Wendy Snyder

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Riot Fest Says Douglass Park Cleanup To Cost Up To $600K, Be Done By Thanksgiving: Crews are in the midst of restoring parts of the […]

Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some fun events happening throughout the city this weekend, like the “Perfect 10” House Music Celebration, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and Chicago Fashion Week. He also has some fun sporting events to keep […]

On October 9th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about last night’s White Sox game and what he thinks about the price of the tickets for the outcome. He also shares the work that he’s done with the team over the years and what his predictions are for tonight’s game.

Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and Medical Director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do if your dog or cat ingests chocolate and how to know if pest control methods are pet friendly. She also shares details about flea and tick preventions, as […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about circulation of fake baseball game tickets and why you should be cautious when buying from Halloween pop-up stores. He also shares details about emails that look like they’re from Amazon and how to use the BBB’s Get A […]

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: 5 Must-See Art Exhibits To Check Out In October: This month’s selected exhibits draw inspiration from Greek myths, Black veterans and tattoo art. Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the return of Aerosmith and what it’s like to give up your phone privileges at a concert. He also shares details about Steven Spielberg’s role as a producer for the next “Transformers” movie and how you can watch the AI movie “Gods Don’t […]

On October 8th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

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. This Week in Chicago History is sponsored by UI Health

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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