Bob Sirott

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean share details about the death of singer D’Angelo. They also talk about what’s new in home video, as well as Dean’s recipe for sweet potato pumpkin chili.

Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse Dan Kosta joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do with your lawn, plants, and shrubs before the first snow and the proper environment for lavender. He also answers listeners questions, some pertaining to when you should cut back your plants and caring for rose bushes.

On October 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what passkeys are, how they are different from passwords, and how you can set up passkey for different websites and apps. He also talks about different models of iPhones, reporting spam texts, and updating your tablet.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Savannah Bananas Playing 3 Nights At Wrigley Field In 2026: After selling out two nights at Sox Park this summer, the Bananas will bring their wacky brand of baseball to the North Side in July.

Chicago’s Oldest Feline Clinic Has Been Helping Cats For 50 Years: The Chicago Cat Clinic, the second-oldest feline-specific clinic in the country, is celebrating 50 years in Edgebrook.

SPF To Bring Pickleball Courts To Hyde Park, Irving Park This Year: The company behind Chicago’s largest indoor pickleball emporium also plans to open a facility in West Loop in September, its fourth location in the city.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about market reactions to President Trump’s talk of tariffs on China and if the government shutdown will impact the release of the consumer price index. He also discusses updated retail sales numbers and how likely it is that the Fed will cut interest rates in the next couple weeks.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Alec Baldwin’s car accident, a pumpkin patch tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and another record-breaking achievement for Taylor Swift. They also share details about Andrea Bocelli’s 30th anniversary concert, an update coming to Apple TV+, and Dean’s interview with Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford.

On October 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

With the recent death of Chicago-based artist and actor Tony Fitzpatrick, Bob remembers when he joined him on his show. They spoke about a mural he created for the Steppenwolf Theatre, his roles in movies, and his incident with The Art Institute.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about minimizing your morning aches and soreness, as well as a study that looks at the possible link between the lack of sleep and accelerated brain aging. He also shares details about the latest research in COVID boosters, breast cancer statistics, and some common signs of a heart attack.