Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to explain how to use and understand some of Gen Z’s slang terms.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment 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:

Neighbors Honor Clarence Darrow 100 Years After ‘Scopes Monkey Trial’ At His Namesake Bridge: The famously agnostic attorney and longtime Hyde Park resident fought a Tennessee law that banned teaching evolution in a case that drew national attention a century ago.

At Filipino Hawaiian Eatery Kanin, ‘Everybody Eats’ — If You Can Get There Before It Sells Out: People are lining up for blocks outside of the week-old grab-and-go restaurant in Ravenswood for street-food eats like Spam musubi.

Meet Ida Beav Wells: Chicago’s ‘Remarkably Rotund’ Beaver Has A New Name: As beaver sightings become more common along the Chicago River, one pregnant beaver captivated Chicagoans. Her name is now Ida Beav Wells — and she now has two little ones.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the WGN-TV St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Bourbon Street, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

On March 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening of a Real ID “supercenter” in the Loop, how people can book appointments, and types of documentation needed for a Real ID. He also shares details about driving tests for seniors and whether or not he would run for a different political office.

If you have further questions or would like to access Real ID services, go to ILSOS.gov.

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:

Chicago Fur Ban Fails In City Council After Black Caucus Backlash: Alderpeople rejected Ald. Ray Lopez’s (15th) proposal to ban the sale of all new fur products by a 19-26 vote. Local fur shop owners said the ban would have forced them to close or leave the city.

Famed Reggae Club Wild Hare Is Moving To Fulton Market: The legendary North Side venue will make its West Loop debut later this spring, featuring live music on a lower-level main stage and on its rooftop.

Your Guide To St. Patrick’s Day In Chicago: 40+ Parades, Bar Crawls, Family Fests And More: From festive parades and bar crawls to bingo and brunches, here are 45 ways Chicago is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean to talk about a message to caregivers from Bruce Willis’ wife, an update on Wendy Williams, and the singer that lived in her car for years. They also share details about the 2025 Ravinia schedule and Dean’s interview with Regé-Jean Page, as well as the voices of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss the CPS data breach, as well as scams targeting wedding planning and grandparents. He also talks about a Geek Squad phishing scam and a water scam in Cicero.

On March 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior, joins Bob Sirott to talk about making decisions about your stocks, tips for tax season, and how Trajan Wealth provides financial advice for people in different situations. He also explains what a Roth IRA is and when inflation will start to slow down.