Bob Sirott

Bob Sirott’s stepdaughter and resident of Alhambra, California, Natalie Zarowny, joins Bob to give an update on the wildfires spreading in the Los Angeles area. She shares details about the air quality in the area and what people are trying to take with them should they need to evacuate.

Co-Creator of ‘Poochie & Pang Eat Chicago,’ Kevin Pang, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Chicago’s best restaurants, including Johnnie’s Beef, Hopleaf, and Superdawg. He also shares details about a Chicago bakery that made The New York Times Best Bakeries in America article and what he thinks about food trends.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how you can reinvent yourself by evaluating your relationships, getting finances in order, and more. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays 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 […]

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: One Alderwoman’s Crusade To Ban Legal Weed Dispensaries In Her Southwest Side Ward: Ald. Silvana Tabares has already passed “Restricted Cannabis Zone” ordinances in seven precincts in her Southwest Side ward […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about donations that are coming in for L.A. wildfire victims, Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit, and Chris Stapleton’s tour announcement. They also share details about a social media post from Neil Sedaka and his grandson, as well […]

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

Bob Sirott’s stepdaughter Natalie Zarowny is a resident of Alhambra, located 15 minutes outside of Pasadena, California. Natalie shares an update on the wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles area and how they are impacting the community. She talks about the air quality both indoors and out, insurance fears, and how residents must have a […]

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: HOKTUAH, GYATT, JAGWEED Rejected As Illinois License Plates In 2024: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released some of the vanity plates that didn’t make the cut in 2024. CTA Rider […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. wildfires, as well as SAG nominations. They also discuss how Jimmy Carter helped Georgia to become the “Hollywood of the South.”

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can protect your phone when you upgrade it and how scammers attempted to steal $5k from a local couple. He also shares details about QR code scams and some of the top scams of 2024.

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the first U.S. jobs report of the year it’s potential impact, recent IRS business policy changes, and what to expect from commercial banking and financial services markets in 2025.

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

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share details about Mike Madigan testifying on his own behalf and if this could extend the length of the case. She also talks about President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for the hush money case and what the process of pardoning an individual consists of.

KTLA tech reporter, Rich DeMuro, joins Bob Sirott to share some of the highlights from CES 2025. He mentions a 163-inch TV, an electric car by Honda and Sony, and more. DeMuro, a Los Angeles resident, also provides an update on the impact the wild fires are having on the city and surrounding communities.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Chicago’s first public library, the first use of the radar gun on the Edens expressway, the Bears’ “double doink” game, 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: Chicago ‘Should Explore’ Congestion Tax To Reduce Traffic, Mayor Says: In an interview Tuesday with Block Club, Mayor Brandon Johnson also defended the 2025 budget process and reiterated his support for […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about celebrities in L.A. leaving their homes, the death of Peter Yarrow, and Lisa Kudrow’s ‘Friends’ story. They also share details about the divorce finalization between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, as well as what’s […]

On January 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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: These South Chicago Goats Will Eat Your Christmas Trees: Urban Growers Collective is taking donations of decoration-free pine trees through Jan. 11 at its South Chicago farm to feed to […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about creating resolutions for enhanced social media experiences, like using a password manager, updating privacy settings, and managing your screen time. He also shares details about Apple’s Siri privacy lawsuit and answers this week’s genius bar question.