Bob Sirott

Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about last night’s White Sox game and what he thinks about the price of the tickets for the outcome. He also shares the work that he’s done with the team over the years and what his predictions are for tonight’s game.

Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and Medical Director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do if your dog or cat ingests chocolate and how to know if pest control methods are pet friendly. She also shares details about flea and tick preventions, as well as what some common reasons are for emergency room visits.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about circulation of fake baseball game tickets and why you should be cautious when buying from Halloween pop-up stores. He also shares details about emails that look like they’re from Amazon and how to use the BBB’s Get A Quote tool.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

5 Must-See Art Exhibits To Check Out In October: This month’s selected exhibits draw inspiration from Greek myths, Black veterans and tattoo art.

Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed Fundraiser: The theaters will host screenings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus.” Proceeds will help fund renovations at the Portage and repairs at The Filament.

‘Missing Middle’ Housing Program Finishes 1st Homes In North Lawndale, With More To Come: Seven two-flats have been completed as part of a program aimed at middle-class homeowners in areas where such housing is sparse.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the return of Aerosmith and what it’s like to give up your phone privileges at a concert. He also shares details about Steven Spielberg’s role as a producer for the next “Transformers” movie and how you can watch the AI movie “Gods Don’t Give Gifts.”

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader discussion to explain how credit card activity impacts your credit score. She shares tips on managing credit utilization, rebuilding credit, avoiding common mistakes, and deciding whether premium rewards cards are worth the cost.

On October 8th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first televised presidential debate, the demolition of the old Comiskey Park, the introduction of candy corn, and more.

This Week in Chicago History is sponsored by UI Health

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the death of Eva Marie Saint and how viewers will be able to watch the Emmy Awards in 2027. He also shares new details about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and a preview of movies coming out this weekend.

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:

With 170 Marathons Between Them, 5 Seniors Are Lacing Up For Final Chicago Race: The five men, ages 71-80, have met weekly for decades to run together in Beverly and across the city. They say Sunday’s Chicago Marathon will be their last one as a group.

Chicago Named Best Big City In U.S. For 10th Straight Year: To celebrate the honor from Conde Nast Traveler, city leaders are dubbing this Saturday “Best Big City Day” with promotions that include a special beer and festivities on the Riverwalk.

CTA Unveils 1950s Neon-Style Sign At Revamped Blue Line Stop: The CTA recreated the sign used for the original Congress Line, which opened in 1958, at the newly reopened Loomis Street entrance to the Racine stop.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.