Bob Sirott

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants throughout Chicago that are celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend and the special menus they have available. Some of the restaurants include Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse, Bar Roma, The Duck Inn, Labriola, 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: Vintiques & Company Opens On Andersonville's Clark Street, A Vintage Shopping ‘Destination': More than a dozen vendors are selling vintage art, decor and clothing out of the new storefront from the […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss how to celebrate Mother’s Day with your blended family, whether it’s getting together throughout the week or being in the moment instead of focusing on perfection. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, […]

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 Paul McCartney’s duet with Ringo Starr, movies coming out this weekend, and the making of “Hocus Pocus 3.” Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob […]

On May 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how con artists are targeting Mother’s Day shoppers, how to spot a fake email invitation, and summer job scams. He also shares details about calls pretending to be from your bank and how you can create strong passwords.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Dozens Of Developments Advance At City Hall As Zoning Committee Finally Meets Again: Under new chair Ald. Gilbert Villegas, the committee greenlit residential developments in the West Loop, Near North Side, Avondale and elsewhere. Avondale […]

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 Jane Fonda’s tribute to Ted Turner, the final season of “The Bear,” and the cast of the next “Superman” movie. She also shares details about an Anthony Bourdain biopic, a book […]

Wall Street Journal White House correspondent Natalie Andrews joins Bob Sirott to discuss an expected timeline for peace talks with Iran and the alleged agreement on not having nuclear weapons. She also shares what U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told her about gas prices and if the Strait of Hormuz will be opened soon.

Eric Lien (Head of Treasury Management at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss common inefficiencies in corporate treasury operations and how ongoing market volatility is making those challenges even more difficult to manage. They also explore why many companies rely on multiple banks and accounts, and the potential risks and operational issues that can come […]

On May 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the final days of the Sears Tower construction, the retiring of Fergie Jenkins’ jersey, the release of “Take Me Back to Chicago” by Chicago, 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 discusses the hantavirus that broke out on a cruise ship, what the mortality rate is, and why the risk to the rest of the world remains low.

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 Rolling Stones’ album announcement, as well as prequels to “The Bear” and “The Crown.” She also shares details about Tony Awards nominations and her interview with Zach Braff.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why former FBI director, James Comey, rehired former U.S. attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, as well as why the Supreme Court declined to hear an Illinois lawsuit against an Indiana gun seller. She also explains why Meta is back in court in New Mexico and 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: Goose Island Traffic ‘Like The Wild West,' With No Immediate Relief In Sight: Bridge closures have increased congestion on Elston Avenue and Division Street, neighbors say. Drivers are also using a […]

On May 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Senior correspondent for NewsNation Brian Entin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his coverage of the Nancy Guthrie case and the thousands of tips that investigators are still going through. He also explains how some of her family members were cleared and what profilers are saying about alleged suspects. You can […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Is The Mag Mile Staging A Comeback?: As questions about Water Tower Place's future swirl, city leaders say a new plan will prevent the historic […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to paint a broad picture of the economy, including the retail sales numbers and the weekly jobless claims. He also discusses whether or not it is realistic to live off minimum wage and how the shutdown […]

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about new movies coming to streaming services, like “Ready or Not 2” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” He also shares details about the last season of “The Night Agent” and when the next episode of […]

On May 5th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which restaurants in Chicago are celebrating Cinco De Mayo, as well as her review of Cerdito Muerto. She also asks Louisa and the morning crew about their favorite kinds of tacos.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss the correct way to remove a tick and a new injection that could help reverse osteoarthritis. He also shares some exercises to help with carpal tunnel and what some […]

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the weekend box office numbers, Olivia Roderigo’s appearance on SNL, and the showing of a lost scene from “Gremlins.” Jimmy Mac McInerney, Wendy’s husband and host of Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast, also joins […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: This Lincoln Square Mentalist Is Reviving Chicago Tavern Magic, One Brewery At A Time: After leaving her corporate job to pursue magic full-time, Brielle Kawalek […]

On May 4th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Host of the “Food Roots” documentary, Billy Dec, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what his documentary focuses on, the secret to Sunda’s success, and the food covered in the documentary that is making its way to Sunda. Senior reporter for “Crain’s Chicago Business,” Ally Marotti, also joins Bob to popular Chicago restaurants that are […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to build up your endurance with strength training, as well as tips to make sure you don’t hurt yourself if you’re just beginning. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go […]

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 Bringing Back 17 Parking Spots On Brighton Park's Archer Ave After Protests: The city is re-adding parking spaces and changing traffic patterns along some sections of the dangerous Brighton Park […]

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 coming out this weekend, Britney Spears’ DUI charge, and a new album from Ariana Grande. Choose Chicago's director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman also joins Bob to share details about […]

On May 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter joins Bob Sirott to talk about what brought him and his family to Elburn and the history of their well-known historic architecture. He also shares some of his favorite food spots and what you can look forward to during their Elburn Days fall festival.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss how you can help protect yourself from moving scams, as well as spotting lawn and garden scams. He also talks about texts claiming to be from the Geek Squad and how AI is being used in a “missing dog” scam.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: IBM Promises 750 Full-Time Jobs At South Side Quantum Campus, Officials Say: The company agreed to create the jobs in exchange for an estimated $19 million in state tax credits to build a computing hub […]

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 new show based in Joliet and and Keith Urban’s new cover album. She also shares details about the honor presented to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, as well as the […]

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

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on James Comey’s indictment and why Michael Madigan’s appeal was denied by a federal appeals court. She also explains why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order concerning prediction markets and AI, as well as the Supreme Court’s hearing about the constitutionality […]

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 outbreak of ticks in most parts of the country, the different tick-borne illnesses, and where you are most likely to find ticks.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the day Abraham Lincoln’s coffin arrived in the city, the banning of foie gras, Oprah’s SNL hosting gig, 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: As Skyway Lanes Closes, Hundreds Say Goodbye To City's Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley: The Far South Side alley survived for a year after a viral fundraiser. On Sunday, its bowlers left […]

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 possible celebrity engagement, Laura Dern on “The White Lotus,” and season four of “Ted Lasso.” She also shares details about Hugh Jackman’s movie “The Sheep Detectives,” a documentary about Girl […]