Wendy Snyder

Producer and recipe developer Nicole McLaughlin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how she got her start at Allrecipes and her first time in front of the camera. She also shares her hack for making eggs more easy to peel, how to keep your chips crispy, and recipes for her big batch freezer cocktails.

Local filmmaker and former Green Mill bartender Paul Carr joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his documentary, “The Green Mill: A Real Chicago Joint,” and some of his favorite musicians that performed there. He also shares what inspired him to create the documentary and when you can see a screening at the Davis Theater.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Shedd Aquarium Takes In 4 More Rescued Beluga Whales From Shuttered Canadian Marine Park: The four belugas arrived at the Shedd Thursday morning, doubling the number of white whales the aquarium has taken in as part of an unprecedented rescue effort.

This Free Farmers Market Is Helping Belmont Cragin Families Stay Afloat Amid SNAP Cuts: Onward Neighborhood House launched the monthly market last fall in its parking lot to help meet demand for the nonprofit’s pantry services.

Can Chicago Save The South Shore Drill Team? Financial Woes Threaten Beloved Group’s Future: With the loss of grant funding and the team’s founder battling an extended illness, the 46-year-old youth program has struggled to stay afloat even while juggling a busy performance schedule.

Back To School With Block Club: Learn how you can help to provide books to CPS students.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about an update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and his review of “The End of Oak Street”. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Wendy to share details about events happening throughout the city this week, like the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Glenview Avenue Arts Fest, the South Shore Summer Festival, and more.

Author of The 12 Steps and Tales of Fellowship Tom Serritella joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about why he wanted to write this book and what prompted him to seek help to start his sobriety journey. He also discusses how he became a sponsor and where you can buy his book.

Director of The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare Skye Borgman joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss how this documentary focuses on the victims rather than the killer and what happened on the night of the murders. She also focuses on the victim statement made by Alivea Goncalves and what some of her future projects include.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about an increase in storm chaser scams and how you can find reputable companies with the BBB. He also discusses how scammers are placing coupons in mailboxes and how they make money from it.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

Chicago’s Fingerboarding Community Is Taking Off — On Tiny Skateboards: The miniature skateboard brand and youth organization TrapDecks has helped turn Chicago into a “mecca for fingerboarding.”

How Nathaniel Mary Quinn Went From Robert Taylor Homes To Designing Art For Rolling Stones: The artist behind the Stones’ 25th album cover also has a debut Chicago exhibit, “A Love Letter to My Mother,” which runs through Aug. 23 at the National Public Housing Museum.

Back To School With Block Club: Learn how you can help to provide books to CPS students.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger update and how this could impact consumers. He also discusses whether or not we could see a sequel to the “Barbie” movie and John Cena’s role in “Coyote vs. Acme.”

Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the White Sox giveaway dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, if they did anything special with the Pope’s seat at the park, as well as the atmosphere at the sold out stadium. He also shares details about his upcoming shows and what it’s like working with Sebastian Maniscalco.