Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some grilling tips for 4th of July cookouts. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on […]
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: Damen Silos, Facing Demolition, Should Become Public Festival Grounds, Local Leaders Say: Preservation advocates are pushing for the state to regain control of the abandoned 23-acre site and redevelop it into […]
Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to compare some of his favorite ice cream places, like Cold Stone Creamery, Plush Horse, and Andy’s Frozen Custard. He also talks about his mission to find Chicago’s best sandwich shops and his opinion of the 2025 winner of Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament.
Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new music from Bruce Springsteen, a health update from Billy Joel, romance movies from The CW, and more details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy.
On June 27th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about President Trump’s recent profanity and how media covers similar situations. They also share details about the Sox fan that was banned from all future MLB games and how punishments like this are enforced.
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how much money was lost to business scams and why scammers are targeting people in parking lots. He also shares details about fake jury duty notices and “Bitcoin opportunities.”
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy, the split of a popular celebrity couple, and the new director of the James Bond franchise. They also talk about Adam Sandler’s tour coming to the United Center, […]
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: Patients Moved From One Sweltering Hospital To Another ‘Just Trying To Survive’: After its air conditioning failed, Uptown’s Weiss Hospital moved patients elsewhere, including to West Suburban Medical Center, which one patient […]
Mayor of Lansing, Illinois, Brian Hardy joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he created his business, Chicago’s Finest Ironworks, why he decided to run for mayor, and his time as a Lansing resident. He also shared details about their summer concert series and what spots tourists should visit.
Diamond Young (Assistant Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how the airstrikes in Iran have affected the U.S. dollar and Foreign Exchange Market, as well as the potential de-dollarization of the U.S. dollar.
On June 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Wicker Park Neighbors Fight ‘Atrocious’ Rat Problem In Dean Park. So Far, The Rats Are Winning: To document the ongoing infestation, two residents have been filming night-vision […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Jon and Dean talk about the death of Bobby Sherman and the end nearing of Diddy’s trial. They also share the apology from the “Cobra Kai” star to his co-star and what’s new on streaming […]
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s final game with the Bulls, Cindy Crawford’s major contract, and the invention of the fireman’s pole.
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about where in the Constitution it addresses the authority to declare war and who can declare it. She also shares details about laws for how cool landlords must keep apartments in heat waves.
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the “Off To College” Trunk Party that the Jesse White Foundation is hosting and what items they could use from our listeners. He also explains who benefits from the donations and who is eligible to receive a care […]
On June 25th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the aftermath of President Trump’s ceasefire announcement for Israel and Iran and who made the first move after the announcement. He also discusses President Trump’s involvement on social media and his trip to the upcoming NATO summit.
Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how markets are reacting to activity in Israel and Iran. He also discusses the updated jobs report and the benefits of buying bonds.
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Looking For Unusual Salad Recipes? The 1926 Edgewater Beach Hotel Cookbook Has Them: Chef Arnold Shircliffe’s “A Book Of Salads” was a first-of-its-kind cookbook that brought […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Jon and Dean share details about Dolly Parton’s residency in Vegas and why a “Cobra Kai” actor bit his co-star. They also talk about Brad Pitt’s reunion with Tom Cruise and his time in an […]
On June 24th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
NewsNation White House correspondent Libbey Dean joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about reactions from the members of Congress concerning the U.S. strikes on Iran and if there’s a possibility that Iran conducts operations at secret nuclear sites. NewsNation’s national security contributor Lt. General Richard Newton also joins Jon to discuss how […]
Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about staying safe in extreme heat and if these prescription medications have a correlation for increased risk of dementia. He also explains the difference between sunscreen made in America versus Europe […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Jon and Dean share details about Pixar’s worst movie opening to date, the seventh week of Diddy’s trial, and an update on Cher’s son. They also talk about the death of Lynn Hamilton and the […]
On June 23rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to share some of Chicago’s best hotel restaurants, including Hotel Zachary, Viceroy Chicago, and the Kimpton Gray Hotel. She also has a preview of this summer’s food and drink festivals, like the Chicago Taco & Tequila Festival, Inferno Fest, and the Taste of Polonia.
Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share how you can talk to someone who is attached to their phone. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter […]
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” and Ringo Starr’s comments about his son’s firing from The Who. They also share details about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.
