine mini golf holes this spring and summer and started renting them out for parties and events. He’s now booked months in advance.

Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Goes Car-Free During Inaugural Pedestrian Pilot: Meet Me On Milwaukee shut down a section of the usually crowded thoroughfare to cars for seven hours Sunday. It’s the first of three car-free events on the strip this summer and fall.

Want An Engagement Ring Like Taylor Swift’s? Chicago Jewelers Weigh In On How To Achieve A Similar Look: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement Tuesday, complete with a close-up of a massive, sparkling diamond ring. Local jewelers say you don’t need to spend an exorbitant amount to get the same look.

On September 2nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about another member who has left the SNL cast, when you can see the “Twilight” movies in theaters, and the showing of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere. They also share details about a celebration dedicated to Michael Jackson and his family, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to keep the spark in your long-term relationships. Some of her tips include remembering the little things about each other and asking for your partner’s opinions.

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).

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:

Barba Yianni Grecian Taverna Evicted From Lincoln Square Home Of 36 Years: The restaurant’s sudden closure appeared to surprise neighbors.

63rd Street Beach Drummers, A Woodlawn Staple For Over 50 Years, Shut Out Of Longtime Space: Drummers and other musicians have met daily at a painted circle at 63rd Street Beach since 1970. The music stopped recently after their circle was sectioned off by Park District fencing.

Leo High School Boys Choir Advances On ‘America’s Got Talent’: ‘We’re Doing This For Our City’: After performing “Believer” by Imagine Dragons, the Leo High School choir from Auburn Gresham secured enough votes Wednesday night to advance to the semifinals.