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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Illinois Lottery drawing, the premiere of “Soul Train,” the birth of the “Popeye The Sailor” cartoon, and more.

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: The Chicago Air And Water Show Returns This Weekend. Here's Everything You Need To Know: This year's show recognizes the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Headliners include […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the different situations in which President Trump invoked his emergency powers in Washington D.C. and his use of federal troops in Los Angeles. She also explains why a federal judge denied the unsealing of grand jury materials of Ghislaine Maxwell’s case and the new […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Jennifer Aniston’s stories about Brad Pitt and the success of Netflix show “Wednesday.” She also shares details about a “Downton Abbey” TV special, a reboot of “Rambo,” and how your dog could […]

Through August 17th, Music Theater Works presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in a limited engagement at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Experience the humor and the enduring power of tradition in this celebrated story featuring the songs “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker,” “If I was a Rich Man,” and others performed by […]

On August 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

On August 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Capt. Jim Lovell passed away Thursday in Forest Lake, Illinois. He was 97. The cause of death has not yet been released. Bob Sirott was honored have had the privilege to interview Capt. Lovell multiple times over the years. He paid homage to the Apollo 13 commander by playing […]

Author of “The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace,” Andy Pierce, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Uptown Theatre was originally built for and if it will ever open to the public again. He also shared details about how they chose the picture for the front cover of the book and where you can […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about recommendations for the COVID vaccine, a study of the impact of lithium on Alzheimer’s, and how to know if you have anemia. He also discusses the possible link between an increased lung cancer risk and ultra processed foods, the […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: A Micro-Cinema In Pilsen? Fundraising Underway To Open An Independent Movie Theater: Tesseract Cinema is raising an initial $50,000 to open a movie theater and cafe in Pilsen. There […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, Bob Odenkirk’s movie “Nobody 2,” and a new Netflix movie starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. She also shares details about “Cut Off” starring Kristen Wiig and […]

On August 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Chef and Founder/Chief Steak Officer of Happy To Meat You Scott Fischer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he started his company in light of the pandemic, as well as his time on the set of “Dancing with the Stars” and working with Gordon Ramsay on “MasterChef.” He also shares some of his grilling […]

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: Grace Street Greenway Will Connect RiverRun Trail To Lake With New Bike-Friendly Route: Advisory bike lanes and speed bumps will mark the nearly 3-mile corridor from Campbell Avenue to North DuSable […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about an announcement from former “Superman” actor Dean Cain, the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, and the tenth anniversary of “Hamilton.” They also share things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to keep yourself in the moment when you doing everyday tasks, like washing the dishes or walking the dog. 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 […]

On August 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new movement of coffee house DJs and how the concept of music in public places has evolved over the years. They also share details about Tom Brady’s CardVault shop that’s opening across the street from Wrigley Field and their memories of collecting […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about celebrity deepfake endorsements, a surge in pet scams, and where you can safely renew your passport. He also talks about a fake Comcast voicemail that Bob received and how Meta is cracking down on WhatsApp scams.

Bob Sirott takes over the entertainment beat as Dean has a day off. Bob shares details about the deaths of actress Kelley Mack and musician Eddie Palmieri, as well as why Kelly Clarkson is canceling her August Las Vegas residency shows and a behind-the-scenes look at how Earth, Wind & Fire planned their appearance with […]

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Free Mini-Golf Course, Practice Facility Opens In Austin's Columbus Park: The nine-hole, artificial turf course includes a chipping green, putting greens and more short game practice opportunities. New Life Coming To CHA-Owned […]

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about Fed rates and a weak jobs report raising the possibility of a September cut, as well as small business earnings rebound.

On August 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Eanet scaling back, remains the voice of Northwestern Wildcat football and men's basketball.

Ahead of a very-hot couple of days coming to Chicago, Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joined Bob Sirott to talk about how insulating your home can improve your air conditioning system, and how to get their free energy audit. Call 800-421-SEAL or go to PermaSeal.net. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7570607/7570607_2025-08-06-202907.64kmono.mp3

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: Trader Joe's Opening In Uptown? Liquor License Requested For Former Vegan Food Hall: The popular speciality grocery chain applied for a packaged goods liquor license at 804 W. Montrose Ave., a […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the state of Texas issued civil arrest warrants for lawmakers and what the difference is between civil and criminal warrants. She also discusses the possibility of releasing the transcripts of the discussion between Ghislaine Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, Janis Joplin’s concert at Ravinia, the Black Sox scandal, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains what Lyme disease is, how people contract it, and the best ways to help prevent it.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the renaming of a city street after Bob Newhart, why Francis Ford Coppola was hospitalized, and the MTV Video Music Awards nominations. They also share why the original “Naked Gun” director refuses to see […]

On August 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

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: Wicker Park's Yeti Store Closes After 6 Years In Former Double Door Space: The Yeti opening in 2019 was seen by some neighbors as the ultimate symbol of gentrification in […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Fallon’s contract extension, Stephen Colbert’s acting role, and the fate of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, as well as some of Aurora’s other show venues. They also talk about why Stevie Nicks postponed the […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what you should consider when buying a new device, like if you just need it for taking pictures and checking emails, or editing photos and videos. He also explains when you should upgrade your device and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to figure out where consumers are spending their money by looking at stocks and why the tech stocks fell back from last month. He also explains what’s happening in the AI sector and whether or not the jobs numbers will […]

On August 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Tom Frangione, SiriusXM Beatles Channel ‘Resident Beatles Expert’, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the diversity and relevance of Beatles songs in today’s society and the demand for Paul McCartney tickets. He also shares the possibility of Paul and Ringo Starr meeting up in the near future and new Beatles-related releases. To purchase tickets to […]

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a trial for a pill that treats obstructive sleep apnea and three exercises that could help improve insomnia. He also shares some tips to help quit smoking for good, the severity of withdrawal from antidepressants, and […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: After CTA Eliminates Red Line ‘Slow Zone,' Noise Has Become Unbearable For Uptown Residents: Neighbors on Kenmore Avenue between the Sheridan and Wilson Red Line stops say track improvements […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers and the death of Loni Anderson. They also discuss some Lollapalooza highlights, what Harrison Ford was told by a former producer, and the ending of “And Just Like That.”

On August 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers: