Bob Sirott

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Manny’s Deli, the Plain White T’s first number one single, the founding of Dad’s Root Beer, and more.

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: Chicago’s Bike Lanes Don’t Hurt Businesses, City Report Finds: As protected bike lanes face opposition in some neighborhoods, city-backed case studies found lanes in a half-dozen corridors have not contributed to […]

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 Rolling Stones’ travel plans, new music from Brandon Flowers, and a movie written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. She also shares details about a movie starring Quentin Tarantino and a […]

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

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the progress of the tech sell-off and the comparison between AI stocks and the rest of the markets. He also talks about how the consumer is still going strong via retail sales and how long energy prices could […]

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: Work Begins On Bronzeville Trail, The South Side’s 1st Elevated Bike Path: Soil testing is underway at the abandoned rail site, which starts near 40th and Dearborn streets and would […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the steps you need to take to stay safe in a connected world, starting with secure Wi-Fi and reviewing what your phone’s apps have access to. He also discusses what to do when you get a text or email from an unknown sender and […]

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 Clive Davis, Sean Penn’s new roles as writer and director, and casting for “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” She also shares details about Timothée Chalamet […]

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

I am very excited to announce my new podcast, Hayley’s Rock Block. I’ll dive deep into different aspects of the music industry with experts and newcomers. In each episode, I ask my guests an important question that crosses my mind each time I meet a fellow music lover: “What is something important that music has […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss a study that focuses on how Ozempic could cut the risk of broken bones and its original purpose for diabetics. He also looks at a couple other studies that talk about what eliminating sugar can do […]

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which student loan programs the Department of Education is putting on pause for now. She discusses how you can change or lower your loan payment plans and how to find out if you’re eligible for loan forgiveness.

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: World Cup Events: Where To Watch And How To Celebrate In Chicago: Local bars, restaurants and other businesses are trying to meet an intense demand […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about which movies took the top spots in the weekend box office. He also shares details about the death of James Burrows and what to expect on the final season of “The Bear.”

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share why storms can be good for tomato plants, what to do if they’re sitting in a pool of water, and the benefits of using mulch. He also talks about how to adhere bigger tomato plants to a cage and answers questions […]

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

Harvey Wells, founder of LowerTechBills.com, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how many people pay for subscriptions they don’t use and how it happens. He also explains how his company can do a “tech check” to figure out what you’re paying for and how to get rid of unwanted subscriptions.

CEO and founder of Windy City Sweets, John Manchester, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the sweets they make for Father’s Day, including chocolate baseballs, footballs, and mustaches. He also shares some fun treats for graduation and the Fourth of July.

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: Jim’s Original Could Stay In Maxwell Street Area ‘For Years’ Under New Deal With UIC: The beloved hot dog stand still plans to move to Pilsen, but […]

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the dining options at the Obama Presidential Center and Father’s Day specials at Justice of the Pies. She also shares details about how a bean pie won a journalist a James Beard Award, highlights of the Tribune Food Awards, and […]

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss what they thought about “Disclosure Day” and the excitement surrounding “Toy Story 5.” He also shares details about a possible sequel to Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” why “The Boroughs” was canceled, and why […]

On June 19th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago native and legendary actor Joe Mantegna teamed up with sports journalist Brigham Avery to join Bob Sirott on WGN Radio to talk about ‘Hollywood and Ivy.’ Listen in while they break down their exciting project, Hollywood & Ivy—a show that perfectly pairs a love for entertainment with an obsession for the Chicago Cubs and […]

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: As Obama Center Opens, South Siders Hope Global Destination Will Serve The Neighborhood: “Hope,” like the Obama campaign slogan, is a common feeling for nearby residents awaiting this week’s […]