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Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh joins Bob Sirott to talk about what it was like to work on a list of Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants and what made the top five restaurants stand out above the rest. She also shares details about where you can find the best cocktails and the best spot […]

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: Former South Works Site Could Become Quantum Computing Campus By 2027, Officials Say: The former steel mill was picked to host a multibillion-dollar quantum development park anchored by Silicon Valley startup […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joined Bob this morning to explain what the term “gaslighting” means and how we can better communicate with others. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the performers that are confirmed for the Olympics Opening Ceremony, why Harvey Weinstein is back in the hospital, and the end of Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency. They also talk about Bette […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including the choices that Ukrainian athletes had to make when training for the Olympics and why Russians continue to target Ukrainian ports. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate […]

On July 26th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Wauconda’s Mayor Jeff Sode joins Bob Sirott to talk about his push for economic developments and the local beach that is connected to ‘The Blues Brothers.’ He also explains what Wauconda’s Path of Honor is and why he took the Monarch Pledge.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in fake emails and merchandise tied to the Olympics, job ads that seem “too good to be true,” and how to research a company before interacting with them. He also explains what an inheritance scam is, […]

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: DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s Overhaul Focuses Too Much On Cars, Aldermen And Advocates Say: Transportation, planning and environmental advocates say state and city leaders are “missing a crucial chance to […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about which celebrities will be making an appearance at the Olympics, Cher’s new memoir, and a first look at Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. They also share details about Adam Lambert’s Broadway debut, Dean’s interview […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including how Joseph thinks the outcome of the U.S. Election could impact the war and why Russia and Chinese bombers were spotted over Alaska. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. […]

On July 25th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Republicans might try to remove Vice President Kamala Harris from the ballot and whether or not she is eligible to run for two terms. They also share details about how stalking allegations are dealt with in court and the fan who wore a […]

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 the development of an antibiotic that would make it difficult to develop a drug resistance and when we could see it at the doctor’s office.

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: Colorful Neon Lights Coming To Downtown Green Line Station Ahead Of DNC: The “Next Stop: Chicago” project includes seven art installations and coincides with the Democratic National Convention. Foxtrot To Reopen […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of John Mayall, the rumor of Celine Dion’s appearance at the Olympics, and Beyoncé’s permission for Kamala Harris to use one of her songs at her rallies. They also share details about why […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including multiple attacks throughout the day in Kharkiv City and what Ukraine’s new commander in chief thinks they need to do to win the war. You can find more updates on Joseph’s […]

On July 24th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the ‘Four Tops’, died of heart failure on Monday. According to a family spokesperson, he was at his home in Detroit, with his wife and other loved ones by his side. He was 88. Back in 2013, the late Mary Wilson, one […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how excessive use of social media can impact our mental health, knowing when it’s time to take a break, and how long the break should last. He also discusses separating your use of social media at work versus using it on your own time, how […]