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 shares details about a parasite that’s been discovered in the Gulf Coast and the first reported case in the U.S. of New World screwworm.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Paul Harvey’s “So God Made A Farmer” speech, the debut of the Leo Burnett ad agency, Frank Sinatra at ChicagoFest, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce, the engagement of Michael Jackson’s son, and Radiohead’s fourth hit song. They also share details about what’s new on streaming services and a health update on Bruce Willis.

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 ‘Mayor Of Mayfair’ Has Been Cleaning Up His Northwest Side Neighborhood For 26 Years: Wally Eliason started picking up trash around his Mayfair home after he retired in 1999. For two decades, he’s fundraised for local parks, planted flowers and more. Now, the 90-year-old is having a garden named in his honor.

After Layoffs, Chicago Reader Survives With New Seattle-Based Owner: Pacific Northwest media company Noisy Creek announced the acquisition Tuesday of Chicago’s longstanding alt-weekly, which has struggled in recent years with financial losses and staff upheaval.

With Chess Surging In Popularity Among Younger Crowd, 2 Local Clubs Eye Expansion: Chicago’s chess resurgence follows a global trend, and two local clubs — the Chicago Chess Center and Chicago Chess Club — will expand to meet demand.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about choosing which apps you need versus don’t need, whether they’re free or paid, including package tracking apps and scheduling apps. He also shares details about apps that help you save money and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss why Sting is being sued by his former Police members, and SNL character’s announcement to leave from the show, and Annette Bening to join the “Yellowstone” spinoff. They also talk about Dean’s interview with Chris Columbus and the new pizza flavor by Garrett Popcorn.

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:

New Bike Path Will Connect North Shore Channel Trail To Lakefront Trail Through Uptown: The city will add about a mile of bike-friendly infrastructure on Winnemac Avenue between Damen Avenue and Broadway to connect the two popular trails. The path should be completed by the year’s end.

Is Raddle The Next Wordle? Chicago Puzzle Maker’s Word Ladder Game Could Be Your Next Addiction: Created by Edgewater resident Sandy Weisz, Raddle is a “word transformation ladder game” where users must change words using cryptic clues.

As Ford City Mall Closure Looms, Neighbors Petition To Stop Plans For Industrial Park: More than 600 neighbors signed a petition demanding developers halt plans to redevelop the Southwest Side site into an industrial campus and instead consider building housing and commercial space.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets reacting to President Trump’s announcement of firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook and what Fed Chair Powell spoke about during his Jackson Hole speech. He also explained how the markets reacted to the mention of interest rate cuts and why some investors are using borrowed money to buy stocks.

On August 27th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

On August 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: