Bob Sirott

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state of the city’s parking meter deal and why he is opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson. He also explains what would need to happen in order for a deal to be approved and who is looking to buy the parking meters.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can perform a tech check on your phone before leaving for vacation, including checking your phone’s battery health, downloading maps, and creating storage for new photos and videos. He also explains why it’s a good idea to update your emergency contacts and […]

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: Frosty Fridays Has Become Chicago’s Newest Lake Michigan Morning Meetup: The weekly sunrise plunge, which bears similarities to the defunct Friday Morning Swim Club, started this spring with 15 […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the decrease in chip stocks last week and the increase in Apple product prices. He also discusses how consumers responded to Amazon Prime Day and what he predicts for the future of interest rates.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about who could possibly be performing at the Taylor and Travis wedding, as well as the recent reunion of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. She also talks about John Oliver’s role […]

On June 30th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Founding member of Chicago Lee Loughnane joins Bob Sirott to talk about his upcoming performance at ‘A Capitol Fourth’ for America’s 250th anniversary and practicing with the symphony for his performance. He also remembers the beginning history of the band with former band member Walt Parazaider and the practiced lung exercises he continues to do […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss tips to stay healthy in extreme heat, misinformation about sunscreen, and a new drug that targets an aggressive type of breast cancer. He also talks about why it’s important to know history of cancer in your family, why some parents […]

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: Pride Parade Sees LGBTQ+ Community Celebrate Unity Despite Attacks: ‘They Can’t Take Our Joy’: The 55th annual Pride Parade Sunday was a celebration of freedom of identity and expression […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about his reviews of “Supergirl” and “Jackass: Best and Last,” as well as how much money that Michael Jackson biopic has made so far. He also discusses the overall weekend box office numbers and Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday.

On June 29th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to evolve your lifestyle as you get older, such as becoming friends with people outside your age group, plan recurring events, and taking an interesting class. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more […]

Vince’s Restaurant co-owner and social media star, Michael “Micky” Parmigiani, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he gained social media followers as he posted videos highlighting their buffet, how Vince’s made it through the pandemic, and his favorite dishes at the restaurant. Robert’s Pizza co-founder, Robert Garvey, also joins Bob to talk about his […]

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: 1st Phase Of $580 Million Woodlawn Central Development Gets Key City Approval: The Plan Commission approved Apostolic Church of God’s proposal to redevelop 8 acres into a “cultural complex.” The first […]

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 how the Chicago Bears will be featured in a Hallmark movie, a health update from Lionel Richie, and a new album from Carly Simon. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism […]

On June 26th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Mayor of Rosemont Brad Stephens joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the foundation of Rosemont was built by this father, Donald E. Stephens, and their 70th anniversary celebration that will be marked with the opening of a museum. He also shares some of their most popular restaurants and what his dad would think of […]

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the finalizing of Tribune Publishing’s purchase of the Daily Herald and what this could mean for the newspaper going forward. He also explains why ABC 7 is seeking viewer support in the midst of an FCC investigation and Sylvia Perez’s sign-off […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about websites that scammers impersonate the most, a reminder from the FTC about CAPTCHA scams, and customer frustrations with AI automation. He also explains what card cracking scams are and SIM card swap scams.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Austin’s Frank Lloyd Wright House, Among City’s Most Endangered Buildings, Bought By Nonprofit: Austin Coming Together is taking over the landmarked J.J. Walser House, which has fallen into disrepair and foreclosure. Grace’s Furniture Building Developers […]

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 tonight’s drop of “The Bear,” the renewal of ‘”Dutton Ranch,” and a live action version of “The Magic School Bus.” She also shares details about Jeremy Piven’s role in “Will To […]

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss workplace emergency savings accounts, building a financial safety net, and strategies for strengthening retirement savings. Caryn explains why it’s important to avoid tapping retirement accounts early, how employer matches can boost long-term growth, and why having […]

On June 25th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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 trials for the Moderna flu vaccine and the symptoms of tonsil cancer.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an ongoing review in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and how the lawyers for the Charlie Kirk murder suspect are seeking to have the death penalty dropped. She also shares details about the Supreme Court limiting restrictions on drug users buying guns and news laws […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Manny’s Deli, the Plain White T’s first number one single, the founding of Dad’s Root Beer, 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: Chicago’s Bike Lanes Don’t Hurt Businesses, City Report Finds: As protected bike lanes face opposition in some neighborhoods, city-backed case studies found lanes in a half-dozen corridors have not contributed to […]

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’ travel plans, new music from Brandon Flowers, and a movie written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. She also shares details about a movie starring Quentin Tarantino and a […]

On June 24th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the progress of the tech sell-off and the comparison between AI stocks and the rest of the markets. He also talks about how the consumer is still going strong via retail sales and how long energy prices could […]

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: Work Begins On Bronzeville Trail, The South Side’s 1st Elevated Bike Path: Soil testing is underway at the abandoned rail site, which starts near 40th and Dearborn streets and would […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the steps you need to take to stay safe in a connected world, starting with secure Wi-Fi and reviewing what your phone’s apps have access to. He also discusses what to do when you get a text or email from an unknown sender and […]

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 death of Clive Davis, Sean Penn’s new roles as writer and director, and casting for “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” She also shares details about Timothée Chalamet […]

On June 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

I am very excited to announce my new podcast, Hayley’s Rock Block. I’ll dive deep into different aspects of the music industry with experts and newcomers. In each episode, I ask my guests an important question that crosses my mind each time I meet a fellow music lover: “What is something important that music has […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss a study that focuses on how Ozempic could cut the risk of broken bones and its original purpose for diabetics. He also looks at a couple other studies that talk about what eliminating sugar can do […]

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which student loan programs the Department of Education is putting on pause for now. She discusses how you can change or lower your loan payment plans and how to find out if you’re eligible for loan forgiveness.

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: World Cup Events: Where To Watch And How To Celebrate In Chicago: Local bars, restaurants and other businesses are trying to meet an intense demand […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which movies took the top spots in the weekend box office. He also shares details about the death of James Burrows and what to expect on the final season of “The Bear.”

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share why storms can be good for tomato plants, what to do if they’re sitting in a pool of water, and the benefits of using mulch. He also talks about how to adhere bigger tomato plants to a cage and answers questions […]

On June 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Harvey Wells, founder of LowerTechBills.com, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how many people pay for subscriptions they don’t use and how it happens. He also explains how his company can do a “tech check” to figure out what you’re paying for and how to get rid of unwanted subscriptions.

CEO and founder of Windy City Sweets, John Manchester, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the sweets they make for Father’s Day, including chocolate baseballs, footballs, and mustaches. He also shares some fun treats for graduation and the Fourth of July.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Jim’s Original Could Stay In Maxwell Street Area ‘For Years’ Under New Deal With UIC: The beloved hot dog stand still plans to move to Pilsen, but […]

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the dining options at the Obama Presidential Center and Father’s Day specials at Justice of the Pies. She also shares details about how a bean pie won a journalist a James Beard Award, highlights of the Tribune Food Awards, and […]

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss what they thought about “Disclosure Day” and the excitement surrounding “Toy Story 5.” He also shares details about a possible sequel to Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” why “The Boroughs” was canceled, and why […]

On June 19th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago native and legendary actor Joe Mantegna teamed up with sports journalist Brigham Avery to join Bob Sirott on WGN Radio to talk about ‘Hollywood and Ivy.’ Listen in while they break down their exciting project, Hollywood & Ivy—a show that perfectly pairs a love for entertainment with an obsession for the Chicago Cubs and […]

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: As Obama Center Opens, South Siders Hope Global Destination Will Serve The Neighborhood: “Hope,” like the Obama campaign slogan, is a common feeling for nearby residents awaiting this week’s […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how people can get scammed at their own homes or by falling for urgency driven utility bill payment requests. Steve also explains why you should be cautious of tap-to-pay scams that you can encounter on the street since those request don’t typically […]