IDOT Communications Manager and Public Information Officer Maria Castaneda joins Bob Sirott to talk about the final phase of the Kennedy Expressway construction and when exactly that work will begin. She also discusses if there will be any work on the inbound Eisenhower and signage that drivers can expect to see.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to explain why some people are ‘microdosing’ Ozempic and whether or not it contains age-fighting properties. He also discusses the possibility of arthritis being hereditary and when you should eat after exercising.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the South Side Irish Parade, a look back on Robert Jordan’s interview with Tommy Lee Jones, and Conan O’Brien’s return to the 2026 Oscars. They also share details about Dolly Parton’s first public appearance since her husband’s death, a new album from Will Smith, and Dean’s interview with Cate Blanchett.

AU Sports is Chicagoland’s oldest sports memorabilia store. Owner Scott Beatty joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and share feedback on their sports memorabilia. Is it trash or treasure?

On March 17th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to talk about her list of the best corned beef sandwiches throughout Chicago, including the Eleven City Diner and Mensch’s Deli. Freelancer Samantha Nelson also joins Bob to talk about which Chicago restaurants and bars have St. Patrick’s Day specials, like Industry Ales and Kindling.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to explain how to use and understand some of Gen Z’s slang terms.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

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:

Neighbors Honor Clarence Darrow 100 Years After ‘Scopes Monkey Trial’ At His Namesake Bridge: The famously agnostic attorney and longtime Hyde Park resident fought a Tennessee law that banned teaching evolution in a case that drew national attention a century ago.

At Filipino Hawaiian Eatery Kanin, ‘Everybody Eats’ — If You Can Get There Before It Sells Out: People are lining up for blocks outside of the week-old grab-and-go restaurant in Ravenswood for street-food eats like Spam musubi.

Meet Ida Beav Wells: Chicago’s ‘Remarkably Rotund’ Beaver Has A New Name: As beaver sightings become more common along the Chicago River, one pregnant beaver captivated Chicagoans. Her name is now Ida Beav Wells — and she now has two little ones.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the WGN-TV St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Bourbon Street, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

On March 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: