Author of End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers Gord Magill joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the image of truck drivers has changed over the years, how the profession is becoming more expensive, and what he likes about being a truck driver. He also explains what kinds of training new drivers receive, talk of robo-trucks, and how subcontractors hire new drivers.

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:

At ‘Downtown Day,’ Chicago Teens Learn That The City Center ‘Belongs To Everybody’: Amid larger talks over “teen takeovers” and other gatherings, My Block, My Hood, My City’s “Downtown Day” looks to provide kids with a structured and positive way to experience parts of the city they rarely visit.

Papa Hops Softball Tournament, A Morgan Park Tradition, Sees Huge Crowds Show Up For A Good Cause: The 12th annual Papa Hops 16-inch Softball Tournament brought an estimated 7,500 people to Kennedy Park Friday to raise funds for those battling cancer in honor of the late Tom Hopkins.

Baby Ducks Reunited With Mom After Mount Greenwood Neighbors Rescue Them From Sewer: Minutes after a neighbor posted on Facebook about the trapped ducklings, people helped them out of the sewer and reunited them with their mother.

Pianos Popping Up Across City Are For Anyone To Play: ‘Music Is Joy’: Chicago Plays is in its second year bringing public pianos to the city. The nonprofit was founded by Morgan Park resident John McCarthy and a piano outside of County Fair Foods is delighting neighbors.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about John Mulaney’s sold-out show at Wrigley Field and a look at the weekend box office numbers. He also shares details about the death of actor Sam Neill and how record companies will push for labels on AI songs on streaming services.

On July 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

NBC 5 food reporter Kevin Pang joins Bob Sirott to talk about his favorite restaurants at in O’Hare International Airport, including Butcher & The Burger, Tocco, and Publican Tavern. He also flies over to Midway Airport, where he highlights Arami, Billy Goat Tavern, and The Original Mr. Beef.

Wall Street Journal reporter Anat Peled joins Bob Sirott to talk about information that was shared from Israeli intelligence that involves President Trump and Iran, as well as Trump’s response to the alleged threats. She also shares details about the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu and her predictions of Israel’s upcoming election.

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:

After Years Of Stopped Trains And Congestion, City To Improve Problematic Edgebrook Intersection: Transportation officials are seeking input on how to improve the area around the Edgebrook Metra Station. One option: raising the rail line with an overpass.

Shedd Aquarium Rescuing 10 Beluga Whales From Shuttered Canadian Park: The beluga whales will be flown to their new homes as part of an international rescue effort unprecedented in scale, according to Dr. Karisa Tang, vice president of animal health at the Shedd Aquarium.

Pollyanna Brewing To Revive Alarmist Taproom And Its Award-Winning Beers: Alarmist Brewing closed in February after almost a decade in Sauganash. Suburban-based Pollyanna has purchased the business and its recipes and expects to reopen Alarmist later this year.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about a reboot of “Baywatch,” Anthony Hopkins’ record deal, and the AI feature on social media that impacts SAG-AFTRA members. Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about fun events happening throughout Chicago this weekend, like the Windy City Smokeout, Taste of Chicago, Chosen Few Picnic & Festival, and more.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss how you can get in touch with a company’s customer service department, even if they make it tough to get through. Some methods include calling in early, pressing ‘0’ multiple times, and continue asking for “customer service” or a “representative.”

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

On July 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: