Bob Sirott

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about an expected increase in scams concerning fake Bears tickets and fake weight loss products sold online. He also shares details about a utility refund scam and what the top local scam to watch out for in the new year.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

The Wieners Circle Is Looking For Chicago’s Top Caleb Williams Look-Alike: Quarterback build, appetite for hot dogs? This snarky Lincoln Park institution wants to see you.

How Chains Are Changing Fulton Market, Once The Hot Spot For Indie Restaurants, Retailers: Raising Cane’s record-setting Randolph Street lease and other chains are driving up rents and fueling fears that Fulton Market’s local character is being priced out.

Edgewater Neighbors, Business Owners Sue The City Over Broadway Rezoning: The plaintiffs are asking for the rezoning of Broadway to be overturned, saying the city violated property owners’ rights.

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Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about opportunities from lower mortgage rates and if President Trump’s credit card cap is a good or bad thing. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to share insights on what banking may look like in 2026, how the new credit card interest rate cap could impact consumers, and what to know about updated 401(k) contribution limits in the year ahead.

On January 15th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s final game, Mike Royko’s last day with the Chicago Sun-Times, WGN Radio’s airing of “Little Orphan Annie,” and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses a sleep apnea pill and if she thinks it will be approved by the FDA.

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:

Blue-Collar Worker Finds Fame As ‘Cheese Grater Guy’ In Bears’ Iconic Playoff Win Over Packers: Brandon Martinez went undetected by security on his way to fame for shredding cheese during the Chicago Bears’ improbable comeback win Saturday: “Not even a beep,” he said.

Chicago’s 1st 24-Hour Pickleball Courts Open For Play In Old Irving Park: SPF has facilities in Lincoln Park and Hyde Park, but its new building is the first to give members access to its six courts 24 hours a day via an automated check-in system.

Green City Market Finds New Home In North Center For Year-Round Use: The nonprofit acquired the former garden center on Montrose Avenue in December and plans to start hosting pop-up events there as soon as this spring.

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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what the procedure would be should former President Bill Clinton be held in contempt and the lawsuits from Illinois and Minnesota over ICE agents’ use of force. She also talks about whether or not Uber would be liable for a sexual assault case in Arizona and domestic violence cases in the news.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about exploring different features on your devices, like AI functions and digital journaling. He also shares details about discovering online communities ad answers this week’s genius bar question.