Bob Sirott

On September 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to discuss the events that led up to the Charlie Kirk shooting and how the media handles showing violent videos to the general public versus searching out uncensored violent clips online. They also talk about the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and why we might see more […]

Ron Romero, CEO and Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, joins Bob Sirott to talk about their upcoming Hall of Fame inductions and how their building is being renovated after last year’s tornado damage. He also shares who they will be honoring and a history of the museum.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain how scammers are tapping into our credit cards and mobile phones, receiving calls for a loan you didn’t apply for, and an investment fraud alert from the FTC. He also shares details on how you can get a free webcam from the BBB […]

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: As North Park Homeless Encampment Cleared, Residents Say They Have Nowhere To Go: “We’re just gonna move to the next park. It’s just going to keep happening again and again unless they […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about an Eddie Murphy documentary, as well as a new project from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. She also talks about the growing popularity of Amazon Prime’s “The Girlfriend,” new movies at […]

On September 11th, 2025, 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: Jason Kelce’s Epic Chicago Visit: Nisei Lounge, Old Fashioned Donuts, Jake Melnick’s: The former Eagles star sported an Old Fashioned Donuts T-shirt live on air and gushed about “the best apple […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain when officers are allowed to arrest people who are thought to be undocumented and when ICE agents are required to have a search warrant. She also talks about the judge who threw a case away concerning accused fake electors from the 2020 election and the […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include The Beatles’ first time in Chicago, the first use of the instant replay system in a football game, George Halas’ induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains what the “kissing bug” disease is, what the symptoms are, and how we can try to help prevent it.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new season of “The View,” an announcement from Hilary Duff, and the celebrity joining “Tulsa King.” She also shares details about Charlie Sheen’s projects, a rom-com coming out on Christmas, and […]

On September 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Fed’s next move after they look at the jobs data and how a rate cut could impact the jobs market. He also explains why September is usually not a great month for stocks.

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: City Is Not Using Salt Trucks To Thwart ICE, Despite Viral Posts Claiming Otherwise: A social media post claimed salt trucks were blocking interstates into Chicago to thwart ICE. The […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what you can do if your device doesn’t respond, including explaining how to reboot your device. He specifically discusses tips for what to do when your touchscreen freezes, laptops not working after a software update, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what to expect for SNL’s 51st season, the reunion of a couple “Ferris Bueller” actors, and the re-release of the “St. Elmo’s Fire” film. She also shares details about a “Gilmore Girls” […]

On September 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Legendary Chicago TV anchor Bill Kurtis joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News, as well as how he got his start as a broadcaster. Some of the highlights from his book include how he developed a love for local news, working with Walter Jacobson, and how he […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Thomas Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss safely using Tylenol, an allergy nasal spray that could help prevent COVID, and how you can learn more about your risk for heart attacks. He also explains the increase in blood pressure-related kidney deaths, screenings for lung cancer, and eating […]