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Congressman Raja: We need more testing
March 13, 2020 17:16Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Bob to discuss the compromise with Senate Republicans and the White House on a coronavirus financial aid bill for workers and businesses. They also discuss the need for more testing and treatment for the coronavirus in Illinois. Listen to the podcast here:
How to be a responsible traveler during the coronavirus outbreak
March 13, 2020 17:15Travel Expert, Peter Greenberg talks about how you should assess your own current medical condition before flying and shares information you need to have before you travel, so you can…safely. Listen to the podcast here:
Dean’s Entertainment Report 03.13.20
March 13, 2020 17:13Dean Richards provided his weekly movie reviews despite the lack of interest in heading to movie theaters due to COVID-19. Dean and Bob Sirott discuss Late Night TV hosts decisions do shows without audiences or not do them at all. Later on, Bob plays a parody song from John “Records” Landecker about washing your hands.
A Beat Cop’s Guide to Noodles
March 13, 2020 17:12Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, made his weekly visit to the WGN Radio Studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show, excpet this time they had to speak over the phone. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviewed Dat Donuts on […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/13/20
March 13, 2020 11:27On March 12th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Import & export prices for February Consumer sentiment survey House bill that could provide coronavirus sick leave, free tests
U.S. stocks plunge again…
March 12, 2020 16:32Financial Expert, Terry Savage joins Bob to discuss how trading in the United States was halted just minutes after the open. Listen to the podcast here:
Dean’s Entertainment Report 03.12.20
March 12, 2020 16:28Dean Richards makes his daily appearance on the Bob Sirott Show. He talks about Tom Hanks revealing that he and his wife have been infected with the Coronavirus. Dean also talks about how late night shows and theatres in Chicago are reacting to the spread of COVID-19. Later on, Welz Kauffman (President and CEO of […]
Extremely Local News 03.12.20
March 12, 2020 16:15Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to recap the latest around Chicago neighborhoods and how they’re reacting to the Coronavirus. They discuss the Brown Line train that isn’t following rules, and what it might take to buy Miko’s Italian Ice.
Thought Leader Doug Myers: The risk of recession is very low
March 12, 2020 12:28Coronavirus certainly has the attention of people around the world. Everyone wants to know how to keep themselves and the people they care about healthy and safe. COVID-19 also has people worried about managing their wealth. Doug Myers (SVP & Private Banking Regional Manager at Associated Bank) believes that the risk of recession, both in the short […]
Extremely Local News From Your Neighborhood – Block Club Chicago
January 07, 2020 18:03Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob in studio to discuss local news from your neighborhood. Avondale Bowl to open January 13 in Old Northwest Bowl Spot. Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt catches teen breaking into car. Lincoln Square is home to a new record store, Interstellar Space – dedicated to jazz, rock and rare finds. Cannabis Amnesty Boxes are now in Chicago airports to dump your weed before you board a flight. & more! Listen to […]
Bob Sirott Full Show 01.07.20 | Find Out What the Latest Tech Trends Are at CES
January 07, 2020 17:51On this episode, the show starts off with WGN-TV Reporter Erik Runge covering pot shortage and sales, followed by Orion Samuelson with your daily agriculture business report. The Top 6 at 6 brings you up to speed with the latest stories of the day and Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy, Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago joins in studio to discuss local news from your neighborhood. Plus Abt Electronic’s, Technologist, Carl Prouty calls in from Las Vegas, to talk about the […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 1/7/2020
January 07, 2020 13:21On January 7th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Import and export prices for November are due today Manufacturing Index Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas
Dr. Kevin Most 01.06.20 | How Will Marijuana Affect You?
January 06, 2020 18:49Dr. Kevin Most joins Bob to discuss some health issues associated with Marijuana. Can smoking cause short term memory loss or attention distraction? Dr. Most also shares how marijuana can impact the health of individuals who have any lung disease. Listen to the podcast here:
Bob Sirott Full Show 01.06.20 | Welcome Back to WGN Radio!
January 06, 2020 18:24Bob Sirott jumps back on the airwaves! The show starts off with WGN-TV’s Courtney Gousman covering ride share tax in Illinois. The show continues with the Top 6 at 6 followed by Dr. Kevin Most, discussing the affects of marijuana. Bears Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton talks football, and Dean Richards reports live in studio in a simulcast with WGN-TV Morning News. Listen to the podcast here:
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 1/3/20
January 03, 2020 13:25On January 3rd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Construction spending figures for November due out today Fed Interest rates
Thought Leader Brian Henderson: Success Breeds Complexity
January 02, 2020 12:36It’s no surprise that senior executives are starved for time. Steve Grzanich welcomes in Brian Henderson (SVP of Whitnell – Part of Associated Bank) to talk about the importance of keeping things organized, and how the New Year is perfect time to tidy up. The Associated Bank Thought Leader used specific examples of how shifting focus to personal enterprise will help bring peace of mind, and allows individuals to spend more time doing the things they actually want to do.
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 1/2/20
January 02, 2020 12:35On January 2nd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: First time claims for unemployment benefits due today PMI Manufacturing Index Fed Balance & Money Supply
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/30/19
December 30, 2019 12:45On December 30th, 2019 James Sears shares today’s potential market drivers: Chinese shares surge is expected to reduce financing costs Investors are awaiting the signing of a trade deal between U.S. and China Dow features are up 13 points
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/27/19
December 27, 2019 13:04On December 27th, 2019 James Sears shares today’s potential market drivers: Global stock markets are mixed Investors welcome President Trump’s recent comments regarding interim phase 1 trade deal China reported higher soy bean imports
Thought Leader Ed Currie: 2020 Mortgage Rate Projections, And How To Improve Your Credit rating
December 26, 2019 12:38As we enter the final week of 2019, Ed Currie (Certified Mortgage Planner & Construction Loan Specialist at Associated Bank) stopped by the studio to talk with Steve Grzanich about the current mortgage rates, and whether we should expect changes in early 2020. As the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation continues, Ed and Steve discuss the best times to buy or refinance your home. Ed also provides some tips on how to improve your credit rating and put yourself in […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/23/19
December 23, 2019 12:58On December 20th, 2019 Jen DeSalvo shares today’s potential market drivers: Concerns over a North Korean missile test China announced plans to further open its financial markets to private business Technology push indexes to further record highs
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/20/19
December 20, 2019 12:54On December 20th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Final 3rd Quarter Growth Figures will be out today Increase in November’s personal income and spending Blackberry’s Earnings
Thought Leader Bret McKitrick: New Rules For Overtime, Vaping & Marijuana
December 19, 2019 12:10In just a couple of weeks, the calendar will flip from 2019 to 2020. Business owners and employees alike will need to keep a few things in mind including the new rules for overtime regarding exempt and non-exempt workers. Bret McKitrick (SVP & Sr. HR Consultant at Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting – Part of Associated Bank) joined Steve Grzanich in studio for the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation. They discuss these new overtime rules, vaping in the workplace, and […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/19/19
December 19, 2019 12:09On December 19th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Bank of England and Bank of Japan will release interest rate and monetary policy decisions Weekly unemployment numbers Nike quarterly earnings
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/18/19
December 18, 2019 12:28On December 18th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Quarterly earning reports from General Mills & Micron Weekly crude oil inventories report from the Energy Information Administration
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/17/19
December 17, 2019 12:41On December 17th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Housing starts lead off today’s economic reports November’s industrial production Job openings for November are due this morning
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/16/19
December 16, 2019 12:50On December 16th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: National Association of Home Builders’ housing index is due out today The U.S. Empire State Manufacturing Survey is out
Thought Leader David Faller: How Will The Election In The UK Impact The Economy?
December 12, 2019 12:19It’s election day in the United Kingdom, and the results are bound to impact the economy not just in the UK, but world wide. On this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation, David Faller (SVP of Capital Markets at Associated Bank) joined Steve Grzanich to discuss the potential outcomes, and whether a majority threshold will be reached. Steve and David also talk about a potential trade war, the likelihood of more tariffs, and what U.S. investors should be looking out for.
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/12/19
December 12, 2019 12:19On December 12th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Producer prices for November are due this morning Decision on interest rates in the European Union The UK General Election is today
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/11/19
December 11, 2019 13:11On December 11th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: U.S. Federal Reserve market decision on interest rate this afternoon Inflation figures for November also due this afternoon
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/10/19
December 10, 2019 12:08On December 10th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Final productivity numbers for the third quarter are due out today U.S. Federal Reserve market decision on interest rate expected tomorrow
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/9/19
December 09, 2019 12:14On December 9th, 2019 Jen DeSalvo shares today’s potential market drivers: Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea, and Australia are higher in early trading Dow & Nasdaq futures are down
Full Show 12.06.19 | Best Holiday Travel Tips
December 06, 2019 16:52Steve Cochran Full Show 12.06.19
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/6/19
December 06, 2019 12:44On December 6th, 2019 Jen DeSalvo shares today’s potential market drivers: World markets have advanced after shaky day yesterday November jobs and unemployment numbers will be revealed today
Full Show 12.05.19 | People Who Wake Up Early Are More Successful.
December 05, 2019 16:18Steve Cochran Full Show 12.05.19
Thought Leader Dan Barrins: The Reason For Uncertainty In The Commercial Real Estate Market Is Clear
December 05, 2019 12:11Real estate taxes have created an uncertainty on the commercial real estate market in Chicago. Single-property commercial sales in the city and the surrounding area fell to $7.7 billion through September. Dan Barrins (SVP in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) spoke to Steve Grzanich on the weekly Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation about the potential ripple effects and whether the suburban market is fairing any better. They also discussed the daunting task of appra...
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/5/19
December 05, 2019 12:11On December 5th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Economic reports include import and export prices for October Weekly look as first time jobless claims Earnings from Dollar General, Kroger, Tiffany, and American Outdoor
The Opening Bell 11/27/19: The Fight To Combat Alzheimers Continues
November 27, 2019 12:25Banking technology is shifting with the times but in the eyes of Silicon Valley it’s too slow. (At 4:28) Paul Lisnek tee’d up Steve Grzanich for the weekly Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation where tech giants like Amazon and Google are teasing their entry into the financial market. (At 20:31) Patrick Reedy (Chapter Executive for Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois) then shared the data behind how much Alzheimer’s impacts residents in Illinois and how to navigate the financial burden...
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/27/19
November 27, 2019 12:25On November 27th, 2019 Paul Lisnek shares today’s potential market drivers: The Chicago PMI and revised Q3 GDP data is out today We’ll look for earnings today from Deere & Co, Daktronics Inc, and Highway Holdings Limited among others U.S. markets will be closed all day tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving and a shortened day of trading on Friday
Thought Leader Rod Murray: What Role Does Google Play In The Banking Industry?
November 27, 2019 12:25The evolution of banking has been slow and steady, but what would happen if the major tech players (like Amazon and Google) entered the industry? Steve Grzanich and Rod Murray (Chicago Market President at Associated Bank) discussed the possibility of that happening on this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation along with the shifting perspective on a U.S. recession in the coming months.
Chicago Blackhawk Connor Murphy looks back at his youth hockey career and its impact on where he’s at now
November 26, 2019 19:51Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Connor Murphy joins Bob Sirott(in for Roe Conn) & Kevin Powell to talk about his time as a young hockey player growing up in Boston and the team’s recent success. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter Follow @RoeConn Follow @kpowell720 Follow @kgfrankenthal Follow @LaurenLapka Follow @TheRoeConnShow And be sure to follow Roe on Facebook!
The Opening Bell 11/26/19: How To Give Thanks During The Giving Season
November 26, 2019 12:10The giving season can easily get eclipsed by the major holidays, but Giving Tuesday is growing year to stand among them. (At 6:09) Paul Lisnek checked in with Lisa Dietlin (President and CEO of Institute of Transformational Philanthropy) about how Chicagoans can give back to friends and neighbors that benefit from the generosity of food pantries. (At 21:31) Phil Smith (Producing Director and Ensemble Member at The Lookingglass Theatre) then shared some insight into what it takes to keep a […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/26/19
November 26, 2019 12:10On November 26th, 2019 Paul Lisnek shares today’s potential market drivers: The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Consumer Confidence Index is out today The report on new home sales for October is out today A multitude of earnings are out today from Abercrombie & Fitch, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Best Buy, Hormel Foods and many more.
The Top Five@5 (11/25/19): CPD seize over 10,000 illegal guns, Danny DeVito & Dwayne Johnson crash a wedding, a third-grader writes a song on anti-bullying, and more…
November 26, 2019 02:18The Top Five@5 for Monday, November 25th, 2019: (Bob Sirott filling-in for Roe Conn) Chicago police have passed a milestone in illegal gun seizures, confiscating over 10,000 guns from the streets. CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson blamed soft gun laws in neighboring states for the rise in illegal gun possession. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Danny DeVito crash a wedding in Mexico. An 82 year-old bodybuilder fights off a burglar, and more! Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter […]
Ed O’Bradovich on the NFL 2020 Draft & Bears GM Ryan Pace: “Are you gonna trust this guy to pick another quarterback?”
November 26, 2019 01:51Ed O’Bradovich joins The Roe Conn Show (Bob Sirott filling-in for Roe) to go over the Bears’ 19-14 win over the New York Giants, and what needs to happen in the next few days in order to beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter Follow @RoeConn Follow @kpowell720 Follow @kgfrankenthal Follow @LaurenLapka Follow @TheRoeConnShow And be sure to follow Roe on Facebook!
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/25/19
November 25, 2019 12:24On November 25th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The National Association of Home Builders releases the Home Builder Index The Cleveland Federal Reserve President, Loretta Mester, is out speaking today We’ll see earnings today from Ambarella Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc and many others
The Opening Bell 11/25/19: The Illinois Nonprofit Going On 125 Years
November 25, 2019 12:22The business of pets is a multi-billion dollar industry these days, but it all comes back to the animals themselves. (At 4:53) Paul Lisnek looked at the nonprofit section of the business world, where the Anti-Cruelty Society has been operating in both these worlds for nearly 125 years with Tracy Elliott (President of Anti-Cruelty Society). (At 19:48) Paul then shifted to the world of the arts where Michael and Angela Ingersoll (Creators of Artists Lounge Live Concert Series) have brought […]
The Opening Bell 11/22/19: Wall Street Performance and Personal Finance Questions
November 22, 2019 12:17Paul Nolte (SVP at Kingsview Asset Management) and Steve Grzanich wrap up the week recapping the latest in the economy and the story that has been repeating itself over the last few years – progress on trade talks. (At 5:10) The two also touched on how market corrections can benefit a portfolio with the right strategy, what will help with the bond market and answered some listener questions. Steve also expressed his appreciation to listeners as he signed off from […]
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/22/19
November 22, 2019 12:17On November 22nd, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Consumer Sentiment Index is due out later today (analysts are expecting an uptick from October) Foot Locker and J.M. Smuckers report earnings by the end of the day today
Thought Leader Doug Myers: A Surprising 2019 Expected To Continue Into 2020
November 21, 2019 12:22The year is winding down and the market has exceeded expectations. (At 5:55) Steve Grzanich checked in with the weekly Associated Bank Thought Leader, Doug Myers (SVP & Private Banking Regional Manager at Associated Bank) to explain the areas that surprised him the most along with how the positive outlook is continuing into 2020. The two also touched on the progression of technology in the industry, yet the 1:1 relationships are still incredibly valued for customer satisfaction.