Bob Sirott

Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo joins Bob Sirott to talk about how him and his wife first started the business and how he was going to take a different approach from other hot dogs stands. He also discusses how his time in the Marines played a role in how Portillo’s employees are trained, the story of […]

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on Dillon Thieneman, who the Bears selected in the first round of the NFL Draft last night. Hampton also looks ahead to the rest of the draft, who he would target if he was making the picks, and […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share advice about taking care of your denim jeans and making them last longer. She talks about washing them regularly and turning them inside out. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a spin-off of “Dancing with the Stars,” musicians going on tour this summer, and Duran Duran’s new single. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob […]

On April 24th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

CEO and President of the Chicago Architecture Center, Eleanor Esser Gorski, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the celebration of their 60th anniversary and the different types of tours they offer. She also shares details about a new office opening in the Loop and why they have the most unique gift shop items.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Chicago’s Indie Bookstore Crawl Returns Saturday At 80+ Shops Across The Area: The event coincides with the nationwide Independent Bookstore Day. Customers who visit enough stores can earn yearlong discounts. Old Irving Brewing Co. Now […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a website that requests you to put in information for two credit cards and how to tell if you’re clicking on a fake CAPTCHA test box. He also shares details about a “Tap to Pay” scam and a notification from the FTC […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Ravinia’s general public ticket sale, Madonna’s latest single, Shania Twain’s new hosting gig, and another “Miami Vice” movie set to be released in 2027. She also shares details about the re-release […]

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down why Chicago’s development pipeline is moving again after the City Council ended a months-long zoning stalemate. He also highlights improving conditions in the suburban office market and several commercial developments in Chicago.

On April 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain the basis for Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic, allegations against ChatGPT, and a request for no cameras in the court room for the case involving Charlie Kirk’s murder. She also discusses a new possible law for Illinois banning phones in schools and the Japanese […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about trials involving clinical trials for a pancreatic cancer drug, as well as whether or not doctors still test for Legionnaires disease.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Ed Burke’s final city council meeting, how Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull, the first televised Cubs game, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.

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: CTA Set To ‘Refresh And Renew’ 28 ‘L’ Stations, Including 51st Street Green Line Stop: The CTA will spend $6.5 million on maintenance and aesthetic upgrades at 28 “L” […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Dave Mason, Mariah Carey’s response to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Anne Hathaway’s award from People magazine. She also shares details about why Sydney Sweeney […]

On April 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to share details about the death of Alan Osmond and the history of his contribution to The Osmonds through the years. He also talk about the 40th anniversary of Geraldo Rivera’s report on Al Capone’s vault and how it was just the beginning of his career.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of updating or getting rid of old accounts, whether they’re unused apps or shopping websites. He explains how to gain access to old accounts, getting rid of any sensitive information, and the benefits of having a password manager.

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: Meze Table Finds Home In Bridgeport After Years Of Selling At Pop-Ups And Markets: Known for their colorful Greek-inspired food boards, Elizabeth Gartelos Morris and Beth Salentiny have stocked Meze Table […]