# Wendy Snyder

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This Week in Chicago History: Comiskey Park, Nancy Faust, and candy corn

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. https:/…

The Entertainment Report: Emmy Awards, Paramount-Warner Bros., and Eva Marie Saint

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. https://se…

Extremely Local News: Chicago keeps its title of best big city in the U.S.

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 …

Karen Conti: What factors contributed to the botched execution?

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…

Comparing the functions of AI helper bots

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 y…

Pat McGann is a White Sox fan ’til the end!

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. https://ser…

What to do if your pet gets into the candy bowl this Halloween

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 a…

You don’t want to strike out with fake White Sox game tickets

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…

Extremely Local News: Support the Portage and Filament theaters by seeing your favorite Halloween movie

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 an…

The Entertainment Report: Aerosmith, Steven Spielberg, and ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’

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 m…