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United Center rolls out new menu for sports events

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and […]

Bob Dernier: Cubs and Brewers battle for right to play Dodgers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


After two losses in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs returned home facing a deep hole in their best-of-five Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They avoided elimination with back-to-back wins, and forced a deciding Game 5 Saturday night. Former Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on […]

Avoid ‘gray divorce' by evolving your relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what a gray divorce is and some behaviors that could lead to it. She also discusses different ways you can help avoid it, such as communicating regularly and redefining your life after having kids. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays […]

Extremely Local News: Homegrown Studio in Pilsen shows off local artists' talents

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


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: Pilsen's Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It's like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out […]

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: John Lodge, Neil Young, and Bad Bunny

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon and Bad Bunny’s support from Jennifer Lopez concerning the Super Bowl halftime show. They also share details about the alternate halftime show from Turning Point […]

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/10/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025


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

Bob Dernier: The pressure is on for the Cubs and Brewers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


Former Chicago Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss whether there is more pressure on the Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers after the Cubs’ avoided elimination with their 4-3 win in Game 3 of their National League Divisional Series. Dernier takes a closer look at how managers are pulling players […]

Richard Roeper: When did haunted houses become so popular?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 25th anniversary of the movie “High Fidelity” and why he refers to it as one of the last great Chicago movies before smartphones. He also discusses how young people are collecting physical media again and the growing popularity of haunted houses.

Larry Potash returns with the latest season of ‘Backstory'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explains what the Chicago Film Archives are. Some of the stories include Chicago’s first 18-hole golf course and a feature on Ray Bradbury.

How to identify fake Facebook privacy settlement emails

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about text messages that ask for your banking info, identifying fake Facebook privacy settlement emails, and the rise of employment scams as the holidays get closer. He also shares details about scammers asking for gift cards and why they are targeting seniors in […]

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Gene Simmons, Taylor Swift, and Dolly Parton

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update on The Beatles biopic cast, another record broken by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton’s message to her fans, and Gene Simmons’ car accident. They also talk about Dean’s discussion with Jared Leto and additional […]

Extremely Local News: Wil's Martini Lounge has a drink for everyone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


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: Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount: The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and […]

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski shares key U.S. economic takeaways

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the government shutdown, as well as an outlook analysis of the United States economic forecast.

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/9/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


On October 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

What are the four types of COVID vaccines?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about the four different types of COVID vaccines and immune system discoveries that warranted a Nobel Peace Prize.

Karen Conti: Does President Trump have the right to send the National Guard to Chicago?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the lawsuit that the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago filed to stop the National Guard from being deployed to Chicago and the ACLU lawsuit against the federal government. She also shares details about what cases the Supreme Court will be looking […]

This Week in Chicago History: Dick Van Dyke, Michael Jordan, and Anthony Bourdain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, the premiere of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” the Curse of the Billy Goat, and more.

Extremely Local News: West Town says goodbye to Big Star

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


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: How Can West Side's Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment: Once the epicenter of the West Side, Madison Street has suffered from disinvestment, civil unrest and […]

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Dolly Parton, George Wendt, and George Clooney

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about George Wendt’s street dedication, Dolly Parton’s health update, and why George Clooney resides in France. They also talk about a variety of Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned and what’s new in home […]

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/8/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


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

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Martin Scorsese, Lionel Richie, and Sarah Snook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lionel Richie’s Las Vegas residency and Sarah Snook’s new Peacock series. She also shares reviews of Martin Scorsese’s documentary, Nathan Lane’s project with Bette Midler, and the 35th anniversary of “Beverly Hills, […]

Extremely Local News: Think twice before driving on the shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


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: 72 Drivers Ticketed In Past Week For Using Shoulders To Beat Traffic, Cook County Sheriff's Office Says: The Cook County Sheriff's Office is stepping up enforcement of “unsafe driving” on […]

Jim Deshaies breaks down the Cubs series with the Milwaukee Brewers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Jim Deshaies, former Cub player and the color commentator for Cubs games on the Marquee Sports Network, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to break down last night’s game between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as shares his forecast for the rest of the series.

Discovering what your smartphone is capable of

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to share the secrets of your smartphone and what it’s capable of, like organizing documents, setting reminders with voice commands, and different modes for taking pictures. He also explains different features of smart watches and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Economy continues to perform well despite government shutdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the economy as the government shutdown continues, as well as the delay of multiple economic reports. He also discusses how likely it is that the Fed will cut rates again and what investors are expecting […]

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/7/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


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

Why the first mammogram is so important

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain the differences between COVID, the flu, and a cold, as well as warning signs of heart disease. He also talks about why your first mammogram is very important and the possible link between cycling and a lower risk of dementia.

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Taylor Swift, Cyndi Lauper, and Jennifer Lopez

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


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 and more details about the “Everybody Loves Raymond” reunion. She also discusses Cyndi Lauper’s Grammy salute special, the third season of “Big Little Lies,” and Cindy’s interview […]

Trash or Treasure: Find out what your memorabilia is worth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


AU Sports is Chicagoland's oldest sports memorabilia store. Owner Scott Beatty joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and share feedback on their sports memorabilia. Is it trash or treasure?

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/6/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


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

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Taylor Swift, Sean ‘Diddy' Combs, and ‘The Smashing Machine'

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming sentencing and Taylor Swift’s new album. They also share details about things to do this weekend and Dean’s review of “The Smashing Machine.”

Cubs advance to NLDS after Wild Card victory

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their winner-take-all Wild Card series finale. It’s the first time the team has won a postseason series since 2017. Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to recap the critical moments and look ahead to the divisional series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Will robots be delivering your DoorDash order?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when Chicago restaurants have to pack up their outdoor seating situated on sidewalks and some of his favorite restaurants patios. He also discusses a three percent surcharge that could be removed from your dining bill, how important restaurant reviews are for […]

Extremely Local News: Demolition of Damen Silos put on hold

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


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 Stops Damen Silos Demolition Due To Excessive Dust: The demolition is on hold until the city approves new plans, officials said. Neighbors and environmental leaders had previously called for the […]

Don't like drinking alcohol at parties? Play a game instead!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how games can bring your party to life by engaging people. Some of Marianne’s favorite party games include Two Truths and a Lie and Telephone Pictionary.

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/3/25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


On October 3rd, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today's potential market drivers:

Bob Dernier on Cubs: I know they're ready to go

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Former Cub Bob Dernier talks about the keys to winning today and remembers Ryne Sandberg.

Richard Roeper: AOL dial-up service says ‘Goodbye' one last time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Cubs’ three afternoon games and how people seem to prefer the earlier start time. They also discuss the history of the AOL dial-up service and why it was recently discontinued.

Tips to learn during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about common moving scams, being cautious when shopping online, and what to know for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. He also shares details about a scam that involves calling someone back, fake recovery emails associated with your Gmail account, and […]

Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,' *NSYNC, and Emma Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about an “Everybody Loves Raymond” reunion, talk of a possible *NSYNC reunion, and the return of “Reading Rainbow.” They also talk about Bad Bunny hosting SNL, the reunion of Paris and Janet Jackson, and […]

Extremely Local News: Local artists welcome Chicago Art Locker to Avondale

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


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: The Chicago Art Locker Brings Whimsy And Free Works Of Art To Avondale: What started as a free initiative has blossomed to include art supplies, bilingual Know Your Rights pamphlets and stickers. […]

Thought Leader Duston Detrick shares government shutdown economic impacts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week's Thought Leader conversation to discuss the current state of the economy in the midst of a government shutdown, and what it could impact, including the jobs report and small business.

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