Bob Sirott

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Andy Dick’s apparent overdose, the release of new Elvis footage, and the top song of 2025. They also share details about the movie that won eight awards and what’s new on streaming services.

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:

DePaul Athletic Facility, Hundreds Of Apartments Across City OK’d By Council’s Zoning Committee: The City Council’s zoning committee advanced the Lincoln Park practice facility, the Morgan Park Commons project and numerous apartment buildings Tuesday.

This 100-Year-Old Chicago Sausage Maker Helped Put Deep-Dish Pizza On The Map: Brothers Silvio, Dino and Mario Anichini opened Anichini Brothers as a corner store in River North. Their big break came in 1943, when they developed the sausage patty for Pizzeria Uno’s new deep-dish pizza.

To learn more about the story of CTA funding, click on the headline: Feds Threaten CTA Funding If Agency Doesn’t Add Cop Presence After Woman Set On Fire

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

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about reviewing how you’ve used your technology during the past year, updating old or weak passwords, and reviewing a digital report of your tech usage. He also discusses cleaning up unwanted photos and screenshots, clearing away apps, and how to disable autocorrect.

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:

Delivery Robots Take Over Chicago Sidewalks, Sparking Debate And A Petition To Hit ‘Pause’: As companies dispatch more of the app-based food delivery robots into neighborhoods, some Chicagoans are sounding the alarm, citing safety and accessibility concerns.

Little Village Interfaith Leaders Rally To Bring Business Back To 26th Street After Immigration Crackdown: The city’s second busiest economic corridor saw 60-80 percent declines in business during the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz, local leaders said.

The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza: Tavern-style, deep-dish, Neapolitan, New Haven — Chicago has it all and then some.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Kimmel’s contract extension, Ana Gasteyer’s shout out to Chicago, and celebrity baby news. They also discuss talk about Eric Dane’s memoir, Dean’s review of “Sister Act” at Drury Lane Theatre, and his interview with Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why investors are feeling good about the stock market and if Paul thinks that rate cuts from the Fed are certain this week. He also explains what forces could be keeping the interest rates high in coming years and what he thinks of current inflation numbers.

On December 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about how vitamin C can help with a faster recovery from cold symptoms and how coffee might add a few years to your lifespan. He also discusses how the shingles vaccine could help reduce the risk of death from dementia, and endorsement from the American Cancer Society about self-collected HPV exams, and avoiding hangovers during the holidays.

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:

Reopened Property Tax Appeals Process Available For Another Week Following Massive Bill Spikes: Chicagoans have through Dec. 12 to appeal their latest assessment and potentially lower their property tax bill next year. South and West side homeowners were hit hardest by spiking bills this year, a recent report found.

State And Lake CTA Station Closing For 3 Years Starting In January: Trains will not stop at the State and Lake station until 2029, when a new modern, glass-covered station will open to the public. The Red Line will still stop at Lake.

Joe Swanberg’s Video Store Finds New Home At The Davis Theater: Analog, Swanberg’s subscription-based pop-up, revives the browsing experience and curated selections of video rental’s heyday. It’s housed in the Davis’ cocktail lounge.

This Northwest Side Mom Wants To Help Families Get Outside And Explore Nature Year-Round: Megan Blomquist Sklenar founded City Kids Outdoors during the pandemic, organizing nature meetups for Chicago families. “I want more people out in our nature here in Chicago,” she said.