Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of her favorite burger places around Chicago, including Charly’s Burgers, Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, and Ragadan. She also shares her love for the onion burger and why she likes it better than smash burgers.

Chuck Garfien, pre and postgame host for White Sox games on CHSN, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to preview the team’s home opener for the 2026 season. Garfien talks about what the team needs to do to rebound from a slow start, what it’s like working with Ozzie Guillen, and the challenge of covering a team that has lost over 100 games for three straight seasons.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the proper way to clean out material possessions as you get older and the benefits of letting go of things that won’t matter.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss movies to watch this weekend, an update on Blake Lively’s case against Justin Baldoni, and Sharon Stone’s best professional kiss. Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman also joins Bob to talk about things to do this weekend, like the White Sox Home Opener and a variety of theater performances.

On April 3rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the likelihood of the former Chicago Daily News building achieving landmark status and what he thinks will happen. He also shares details about future plans for Grant Park, as well as a planned restoration for Jackson Park’s “Gold Lady.”

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

City Program For New Coach Houses, Basement Units Is Live. Check If Your Property Is Eligible: The City Council voted last year to expand and make permanent a pilot program allowing the construction of additional dwelling units, or ADUs, citywide. Not all residential areas are included, and additional restrictions may apply.

Logan Square Renters Fighting To Buy Their Building In New Test Of Tenant Rights Law: The tenants want to work with their landlord to find a potential buyer who will maintain low rents at the building, now listed at $1.35 million.

A Park District Field House Is Home To A Rare Art Collection — Could Poor Climate Control Destroy It?: The John H. Vanderpoel Art Museum in Ridge Park in Beverly desperately needs a new HVAC system to protect its century-old fine art collection, the collection’s owners say. But the Park District says the system works fine and is in no need of repair.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a spike in tax scams, a fake text claiming to be from AAA, and a phony product recall link. He also shares details about a benefits scam targeting veterans and elaborate, Hollywood-type scams in other countries.

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 new book that focuses on “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” a season renewal for “The Pitt,” and Eddie Murphy’s Netflix tribute. She also discusses the possibility of a “Hannah Montana” reboot, the production of “Scream 8,” and what Andrew Lloyd Webber thought of the “Cats” movie.

Kim Adams, Residential Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to explain why mortgage demand is falling as interest rates climb to their highest level since October. Plus, hear how the war in Iran is hitting the U.S. housing market, and a major shift as Fannie Mae backs the first crypto-supported mortgage, signaling a new era in home financing.