On March 3rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

A tradition that is now a quarter-century old continued Friday when the WGN Radio Morning Show crew paid tribute to the former host: the late Bob Collins. Orion Samuelson, Spike O’Dell, John Williams, and Dave Eanet joined Bob Sirott in wishing Happy Birthday to “Uncle Bobby” on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

Freelance food writer, Samantha Nelson, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how her and her colleagues at Eater Chicago compiled a list of Chicago’s best breakfast and brunch places, including Lula Cafe, Daisies, and Perilla. She also discusses where you can find specials for Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, like Big Jones and Weber’s Bakery.

NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer joins Bob Sirott to share highlights of President Donald Trump’s conversation with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer and the question she got to ask the president. She also talks about how President Trump’s conversation with Ukraine’s President Zelensky could play out, including details about the minerals agreement.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share new details about the death of Gene Hackman and his wife. They also talk about new movies to watch, how to watch Oscar nominated movies, and things to do this weekend.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share details about what you can and should not put in the dishwasher.

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:

Harry Potter Shop Opening In April On Mag Mile: The store will lean into themes from “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” and will feature a Butterbeer Bar and merchandise from the famous book and film series.

South Side Favorite Lem’s Bar-B-Q Wins James Beard Award: The Chatham restaurant known for its ribs and hot links for more than 70 years has been named an American classic.

Dinkel’s Bakery Sign, Building Will Be Saved As Part Of Development Proposal: The development will include 42 residential units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, as well as a rooftop deck and a second-floor fitness center.

On February 28th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Business jet pilot, former air traffic controller and publisher of JetWhine.Com Robert Mark joins Bob Sirott to talk about the near collision at Midway Airport as well as how these types of situations happen more than passengers realize.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Gene Hackman, as well as the death of “Gossip Girl” star, Michelle Trachtenberg. They also discuss the auctioning of items from George Harrison and Chappelle Roan, as well as Dean’s interview with Patricia Heaton.