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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 5/13/24

Bob Sirott

05/13/24 • -1 min

On May 13th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Consumer inflation expectations
Fed speeches
Earnings from NET Power, Mach Natural Resources, and more

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4858596/4858596_2024-05-13-123136.128.mp3

What is the difference between listeria and food poisoning?

Bob Sirott

07/22/24 • -1 min

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Tom Moran, joins Bob Sirott to explain what listeria is, how to treat it, and how to tell the difference between that and food poisoning. He also discusses when and how often you should have regular bowel movements and how some doctors are using hormone therapy to treat breast cancer.

https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/5361726/Dr_Thomas_Moran_072224_2024-07-22-123926.64kmono.mp3

Health

A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’

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Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What is it and what’s the WHO doing?

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Virus that causes ‘slapped cheek’ rash on the rise: CDC

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Map: These states have the highest COVID levels

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Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer

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Are Ukraine’s attacks impacting Putin’s information war?

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/14/24

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How the other Beatles looked up to John Lennon

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Which social media platforms should you use?

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Vince Vaughn gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Extremely Local News: Portage Park welcomes a new chocolate shop

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03/08/24 • -1 min

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

Anti-Gentrification Ordinance Protecting Homes Near The 606 And Pilsen Could Be Extended: Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Pilsen alderpeople want to establish a permanent ordinance that charges steep fees to tear down homes near the popular trail.

Bonboiak Chocolatier Opens In Portage Park Featuring Colorful Handmade Treats: The artisanal chocolate shop opened in early February. Veronica Sanabria, originally from Brazil, has been making chocolates since she was a teen.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4503421/Shamus_Toomey_030824_2024-03-08-155821.64kmono.mp3

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Loop storefront vacancies could disappear

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How to help prevent kidney stones

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Cubs fans to celebrate opening day at Wrigley Field

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Beyoncé’s new album hits new streaming record

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Can Russia access Ukraine’s Starlink connections?

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Who were ‘The Beatles’ before they were famous?

Bob Sirott

02/22/24 • -1 min

Bob Sirott is celebrating The Beatles’ 60th anniversary of visiting America. He sits down with Bernadette and Mike Byrne, authors of ‘The Birth of The Beatles Story,’ to talk about how Bernadette met Paul McCartney and the time she spent dating George Harrison. They also shared details about what it was like performing at The Cavern Club, the increase in tourists that came to Liverpool after The Beatles broke up, and how they obtained the artifacts for their museum.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4498618/Bernadette_Mike_Byrne_022224_2024-02-22-155118.64kmono.mp3

Bob Sirott celebrates The Beatles

Pattie Boyd recalls George Harrison writing her a song

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Who were ‘The Beatles’ before they were famous?

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Paul McCartney’s journey as a photographer on display

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How were Beatles iconic sounds created at Abbey Road?

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You can feel and see the Disney magic in Chicago

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How to identify an AI scam

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Two women helping to preserve affordable housing

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Dean: Ravinia, Christie Brinkley, and Ryan Gosling

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Foreign leaders to continue to send supplies to Ukraine

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Why Ukraine’s First Lady won’t be at the State of the Union Address

Bob Sirott

03/06/24 • -1 min

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why Ukraine’s First Lady will not be attending the State of the Union Address and Russia’s attack on Odesa. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4502599/Joseph_Lindsley_030624_2024-03-06-144639.64kmono.mp3 More with Joseph Lindsley

Continuing coverage

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia strikes city in northeastern Ukraine with aerial bombs, killing at least 1, officials say

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More Russian ships damaged by Ukraine’s forces

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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia

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France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv’s urgent needs, defense minister says

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Ukrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled

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Could Supreme Court restrict access to abortion pills?

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What you should know about measles

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Jeremy Allen White cast to play Bruce Springsteen

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You can make Chicago a better place during Earth Month

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More Russian ships damaged by Ukraine’s forces

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Extremely Local News: Check out the Restaurant Week deals

Bob Sirott

01/17/24 • -1 min

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

What Are The Best Restaurant Week Deals? Woman Creates Spreadsheet To Track — And Chicagoans Love It: Dani Valverde, a 23-year-old River North consultant, spent 35 hours poring over Restaurant Week 2024 data to find the best and worst brunch, lunch and dinner deals.

Chicago’s Great Lake Jumper Does It Again, Diving Into Lake Michigan Despite Below-Zero Temps: Dan O’Conor flipped into Lake Michigan Sunday morning as part of his daily ritual.

Hilco Will Pay $12.25 Million Settlement Over 2020 Demolition That Covered Little Village In Dust: Anyone in the area on the day of the Crawford Coal Plant implosion, or who had property affected by dust and debris, can file a claim to opt in to the settlement.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4480885/Shamus_Toomey_011724_2024-01-17-162725.64kmono.mp3

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How were Beatles iconic sounds created at Abbey Road?

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How to avoid sports betting scams during the Super Bowl

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Could the city soon regulate what Dollar Stores sell?

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Remembering WGN Radio’s Bob Collins

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Will Germany send weapons to Ukraine?

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Are Odesa and Kharkiv targeted by Russia?

Bob Sirott

01/17/24 • -1 min

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why Russia allegedly targets Odesa and Kharkiv, as well as Ukraine’s threats to Russia. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

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Continuing coverage

Russia-Ukraine War

The Senate eyes new plan on Ukraine, Israel aid after collapse of border package

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Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as EU’s top diplomat visits Kyiv

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Missile hits apartment building in Kyiv

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Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden’s plea for Congress to ‘show some spine’

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Senate GOP will block border deal, leaving Ukraine in limbo

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Extremely Local News: Block Club Chicago has your guide to last minute gifts

Bob Sirott

12/22/23 • -1 min

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

‘Kukla, Fran And Ollie’ Episodes, Freshly Digitized, To Air At Chicago History Museum: From Monday through Dec. 31, the Chicago History Museum will host viewings of the beloved local TV series.

The Ultimate Guide To Shopping Local In Chicago For The Holidays In 2023: Block Club’s reporters rounded up gift ideas from more than 130 small businesses across the city.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473030/4473030_2023-12-22-153930.64kmono.mp3

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Mike Royko makes his debut at ‘Chicago Tribune’ in 1984

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Are cases of cancer increasing in younger people?

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Check out the Restaurant Week deals

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Who will perform at The Grammys?

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Why is a Chicago man suing Facebook?

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Dave Plier’s Favorite Conversations of the Year Part 1: Henry Winkler and Smokey Robinson

Bob Sirott

12/26/23 • -1 min

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, shares his Favorite Conversations of 2023 Part 1, including TV icon Henry Winkler and music legend Smokey Robinson.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473698/4473698_2023-12-26-184938.64kmono.mp3

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda Renee King

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Jesse Jackson: The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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50th Anniversary of TV’s Happy Days

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Chelsea Handler shines at Critics Choice Awards

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Grammy Award-Winning Jazz great Branford Marsalis

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Mike Royko makes his debut at ‘Chicago Tribune’ in 1984

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Are cases of cancer increasing in younger people?

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Check out the Restaurant Week deals

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Who will perform at The Grammys?

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Why is a Chicago man suing Facebook?

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Brian Wilson, Justin Bieber, and ‘Harry Potter’

Bob Sirott

05/10/24 • -1 min

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the season three trailer of ‘The Bear,’ Brian Wilson’s conservatorship, a celebrity baby announcement, and a new ‘Harry Potter’ event in Chicago. They also share details on things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4857487/Dean_051024_2024-05-10-145627.64kmono.mp3 Judge finds Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needs conservatorship due to mental decline