Bob Sirott

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

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Fed’s next move after they look at the jobs data and how a rate cut could impact the jobs market. He also explains why September is usually not a great month for stocks.

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:

City Is Not Using Salt Trucks To Thwart ICE, Despite Viral Posts Claiming Otherwise: A social media post claimed salt trucks were blocking interstates into Chicago to thwart ICE. The video actually shows trucks blocking Grant Park for the Taste of Chicago.

As Immigrant-Owned Businesses Suffer Due To ICE Fears, Advocates Urge Chicagoans To ‘Shop Locally’: The threats of immigration raids and reports of arrests on the Southwest Side have shocked neighbors, leaving many afraid to leave their homes, officials said. Organizers are urging citizens to visit Latino communities.

Pitchfork Fest Is Over — But Co-founder’s Sound & Gravity Fest Is Just Getting Started: Mike Reed’s music festival, kicking off Wednesday at six North Side venues, comes a year after he pulled the plug on the popular Pitchfork fest.

Meet The Bike-Riding ‘Pint Peddler’ Bringing Homebrews To The People: Lydia Miller has become a darling of the Critical Mass bike ride circuit, dispensing beer and other home-brewed beverages for free from her tricked-out e-bike.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what you can do if your device doesn’t respond, including explaining how to reboot your device. He specifically discusses tips for what to do when your touchscreen freezes, laptops not working after a software update, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what to expect for SNL’s 51st season, the reunion of a couple “Ferris Bueller” actors, and the re-release of the “St. Elmo’s Fire” film. She also shares details about a “Gilmore Girls” documentary, Rachel Bloom’s new project, and Prince William’s appearance on “The Reluctant Traveler.”

On September 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Legendary Chicago TV anchor Bill Kurtis joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News, as well as how he got his start as a broadcaster. Some of the highlights from his book include how he developed a love for local news, working with Walter Jacobson, and how he landed his part in the “Anchorman” movie.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Thomas Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss safely using Tylenol, an allergy nasal spray that could help prevent COVID, and how you can learn more about your risk for heart attacks. He also explains the increase in blood pressure-related kidney deaths, screenings for lung cancer, and eating fiber enriched foods in moderation.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, some new details about the new season of “White Lotus,” an Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the VMAs, and the band who wants to play at the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding. Morning show producer, Hayley Boyd, also joins in the conversation to share her experience at The Who’s farewell concert at the United Center.

On September 8th, 2025, Ryan Burrow, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers: