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Netflix releases docu-series about the Tylenol murders

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about one of the most watched shows on Netflix, “Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders.” They dive into who the documentary features, how the packaging has changed over the years, and reactions of people in Chicago.

Jun 05, 2025

Scammers are taking advantage of tariffs

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss different types of scams people are targeted for and some local scams, including a nun that was scammed out of four hundred thousand dollars. He also explains what tariff scams could look like, such as texts about fake package deliveries.

Jun 05, 2025

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Martin Scorsese, Billy Joel, and Jimmy Buffett

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Billy Joel’s new documentary, why Martin Scorsese refuses to go to the movies, and AMC’s decision to run commercials before movies. They also talk about the new “Wicked: For Good” trailer, Jimmy Buffett’s […]

Jun 05, 2025

Extremely Local News: Is Chicago’s grocery tax here to stay?

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: Chicago’s Grocery Tax Was Slated To End In 2026. Now, Mayor Wants To Keep It Going: State lawmakers last year approved ending the statewide 1 percent grocery tax in 2026. Municipalities now […]

Jun 05, 2025

Who should get the newly approved FDA COVID vaccines?

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 two new COVID vaccines approved by the FDA and explains what the Helsinki Principles are.

Jun 04, 2025

From the archives: Sammy Sosa

There was a messy divorce between the Chicago Cubs and their all-time home run leader, Sammy Sosa as his tenure on the North Side ended in 2004. Two decades later, the organization and ‘Slammin’ Sammy’ hashed out their differences. The timing allowed for Sosa to be the star attraction at the 38th annual Cubs Convention. […]

Jan 23, 2025
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