Bob Sirott

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:

Pilsen’s Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It’s like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out of the new Pilsen shop.

Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location: The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original location, with reservations opening soon.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon and Bad Bunny’s support from Jennifer Lopez concerning the Super Bowl halftime show. They also share details about the alternate halftime show from Turning Point USA and the passing of John Lodge.

On October 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Former Chicago Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss whether there is more pressure on the Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers after the Cubs’ avoided elimination with their 4-3 win in Game 3 of their National League Divisional Series. Dernier takes a closer look at how managers are pulling players earlier than normal. He also explains the differences between regular baseball season versus the playoffs and he also offers advice for Bob’s softball slump.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 25th anniversary of the movie “High Fidelity” and why he refers to it as one of the last great Chicago movies before smartphones. He also discusses how young people are collecting physical media again and the growing popularity of haunted houses.

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explains what the Chicago Film Archives are. Some of the stories include Chicago’s first 18-hole golf course and a feature on Ray Bradbury.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about text messages that ask for your banking info, identifying fake Facebook privacy settlement emails, and the rise of employment scams as the holidays get closer. He also shares details about scammers asking for gift cards and why they are targeting seniors in Lake County.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update on The Beatles biopic cast, another record broken by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton’s message to her fans, and Gene Simmons’ car accident. They also talk about Dean’s discussion with Jared Leto and additional dates for Rush’s tour, as well as Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng.

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:

Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount: The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and safety concerns.

Wil’s Martini Lounge Opens In Andersonville: ‘This Bar Is For Everyone’: Andersonville couple Wil Mcerlean and Charlie Bonanno opened Wil’s Martini Lounge late last month, offering dozens of cocktails.

Englewood’s Own Tonika Lewis Johnson Is A MacArthur ‘Genius’: Johnson, whose work aims to expose and disrupt systemic inequities in the city, was one of 22 people across the nation selected for the prestigious award.

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the government shutdown, as well as an outlook analysis of the United States economic forecast.