Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a myth when people search for airfare prices online, whether or not you’re able to hold reservations at no charge, and what to do during weather delays and flight cancellations. He also shares details about how you can get TSA PreCheck and Global Entry access for free, as well as overcrowded airport lounges.

The Chicago Bears won their first (and only) Super Bowl 39 years ago yesterday. Dan Hampton, an anchor for the dominant defense that led to that championship, joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to preview Super Bowl LIX. The Pro Football Hall of Famer breaks down the results of the AFC and NFC Championship games and shares his thoughts on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff, as well as the ad for Uber Eats that has a Bears theme.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to explain the benefits of intermittent fasting, new guidelines for alcohol consumption, and a study on how a single cigarette can impact your health. He also talks about the side effects of weight loss drugs and a study on how airport noise could have an impact on your heart health.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the Pee-wee Herman documentary, Sinéad O’Connor’s will, and Timothée Chalamet on SNL.

On January 27th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share details about Chicago Restaurant Week and some of the participating restaurants. They also talk about brunch offerings during this period and deals on curated menus for the event.

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:

5 Rabanitos Set To Open In Hyde Park Next Month: Chef Alfonso Sotelo’s spot for carne asada, puerco al rancho, tacos and other Mexican favorites is set to open by the end of February at the former Budlong on 53rd Street.

Humboldt Park’s PSA Chicago Gives Artists A Place To Make, Sell And Show Their Work: The shop, art collective and gallery, which opened in October, sells locally made clothing, artwork and shoes and hosts events.

Proposed Southeast Side Dump Expansion Would Violate State Law, Regulators Say: Plans to expand a lakefront dump for polluted sediment would amount to “open dumping,” given a landfill ban in Cook County, state environmental officials told a judge as activists sue to stop the expansion.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share ideas on how you can embrace the cold weather, including a recipe for a hot drink.

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).

On January 24th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Advertising business veteran and spokesperson for FairVote Illinois Gary Schotz joins Bob Sirott to talk about Ranked Choice Voting in Illinois and explains what it is. He also discusses where the idea for it came from and who else is known for using the method.