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:

Edgewater Animal Shelter Raising Money To Repair Building After Winter Storm Damage: Felines & Canines is hoping to raise about $34,000 after extreme winter weather led to roof, HVAC and water damage, according to staff.

Guy Fieri’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives’ Stops By Edgewater’s Sfera: The episode, filmed months ago at the Sicilian street food shop, airs 8 p.m. Friday on the Food Network, Sfera’s owners said.

Beaumont’s To Reopen In Lincoln Park As Restaurant Under New Ownership: The team behind Pilsen Yards and The Alderman is transforming the former late-night bar into a 200-seat restaurant.

On March 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he became interested in studying the subject, why the time change occurs, and any updates on the Sunshine Protection Act.

NewsNation’s national security contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Europe could do for Ukraine now that the U.S. is not offering assistance and whether or not sanctions on Russia will make a difference.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about the impact of daylight saving time on your health, more about hantavirus, and the increase of flu-related deaths. He also shares details about how different dairy products impact gut health and the benefits of eating less butter, as well as daily omega-3 supplements.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, in for Dean Richards, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife and what Pierce Brosnan hopes for future “James Bond” projects. He also explains what the South by Southwest film festival is and a recap of the weekend box office numbers.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Bob Sirott to talk about the layoff statistics since 2020 and how tariffs could impact personal finances. She also explains what stagflation is and what she recommends for long-term investments.

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

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to explain how you can learn to keep a better mindset, like turning complaints into something positive.

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).

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” Mike Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 2025 Pizza Madness bracket, as well as how a winner will be determined and how he helps to maintain the integrity of the tournament. Freelancer Samantha Nelson also joins Bob to share details about Lent specials around the Chicagoland area. Some of the places include Shaw’s Crab House, Fabulous Freddy’s Italian Eatery, and Bonefish Grill.