Bob Sirott

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago’s deadly heatwave, the debut of Taste of Chicago, Phil Jackson’s hiring as Bulls head coach, and more.

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:

Traffic Spillover From Kennedy Construction Has Been A ‘Nightmare’ This Year. Can Anything Be Done?: Neighbors say traffic backups on residential streets and major thoroughfares near the expressway are worse than ever. “The public’s patience and understanding are very much appreciated,” a state spokesperson said.

Push To Allow New Coach Houses, Basement Units Citywide Advances — With Restrictions: The city’s zoning committee on Tuesday passed the amended measure, which allows for the construction of additional dwelling units but sets limits on how many can be built in some residential areas.

Damen Silos Demolition Starts In McKinley Park: The demolition of the iconic site began Monday, signaling the end of a hard-fought preservation battle by neighbors and local officials.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Trump to continue getting rid of certain parts of the Department of Education. She also discusses the turnover rate for the U.S. Justice Department, as well as her take on the lawsuit against Tesla.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Emmy nominations and snubs, as well as how the “Superman” movie prompted an increase in dog adoptions. They also share details about Joaquin Phoenix’s 2009 appearance with David Letterman and what’s new in home video.

On July 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Legendary WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Bob Sirott to talk about the flooding in Texas and recent job cuts at their local weather service. He also shares details about the FEMA response in Texas and the future of severe weather warnings.

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:

City Adds 6 More Speed Cameras. Here’s Where They Are: The new locations are mostly on the Southwest Side, bringing the total number of cameras installed this year to 40.

Indigenous Leaders Bless Irving Park Land For City’s 1st Affordable Housing For Native Americans: The Jigzibik development will have 45 affordable apartments and will be centered on the needs of Chicago’s Indigenous community. It could open next year, officials said.

The History Of The Francheezie, Chicago’s Other Hot Dog: The Chicago-style hot dog’s chaotic cousin from the 1940s is stuffed with cheese, wrapped with bacon and often deep-fried.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when we will start to see the impact of tariffs and how different companies are handling them. He also shares updates on grocery and food prices, as well as the easing of housing prices.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the two Emmy categories that were announced, HBO’s “Harry Potter” cast, and the reaction Kanye West received at his concert in China. They also share details about what was stolen from Beyoncé’s team, Jennifer Aniston’s new relationship, and another interview from Dean and the cast of “Superman.”

On July 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: