The Bears enter the new season with plenty of hope and buzz, powered by Caleb Williams in his second year under coach Ben Johnson; nearly one-third of Americans admit to dating for a free meal; and tennis courts across Chicago are serving up opportunity.

Nearly one in three Americans admits to accepting a date mainly for free food or drinks -a move dubbed a “foodie call.” Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

The Schaumburg Boomers are in the playoffs - and they’ve opened their postseason run with a win, A look at when hyped technology becomes harmful and why nervous investors could keep the bull market charging through November.

The Schaumburg Boomers are in the playoffs - and they’ve opened their postseason run with a win. Michael Larson, Executive Vice President and General Manger of Schaumburg Boomers Baseball joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

Oil tops 100 dollars a barrel as the conflict between the U-S and Iran escalates, how to avoid family conflict through smarter inheritance conversations, and why some AI insiders are sounding the alarm.

A big question a lot of homeowners have as they approach retirement - Should you pay off your mortgage now or wait? - And often, the right answer involves more than simply comparing interest rates. Michael Bogardus, a Certified Financial Planner with the Harbor Oak Team at Barnum Financial Group in Shelton, Connecticut, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A prominent AI researcher has quit his job - warning that leading companies in the space are moving too quickly toward potentially uncontrollable super-intelligence. Matt Wren, Tech Expert and Founder of VRAR Chicago joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, new renderings reveal a bold vision for the potential future home of the White Sox and the latest travel trend puts overlooked destinations in the spotlight.

A breakdown of today’s big government jobs report, how an enslaved pitmaster’s recipes became a celebrated American barbecue legacy, and a local business leader expanding access to affordable solar power.

Retirement balances are hitting record highs - and although it might be tempting to tap into that money, experts warn financially squeezed savers to think twice before raiding their accounts. Professional beach volleyball takes over Chicago’s Oak Street Beach this weekend for the 2026 AVP League Championships, and Tesla prepares to reveal its latest vision for fully driverless transportation.