Bob Sirott

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to talk about how we rely on our technology and why we panic when it stops working. He also shares how you should keep up with regular maintenance with your technology 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 talk about Billy’s Joel’s new compilation album, Dean’s interview with Lily Tomlin, and remembering Ryne Sandberg.

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:

Uptown Lounge, The Popular Late-Night Bar, Now Also A Daytime Cafe: The bar, which has a 4 a.m. liquor license, is now open 7 a.m. weekdays serving coffee to commuters heading to and from the newly reopened Lawrence Red Line station.

What Chicago Restaurant Do You Miss The Most? Here’s What Block Club Readers Said: We asked Chicagoans to name the restaurant they would bring back from the past. These 16 places are gone but definitely not forgotten.

The 606’s Bloomingdale Trail, The ‘Poster Child’ For Future Trail Projects, Turns 10: The trail has come to define parts of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, increasing access to the outdoors while contributing to rising property values and gentrification.

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

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you shouldn’t drink while flying on an airplane and the best supplements to take for heart health. He also discusses which ultra processed food could be good for you and the worst time of the day to eat.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers, the death of Tom Lehrer, and how Beyoncé wraps up her tour. They also discuss the appearance of George Lucas at San Diego Comic-Con, Dean’s interview with Adam Sandler, and Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe malfunction.

Orland Park Mayor, Jim Dodge, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how they are working on a way to keep the DMV in their town, as well as his time in office so far. He also shares some of his favorite Orland Park breakfast places and their summer family activities.

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:

Lost Boyz Inc. Has Helped South Side Kids For 17 Years, But Group’s Future Uncertain As Grants Dry Up: Lost Boyz’s sports and violence prevention work — a “significant” aspect of public safety in South Shore — may be dramatically scaled back or shut down. The group’s leaders are asking for donations as they seek more sustainable funding.

Weiss Hospital Booted From Medicare Program As Uptown Safety Net Hospital’s Problems Persist: Weiss Hospital will no longer be reimbursed for treatment of Medicare patients after an investigation found the hospital not in compliance with federal standards. The decision comes after Weiss’ air conditioning failed last month.

On July 28th, 2025, Kevin Wells, filling in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Choose Chicago’s Partnership Marketing Manager Fabiola Sierra joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Chicago Pizza Pass is, where you can purchase the pass, and its benefits. VP of Food Industry News Cary Miller also joins Bob to discuss food costs to restaurants after the pandemic, why the demand for late night dining has gone down, and the opening of Jack in the Box in Countryside.