Wendy Snyder

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how to ripen tomatoes at a quicker pace and how tomato plants that grow close together can create a mutation. He also explains why it was a bad year for tomato plants and how many different varieties his store will offer in the spring.

On October 6th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when women should get their mammograms, and why family history is very important. He also discusses shingles vaccine recommendations, if you can get shingles multiple times, and if someone can be too young to receive the vaccine.

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the weekend box office numbers and the movie that reclaimed the title of “Biggest Movie of All-Time.” He also shares details about a new show written by Taylor Sheridan and when we could see the next movie from James Gunn.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Chicago Brand Museum In The South Loop Is A Trip Down Memory Lane: The vintage labels, familiar products and forgotten designs on display reveal how the brands of the past can spark memories.

Did Social Media Ruin Apple Fest? With Long Lines And Large Crowds, Some Believe So: Chicago’s premier fall-themed street festival saw huge crowds, with some attendees saying the social media hype dampened some of the long-running event’s charm.

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On October 5th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Jack Heinrich and Eli Berk start the show gearing up for the White Sox as they continue their run in the playoffs; and reflect on the other baseball teams that may not have had as much time in October to celebrate as they thought.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Jetson, KY.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They give vaccination updates and answer listener questions.

We return for the next installment of Two Truths and Eli, where Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Jackson Square Collective in LaGrange Park is celebrating a soft opening this weekend. Therese O’Sullivan, owner of Jackson Square Collective, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the new location, the unique finds shoppers can expect, and plans for the grand opening and holiday events.

Entertainment journalist Alex Zalben, host and producer of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. The duo talks about the final episode of Lanterns, the release of Cupertino, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day hitting digital this week.

Eli Berk, sports producer and anchor, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They give vaccination updates and answer listener questions.

Gary Fencik, Iconic former NFL safety who spent his entire 12-year NFL career anchoring the dominant defense of the Chicago Bears, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about Mike Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala.