Bob Sirott

The Chicago Auto Show is in town through President’s Day (Monday, 2/16). Seeing all the new cars, and innovative features got Bob Sirott’s creative juices flowing. Bob, traffic anchor Amanda Czernecki, and even some Morning Show listeners shared ideas that could help make roadways safer in the near future. Later on, the Chairman of the […]

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants that have deals to celebrate Mardi Gras, which include Industry Ales and Junebug Cafe. NBC 5’s “Food Guy” reporter, Kevin Pang, also joins Bob to explain what dim sum is and some restaurants celebrating Chinese New Year, like MingHin and Cai.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Chicago Trio Snags Guinness World Record For Visiting All CTA Stations: The friends set out in November to achieve the record for “Fastest Time to Travel to All Chicago Subway Stations.” The Guinness Book […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean Steven Spielberg’s donation to James Van Der Beek’s family, a reboot of “The Rockford Files,” and a surprising new “Spider-Man.” They also shared highlights from the Costume Designers Guild Awards, things to do this weekend, and […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss whether or not older men really prefer younger women. She also shares advice from relationship professionals, including how to know if you’re with the right person. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, […]

On February 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss an increase in romance scams around Valentine’s Day and fake calls claiming to be from the IRS. He also shares information about lottery scams in Michigan and emails claiming to be from Microsoft.

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: Buddy Guy Celebrates 90th Birthday With North American Summer Tour: Fresh off his Grammy win, the Chicago blues pioneer is taking his music on the road for his birthday […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of James Van Der Beek and reactions from fans and co-stars. They also discuss the likelihood of an “F1” sequel, and update on the Lively-Baldoni case, and Dean’s interview with Margot […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about non-English songs that climbed the charts in America and what made them so popular. They also share their own experiences using subtitles while watching shows and movies.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week's Thought Leader conversation to examine the shifting landscape of the U.S. labor market, including the highest surge in job cuts since 2009, a breakdown of the delayed jobs report, and how businesses are prioritizing their workforce over rising costs.

On February 12th, 2026, 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: Chicago's Puerto Rican Restaurants Were Slammed Sunday — Thanks To Bad Bunny: Restaurants saw customers lining up outside, and some got so many takeout orders they had to turn off […]

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 a study about caffeine and the benefits of it, as well as why the FDA refused to accept Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Michael Jordan’s MVP title, Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizza, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about how Britney Spears sold the rights to her music, a recap of the annual Oscar luncheon, and comments that were made about Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. They also talk about what’s new on […]

As Bob Sirott said, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for Rogers & Hollands. President Brent Stern joined Bob to talk about their deals at Rogers & Hollands, why jewelry is such a special gift for a loved one, and where you can find their locations. Learn more and make plans to visit them for […]

On February 11th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

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 Joni Mitchell movie, a new dark comedy on Apple TV starring Keanu Reeves, and a project featuring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. She also shares details about her interview with […]

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: From Fondue To ‘I Do': How Geja's Cafe Became Chicago's Most Romantic Restaurant: Owners Jeff and Darla Lawler are expanding the Lincoln Park fondue institution while preserving the candlelit […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we love about technology and what we could love more, including how video calls can keep us connected and how to make sure tech doesn’t get in the way of important relationships. He also shares some of the creative aspects of technology, like editing […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the future of software is catching the attention of investors and what market reports people should expect this week. He also shares details about the increasing prices for small stocks, how long an average job search […]

On February 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Chicago advertising agency veteran Gary Schotz joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the best and worst commercials that aired during Super Bowl LX. Some of the commercials include Dunkin, Raisin Bran, Grubhub, and Instacart.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new study on Alzheimer’s, new information about statins, and news about a cholesterol-lowering pill. He also shares what happens if you stop taking weight loss drugs, why it’s important to start your day with a […]

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton and NBC 5 sports anchor Lou Canellis join Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to recap Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. With the football season now over, Canellis previews NBC’s Sunday Night Lineup. Later on, Hampton shares his thoughts on what the Bears need to […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share a recap of the Super Bowl LX halftime show and the symbolism that was included in Bad Bunny’s portion of the show. They also talk about the celebrity guests who joined him and how the […]

On February 9th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today's potential market drivers:

The final football game of the season may be the top thing on people’s minds this weekend, but Valentine’s Day is just eight days away. Samantha Nelson, a freelance writer, talks to Bob Sirott about the list of restaurants you should consider when making your reservations for one of the biggest ‘Date Nights’ of 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: Palace Grill Up For Sale 2 Years After Fire Forced Its Closure: The Palace Grill property is being marketed as a redevelopment opportunity, signaling the end of the iconic 80-year-old restaurant […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the Opening Ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Milan. They also discuss Bad Bunny’s nerves ahead of his appearance at this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. Later on, Dean shares his recommendations for […]

The Super Bowl may not be for everyone. Some only want to watch the game, others need the volume up during the commercials, and the halftime show seems to cause some debate every year. Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some non-game-related prop bets that will keep everybody’s […]

Nancy Loo, former WGN-TV reporter now a West Coast correspondent for NewsNation, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie, whose daughter Savannah is a co-anchor for the ‘Today Show’ on NBC, has been missing since between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Urgency has picked up since […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of the Super Bowl halftime show and what he believes were the worst three shows in halftime show history.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about tips from the BBB to look into before joining a gym and an increase in LinkedIn job scams. He also shares details about unexpected phone calls that claim your money is at risk and fake invoices that claim to be from the […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the premiere of “Love Story,” rumors addressed by Mark Ruffalo, and how the Westminster Dog Show pays tribute to Catherine O’Hara. They also share what happened to Sabrina Carpenter during her Grammys performance and […]

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: City Seeking Proposals To Redevelop Vacant Property Near 95th Street Red Line Station: Projects proposed for the city-owned land should include housing, retail and open public spaces. City Sues For Millions In […]

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down Chicago's commercial real estate landscape, from record-high office vacancy rates to shifting development priorities, and what it all means for the city's housing and multifamily markets in 2026.

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

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what we learned from the Epstein files release and if the video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination will be shown in court. She also explains the charges against Don Lemon, why President Trump is threatening to sue Trevor Noah for a joke he told, and […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the polar vortex of 2019, Siskel and Ebert’s honorary street sign, the launch of Orange Crush, 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: Buddy Guy Says He's ‘Just Trying To Keep The Blues Alive' After 9th Grammy Win: The icon who helped pioneer the Chicago blues sound won for his latest album, “Ain't Done […]