Bob Sirott

On August 3rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lollapalooza artists’ top Chicago restaurants and their favorite iconic dishes, including pizza and Italian beef. Some of their must-visit restaurants include Big Star, Pizz’amichi, Uncle Remus, La Luna, and more.

Rainbow Cone managing partner Bryan Feltman joins Bob Sirott to talk about Rainbow Cone’s 100th anniversary and how it started off as a little shack. He also shares details about special partnerships to celebrate and how generations of ice cream lovers continue to enjoy Rainbow Cone.

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: More Than 300 Apartments Coming To Former Mag Mile Office Building As Work Gets Underway: The project at 500 N. Michigan Ave. is slated to be complete in early 2027, bringing […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the mistakes that people make related to swimming. She talks about why you should shower before and after you go swimming, why it’s important to wash your swimsuit, and shares facts about how chlorine works. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment […]

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 movies to watch this weekend, which judges will be joining the next season of “American Idol,” and when viewers can watch the next season of “Ted Lasso.” Jason Lesniewicz, senior director […]

On July 31st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Bruce Vilanch, comedy writer and author of It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he was discovered by Bette Midler and what he’s learned from past failures and successes. He also shares memories of working […]

Mayor of McHenry, Wayne Jett, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what it was like growing up in McHenry and starting out his business there when he was a teenager, as well as the lineup for the upcoming McHenry Music Festival. He also shares details about his favorite places to eat and his plan to […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of verifying contractors before working with them, Lollapalooza ticket scams, and how to help prevent the stealing of license plate stickers. He also shares details about a BBB poll looking at companies and their employees, as well as how scammers […]

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Chicago's Infamous Rat Problem Won't Go Away Under Current Plan, Audit Finds: The city's Bureau of Rodent Control is overly focused on responding to individual rat complaints instead of addressing their “root causes,” according to […]

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 a sequel to “Days of Thunder,” Macaulay Culkin’s pitch for another “Home Alone” movie, and the cast list for “The Kelley’s.” She also shares details about “Purple Rain” on Broadway, the […]

Michael Sankowski (Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down the Federal Reserve's approach to transparency, the future of interest rates, and the challenges facing the U.S. economy. He also discusses inflation, housing affordability, the strength of the U.S. dollar, and how this could impact businesses and consumers.

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

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what homeowners insurance will cover concerning storm damage and Bryan Kohberger’s plan to pursue an ineffective lawyer appeal. She also discusses the increased penalties for Scott’s Law and if Mexico can hold the U.S. accountable over the deaths of immigrants.

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 an opioid is and shares details about the FDA approved non-opioid Journavx that targets moderate to severe acute pain.

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: Drivers Have Run Over, Flipped Off And Cursed Out Chicago's Traffic Aides For Doing Their Jobs: Traffic control aides are needed during big summer events, like Lollapalooza this weekend. […]

Relationship therapist, coach, and radio host Jaime Bronstein joins Bob Sirott to talk about how some people try to replace therapy sessions with AI chatbots and what a “Chief Breakup Officer” is. She also explains what “roster dating” is, how long it usually takes to develop feelings, and her upcoming program “Single to Soulmate”.

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 her review of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” where to watch the Michael Jackson biopic, the famous book that’s getting a movie adaptation, and Gracie Abrams at the United Center. Bob also shares […]

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

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio's Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new update coming to iPhone and what we can expect from the next generation of TVs. She also shares details about back-to-school deals for students and how to use ChatGPT to create your student’s school-year schedule.

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: E-Scooters Are Now Blocked On Busy Stretch Of Sheridan Road In Edgewater: The city enacted geofencing on Sheridan Road that prevents e-scooters from being used due to safety concerns. […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the fluctuating oil prices and what we know about Google’s recent earnings and spending. He also shares details about the latest in consumer spending and what he thinks the Fed will discuss in their Wednesday meeting.

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 who the next “Black Panther” is, when the final season of “The Morning Show” will be available, and Andy Samberg’s new rom-com. She also shares details about who was almost on […]

On July 28th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about what foods you should try to avoid during the cyclospora outbreak and what exactly peptides are. He also discusses the symptoms of heart attacks in women and knowing what the potential causes […]

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?

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: As 7 Save A Lot Stores Close, South And West Siders Increasingly Worry About Grocery Options: The seven South and West side grocery stores closed Saturday after their operator fell into financial distress. Now, neighbors […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about Buddy Guy, a health update from Carly Simon, and Johnny Depp’s appearance at San Diego Comic Con. He also shares his review of “Motor City,” another successful weekend of “The Odyssey,” and what Bob thought about the movie “Obsession.”

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

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about his focus on public safety as the warm weather brings an increased number of tourists to the city and his opinion on employing more police officers. He also discusses the latest on the parking meter deal, what he has learned on the job, and if […]

Former Chicago Tribune food critic, Phil Vettel, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not restaurant reviews can still make or break a restaurant’s reputation and if sites like Yelp are credible. He also shares stories of how he hid his identity when dining out and what it was like being a food critic.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the worst things you could be carrying in your wallet and what you should keep. She also shares her recipe for mango jam.

Founder of Color Me Coffee Rhonda Stivers joins Bob Sirott to talk about how she started her business and what it was like to win the blind taste test to supply the Obama Presidential Center with her coffee. She also shares where the coffee beans are sourced from and if the Obamas have tried the […]

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: Jeff Fest Is No More. It's The Chicago Italian Beef Fest Now: After 25 years, Jefferson Park's namesake festival has rebranded to focus on Italian beef sandwiches. The fest is July […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why people are so interested in the “Other Mother” trailer, if Stephen Colbert could return to late night TV anytime soon, and the release date for HBO’s “Harry Potter.” Stephen Crano, senior […]

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

Patrick Kane will go down as one of the greatest players to ever put on a Chicago Blackhawks uniform. After signing a two-year $16M contract with the ‘Hawks on Thursday , he’ll get to don that familiar sweater yet again. Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Bob Sirott and Andy […]

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to share details about what direction FOX 32’s news director wants to take the programming and the purpose of the recent layoffs at ESPN. He also shares the goal for the new Chicago Public Media website and when it will launch.

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about O’Hare’s latest taxi times, who has the most flight cancellations, and what rights you have if your flight gets canceled. He also explains what you should do before and after you rent a car, why air fares are still high, and off-site TSA screenings.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: A Sliver Of Land Along The Kennedy Expressway Has Been Reborn As A Native Prairie: Bucktown neighbor Ian Kibbe's guerilla garden is flourishing on an IDOT-managed piece of land along the highway. He hopes to […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a warning for iPhone users, an email scam targeting business owners, and why you shouldn’t scan a QR code in an unknown package. He also shares details about an impersonation of authority figures in DuPage County and how your bank knows you’re […]