Bob Sirott

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: 21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: NASCAR Street Race, July 4th Parades, Tango Fest And More: There’s also Chicago Indiepopfest at Montrose Saloon, an “Independence Day” screening at Ramova Theatre […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Dolton board’s decision to sell Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home and how it could become a money maker for the city. They also share some of the new Illinois and Indiana laws, like the minimum wage increase, and the 70th anniversary of […]

Play-by-play announcer for NASCAR Adam Alexander joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about growing up around the race tracks in Indiana and what he’s looking forward to the most this weekend. He also talks about how NASCAR has branched out to different markets over the last few years and which drivers to be […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a scam involving imposter ComEd agents and sending gift cards or wiring money and a suburban woman who paid for a food truck that didn’t show up. He also discusses how you can avoid ads on fake websites, scholarship scams, and law […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new book about Clint Eastwood’s life, how Rachel Brosnahan got her role as Lois Lane, and a sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada.” She also talks about Jennifer Aniston’s new role […]

On July 3rd, 2025, Don Kleppin, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

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: Another Person Connected To Loretto Hospital Charged In $200 Million COVID Test Scheme: Jamil Elkoussa, 35, is charged with five counts of wire fraud, according to an indictment unsealed Monday. After […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains the impact of inflammation on cancer and what you can do to decrease inflammation, as well as Moderna’s COVID/Flu combination vaccine.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the plans for Chicago’s Lakefront, the banning of butter substitutes, the release of the Unabomber’s manifesto, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean give an update on P Diddy’s trial and a renewal for “The Bear.” They also share details about a viewership record for “Squid Game” on Netflix and Dean’s review of “Jurassic World Rebirth.”

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the Sean “P Diddy” Combs trial and why the jury sent a note about a fellow juror to the judge. She also talks about the Idaho murder suspect’s guilty plea and the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning LGBTQ lessons in elementary schools. NOTE: […]

On July 2nd, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to explain what a data breach is and how to know if your information has been compromised. He also talks about why it’s important to set up two-factor authentication with your accounts, why you shouldn’t reuse passwords, and answers this week’s genius bar […]

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: Robert’s Fish Market Reopening In West Ridge After Owner’s Battle With Serious Illness: Owner Arturo Venegas was hospitalized for several months after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. He’s reopening the […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share the latest update on Diddy’s trial, why Pixar is calling out its fans, and Dean’s review of “Always, Patsy Cline.” They also talk about Robert De Niro’s appearance at a Wiggles concert, why Rob McElhenney […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest on inflation, why we don’t know what some tariffs will look like, and the decrease in consumer spending. He also shares details about employment numbers and the latest on gas prices.

On July 1st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Rich Gardner, an author and self proclaimed music fanatic, joins Bob Sirott to discuss some of the latest publications in his catalog of books documenting the best selling records, top charts, and hits played on WLS. ‘WLS Music Survey Vol. 5 1973-1975‘ is just one of these books and Rich tells us all about the […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Family Medicine Physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Bob Sirott to cover a number of health stories that can benefit those with extensive blood pressure problems. Listen to learn what a DASH diet is, a new FDA approved 3-in-1 drug aimed at blood pressure, why regular midday naps could […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean and Bob cover the latest weekend box office numbers including the big opening numbers for Apple’s ‘F1’ starring Brad Pitt, John Travolta surprises fans as he channels Danny Zuko at a showing of ‘Grease’, and Dean shares part of […]