Alex Nelson, Campaign Manager for “Plow the Sidewalks”, joins Bruce and Judy to talk about her campaign to get Chicago to treat sidewalks like they do streets. Better Streets Chicago is partnered with Access Living, a disability rights organization, to try and get the city to make snow and ice removal from sidewalks into a municipal service. In a city filled with pedestrians, they believe this public area should be taken care of as anything else publicly owned.

Justin Kaufmann from Axios Chicago joins Bruce and Judy to chat about today’s headlines around Chicago. The Morton Salt building is part of a new mega-development, and there may even be a new neighborhood in the city. That and more from around the city.

On today’s episode, Bruce and Judy are joined by Jim Fitzpatrick, Senior Director of Development at Special Olympics Illinois, to talk about the upcoming Polar Plunge events. Karen Travers joins from the White House to discuss what action U.S. is taking in Ukraine in light of rising Russian/Ukraine tensions. John Howell from WLS Afternoons joins the program, and we also hear from Scott Harris about Zade’s Lounge. That and more on the program.

Jim Fitzpatrick, Senior Director of Development at Special Olympics Illinois, joins Bruce and Judy live to talk about upcoming Special Olympics programs. The Polar Plunge this year can be done traditionally at the public event or “Plunge Your Way” with an event at your own home. Either way, participants get bold and cold to raise money for the Special Olympics. Visit https://polarplunge.soill.org/ for more information.

ABC Radio News’ Karen Travers joins Bruce and Judy live from the White House to discuss the latest developments with the situation in Ukraine. Travers assured us that the U.S. embassy in Ukraine is currently staying strong to support the country. The U.S. is preparing evacuation of some family members of embassy staff, and they are also suggesting that U.S. citizens who are in Ukraine head home on commercial flights. Travers has the latest updates from the White House.

Bruce and Judy are joined by ABC News’ Karen Travers to discuss potential consequences for a Russian invasion of the Ukraine. They are joined by David Hochberg to discuss today’s housing market. Herb “The Consumerman” Weisbaum helps us navigate through this challenging tax season. The Goddess and the Grocer has all you need for your Big Game party. That, and more, on the podcast.

Herb Weisbaum joins Bruce and Judy to discuss the upcoming tax season. Tax season begins on Monday, and there are some important federal tax law changes that may affect your return. Herb explains that, plus how to speed up your return and what we can expect this year.

Team Hochberg’s David Hochberg joins Bruce St. James and Judy Pielach. Mortgage rates continue to rise; they discuss what that means for the housing market and listeners who are looking to purchase new homes.

ABC Radio News’ Karen Travers joins Bruce and Judy live from the White House to discuss the developments with Russia, the Ukraine, and the US response. They discuss what Biden meant by “minor incursion” in his statements on Wednesday, that the US and NATO allies want to curtail Russian aggression, and that there will be “severe economic consequences” for any actions.

Branford Marsalis, Grammy-winning Saxophonist and revered jazz musician, joins Bruce St. James and Andrea Darlas to talk about his upcoming concert with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at the Symphony Center. Marsalis talks about the fusion of classical and jazz, as well as the future generation of music. The show is Saturday, January 22 at 8:00 pm. For more, visit cso.org.