Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a Netflix halftime show featuring Beyoncé and Josh Brolin’s memoir. They also share highlights from the Oscars’ Governors Awards, when we could see Betty White on a stamp, and Dean’s interviews with Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including U.S. President Biden’s permission to use long-range weapons to target Russia and Joseph’s promo covering his interview with Bob. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

On November 18th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Ashok Selvam, Editor of Eater Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants that are offering Thanksgiving meal options, like Soul & Smoke, Farm Bar, Tandoor Char House, and more. He also discusses the future of Chicago’s street vendors and how to use Eater Chicago’s new app.

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:

Mexico City’s El Califa De León — World’s Only Michelin-Starred Taco Stand — Pops Up In Chicago: You can try the famed tacos at Tacombi’s Wicker Park location Wednesday. Select tacos will be available through Nov. 28 there and at the restaurant’s West Loop outpost.

Suncatcher Brewing Opens Humboldt Park Taproom With Focus On Low ABV Beers: Four friends who met while working at Half Acre wanted to offer a sunny, friendly spot in their own neighborhood.

Superdawg’s Beloved Hot Dog Statues Are Back And Better Than Ever: Maurie and Flaurie spent 10 weeks getting refurbished before being reinstalled Wednesday on the roof of the iconic Northwest Side hot dog stand.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about who will be hosting the upcoming Oscars ceremony, the release of a trailer for the “Beatles ’64” documentary, and Jack White’s tour announcement. They also talk about Elton John’s collaboration with Brandi Carlile, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joined Bob this morning to share the best techniques for finding lost objects and how to roast walnuts without overcooking them.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including what election season in Germany means for Ukrainians and Russia’s false attack. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

On November 15th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

With morning commute times rising, and holiday traffic looming in the near future, Bob Sirott asks traffic anchor Amanda Czernecki about the latest update on the Kennedy Expressway construction project. They discuss what the Illinois Department of Transportation is saying, specific dates, and wonder just how late “late fall” could be.