Bob Sirott

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how you should react to and handle unruly airline passengers. She also mentions one of her famous Thanksgiving sides. 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 […]

Choose Chicago's Director of Corporate Communications Isaac Reichman joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of his favorite restaurants in Chicago’s Theater District, like The Berghoff and The Dearborn, and more. He also shares some restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving, like Hawksmoor and Cafe Robey, as well as Thanksgiving Day Afternoon Lunch Cruises.

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: 3 Friends Visit Every CTA ‘L' Stop In 9 Hours In Effort To Set Guinness World Record: The trio wore Chicago flags as capes and fought snowfall Monday to reach their ambitious […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the man who grabbed Ariana Grande on the red carpet, Bad Bunny’s Latin Grammy awards, and the “Dawson’s Creek” star that needs cancer treatment. They also talk about things to do this weekend, […]

On November 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

WGN Radio’s afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about some of the highlights of his career and his forty years at WGN Radio. He also jokes about what he’ll do for the first day of his retirement and how he would like to end his time at the […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” coming to Chicago and their experiences hosting New Year’s Eve events. They also discuss movies and TV shows that are set in Chicago but filmed somewhere else, as well as some of their favorites.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about King Charles’ outreach to Ozzy Osbourne’s family, Dean’s interview with Katherine McNamara, and Adele’s acting debut. They also discuss a movie that Sabrina Carpenter will be part of, Dean’s interview with Alicia Silverstone, […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss scams that target veterans and members of the church, as well as fake texts claiming to be from Geek Squad. He also shares details about a podcast scam email, a warning about fake government invoices, and the Justice Department’s health care fraud charges.

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: Hundreds Previously Detained By ICE Could Be Released By Judge Under New Order: The order could allow hundreds of immigrants to return home while the court reviews whether their arrests were unlawful. […]

Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Ryan Burrow in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the recent divide of Fed officials on rate cuts, along with a stablecoin surge possibly pushing interest rates lower.

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

Ahead of their 30th anniversary, North Shore Center For The Performing Arts marketing manager Sophie Woolley joined Bob Sirott to preview what they have in store in 2026. The celebration kicks off on April 22nd with a performance by Linda Edder and Michael Feinstein! Pre-sale is coming up on November 19th at Noon. Use promo […]

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 the FDA’s decision to get rid of warnings on menopause treatments and the chemicals that could increase the risk of Parkinson’s.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Soldier Field’s official name change, the opening of the Civic Opera House, the birth of Joe Mantegna, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.

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: ‘Hamilton' Returns To Chicago — Don't Throw Away Your Shot At Tickets: Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the Tony-Award-winning musical's limited run March 6-April 24 at the CIBC Theatre Downtown. […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Michelle Obama’s stories of growing up on the South Side, Pope Leo’s favorite films, and the “Toy Story 5” trailer. They also discuss the death of Sally Kirkland and what’s new in home video.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about your rights when your flight gets canceled and what airlines are required to cover, as well as why the Supreme Court rejected the same sex marriage challenge. She also shares details about two major league pitchers who were charged for allegedly rigging their pitches […]

On November 12th, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today's potential market drivers:

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about various types of scams on the internet and why it’s important never to share personal details on social media. He also explains phishing on social media versus email, why it’s important to report any type of scam, and answers this week’s genius […]

Ravinia CEO Jeff Haydon joins Bob Sirott to talk about Ravinia‘s rich history and how it got its start as an amusement park. He also shares details about Ravinia’s current renovations, their sound system upgrade, and when those renovations plan to be completed.

NewsNation’s D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey joins Bob Sirott to talk about the next step in order to initiate the government’s reopening and when this might happen. He also discusses the terms that both parties had to agree on and the decision about the Affordable Care Act.

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: Package Delivery Tax Floated To Help City's Budget Woes — But Mayor Says It'd Need State Approval: Ald. Gilbert Villegas is proposing a $1.25 per package tax on ground deliveries […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain what the Challenger job layoff report is and how accurate those numbers are. He also talks about the numbers of people who don’t own stocks and why more stocks are falling as averages rise.

On November 11th, 2025, Kevin Wells, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today's potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain how the number of steps your take daily could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, symptoms of lung cancer, and why radiation might be unnecessary for some breast cancer patients. He also talks about how your eyes could help predict […]

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: Feds Clarify Prayer Ban at Broadview: Restrictions Only Apply On Federal Property: In a Friday phone call, a federal official told faith leaders and activists that there would be […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the new class inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the weekend box office numbers. They also share details about Kim Kardashian’s social media post and what TMZ is reporting about […]

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not Thanksgiving travel will be impacted by the government shutdown and the number of increased flight cancellations due to increasing TSA numbers. He also discusses why some carry-ons have to be checked in and what the “healthiest” seat on an airplane is.

IDOT’s director of the office of communications Guy Tridgell joins Bob Sirott to talk about when they start preparing the roads before it starts snowing and why the roads don’t tend to stay clear for long. He also explains whether or not they have to wait to salt the roads.

On November 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Third-generation principal of Gene & Georgetti’s Michelle Durpetti joins Bob Sirott to talk about why her grandfather decided on opening a steakhouse and why she believes steak-based restaurants do so well even with a lot of competition. She also shares the latest on discussions concerning Gene’s Bistro at Midway Airport, what could possibly be taking […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what “Friendsgiving” is, how it’s a good opportunity to test out new recipes, and the do’s and don’ts of Thanksgiving with your family. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, why Jimmy Kimmel was canceled last night and the “Wicked” TV special. They also shared details about “Stranger Things” red carpet moments, things to […]

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: City Plans To Buy Greyhound Bus Station Downtown: Ald. Bill Conway said he discovered a $50 million line item for the station in tax-increment financing reports. The Mayor's Office confirmed the […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain how you can spot a Facebook settlement scam and why sharing your information online could lead to more telemarketing calls. He also discusses cable and streaming scams, like texts and calls from scammers pretending to be a company representative.

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

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about complaints about smoking on the CTA and how they would address a smoker in that situation. He also shares details about a celebration honoring Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert and how he will participate in the events.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Oprah’s favorite things to give as gifts this year, why Snoop Dogg won’t host his New Year’s Eve special and John Mulaney’s appearance at the Supreme Court. They also share details about Dean’s interview […]

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: Families Rally After Feds Take Chicago Daycare Teacher: ‘We Are Filled With Rage': Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher […]

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week's Thought Leader conversation to discuss an analysis of how the government shutdown is impacting small business lending, as well as small business health insurance premiums.

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