Bob Sirott

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a ‘Game of Thrones' movie coming to the big screen in 2029, the multi-Cam comedy ‘Happy Jack' starring Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen, Tom […]

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: Obama Center's Barbara Bates Retrospective Celebrates A Chicago Fashion Legend: Bates launched her clothing brand in 1986 and went on to style celebrities like Michael Jordan and Whitney Houston. She will […]

Chair, President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Dave Plier joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share details on the latest Late Show With Stephen Colbert Museum Exhibit now displayed at the museum. Listen in while Dave shares what is being featured in the exhibit and Dave also announces that the […]

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of the After Hours Podcast on the WGN Radio Podcast page, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss his latest episode featuring Max Fitzpatrick. They explore Max’s short film, Driven, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Max’s late father, the legendary Tony Fitzpatrick.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial, details on the reopening of the Cornell fraternity alleged gang rape investigation, what legal cases we should be keeping an eye out on and more.

On September 30th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from the weekend. Listen in while Alex shares details on ‘Reacher’, ‘Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s’ new season, ‘BlackBerry’ The Movie, the upcoming documentary ‘You Can See Everything,’ and more.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how the U.S. Department of Education is warning people an initiative that allows individuals to cut their interest rate temporarily ends this week. Listen in while Rae shares what you need to do in order to capitalize on […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to talk about how the stock market is wrapping up a historically rough September for the year, with average stocks down 3 to 5 percent even though major headline indices remain relatively unchanged due to tech […]

On September 29th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Deputy Sports Editor at the Chicago Sun-Times Jeff Agrest joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the local sports landscape. He chats about the upcoming NHL season, how to watch the Monday night Chicago Bears game as well as the Cubs and White Sox playoff games. Jeff also shares his postseason outlook for […]

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from the weekend. Listen in while Alex shares details on some new debuts and strong performers in the box office such as ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’, ‘Resident Evil’, ‘Heart of the Beast’ and more. Alex also […]

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: Armitage County Fair Puts Chicago Twist On Downstate Tradition: La Luz And Sun Ra will perform at the event with 14 other musical acts. Hosted by comedian Maggie Winters, the two-day […]

Dr. Tom Moran, Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital, drops by the studio to join Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott). They break down the recent uptick in Legionnaires' disease and measles cases across Illinois. Plus, Dr. Moran shares the latest medical research on GLP-1 medications and how these drugs are showing potential in […]

On August 27th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Dan Pompei, senior writer for The Athletic, joins Bob Sirott to discuss his story on legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka coming back to Chicago. Dan talks about Ditka’s health, his endless love for the Bears, and former players who have visited him. Dan also explains why Case Keenum is much more than just the Bears’ […]

Ryan Craig, Executive Chef for Levy at Soldier Field, joins Bob Sirott to highlight some of the top food options at Chicago Bears games this season. Ryan shares where fans find some of the food in the stadium and what inspired the recipes. Then, Billy Dec, host of the ‘Food Roots’ documentary, joins Bob to discuss […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss National Dolly Day in honor of Dolly Parton, movies opening this weekend, ‘Lord of the Rings’ news, the unrecognizable Johnny Depp, and season 28 of ‘Law & Order: SVU’. Then, Stephen Crano, […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share ten tips listeners can use to help preserve their groceries at home. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), […]

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: Divvy Rides To Or From South Or West Sides Would Be Half-Off Under New Proposal: The expansion of the bike-share program could add thousands of bikes and scooters and lower prices […]

On September 25th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Co-owner of Frannie’s Beef & Catering Russ DiVincenzo joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of Frannie’s and how his father and grandparents helped to open it up. He also shares why they wanted to sell more than just beef sandwiches and why their food is so unique.

Lou Canellis, NBC 5 sports anchor, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to preview the end of the baseball season, as well as the Bears upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The longtime Chicago sports journalists shares his thoughts on just how far both the Cubs and White Sox can make it in the MLB […]

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Approved By City Council Despite Opposition From Locals: The approved plan — which some neighbors have been fighting for years — allows the private school to demolish a 15-unit residential […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss recent instances of check washing, a bank impersonation scheme, and why a local couple’s tax refund is delayed. He also shares details about a scam involving MyChart and why you should research contractors as fall arrives.

Jennifer Kentos, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich to explain how artificial intelligence is fueling a new wave of sophisticated scams targeting businesses and consumers alike. She shares practical tips for spotting fraud, why slowing down and verifying requests is critical, and how companies can strengthen internal controls to protect themselves from […]

On September 24th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Roz Varon, retired traffic anchor at ABC 7 Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the memories of her late daughter and how she helps to raise money for the Sara Janz Take Your Shot Memorial Scholarship. She also talks about her event tonight at the Des Plaines Theatre, Stars for Sara, and the acts that […]

Bob Sirott is a proud member of the 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame. Despite his hall of fame status, he’s still active in the sport he loves to this day. Sirott would be the first to admit, though, that he can’t swing it like he used to. While searching for ways to improve his offensive […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses why people are having stronger reactions to this year’s flu vaccines and the differences between them.

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: Ford City Mall Development, Francis Parker Expansion, Other Projects OK'd By Key City Panel: Despite pushback from some neighbors, Ford City Mall is slated to become an industrial campus, while the […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Jerry Springer’s arrival to the city, the death of songwriter Steve Goodman, the debut of the Mold-A-Rama, and more.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the skit that Rosie O’Donnell was told not to do and an upcoming movie starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. She also shares details about the many Chicago connections to Hallmark’s […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what will happen next in the Lindsay Clancy case and the law that allows senior citizens to opt out of jury duty. She also shares details about whether or not Charlie Kirk’s family will move to sue Utah Valley University and President Trump’s banning […]

On September 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Chicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the plans to build a pavilion in front of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry entrance and why he thinks this is concerning. He also shares what he thinks of the new Google headquarters and the way it looks compared to the historical […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Apple is trying to change with a new and improved Siri and what some of its new abilities will be in an update. He also explains whether or not Apple is now ahead when it comes to artificial intelligence, learning how to explore […]

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: Parts Of Douglass Park ‘Destroyed' By Muddy Riot Fest, Neighbors Say — But Organizers Vow Restoration: Torrential rains left the Riot Fest grounds at Douglass Park caked in mud, with […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why Meta stocks are up and what causes AI stocks to fluctuate. He also shares an update on the Weekly Jobless Claims and retail sales, as well as his prediction of interest rates in 2027.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Cindy Crawford’s son, Mark Wahlberg’s role as Pete Rose, and Edie Falco’s new legal drama series. She also shares details about a stadium tour for Sabrina Carpenter and […]

On September 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that focuses on cancer in younger people related to alcohol, the risk of lung cancer in people who don’t smoke, and how to know if you’re eating enough whole grains. He also discusses how […]