Bob Sirott

WGN Radio’s afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about some of the highlights of his career and his forty years at WGN Radio. He also jokes about what he’ll do for the first day of his retirement and how he would like to end his time at the station.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” coming to Chicago and their experiences hosting New Year’s Eve events. They also discuss movies and TV shows that are set in Chicago but filmed somewhere else, as well as some of their favorites.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about King Charles’ outreach to Ozzy Osbourne’s family, Dean’s interview with Katherine McNamara, and Adele’s acting debut. They also discuss a movie that Sabrina Carpenter will be part of, Dean’s interview with Alicia Silverstone, and a farewell to WGN Radio’s Steve Bertrand.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss scams that target veterans and members of the church, as well as fake texts claiming to be from Geek Squad. He also shares details about a podcast scam email, a warning about fake government invoices, and the Justice Department’s health care fraud charges.

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:

Hundreds Previously Detained By ICE Could Be Released By Judge Under New Order: The order could allow hundreds of immigrants to return home while the court reviews whether their arrests were unlawful.

Trump Calls Chicago’s ‘Miracle Mile’ Failing — But Data Shows The Mag Mile Is Recovering: There’s no such thing as the “Miracle Mile” in Chicago — and data shows the real Magnificent Mile is seeing falling vacancies and fewer crimes.

Alinea, Grant Achatz’s 3-Michelin Star Restaurant, Loses 1 Star: Alinea has had a three-star Michelin rating since 2010. The chef said in an Instagram post he was “disappointed” about the “demotion” to two Michelin stars.

Gino & Marty’s Mired In Debt And Legal Troubles, But Owner Of West Loop Restaurant Vows A Comeback: Once a celebrity hangout, the Randolph Street restaurant is facing eviction, tax liens and more than a dozen wage-theft complaints while owner Gino Bartucci makes new plans for the space.

Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Ryan Burrow in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the recent divide of Fed officials on rate cuts, along with a stablecoin surge possibly pushing interest rates lower.

On November 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Ahead of their 30th anniversary, North Shore Center For The Performing Arts marketing manager Sophie Woolley joined Bob Sirott to preview what they have in store in 2026. The celebration kicks off on April 22nd with a performance by Linda Edder and Michael Feinstein! Pre-sale is coming up on November 19th at Noon. Use promo code 30Years on Ticketmaster.

There is plenty more to get excited about in the much-more-near future too. Listen below and learn more at NorthShoreCenter.org.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses the FDA’s decision to get rid of warnings on menopause treatments and the chemicals that could increase the risk of Parkinson’s.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Soldier Field’s official name change, the opening of the Civic Opera House, the birth of Joe Mantegna, and more.

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