Bob Sirott

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 a study concerning children who contract COVID multiple times.

The Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game One of their best-of-three Wild Card series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly’s back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning ended up being all the team needed to put the Padres against the brink of elimination. Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on the first game, look ahead to Game Two, and to try to help calm Bob’s postseason nerves.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ pennant win of 1945, the birth of the Sarah Lee Bakery, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a lawsuit against ICE that accuses them of making allegedly false arrests and what a court could do if they violated the law. She also shares details about who former FBI director James Comey will be represented by and what the judge will take into account when figuring out P. Diddy’s sentence.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about more details that are being revealed about the divorce of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, as well as Jimmy Kimmel on Stephen Colbert’s show and the comedians under fire for performing at a Middle East comedy fest. They also share details about Dolly Parton’s health and what’s new in home video.

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:

Sculpture Walk Connecting Jefferson And Portage Park To Be Unveiled This Weekend: The NW Side Art Walk features 10 sculptures along the Milwaukee Avenue corridor, five of them new. A dedication ceremony is Saturday.

Quantum Shore Project Breaks Ground At Former US Steel South Works Site: Some residents are calling for a community benefits agreement and more investment on the Southeast Side.

How Closed Loop Farms Became A Microgreens Empire In Chicago: Adam Pollack started the business in his apartment as a “fun break” from kitchen life. Ten years later, the huge Back of the Yards farm is the go-to supplier of microgreens and edible flowers to restaurants across Chicago.

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On October 1st, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

The last time the Chicago Cubs played in the postseason, COVID restrictions limited the capacity at Wrigley Field. That won’t the case this afternoon when the Cubs host the Padres in the first game of a best-of-three Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres. Jim Deshaies, the color commentator for Cubs games on the Marquee Sports Network, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to preview today’s matchup, the series overall, and what will be key for the Cubs advancing to the next round.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny playing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the separation of a popular celebrity couple, and why Cat Stevens postponed his national tour. They also share details about a new “Simpsons” movie, what people are saying about a Tina Turner statue, and Dean’s interview with Gloria Estefan.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about getting the latest technology as soon as it’s released versus keeping what you already have and why people get emotionally attached to their devices. He also explains when it’s time to upgrade, if you should get insurance for your devices, and answers this week’s genius bar question.