Bob Sirott

On October 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how to recover after running a marathon and how to help improve your balance. He also discusses what parents should know about energy drinks before kids ingest them and a new law in Maryland that […]

Ji Suk Yi, co-host of “Spotlight Chicago,” joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to catch up with her to see what projects she’s been involved with and what it’s like to work with Sarah Jindra on “Spotlight Chicago.” She also shares what they’ve been working on and what viewers can look forward to for […]

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about reviews of “Other Mommy” and the weekend box office numbers. He also shares details about an announcement from Marvel, why Kelly Clarkson called out a Brooklyn store, and one of their favorite episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in […]

On October 12th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how current Vito and Nick’s owner, Rose Barraco-George, learned how to make their signature pizzas and if Chicagoans actually call thin crust pizza “tavern style.” She also shares details about how you can enter the 40th Anniversary Tribune Holiday […]

Actor Kel Mitchell joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his upcoming participation in the Chicago Marathon and his partnership with World Vision, as well as how he trained to run the race. He also reminisces on some of his favorite TV and movie roles, such as Ed in “Good Burger,” “Livestream […]

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: Riot Fest Says Douglass Park Cleanup To Cost Up To $600K, Be Done By Thanksgiving: Crews are in the midst of restoring parts of the […]

Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some fun events happening throughout the city this weekend, like the “Perfect 10” House Music Celebration, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and Chicago Fashion Week. He also has some fun sporting events to keep […]

On October 9th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about last night’s White Sox game and what he thinks about the price of the tickets for the outcome. He also shares the work that he’s done with the team over the years and what his predictions are for tonight’s game.

Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and Medical Director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do if your dog or cat ingests chocolate and how to know if pest control methods are pet friendly. She also shares details about flea and tick preventions, as […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about circulation of fake baseball game tickets and why you should be cautious when buying from Halloween pop-up stores. He also shares details about emails that look like they’re from Amazon and how to use the BBB’s Get A […]

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: 5 Must-See Art Exhibits To Check Out In October: This month’s selected exhibits draw inspiration from Greek myths, Black veterans and tattoo art. Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the return of Aerosmith and what it’s like to give up your phone privileges at a concert. He also shares details about Steven Spielberg’s role as a producer for the next “Transformers” movie and how you can watch the AI movie “Gods Don’t […]

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader discussion to explain how credit card activity impacts your credit score. She shares tips on managing credit utilization, rebuilding credit, avoiding common mistakes, and deciding whether premium rewards cards are worth the cost.

On October 8th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first televised presidential debate, the demolition of the old Comiskey Park, the introduction of candy corn, and more. This Week in Chicago History is sponsored by UI Health

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the death of Eva Marie Saint and how viewers will be able to watch the Emmy Awards in 2027. He also shares new details about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and a preview of movies coming out this weekend.

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: With 170 Marathons Between Them, 5 Seniors Are Lacing Up For Final Chicago Race: The five men, ages 71-80, have met weekly for decades to run together in Beverly and […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the seven-year-old girl who was stabbed in the Chatham neighborhood and why the suspect wasn’t incarcerated for previous criminal matters. She also discusses why a Tennessee prison attempted to execute a woman and what leads to some executions being botched.

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to compare the functions of different AI helper bots and why you should be careful of what you’re asking it. She also shares details about Amazon’s Prime promotion and how you can check if you’re getting a good […]

On October 7th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Andy Masur to preview the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues. In addition to greeting some of the new players, the fanbase is really looking forward to Patrick Kane returning to the United Center ice […]

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: Chicagoans Love Thin-Crust Pizza. But Do They Really Call It ‘Tavern-Style’?: The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza — and whether locals actually call […]