Bob Sirott

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Dedicated Bus Lane Coming To Michigan Avenue Downtown: The nearly 1.5-mile northbound lane will run from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and serve 21 CTA routes used by thousands of riders each day.

Aurelio’s Debuts Pope Leo Pizza Box To Honor Its Most Famous Customer: The suburban pizza chain is honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with a limited-edition box made for a papal photo op.

Douglass Park Reopens As Riot Fest Clears Out, With Renovation Of Muddy Fields Underway: Festival organizers took additional time to clear the park due to heavy rain during the event. An assessment of the costs to restore the park will take place this week.

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explores remarkable stories, including a look at the history and architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as a gripping tale involving a box of belongings tied to a New England mob boss.

“Backstory with Larry Potash” features new episodes airing Sunday nights at 11 p.m. on WGN-TV, with streaming availability on the free WGN+ app and via podcast.

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a spotlight on a series of upcoming documentaries covering the rich and incredibly fascinating history of one the greatest American cities: Chicago! Listen in while Anna gives us an inside look at the new season premiering on October 2nd on WTTW Fridays at 8:00 pm. Be sure to tune in, you might just learn a thing or two about the Windy City!

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. merger, the ‘Big Brother’ finale, 2027 release date for the highly anticipated 24 Jump Street, and more.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about how October marks cybersecurity awareness month, serving as a reminder to protect personal identity, money, and peace of mind. Listen in while Steve also reminds listeners of some tactics used by scammers, share some details about some new Facebook and Facebook Marketplace scams and more.

On October 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Mike Sankowski, Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich for an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down what’s next for the global economy, including the U.S. dollar, inflation, interest rates, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on businesses and financial markets.

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a ‘Game of Thrones’ movie coming to the big screen in 2029, the multi-Cam comedy ‘Happy Jack’ starring Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen, Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger,’ and more.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

Obama Center’s Barbara Bates Retrospective Celebrates A Chicago Fashion Legend: Bates launched her clothing brand in 1986 and went on to style celebrities like Michael Jordan and Whitney Houston. She will host a sold-out career retrospective Friday at the Obama Center.

Your Ultimate Chicago Halloween Guide: 70+ Parties, Parades, Markets And Family Fun: From parades and bar crawls to costume contests and theater productions, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in Chicago this fall.

Chair, President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Dave Plier joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share details on the latest Late Show With Stephen Colbert Museum Exhibit now displayed at the museum. Listen in while Dave shares what is being featured in the exhibit and Dave also announces that the museum is getting the marquee graphics from The Ed Sullivan Theater. Late Show With Stephen Colbert Exhibit opens to the public this Friday, October 2nd at 10am!

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is located at 440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606