Bob Sirott

On January 12th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Bob Sirott to explain why he is not a fan of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget and how this will impact restaurants and small businesses. He also talks about how fines from health and building inspectors will increase and if he thinks restaurants should be exempt from more expensive fines.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the attributes of people who clean while they cook, including having less stress and better impulse control.

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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:

T.J. Maxx Plans New Lincoln Park Store: The retailer signed a long-term lease for space near North and Sheffield, with an opening expected next year.

Rogers Park’s Candyland House On HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House In America’: Married couple Joe Bergantino and Ricky Gonzalez have worked for years on restoring a neighborhood gem. Now, they have the chance to get a full renovation.

Abundant Perch, ‘The Lobster Of Chicago,’ Draw Anglers Near And Far To Old South Works: With plenty of perch to catch and release or take home and fry, the fishing’s good at the former South Chicago steel mill — and anglers hope it will stay that way amid major changes planned for the surrounding land.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about a statement from Nick Reiner and Dean’s predictions for the Golden Globes on Sunday. They also talk about a new Bruno Mars song, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

The Bears aren’t in the playoffs often, so let this be your permission to treat it like the Super Bowl with what you prepare to eat. Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joined Bob Sirott on the morning show to share some of his favorite dishes and recipes for gameday. Listen and see the recipes of what Michael mentions and more below!

Here are the ingredient’s and instructions for recipes that Michael mentioned.

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7-Layer Salad (My wife, Amy, found on WholesomeYum.com)

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7. Garnish the nachos with the green onions, shaved radishes, sliced avocado, a sprinkle of aleppo pepper, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve with more garnishes on the side.

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On January 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about why buying sports tickets can be a gamble and where people can watch this weekend’s Bears game. He also shares details about the new congested areas for rideshare drivers and his opinion on the new Barnes & Noble coming to Chicago.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the selling of fake Bears tickets and how to make sure you’re purchasing valid tickets. He also shares details about post-holiday rewards scams and a Northbrook phone scam.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Chicago Theatre Week Returns With 75 Shows Citywide. Here’s How To Get Discounted Tickets: Chicago Theater Week runs Feb. 5-15. Tickets are on sale for $30 or less at major and storefront theaters.

Chicago Authors, Neighbors Bid Farewell To Volumes Bookcafe At ‘Our Last Event’ Before Closure: The Wicker Park bookstore and cafe will close at the end of January after almost a decade in business. Owners said the opening of a nearby Barnes & Noble led to a sharp drop in sales.

‘Missing Middle’ Housing Program Breaks Ground On 1st Project In North Lawndale: The city initiative to rebuild middle-class housing on the South and West sides kicked off Tuesday with the construction of seven two-flats on formerly vacant lots.

‘Time And Place’ Curfew Plan Moves Forward — But Will The Mayor Veto It?: The latest proposal from Ald. Brian Hopkins would let police impose a four-hour “time and place” curfew anywhere in the city with advance notice, reviving a fight Mayor Brandon Johnson has already rejected once.

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