President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Doug Boles joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the upcoming Bommarito Automotive Group 500 race Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, IL (near St. Louis) and the significance of that race track. He also shares some of his personal stories with David Letterman attending races and why people are returning to the IndyCar Series as viewership increases. The race can be heard Sunday night beginning at 6:30pm on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss how you can communicate with a dad who doesn’t talk a lot. She also shares her recipe for chicken meatballs.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share statements from Mike Love and Al Jardine as they remember Brian Wilson and a “Leave It to Beaver” reunion. They also talk about Mel Brooks’ return to “Spaceballs” with Rick Moranis, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s review of “How to Train Your Dragon.”

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:

Could Alderpeople Soon Have The Power To Ban Short-Term Rentals? City Council To Decide Next Week: A proposed ordinance would allow alderpeople to ban Airbnb and other rentals on a precinct-by-precinct basis. Opponents say the ban could infringe on property owners’ rights.

Former Signature Room To Become Observation Deck, Private Event Venue: 360 Chicago will be taking over the 95th and 96th floors of the former John Hancock building, creating a multi-level observation deck and private event space. The project is slated to open within 24 months.

The Legend Of Chicago’s Great Lake Jumper: A Hangover Cure, Frostbite And 5 Years Of Daily Leaps: Dan O’Conor, aka the Great Lake Jumper, leaps into Lake Michigan every morning for the solitude and a splash of rejuvenation. He marks five years of daily lake jumps with a party Saturday.

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to talk about which sub sandwich chain is the best between Subway, Jimmy John’s, and Jersey Mike’s. He also shares some of his favorite Chicago patios to visit this summer, like Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, as well as some pet-friendly patios.

On June 13th, 2025, Kevin Wells, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Brian Wilson and how the song “Good Vibrations” was created. They also shared Dean’s interview with the cast of “How to Train Your Dragon.”

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you should be cautious of any last-minute Father’s Day purchases, gym membership scams, and how an Evanston woman lost thousand to a Kevin Costner impersonator. He also shares details about social media videos asking for money and deceptive passport and visa websites.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Mike Love and the impact The Beach Boys’ music has on many generations. They also discuss the creative rivalry between The Beach Boys and The Beatles and why Brian Wilson moved to St. Charles in the 90s.

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:

Chicago Braces For Surge In Immigration Raids As Mayor Brandon Johnson Urges City To ‘Resist’: The mayor’s chief of staff said federal agents received notice to deploy to five Democrat-led cities, including Chicago — where recent actions have already drawn thousands to the streets in protest.

Trail To Taproom Connects Chicagoans With Nature, Beer And An Awesome Van: The new tour company offers day trips to nature sites, followed by a group taproom hang. The next excursion is Saturday to Southwest Michigan.

Church Wants To Buy Pilsen’s Shuttered St. Adalbert Church, But Former Parishioners Push Back: The People Church presented plans to buy the church and landmark the sanctuary, but former parishioners who fought for years to save it and preservationists said all buildings on the property should be landmarked and preserved.

West Side Campus For Formerly Incarcerated People To Add Housing, Community Spaces: The $15 million expansion of Saint Leonard’s Ministries will convert its dorm-style residences into single-bedroom units and a two-flat into more housing.