Bob Sirott

Author of Chicago Coffeehouses: Brewing Community and Connection in the Midwest, June Sawyers, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Starbucks introduced Americans to different styles of coffee and what happened to some coffeehouses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy also joins Bob to share some of her favorite places to get croissants, including Fat Peach Bakery, Mindy’s Bakery, and Pan Artesanal.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some tips on how you should prepare for a long flight and why you shouldn’t remain seated the whole time. She also explains the importance of good seat placement and why paying extra for legroom is worth it.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to . Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays 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:

Should New Airbnbs Be Limited In Logan Square, Humboldt Park? Residents Can Weigh In On Ballot: There are about 108 Airbnbs in the ward, a higher concentration than citywide rentals. Resident feedback could prompt policy to limit new Airbnbs in the area.

Chicago Avenue Bridge Reopening Delayed To Next Spring As Alderman Fumes: Concurrent bridge closures Downtown and on the North Side have disrupted daily life for commuters. Ald. Brendan Reilly called the project planning a “massive bureaucratic failure.”

All 50 Alderpersons Agree To Take Pay Boost For Next Year: Each City Council member opted in to the annual pay raise that is tied to inflation. Mayor Brandon Johnson is not taking a pay bump.

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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 talk about the death of Patrick Stewart, movies coming out this weekend, and if Adele could make a comeback with her fifth studio album. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about Halloween-themed events throughout the city, including the Haunted Halsted Halloween Fest and Parade and the Upside Down Halloween Parade in Washington Park.

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Amber Kubiak, Village President of Pingree Grove, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why she moved with her family to Pingree Grove and some of her favorite places visitors should check out. She also shares details about where you can get the best burgers and pizza, as well as when they expect to break ground for a new grocery store.

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about which channel you can watch the next Bears game on and why it’s moving for one night only. He also shares details about Horace Grant’s new sports talk show and why John Kass is retiring.

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

Lakefront Trail Getting ‘Much Needed’ Improvements From 63rd Street To Foster Avenue Beach: Park District crews are repairing damaged pavement and trail graphics along the 18-mile trail, which will remain open as work continues through the fall.

Exquisite Corpse Ball, A Beloved Halloween Concert Tradition, Returns Friday: The annual concert at Beat Kitchen will feature seven local bands performing as KISS, Eminem, Pearl Jam and more in support of nonprofit Intonation Music.

Mother Jones Monument Breaks Ground As Downtown’s 1st Honoring A Historic Woman: The “We Shall Rise” monument will honor the pioneering labor activist who got her start in Chicago.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about fake messages concerning voter registration, how scammers try to get you to download software, and FTC impersonations. He also answers a listener question about a scam towing company and why it’s important to check on your credit report.

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 HBO’s remake of “The Birds,” Jennifer Lawrence’s upcoming appearance in “Sunrise on the Reaping,” and highlights of Jean Smart’s recent projects. She also shares details about Walmart’s Christmas commercial starring The Muppets and Taylor Dane’s Las Vegas residency.