Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and more.

See everything Michael talks about and more from his United Center Media Day photo gallery!

After two losses in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs returned home facing a deep hole in their best-of-five Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They avoided elimination with back-to-back wins, and forced a deciding Game 5 Saturday night. Former Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on the shutout victory in Game 4, and how the team should approach tomorrow’s game.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what a gray divorce is and some behaviors that could lead to it. She also discusses different ways you can help avoid it, such as communicating regularly and redefining your life after having kids.

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:

Pilsen’s Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It’s like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out of the new Pilsen shop.

Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location: The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original location, with reservations opening soon.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon and Bad Bunny’s support from Jennifer Lopez concerning the Super Bowl halftime show. They also share details about the alternate halftime show from Turning Point USA and the passing of John Lodge.

On October 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Former Chicago Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss whether there is more pressure on the Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers after the Cubs’ avoided elimination with their 4-3 win in Game 3 of their National League Divisional Series. Dernier takes a closer look at how managers are pulling players earlier than normal. He also explains the differences between regular baseball season versus the playoffs and he also offers advice for Bob’s softball slump.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 25th anniversary of the movie “High Fidelity” and why he refers to it as one of the last great Chicago movies before smartphones. He also discusses how young people are collecting physical media again and the growing popularity of haunted houses.

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explains what the Chicago Film Archives are. Some of the stories include Chicago’s first 18-hole golf course and a feature on Ray Bradbury.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about text messages that ask for your banking info, identifying fake Facebook privacy settlement emails, and the rise of employment scams as the holidays get closer. He also shares details about scammers asking for gift cards and why they are targeting seniors in Lake County.