Bob Sirott

NBC 5 food reporter Kevin Pang joins Bob Sirott to talk about his favorite restaurants at in O’Hare International Airport, including Butcher & The Burger, Tocco, and Publican Tavern. He also flies over to Midway Airport, where he highlights Arami, Billy Goat Tavern, and The Original Mr. Beef.

Wall Street Journal reporter Anat Peled joins Bob Sirott to talk about information that was shared from Israeli intelligence that involves President Trump and Iran, as well as Trump’s response to the alleged threats. She also shares details about the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu and her predictions of Israel’s upcoming election.

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: After Years Of Stopped Trains And Congestion, City To Improve Problematic Edgebrook Intersection: Transportation officials are seeking input on how to improve the area around the Edgebrook Metra Station. One option: […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about a reboot of “Baywatch,” Anthony Hopkins’ record deal, and the AI feature on social media that impacts SAG-AFTRA members. Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about fun events happening throughout Chicago this weekend, like the Windy City Smok...

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss how you can get in touch with a company’s customer service department, even if they make it tough to get through. Some methods include calling in early, pressing ‘0’ multiple times, and continue asking for “customer service” or a “representative.” Marianne joins […...

On July 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Bob Stroud’s retirement and the exit of Dawn Hasbrouck from FOX 32. He also shares details about WTTW’s new chairman of the board, Cary McMillan, and his background at the station.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain what “ghost tickets” are and why you should be cautious of them when looking to attend the World Cup, as well as recent scams that are targeting military veterans. He also shares details about back-to-school scams and how you can be a target […]

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Finally, Chicago Is Getting A Cat Tour Of Its Own In Lincoln Square: Cat tours have taken off in other cities, with hundreds of people gathering to spot cats in windows and on patios. The […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about this year’s Emmy nominations and when we can expect to see “Dune: Part Three.” He also shares details about the passing of Louise Lasser and Bonnie Tyler, as well as fake pictures of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding.

Brittany Snorgrass, Senior Vice President, Treasury & Payments Solutions at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss how businesses can improve cash flow, prevent fraud, and streamline payments with modern treasury management tools while staying ahead of today’s payment trends.

On July 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the city, Daniel Burnham’s vision of the lakefront, the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what prosecutors are seeking in the preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk’s alleged murder suspect and what she thinks the Supreme Court will rule about an assault weapons ban in Illinois. She also discusses why Michigan parents are being charged for their son’s death and […]

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: Jesse White Tumblers Stun Judges On ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Even Simon Cowell: The youth tumbling team started by former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White impressed the judges on the reality […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to share more details about a Britney Spears biopic and who will host the 2026 Emmys. He also gives his preview of movies coming out this weekend and why Netflix is facing problems with popular shows.

On July 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Sports columnist Christine Brennan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about an overview of President Trump’s request to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and if she thinks it influenced the decision to put Folarin Balogun back in the game. She also discusses whether or not she thinks the game will become more mainstream in […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about a variety of topics surrounding scams, including how to recognize one and what makes an email suspicious. He also explains why you shouldn’t answer the phone to scam calls, inspecting links before you click on them, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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: Did You Know You Can Camp In The Cook County Forest Preserves?: Five campgrounds — all a short drive from the city — opened in 2015 but are still somewhat […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about reactions to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and the 35th anniversary of “Terminator 2: Judgement Day.” He also shares details about a Dolly Parton musical and the AI actress that will star in a feature film.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest in chip stocks and whether or not investors should consider selling them, as well as the slow decrease in gas prices. He also discusses the weekly jobless numbers and what the Fed might do based […]

On July 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Singer and music producer Gene Chandler joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he’s been spending his retirement and how he’s celebrating his birthday today. He also discusses what he remembers about recording “Groovy Situation” and the achievement he’s most proud of.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about what could be a sign of high blood pressure, why you shouldn’t scratch bug bites, and the benefits of drinking tap water when taking pills. He also discusses why you should think twice before taking a […]