Ashok Selvam, editor of Eater Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his James Beard Awards nomination and the list of Chicago’s Best Burgers, including Community Tavern and Sanders BBQ Supply Co. He also shares some restaurants around Soldier Field people can hang out at before Beyoncé’s shows, including Victory Tap and The Spoke & Bird. https://…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share a recap of last night’s Beyoncé concert, a livestream of George Clooney’s play, and the continuation of the Smokey Robinson allegations. They also talk about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews. https://serv…

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how you can push yourself to clean out your storage and how it could improve your mental health. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7420290/7420290_2025-05-16-150930.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast.…

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 Adds 11 New Speed Cameras — Here’s Where They Are: The new speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in June after a warning period. They were introduced as the city looked to balance its…

Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to preview the latest installment of the crosstown series between the Cubs and White Sox. Sullivan explains potential reasons for why the “rivalry” is not as heated as in years past, the unexpected power from Cubs’ outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and what TV channel fans can wa…

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rising popularity of Pope Leo XIV and how people are visiting his hometown of Dolton. They also discussed how his brothers are starting to scale back from social media. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7418212/7418212_2025-05-15-141612.64kmono.mp3 Pope Leo XIV Recent Posts …

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake voicemails claiming to be from your cable company, fake summer job ads, and choosing the best summer camp for your kids. He also shares details about fake calls claiming to be from the government, scammers that travel to people’s homes, and how to check…

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: Mayor Brandon Johnson Says He Hasn’t Done Enough To Convince Chicago Of Job He’s Doing: In an interview with Block Club ahead of his two-year anniversary as mayor, Johnson spoke on his w…

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how tariffs are impacting mortgage rates, how bridge loans work, and updated credit card debt stats. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can cal…

On May 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims U.S. retail sales for April April’s producer price index Empire State manufacturing survey Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey Earnings from Deere & Company, Dillard’s, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7417898/7417898_2025-05-15-122138.128.m…

Chuck Goudie, NBC 5 Investigates Reporter, has been working to solve the mystery behind the murder of mob boss Sam “Momo” Giancana. Goudie joins Bob Sirott to talk about the two-part “Who Killed Momo?” airing tonight and tomorrow night on NBC 5. They discuss the process of uncovering the killer fifty years later, what could happen as a result of Go…

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Lester Holt’s Chicago debut, Oprah’s final show, the release of a Smashing Pumpkins hit, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7416239/7416239_2025-05-14-143339.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts This Week in Chi…

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty answers questions about the chicken pox and shingles vaccines, as well as explains what Chikungunya is and if we could see an outbreak in the U.S. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/741602…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the screening of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” and an update on the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial. They also share memories after the death of Tom Petersen and what’s new on streaming services. https://serve.…

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: Block Club Chicago Sues ICE Over Immigration Arrest Records: Federal immigration officials still haven’t released records showing how many people they rounded up during January sweep…

On May 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Fed speakers Earnings from Sony Group, Tower Semiconductor, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7415854/7415854_2025-05-14-120954.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pope’s visits with friends and family in Rome and how this conclave brings a different experience from past ones. She also discusses whether or not Pope Leo XIV will return to the U.S. anytime soon and when his official installation is. https://serve.castfire.com/aud…

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets are reacting to tariff negotiations with China. He also shares details about why big tech companies are doing well compared to consumer companies and a look at the job market numbers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7413485/74…

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how rebooting your devices might actually help solve some issues and whether you should shut down or reboot a device. He also shares how often you should reboot devices and answers this week’s genius bar question. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7413551/7413551_2025-05-13-13545…

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: Millennium Park Summer Workout Schedule 2025: Free Classes Kick Off Saturday: Pilates, yoga, Zumba and other guided workout classes are back on Saturdays in Millennium Park through A…

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some movies that will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival and news about a new series focusing on Madonna’s life. She also shares details about new shows coming to streaming services and Lionel Richie’s …

On May 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Consumer price index NFIB small business optimism index Earnings from Tencent Music, Life360, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7413431/7413431_2025-05-13-120831.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about why there has been an increase in reported cancer cases in younger people and the types of exercising that could reduce pain and fatigue. He also discusses the trials of a new Parkinson’s drug, the benefits of gradual peanut exposure for allergies, and how…

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: Pope Leo’s Chicago: Where The Pontiff Lived, Studied And Worked: From where Robert Francis Prevost lived and studied to where he dined as a cardinal, here are the places in the Chicago are…

Certified Consulting Hypnotist Shawn Mossell joins Bob Sirott to discuss the benefits of meditation and what you need to do to prepare your mind for it. He also talks about the elements of breathing to help you relax your body, as well as a couple minutes for the Moment of Zen. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7410713/7410713_2025-05-12-140213.64km…

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about family rumors squashed by Miley Cyrus, and update on the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively case, and more information about the “Yellowstone” sequel. She also shares details about a new project from the Coen br…

On May 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Monthly U.S. Federal budget numbers Earnings from Simon Property, monday.com, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7410472/7410472_2025-05-12-125112.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

Former classmate of Pope Leo XIV Jim Priestley joins Bob Sirott to talk about what kind of student he was and the last time he met with him at a popular Chicago pizza establishment. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern also joins Bob to discuss why the pope chose the name Leo, how Chicagoans are reacting, and when his public installation…

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how mothers can treat themselves any day of the year, as well as her recipe for crispy marinated cucumbers. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7407963/7407963_2025-05-09-151903.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am new…

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: Da Pope: Chicago Loses Its Mind Over Homegrown Pontiff: Within minutes of the announcement, Chicagoans had Photoshopped the new pope holding an Italian beef sandwich and made at least 50 Malö…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the rising popularity of the TV series “The Young Pope” and what late night hosts had to say about the new pope being from Chicago. They also share details about the American Country Music Awards, Dean’s movie reviews…

On May 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Fed speakers Earnings from Stellantis, Starwood Property Trust, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7407313/7407313_2025-05-09-120213.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to bring awareness to Mother’s Day and small business scams. He also shares details about the BBB’s Scam Survival Toolkit and why phishing emails could be difficult to spot. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404829/7404829_2025-05-08-135829.64kmono.mp3 More with BBB’s Ste…

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: Butch McGuire’s Eyes 2nd Location In Lincoln Park: The family-owned Division Street bar, a favorite among young bar hoppers, is planning an expansion after more than 60 years. Devil …

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about The Who’s final tour coming to Chicago, a health announcement from the 3 Doors Down singer, and an update on Liam Payne’s estate. They also discuss an update about Jennifer Aniston’s intruder, another “Yellow…

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to talk about National Small Business Week 2025 and how Chicago is supporting it, as well as the recent jobs report and what the latest GDP report is telling the economy. https://serve.castfire…

On May 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims U.S. productivity March’s wholesale inventories Earnings from Toyota, Shopify, Monster Beverage Corporation, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7404717/7404717_2025-05-08-124317.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of The Blues Brothers on SNL, the draft pick that shocked Bears fans in 2017, the Chicago Women’s Fair, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7402969/7402969_2025-05-07-142509.64kmono.mp3 Rece…

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why a Washington D.C. judge struck down an executive order concerning a law firm and its access to government buildings and officials. She also shares an update on P Diddy’s jury selection and the possibility of legal obstacles concerning reopening Alcatraz. https://serve.castfire.…

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: Former Chicago Alderman Goes Viral For Giving Man His Jacket On Blue Line: ‘A Reminder To Be Kind’: Edwin Eisendrath, a former Lincoln Park alderman and former Sun-Times CEO, said hi…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about allegations against Smokey Robinson and celebrity real estate news. They also share details about the “How to Train Your Dragon” live action movie and what’s new in home video. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7402967…

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 shingles shots and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants new vaccines to be tested. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7402794/7402794_2025-05-07-133834.64kmono.mp3 Rece…

On May 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Federal Reserve interest rates meeting March’s consumer credit Earnings from Uber Technologies, Walt Disney Company, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7402660/7402660_2025-05-07-123700.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how we can help shape the internet to be a better place, like by double checking our sources before posting and leaving positive and constructive comments. He also share details about respecting others’ privacy on social media, why it’s important to be active in online communiti…

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: Wrigleyville Hat Wars: Boutique Owner Accuses Sports Shop Of Selling Knockoffs Of Signature Cap: After months of spotting dupes of her boutique’s signature snapback hat, Alice & Wonder’s o…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about “Steppenwolf’s” Pulitzer Prize, David Lee Roth’s first concert in five years, and Met Gala highlights. They also share details about an accident at Jennifer Aniston’s house, how much the Pee-wee Herman bike sold for a…

Jeff Junior, Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Federal Reserve is likely to do at their upcoming meeting and what investors are most concerned about. He also shares some alternatives to the stock market, how to know if you have enough money to retire, and advice for people who aren’t retiring yet. https://ser…

On May 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Federal Reserve meeting U.S. trade deficit numbers Earnings from AMD, DoorDash, Marriott International, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7399938/7399938_2025-05-06-121138.128.mp3By wgnradio.com

Director of “The Comeback Trail,” George Gallo, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Bob’s connection to the movie and how Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, and Morgan Freeman joined the cast. He also shares details about how perseverance is a big part of making movies in Hollywood and how he got the rights to the movie. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7…