Bob Sirott

NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Capt. Jim Lovell passed away Thursday in Forest Lake, Illinois. He was 97. The cause of death has not yet been released. Bob Sirott was honored have had the privilege to interview Capt. Lovell multiple times over the years. He paid homage to the Apollo 13 commander by playing […]

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The Uptown Theatre is a staple in Chicago history

Author of “The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace,” Andy Pierce, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Uptown Theatre was originally built for and if it will ever open to the public again. He also shared details about how they chose the picture for the front cover of the book and where you can […]

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Should you get the latest COVID vaccine?

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about recommendations for the COVID vaccine, a study of the impact of lithium on Alzheimer’s, and how to know if you have anemia. He also discusses the possible link between an increased lung cancer risk and ultra processed foods, the […]

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Extremely Local News: Logan Square man and neighbors continue search for service dog

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: A Micro-Cinema In Pilsen? Fundraising Underway To Open An Independent Movie Theater: Tesseract Cinema is raising an initial $50,000 to open a movie theater and cafe in Pilsen. There […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Weekend Box Office, Helen Mirren, and Bob Odenkirk

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, Bob Odenkirk’s movie “Nobody 2,” and a new Netflix movie starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. She also shares details about “Cut Off” starring Kristen Wiig and […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/11/25

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

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Is there a ‘right’ way to cook a steak?

Chef and Founder/Chief Steak Officer of Happy To Meat You Scott Fischer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he started his company in light of the pandemic, as well as his time on the set of “Dancing with the Stars” and working with Gordon Ramsay on “MasterChef.” He also shares some of his grilling […]

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Extremely Local News: Chicago River opens to swimmers this September

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: Grace Street Greenway Will Connect RiverRun Trail To Lake With New Bike-Friendly Route: Advisory bike lanes and speed bumps will mark the nearly 3-mile corridor from Campbell Avenue to North DuSable […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Hamilton,’ Kelly Clarkson, and Dean Cain

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about an announcement from former “Superman” actor Dean Cain, the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, and the tenth anniversary of “Hamilton.” They also share things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

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Staying present in the most mundane moments

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how to keep yourself in the moment when you doing everyday tasks, like washing the dishes or walking the dog. 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 […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/8/25

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

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Richard Roeper: Is music becoming too loud in public places?

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new movement of coffee house DJs and how the concept of music in public places has evolved over the years. They also share details about Tom Brady’s CardVault shop that’s opening across the street from Wrigley Field and their memories of collecting […]

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How to spot a fake celebrity endorsement

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about celebrity deepfake endorsements, a surge in pet scams, and where you can safely renew your passport. He also talks about a fake Comcast voicemail that Bob received and how Meta is cracking down on WhatsApp scams.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Kelly Clarkson, Howard Stern, and Sabrina Carpenter

Bob Sirott takes over the entertainment beat as Dean has a day off. Bob shares details about the deaths of actress Kelley Mack and musician Eddie Palmieri, as well as why Kelly Clarkson is canceling her August Las Vegas residency shows and a behind-the-scenes look at how Earth, Wind & Fire planned their appearance with […]

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Extremely Local News: No ketchup on hot dogs, but what about a smoothie?

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: Free Mini-Golf Course, Practice Facility Opens In Austin’s Columbus Park: The nine-hole, artificial turf course includes a chipping green, putting greens and more short game practice opportunities. New Life Coming To CHA-Owned […]

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Thought Leader Danny Salazar discusses possibility of a September cut

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about Fed rates and a weak jobs report raising the possibility of a September cut, as well as small business earnings rebound.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/7/25

On August 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Dave Eanet to retire as WGN Radio morning sports anchor; Andy Masur named as successor