Bob Sirott

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Approved By City Council Despite Opposition From Locals: The approved plan — which some neighbors have been fighting for years — allows the private school to demolish a 15-unit residential […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss recent instances of check washing, a bank impersonation scheme, and why a local couple’s tax refund is delayed. He also shares details about a scam involving MyChart and why you should research contractors as fall arrives.

Jennifer Kentos, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich to explain how artificial intelligence is fueling a new wave of sophisticated scams targeting businesses and consumers alike. She shares practical tips for spotting fraud, why slowing down and verifying requests is critical, and how companies can strengthen internal controls...

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

Roz Varon, retired traffic anchor at ABC 7 Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the memories of her late daughter and how she helps to raise money for the Sara Janz Take Your Shot Memorial Scholarship. She also talks about her event tonight at the Des Plaines Theatre, Stars for Sara, and the acts that […]

Bob Sirott is a proud member of the 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame. Despite his hall of fame status, he’s still active in the sport he loves to this day. Sirott would be the first to admit, though, that he can’t swing it like he used to. While searching for ways to improve his offensive […]

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 why people are having stronger reactions to this year’s flu vaccines and the differences between them.

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: Ford City Mall Development, Francis Parker Expansion, Other Projects OK’d By Key City Panel: Despite pushback from some neighbors, Ford City Mall is slated to become an industrial campus, while the […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Jerry Springer’s arrival to the city, the death of songwriter Steve Goodman, the debut of the Mold-A-Rama, and more.

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 skit that Rosie O’Donnell was told not to do and an upcoming movie starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. She also shares details about the many Chicago connections to Hallmark’s […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what will happen next in the Lindsay Clancy case and the law that allows senior citizens to opt out of jury duty. She also shares details about whether or not Charlie Kirk’s family will move to sue Utah Valley University and President Trump’s banning […]

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

Chicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the plans to build a pavilion in front of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry entrance and why he thinks this is concerning. He also shares what he thinks of the new Google headquarters and the way it looks compared to the historical […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Apple is trying to change with a new and improved Siri and what some of its new abilities will be in an update. He also explains whether or not Apple is now ahead when it comes to artificial intelligence, learning how to explore […]

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: Parts Of Douglass Park ‘Destroyed’ By Muddy Riot Fest, Neighbors Say — But Organizers Vow Restoration: Torrential rains left the Riot Fest grounds at Douglass Park caked in mud, with […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why Meta stocks are up and what causes AI stocks to fluctuate. He also shares an update on the Weekly Jobless Claims and retail sales, as well as his prediction of interest rates in 2027.

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 Cindy Crawford’s son, Mark Wahlberg’s role as Pete Rose, and Edie Falco’s new legal drama series. She also shares details about a stadium tour for Sabrina Carpenter and […]

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

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that focuses on cancer in younger people related to alcohol, the risk of lung cancer in people who don’t smoke, and how to know if you’re eating enough whole grains. He also discusses how […]

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: Your Guide To Devon Avenue: Where To Eat, Shop And Spend The Day: Though commonly known as “Little India,” the West Ridge street is a hub for a diverse […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about this weekend’s box office numbers and his review of “Resident Evil.” He also shares details about Brad Pitt’s character Cliff Booth, what you can find at George Lucas’ museum, and William Shatner’s performance at Riot Fest.

On September 21st, 2026, 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: 1901 Project Near United Center Scraps Planned Rooftop Park, Adds Other Green Space: Despite some community members being confused by the move, project and city officials assure that parks and green […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss which bills listeners should stop paying full price on and how to negotiate better rates. Marianne provides tips for saving money on medical bills, credit card interest rates, rent renewals, major appliances, and gym memberships. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the movies opening this weekend in theatres, Robert DeNiro’s future role as Dodgers Hall of Famer and manager Tommy Lasorda, the new Chris Rock movie, Madonna’s new album, the ‘George Michael: The […]