Bob Sirott

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what will happen next in the Lindsay Clancy case and the law that allows senior citizens to opt out of jury duty. She also shares details about whether or not Charlie Kirk’s family will move to sue Utah Valley University and President Trump’s banning of media from the White House.

On September 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago-Sun Times architecture critic Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to discuss the plans to build a pavilion in front of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry entrance and why he thinks this is concerning. He also shares what he thinks of the new Google headquarters and the way it looks compared to the historical architecture it’s surrounded by.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Apple is trying to change with a new and improved Siri and what some of its new abilities will be in an update. He also explains whether or not Apple is now ahead when it comes to artificial intelligence, learning how to explore Siri’s abilities, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Parts Of Douglass Park ‘Destroyed’ By Muddy Riot Fest, Neighbors Say — But Organizers Vow Restoration: Torrential rains left the Riot Fest grounds at Douglass Park caked in mud, with some neighbors unhappy with the conditions as cleanup gets underway.

The Origins Of Chicago-Style Giardiniera: V. Formusa Co., now Marconi Foods, was founded in 1898 by Sicilian immigrant Vincent Formusa. Its brand of the sandwich condiment is the standard-bearer in Chicago.

Support the Block Club Chicago Block Party!: Join Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer bash on Saturday, October 3 featuring live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities, games and more.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why Meta stocks are up and what causes AI stocks to fluctuate. He also shares an update on the Weekly Jobless Claims and retail sales, as well as his prediction of interest rates in 2027.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Cindy Crawford’s son, Mark Wahlberg’s role as Pete Rose, and Edie Falco’s new legal drama series. She also shares details about a stadium tour for Sabrina Carpenter and a TV series based on “Pride and Prejudice.”

On September 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that focuses on cancer in younger people related to alcohol, the risk of lung cancer in people who don’t smoke, and how to know if you’re eating enough whole grains. He also discusses how menopause can affect oral health, how treatment for pediatric cancer has changed over the years, and the impacts of heavy cannabis use.

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:

Your Guide To Devon Avenue: Where To Eat, Shop And Spend The Day: Though commonly known as “Little India,” the West Ridge street is a hub for a diverse swath of South and Southeast Asian immigrant communities that continues to grow.

Chicago’s Oldest House Faces Uncertain Future As Historical Society Funds Dry Up: The Norwood Park Historical Society is raising money to save the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, which is the oldest existing house in Chicago.

Support the Block Club Chicago Block Party!: Join Block Club Chicago’s end-of-summer bash on Saturday, October 3 featuring live music, food, beer, local vendors, kids activities, games and more.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.