Bob Sirott

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about a new strain of the flu and how RSV is sending more babies and young children to hospitals.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when the Chicago Bears signed Red Grange, The Rolling Stones’ impromptu performance with Muddy Waters, the invention of the chocolate phosphate, and more.

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:

1985 Bears’ Hit Single ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ Is The Subject Of New HBO Documentary: The 40-minute documentary will explore how a local record executive convinced the Bears to try rapping, marking “a major turning point in the relationship between sports, music and pop culture.”

Derrick Rose Moves Back To Chicago In Retirement: ‘I Love Chi. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly’: The retired NBA star and Englewood native talked about moving back home on the first episode of his former teammate Joakim Noah’s travel show.

Little Village’s 26th Street Slowly Comes Back To Life After Months Of Immigration Raids: Business owners celebrated a more lively weekend after many Border Patrol agents left town. “There’s feeling of a brotherhood now, of people coming out to the community to be supportive,” one manager said.

Illinois Rolls Out Digital Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards: Illinois residents will soon be able to present a digital ID to get through airport security or buy alcohol at participating stores — but you still need to carry a physical license while driving.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Leo High School choir’s star-studded performance, which character was killed off in “The Simpsons,” and Dean’s “Wicked: For Good” pre-review. They also talk about why Alinea lost a Michelin Star and what’s new on streaming services.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the case against former FBI Director James Comey and the order for OJ Simpson’s estate to pay out to Ron Goldman’s family. She also explains what stand-your-ground laws are and the case of the TikTok influencer that was ordered to pay for allegedly destroying a marriage.

On November 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about digital safety tips to use when traveling for the holidays, like why you shouldn’t use public Wi-Fi and why you should be cautious when using public USB charging stations. He also explains why it isn’t smart to announce your travel plans on social media and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

How Chicagoans Helped Their Neighbors Through The SNAP Freeze: From turning their porches into food pantries to baking birthday cakes, neighbors found creative ways to help those going without food assistance during the government shutdown.

Humboldt Park Getting New Football Field, Fieldhouse Upgrades: The improvements are being led by the Park District after years of advocacy from neighbors. Nearly $12 million from the Division/Homan TIF district will cover most of the cost.

When Is The Best Time To Put Up Holiday Decorations?: Do you wait until after Thanksgiving for your lights and tinsel? Or do you put them up as soon as you can? Block Club Chicago readers weigh in.

The Ultimate Guide To Shopping Local In Chicago For The Holidays In 2025: Block Club reporters are putting the spotlight on small, locally owned businesses, which are offering everything from jewelry to toys, books, self-care items, clothing and more during the holidays.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about new allegations against P Diddy, a local tribute for Robert Redford, and the premiere of “Wicked: For Good” in New York. They also share details about who will host and perform on SNL in December, the live action version of “Moana,” who will perform for the Thanksgiving football halftime shows, and Dean’s interview with Brendan Fraser.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss if the Fed is thinking about cutting rates again in December and why the next four to five months are typically the best for the markets. He also talks about when we will get accurate readings on market reports after the government shutdown, as well as updated jobs numbers.