Bob Sirott

John Pletz, senior reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when we could see tariffs impacting the U.S. economy and if gas prices will be part of that. He also discusses if he thinks tariffs will work long-term and what some alternatives to stocks are.

Maggie Hennessy, freelance food writer and restaurant critic, joins Bob Sirott to talk about last-minute restaurant cancellations and how you should cancel a reservation properly. She also shares details about a new line of potato chips, Local Style, that includes iconic Chicago flavors, like deep dish pizza and Italian beef.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how to keep up with trends and stay relevant as you age. Some tips include learning about technology and volunteering. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share […]

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: Tom Felton Visits Chicago’s New Harry Potter Store — Take A Look Inside: The Mag Mile store is divided into sections, including areas for each Hogwarts House. There’s also a sweets […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how Jack Nicholson offered his home to his ex-wife after L.A. wildfires, Eric Dane’s health announcement, and a British version of SNL. They also share details about “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere […]

On April 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

John Dreznes, Beverly Records third generation, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming Record Store Day and the history of Beverly Records. He also explains the increase in younger people shopping for vinyl and why that might be.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why people are keeping a close eye on bond markets and the possibility of a recession. He also shares the best advice for people who are either close to or at retirement.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk more about fake websites selling concert and sporting tickets and how A.I. is used on the dark web to fuel identity theft. He also explains what Google fingerprinting is and what you should do if you receive a fake diamond ring in the […]

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: Chicago Coffee Shops Raise Prices As Trump Tariffs Already Lead To More Expensive Beans: One South Side coffee shop owner said he paid $2,000 more than usual for his latest shipment of beans — […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the albums and songs added to the Library of Congress National Registry and who will host this year’s American Music Awards. They also share details about Kenan Thompson’s health issue and the return of […]

Thought Leader Drew Lear, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, is with Steve Grzanich this week and they start things off with how tariffs and the current state of the U.S. economy are challenging business owners, as well as discussing the potential impact to commercial business owners based on the proposed zoning changes in parts […]

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

Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief Lynn Sweet joins Bob Sirott to talk about China’s retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. what will impact people more concerning the stock market and increasing prices. She also discusses what President Trump’s end goals are and if anything will impact his current plans.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how much fluoride is too much and why the amount of strep infections in the U.S. is increasing.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about President Trump’s executive orders about diversity hiring and what Scott’s Law is. She also discusses the settlement about whether or not college athletes should be paid and resources for people who need help filing tax returns.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a possible new role for Robert Pattinson and why a New Jersey theater is banning unaccompanied minors from seeing “A Minecraft Movie.” They also share details about Russell Brand’s upcoming speech at a Florida […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Cubs game without Harry Caray, the destruction of Meigs Field, how Pac-Man became popular, 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: South Loop’s Ace Hardware To Close Next Month: The final day of operation for the State Street store is May 24. Chicago State University Names Bobby Rome II Its First-Ever Football […]

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