Bob Sirott

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the couple who lost their life savings to an FBI agent impersonator and the FTC’s warnings about holiday travel fees. He also shares details about a fake email claiming to be about losing access to Google accounts and how you can “Thank […]

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 who could be Marvel’s next “Wolverine,” the possibility of another “Breaking Bad” spin-off, and a reboot of “7th Heaven.” She also shares details about a new Paramount+ show, “It Gets Worse,” [&...

On November 5th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Chicago political reporter, joins Bob Sirott to talk about any local midterm election surprises and the topics of focus for national election results, as well as explaining what the millionaire tax advisory is. She also discusses President Trump’s response to Democrats and why the amount of money spent doesn’t always […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not she anticipates any election challenges and why a Chicago judge won’t dismiss a lawsuit against the McDonald’s McRib. She also talks about the reconvening of lawyers for the Lindsay Clancy case and if a mistrial usually results in another trial.

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 the FDA’s review of energy drinks and their impact on younger people, as well as the other substances they contain besides caffeine. She also shares details about new cases of […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the birth of Pat Sajak, Bill Murray’s 7th inning stretch as Daffy Duck, the launch of “Ebony” magazine, and more. This Week in Chicago History is sponsored by UI Health.

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: Time Is Running Out For THC Beverages In Illinois, And Breweries Are Selling Them Fast: Now’s a good time to find deals in Chicago as breweries unload their supply ahead of […]

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 a Justin Timberlake documentary, the reunion of the Coen brothers for “Jack of Spades,” and when we can expect new music from Chappell Roan. She also talks about a modern-day […]

On November 4th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can assess calls, emails, and texts to determine whether or not it’s a scam, as well as how to go about dealing with a potential scam. He also discusses what you should do if you already responded to a scam and answers […]

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: Overflowing Dumpsters Create Rat Nightmare In Logan Square. Could Weekend Ticketing Help?: Ticket On Sundays is an effort to put pressure on city crews to ticket owners of overflowing dumpsters […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how stocks are impacted by Election Day, as well as why investors are keeping a close eye on state election races. He also discusses why we could see another rate hike from the Federal Reserve and the differences […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share some surprise cameos in “The Gilded Age,’ a new film label from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and an update on Jack Nicholson. She also talks about an accident on the set […]

On November 3rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not this could be the last time we move the clocks and why a daylight saving time bill has been stuck in the Senate. He talks about what healthcare professionals are saying about the time change and […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about the flu activity in Chicago, the benefits of drinking black and green teas, and how to help reduce your risk for breast cancer. He also shares details about a new test that could help detect a common cancer in […]

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: Should Chicago Have Milwaukee-Style Public Festival Grounds?: Festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest leave sections of public parks closed for weeks, frustrating some residents. A ballot question is meant […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, the success of “You Can See Everything,” and his review of “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.” He also shares updated information on who could be our next James Bond, an update on “The Batman Part II,” and director Michael Mann’s mishap […]

On November 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Author of Chicago Coffeehouses: Brewing Community and Connection in the Midwest, June Sawyers, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Starbucks introduced Americans to different styles of coffee and what happened to some coffeehouses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy also joins Bob to share some of […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some tips on how you should prepare for a long flight and why you shouldn’t remain seated the whole time. She also explains the importance of good seat placement and why paying extra for legroom is worth it. Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s […]

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: Should New Airbnbs Be Limited In Logan Square, Humboldt Park? Residents Can Weigh In On Ballot: There are about 108 Airbnbs in the ward, a higher concentration than citywide rentals. Resident […]

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 Patrick Stewart, movies coming out this weekend, and if Adele could make a comeback with her fifth studio album. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose […]

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