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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:. Congress Theater Redevelopment In Jeopardy As Alderman Races To Save Expiring City Funding: Ald. Daniel La Spata pushed through a...

Extremely Local News: How are Riot Fest organizers promoting noise control?

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:. What’s Up With All The White Fluff? Why Cottonwood Trees Are Seeding Like Crazy This Year: These types of...

Extremely Local News: It’s not snowing in Chicago – it’s cottonwood trees

David Zak, Board President for the Chicago Prime Timers, joins The Althimer Show to talk about their goal to provide a supportive atmosphere for mature gay/bisexual men and why it’s important to provide a safe, comfortable space for individuals who may find themselves in need of their support. David also talks about what Pride Month means to him, and why it’s special.

Learning the story of the Chicago Prime Timers

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the amazing Mark Toland, a mentalist who will be first to tell you that what he does is not real! A show filled with humor and audience interaction that will truly have everyone in the room in complete amazement. Mark is talented in so many ways that it is a show you will want to see over and over and you will never figure out how he does what he does. Plus, an evening at The Chicago Magic Lounge is a memorable experience you do not want to miss! Mark appears through June 28th and tickets can be purchased at: ChicagoMagicLounge.com.

Mentalist Mark Toland wows ‘em at Chicago Magic Lounge through June 28th

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the day when Ferris Bueller decided to fake sick, Princess Diana’s visit to Chicago, and the first Chicago Blues Fest.

This Week in Chicago History: Chicago Blues Fest, Princess Diana, and Ferris Bueller

In case you weren’t already aware, Chicagoans aren’t the only ones who love Chicago food. Chicago was host to the 2023 James Beard Awards at the Lyric Opera House on Monday, and the city was well-represented with nominees and winners. Chicago Tribune food critic (and unofficial third host of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast) Nick Kindelsperger joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to discuss “the Oscars of the food world”, Chicago winners Damarr Brown, Genie Kwon and Tim Flores, and more about the event. See all the nominees and winners here.

Chicago wins big at 2023 James Beard Awards

Evanston, IL

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Another Chicago-area Starbucks has unionized. It’s the 18th store in Illinois to a vote affirmatively for collective bargaining. The newest store to unionize is the Evanston Starbucks at 1734 Sherman Avenue. Workers selected Starbucks Workers United with a vote of 12-4. It’s the second Starbucks in Evanston to unionize. 300 Starbucks stores have voted in favor of collective bargaining nationwide.

Wintrust Business Minute: Evanston Starbucks is 18th in Illinois to unionize

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Gurnee, IL

Chris Jacques, a large carnivore expert with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, joins Lisa Dent to explain why black bear sightings like the one in Gurnee, IL are becoming more frequent. Chris also explains why you should not engage with the animal if you happen to see one.

The reason black bear sightings in Illinois are increasing

Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show, this week featuring Wendy Snyder. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews Cooper’s Corner. Located at 27W150 Roosevelt Rd. in Winfield, they are known for their ribs and shrimp combo, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie. Lt. Haynes also reviews The Royal Nuts, located at 5050 N. Cumberland Ave., Unit 27bb in Norridge. They are known for their Turkish coffee, nuts, and chocolates.

The Beat Cop’s Guide to ribs and Turkish coffee

BONUS PODCAST: This bonus podcast was taped live at the Up Comedy Club at The Second City. Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Learning & Applied Improvisation at Second City Works, hosts a podcast taping with a stellar panel of guests to look at how comedy is an effective tool in the struggle for human rights. Presented by the MacArthur Foundation, Pillars Fund and The Second City.

BONUS PODCAST: Getting to Yes, And… | Yasmin Elhady, Crystal Echo Hawk, Caty Borum – ‘Comedy’s Serious Role in Human Rights’

Texas State

Oak Brook, IL

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Oak Brook-based Treehouse Foods is buying a Texas coffee facility and coffee shipping business. Crain’s reports it’s a $100 million deal that’ll allow Treehouse to capture more profit in the supply chain. The company is buying Farmer Brothers, the coffee roaster and wholesaler that provides Treehouse with bulk ground coffee used in single-serve pods and ready-to-drink beverages. Treehouse will retain about 180 Farmer Brothers employees. Treehouse is the largest manufacturer of private label food products in North America.

Wintrust Business Minute: Oak Brook-based Treehouse Foods buys Texas coffee facility and shipping business

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A $20 million redevelopment and headquarters move for Vienna Beef in Chicago will include more than just office space. There’ll be retail space and a big box store included in the project at 2501 N. Damen. The big box store will be named soon. Vienna is moving its employees from Fulton Market and Bridgeport to the new headquarters by the end of this year. There’ll also be a Vienna restaurant and factory store featuring a full range of Vienna meat products. The restaurant will include memorabilia of the company’s 130-year history in Chicago. The Bucktown site is a former Vienna factory.

Wintrust Business Minute: Vienna Beef makes $20 million redevelopment and headquarters move

Naperville, IL

Three college kids wanted healthier fast food, so they drew up a business plan. Sixteen years later, Sweetgreen is a $1.2 billion salad chain and it's turning over new leaves in Naperville with a robotic salad machine. In 2007, Georgetown University students had two choices of food: fresh, slow, and...

Hundreds wait in line for a …. salad

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about his now viral video and the controversy that ensued after he tried to purchase an iced decaf coffee. David also breaks down the current landscape of buying and selling real estate as limited inventory is keeping home prices high.

David Hochberg: Not going to see a retraction in home prices anytime soon

Wheeling, IL

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Rain has been scarce in the area, so what advice does Bob have for people who are worried about their lawns?

Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Taking care of your lawn during a drought

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Your Hometown: Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz

The Village of Tinley Park is March’s featured “Your Hometown.” Michael Glotz,...

Your Hometown: Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz

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