Wendy Snyder

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first televised presidential debate, the demolition of the old Comiskey Park, the introduction of candy corn, and more.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the death of Eva Marie Saint and how viewers will be able to watch the Emmy Awards in 2027. He also shares new details about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and a preview of movies coming out this weekend.

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:

With 170 Marathons Between Them, 5 Seniors Are Lacing Up For Final Chicago Race: The five men, ages 71-80, have met weekly for decades to run together in Beverly and across the city. They say Sunday’s Chicago Marathon will be their last one as a group.

Chicago Named Best Big City In U.S. For 10th Straight Year: To celebrate the honor from Conde Nast Traveler, city leaders are dubbing this Saturday “Best Big City Day” with promotions that include a special beer and festivities on the Riverwalk.

CTA Unveils 1950s Neon-Style Sign At Revamped Blue Line Stop: The CTA recreated the sign used for the original Congress Line, which opened in 1958, at the newly reopened Loomis Street entrance to the Racine stop.

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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the seven-year-old girl who was stabbed in the Chatham neighborhood and why the suspect wasn’t incarcerated for previous criminal matters. She also discusses why a Tennessee prison attempted to execute a woman and what leads to some executions being botched.

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to compare the functions of different AI helper bots and why you should be careful of what you’re asking it. She also shares details about Amazon’s Prime promotion and how you can check if you’re getting a good deal.

On October 7th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Andy Masur to preview the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues. In addition to greeting some of the new players, the fanbase is really looking forward to Patrick Kane returning to the United Center ice after spending parts of the last few season with the Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Charlie also previews the extended pregame show taking place tonight at The Barn Hockey Bar starting at 5pm.

The Barn Hockey Bar is located at 1659 West Ogden Avenue, and is just a 10-minute walk from the United Center. Come hang out with the crew, grab a cold drink, and enter a raffle for your chance to take home an authentic stick signed by Connor Bedard, courtesy of Sherwood Hockey!

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:

Chicagoans Love Thin-Crust Pizza. But Do They Really Call It ‘Tavern-Style’?: The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza — and whether locals actually call it that — are the subject of much debate.

In Chicago Mayor’s Race, Candidates Turn To Influencers Hoping To Go Viral With Voters: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Susana Mendoza and Alexi Giannoulias are building relationships with content creators as campaigns rethink how they share their message in the upcoming municipal elections.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about whether or not the stock market impacts our daily lives and why it’s important to contribute to your 401(k). He also explains if grocery prices will ever be what they used to be and which is better between renting and buying.

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could mean for consumers and if this could raise the price of any streaming services. He also shares details about why “The Batman 2” production is halted, the renewal of “Tulsa King,” and why “Sicario 3” will continue without Taylor Sheridan.