Bob Sirott

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain how you can spot a Facebook settlement scam and why sharing your information online could lead to more telemarketing calls. He also discusses cable and streaming scams, like texts and calls from scammers pretending to be a company representative.

On November 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about complaints about smoking on the CTA and how they would address a smoker in that situation. He also shares details about a celebration honoring Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert and how he will participate in the events.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Oprah’s favorite things to give as gifts this year, why Snoop Dogg won’t host his New Year’s Eve special and John Mulaney’s appearance at the Supreme Court. They also share details about Dean’s interview with Scott Eastwood, Meghan Markle’s return to acting, free movies for Veterans Day, and the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Brazil.

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:

Families Rally After Feds Take Chicago Daycare Teacher: ‘We Are Filled With Rage’: Hundreds of neighbors gathered in North Center demanding that federal immigration agents stay out of schools after a teacher was chased into and pulled out of a preschool by officers.

Lakefront Edgewater Synagogue’s Redevelopment Could Include Multiple Apartment Towers: Emanuel Congregation, which has been in the neighborhood for over 70 years, is partnering with developer Fern Hill to build a new home for its community — which could include housing on two Sheridan Road sites.

Lynn’s Chicago Pizza In Woodlawn Closes, But Will Continue On With Catering: The 61st Street pizzeria is closed just over a year after its debut, with its owner citing high costs and low traffic. Lynn’s will still offer catering, and it plans to launch a pasta meal kit business next month.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss an analysis of how the government shutdown is impacting small business lending, as well as small business health insurance premiums.

On November 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and founder of Innovation DuPage, Joe Cassidy, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Innovation DuPage is and how they help small businesses thrive. He also explains their ties to College of DuPage and what makes them different from other organizations that aid in small business growth.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about how GLP-1 drugs interact with our genes and whether or not individuals need to continue taking them indefinitely.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s statue, the Chicago Tribune’s 1948 election mistake, Marshall Field’s Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit, and more.