Bob Sirott

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Protecting Chicago Budget, including the proposed community safety surcharge, and if there will be any relief for higher property taxes. He also explains how new construction jobs are being created throughout the city, an expansion on the congestion surcharge, and his opinion of Bob’s parking ticket idea.

On November 21st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about Illinois’ new digital IDs and how this phenomenon takes away the nostalgic feeling of presenting a physical ID. He also shares details about “The Super Bowl Shuffle” documentary and the history of how the song was created.

Mayor of Addison Tom Hundley joins Bob Sirott to talk about how long his family has lived there and a few public works projects in progress. He also shares details about upcoming holiday events and some of their best restaurants.

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:

21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Christkindlmarket, Tree Lighting, Mag Mile Lights Festival: There’s also the Millennium Park Holiday Market, a Beyond Hunger fall benefit concert, a cardboard art show, artisan markets and more.

Rogers Park’s Le Piano To Stay Open After Owner Chad Willetts’ Death: ‘His Spirit Will Guide Us’: Chad Willetts died suddenly last month, but Le Piano will “march on” in his honor, friends said. Three tribute shows this weekend will celebrate the longtime Chicago musician and business owner.

Chicago-Brewed ‘Da Pope’ Beer Now In Pope Leo’s Fridge, Thanks To Gov. Pritzker: Gov. JB Pritzker gifted Pope Leo the beer from Burning Bush Brewery during a visit to Rome this week. “We’re very excited and very thankful,” said the North Center brewery’s owner, a former pastor.

VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about the spike of puppy scams during the holidays and how you can avoid purchasing counterfeit stamps. He also explains how you can help prevent utility scams, fake calls pretending to be from Homeland Security, and the BBB Torch Awards.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about winners from the Country Music Awards, why Dolly Parton wasn’t there, and the U.K.’s ban of reselling concert tickets for a profit. They also talk about Daniel Radcliffe’s outreach to the new Harry Potter, how much “Wicked: For Good” is expected to take in, and where to watch the episodes of “Friends” spinoff “Joey.”

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why U.S. mass layoff warnings are on the rise and tips for paying off credit card debt. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the latest in real estate lending trends, new property tax increases, and the recent property tax hike in Cook County.

On November 20th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: