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These are some of the best drinks in Chicago
April 12, 2024 15:42Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increasing popularity of brunch and where you can find the best places in Chicago. She also explains what “grown-up chicken nuggets” are, where you can find some of the best cocktails in the city, and why people are dining out earlier.
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ Taylor Swift, and J.K. Rowling
April 12, 2024 15:41Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the announcement from ‘The Golden Bachelor’ couple, why J.K. Rowling slams some of the ‘Harry Potter’ actors, and the return of Taylor Swift’s music on TikTok. They also discuss the Chicago Theatre’s extended shows, […]
Extremely Local News: Will Chicago’s E-scooters be available after midnight?
April 12, 2024 15:41Shamus 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: DePaul Adjusts Sports Facility Plan, But 1890s Rowhouses Would Still Be Demolished: The university now promises to preserve three other historical campus buildings — but still plans to demolish four rowhouses […]
Remember your manners when charging your electric car in public
April 12, 2024 15:37Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to explain electric vehicle charging etiquette and shares her recipe for Paloma. 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: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram […]
Ukraine-Russia War update: Another apartment building in Ukraine targeted by Russia
April 12, 2024 14:13Journalist 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 Russia aims to destroy Ukraine’s power grid and what could happen if Ukraine was cut off from Europe. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/12/24
April 12, 2024 12:05On April 12th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Troy Murray on Blackhawks agreeing to extension with WGN Radio and its broadcast team
April 11, 2024 16:19Blackhawks Radio analyst Troy Murray joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the team agreeing to an extension with WGN Radio. The Hawks lost to the St. Louis Blues 5-2 last night, but it wasn’t all bad news. Troy and his broadcast partner, John Wiedeman, announced the extension during the broadcast. During his […]
Blackhawks agree to extension with WGN Radio and its broadcast team
April 11, 2024 16:19Blackhawks Radio Analyst Troy Murray joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the team agreeing to an extension with WGN Radio. The Hawks lost to the St. Louis Blues 5-2 last night, but it wasn’t all bad news. Troy and his broadcast partner, John Wiedeman, announced the extension during the broadcast. During his […]
Extremely Local News: P.A.W.S. campaigns for a good cause
April 11, 2024 16:08Jen 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: EXPO Chicago, City’s Biggest Art Fair, Takes Over Navy Pier This Weekend: The first edition of EXPO under new ownership offers an installation at Navy Pier featuring 170 different artists […]
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Jay Leno, Aerosmith, and Michael Douglas
April 11, 2024 16:08Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss Jay Leno’s conservatorship for his wife, a kitchen fire on the ‘Tamron Hall Show,’ and Aerosmith’s new tour dates. They also talk about a new Beach Boys documentary and Dean’s interview with Michael Douglas.
Tax advice on social media is too good to be true
April 11, 2024 16:08President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about misleading and false information about filing taxes on social media and doing research before buying a prom dress. He also discusses an iPhone password scam and how a Naperville business clerk helped a senior citizen to avoid a […]
Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club features the Warehouse
April 11, 2024 16:07Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes a pizza joint in Lincoln Park, The Warehouse Pizzeria & Bar. They serve a variety of pizzas, like the Warehouse Combo and Truffle Mac, as well as well as an array of appetizers, like garlic knots and spinach dip.
Ukraine-Russia War update: Many Ukrainian regions attacked by Russia’s missiles overnight
April 11, 2024 14:26Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia attack on multiple Ukrainian regions, with fifteen missiles hitting Kharkiv, and why the U.S. is reluctant to send weapons to Ukraine. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To […]
Thought Leader Caryn Levey shares Social Security need-to-knows
April 11, 2024 12:30Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about financial spring cleaning, including when you should start planning for Social Security and new overpayment policies. Later, they discuss things you can do in the spring to improve your financial outlook.
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/11/24
April 11, 2024 12:03On April 11th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
This Week in Chicago History: Meigs Field, Waveland, and Billy Corgan
April 10, 2024 15:47Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mayor Daley’s decision to destroy Meigs Field, Billy Corgan’s song about Chicago, the birth of Marilu Henner, and more. Sponsored by UChicago Medicine
Why do women taking Ozempic have increased fertility?
April 10, 2024 15:47Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains the increased pregnancy rate of women taking Ozempic and the EPA’s limits on forever chemicals in drinking water.
Extremely Local News: The Art Institute of Chicago is getting a famous sculpture
April 10, 2024 15:46Shamus 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: New Wrigley Field Signs Likely Coming To Buildings Outside Ballpark: The signs were approved by the city’s zoning committee alongside a proposed Far South Side industrial facility. Meet The Artist On […]
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Conan O’Brien, Sylvester Stallone, and Superman
April 10, 2024 15:46Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss why Sylvester Stallone is being accused of verbally abusing extras on a movie set, a new ‘Bridget Jones’ movie, and how much an original ‘Superman’ comic book sold for. They also talk about Conan O’Brien’s […]
Is it difficult to find an impartial jury?
April 10, 2024 15:46Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the sentencing of Ethan Crumbley’s parents and whether or not their statements influenced the judge’s decision. She also talks about the difficulties of finding an impartial jury for Donald Trump’s case and why his posting of bond in the New York civil suit was rejected.
Ukraine-Russia War update: How does a drone scrambling system work?
April 10, 2024 14:09Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including his trip to Donbas to deliver a drone system and his encounters of people from all over the world coming to Ukraine to fight. You can find more updates on Joseph’s […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/10/24
April 10, 2024 12:06On April 10th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Tom Skilling’s reaction to the 2024 eclipse
April 09, 2024 15:25Legendary WGN TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Bob Sirott to share his experience watching the eclipse and how he compares it to 2017’s eclipse. He also talks about how the animals reacted when it got dark outside and how they were able to broadcast back to Chicago.
How to avoid phishing scams
April 09, 2024 15:25Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what phishing scams are and why you should be cautious when an unfamiliar email or text seems urgent. He also talks about hovering over unknown links and educating yourself about phishing scams, as well as answers this week’s genius bar question.
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, and Jonathan Majors
April 09, 2024 15:25Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Dan Aykroyd’s appearance at Sony’s Wonderverse and why Robert Downey Jr. would play Iron Man again. They also share details about Jonathan Majors’ sentencing and Dean’s interviews with David Foster and Katherine McPhee.
Will interest rates get worse before they get better?
April 09, 2024 15:24Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not interest rates could spike and if oil prices could make gas prices more expensive. He also talks about the increase in commodity prices and explains what input prices are.
Ukraine-Russia War update: What helps to keep Ukrainian cities alive?
April 09, 2024 13:38Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including a Ukrainian drone shot down over the Zaporizhzhia power plant and what a Ukrainian artist says keeps the cities alive. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/9/24
April 09, 2024 12:13On April 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Dan Aykroyd still ‘Busting Ghosts’ and slinging cocktails
April 08, 2024 15:46Actor Dan Aykroyd joins Bob Sirott to talk about his appearance at Wonderverse in Oak Brook, new cocktail recipes made with his vodka, and how he used to commute to SNL. He also discusses how he became a comedian, what he does when he has writer’s block, and special memories of Chicago. For more information […]
Why Carbondale is the place to be for the 2024 eclipse
April 08, 2024 15:31WGN-TV Meteorologist Mike Janssen joins Bob Sirott and Steve Grzanich to talk about why it’s important to wear eclipse glasses and his connection to Carbondale. He also discusses how long the eclipse’s totality will last and things that could happen during that time.
Could diet and exercise slow the progression of Alzheimer’s?
April 08, 2024 15:29Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals, Dr. Irfan Hafiz, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the rate of some Alzheimer’s cases are progressing slower than normal and whether or not diet and exercise could contribute to that. He also discusses how genetics play a role in Alzheimer’s and a study […]
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: CMT Music Awards, Toby Keith, and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
April 08, 2024 15:29Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss highlights from the CMT Music Awards, a tribute for Toby Keith, and why Morgan Wallen was arrested. They also talk about the weekend box office numbers and the last episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’
Peter Asher remembers how Lennon and McCartney wrote ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’
April 08, 2024 15:28Bob Sirott is celebrating The Beatles’ 60th anniversary of visiting America. Bob plays back an interview from 2022 with Peter Asher. The musician, author, and producer shared details about how John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand,’ the time he inducted Brian Epstein and Andrew Oldham into the Rock and […]
Ukraine-Russia War update: Ukraine saw more Russian missiles over the weekend
April 08, 2024 13:41Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia’s attack with Iranian drones over the weekend and this afternoon’s attack on Kharkiv. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/8/24
April 08, 2024 12:07On April 8th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Diving into the results of WGN Radio’s Pizza Madness Tournament
April 05, 2024 15:47Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats,” Mike Piff, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament began and how they picked the pizza places in different categories. He also discusses who won the tournament and what they promised to their supporters.
Extremely Local News: Redhot Ranch officially inducted in the Hot Dog Hall of Fame
April 05, 2024 15:45Shamus 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: ‘Glaring’ Alley Lights Have Logan Square Neighbors Begging City For Help To Sleep: A developer converting a warehouse into his family home near California Avenue and Logan Boulevard installed bright lights […]
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, Madonna, and Michael J. Fox
April 05, 2024 15:45Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss Madonna’s response to her late-concert lawsuit, and an announcement from Michael J. Fox, and the latest on the ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel. They also talk about things to do this weekend and Dean’s review of ‘The […]
Ukraine-Russia War update: How are Ukrainians changing their fighting tactics?
April 05, 2024 14:08Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why Russia targets rescue workers and Ukrainian citizens, as well as how Ukrainians are approaching those attacks. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/5/24
April 05, 2024 12:06On April 5th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Extremely Local News: Heinz made it easy to put ketchup on your hot dog without the embarrassment
April 04, 2024 15:26Jen 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: Heinz Is Putting Up Ketchup Dispensers To Tempt Chicagoans With Forbidden Condiment: Heinz is helping out ketchup-loving Chicagoans by putting the dispensers outside famous local restaurants that refuse to serve […]
Season 14 of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash’ covers marijuana and whiskey
April 04, 2024 15:25WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about what topics will be covered on season 14 of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash,’ including why the government made a negative image of marijuana and the history of whiskey. He also shares where he gets his ideas for episodes from and where you can […]
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Kiss, ‘Matrix,’ and Netflix
April 04, 2024 15:25Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss why Kiss sold their music library and when we can expect to see the fifth ‘Matrix’ movie. They also talk about where you can watch ‘Sex And The City’ reruns and Dean’s interview with Colin […]
What is the FTC Impersonation Rule?
April 04, 2024 15:24President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rise of online vehicle scams, fake invoice emails that claim to be from Illinois Tollway, and fake emails from Facebook and Xfinity. He also discusses why you shouldn’t click on ads for free computer scans, what the […]
Ukraine-Russia War update: Russia’s ‘double-tap’ attack hits Kharkiv
April 04, 2024 14:40Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including what a “double-tap” attack is and a change in how Russia’s drones are made. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to […]
Thought Leader Mike Winters shares small business inflation challenges
April 04, 2024 12:30Mike Winters (Senior Vice President & Business Banking Team Lead at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the challenges small businesses face with inflation as well as how small business lending will support economic growth and combat discrimination.
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/4/24
April 04, 2024 12:05On April 4th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Are people at risk of contracting bird flu after consuming beef or milk?
April 03, 2024 15:54Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about the recent case of bird flu found in a person and any risks for consuming beef and milk.
Extremely Local News: Why isn’t outdoor dining coming back to Clark Street?
April 03, 2024 15:52Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It’s All Good’ podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Clark Street’s Outdoor Dining Shelved After Quid Pro Quo From Mayor’s Office, Downtown Alderman Says: As neighborhood groups and nearby restaurant owners lobbied against the program, […]
This Week in Chicago History: Ernie Banks, Margie’s Candies, and Bill Clinton
April 03, 2024 15:52Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the dedication of the Ernie Banks statue at Wrigley Field, the launch of the first all-female baseball team, the parking meter deal that was not released, Chicago’s first sponsored radio broadcast, and more. Sponsored by […]