Bob Sirott

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 […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz closures are impacting short-term investments in the U.S. and the state of consumers as they save more money. He also shares details about Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing and how he predicts the […]

On April 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Kemena Brooks, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Board Chair, joins Bob Sirott to talk about gatherings in the Loop as the weather gets warmer and the challenge of navigating teen takeovers. She also shares details about and arts and culture study that will take place this year and the increase of businesses opening on State Street.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while […]

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: Drivers Keep Crashing Cars Into This Avondale Building — Will The City Do Something About It?: The issues stem from drivers speeding in the Western Avenue bus lane to […]