Bob Sirott

On August 29th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and CEO of Visit Lake Geneva Stephanie Klett joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lake Geneva’s diverse dining scene and the Yerkes Observatory that has the world’s largest refracting telescope. She also shares her background in media and why her favorite time of year is winter in Lake Geneva.

Eliana Sagarin, a friend of Bob Sirott who lives in Tel Aviv, joins him to talk about the protests in Israel and Israel’s search for more soldiers to aid in a Gaza offensive. She says the thinks the majority of Israelis are looking for an end of the war and a diplomatic solution while also talking about the need to get the people of Gaza fed and get babies formula.

VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to discuss how scammers might try to catch your attention with fake Labor Day events and how people are receiving packages they didn’t ask for. He also shares details about a Des Plaines man who lost thousands of dollars, fake social media ads, and the BBB Torch Awards.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about ticketholders receiving emails that The Who’s September 9th concert is canceled and the long-awaited Oasis concert at Soldier Field. They also talk about another SNL departure, the celebrity that offered to officiate Taylor Swift’s wedding, why Denzel Washington doesn’t go to the movies, and Dean’s interview with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.

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:

The Great Lakes Could Be At Risk Due To Data Centers Powering AI, Study Warns: Increasing and unprecedented demand for Great Lakes water from industries racing to build more powerful artificial intelligence software could put Chicago’s freshwater resources at risk, according to a new report.

Family-Run Merz Apothecary Marks 150 Years In Business: ‘It’s Always Been About Customer Service’: Founded in 1875, Merz has offered generations of customers hard-to-find homeopathic medicines, supplements and beauty products.

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about what a September rate cut could mean for home refinancing, student loan forgiveness delays, and a comparison of personal loans versus credit cards.

On August 28th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Sports teams in Chicago certainly have had their share of ups and downs over the last 30 years. One thing that has stayed consistent over the last three decades: sports anchor Dave Eanet reporting on those teams on WGN Radio’s Morning Show. Eanet is stepping away from anchoring weekday sportscasts, but will continue his duties as play-by-play announcer for Northwestern University’s Football, and Men’s Basketball teams.

Bob Sirott and the rest of the Morning Show crew made sure to send Eanet into the semi-retirement the right way… with a kale salad!

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the legal barriers that keep President Trump from sending federal troops to Chicago and the executive order to eliminate no-cash bail. She also explains why a judge ruled against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and if the Menendez brothers can appeal their parole denial.