Bob Sirott

On September 14th, 2026, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

CBS News correspondent in New York on 9/11 Carol Marin joins Bob Sirott to discuss her memories from that day, remembering the firefighter and police officer who saved her that day and why it’s important to continue educating younger generations about 9/11. She also talks about what it’s like to relive those memories on this prominent anniversary and how the world has changed since that day.

From the archives: John Williams talks with Carol Marin on September 11, 2001:

NBC 5 food reporter Kevin Pang joins Bob Sirott to talk about where you can find meals that are both tasty and filling for twelve dollars and under, including Eggholic, Pizza By Sal, and Mitsuwa Marketplace. He also shares details about the dish that put Birrieria Ocotlan on the map and how birria is made.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about their memories of 9/11, including how they found out about the attacks and where they were at. She also remembers what it was like driving down to the city that day and the feeling of togetherness with their family.

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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:

Fed Up With Dangerous Gridlock, Lincoln Square Ald. Andre Vasquez Resorts To Directing Traffic Himself: The alderman started donning a yellow vest and stop sign for about an hour each morning on Western after a car crash related to water maintenance work nearby — and the city failed to send a crossing guard out to help.

Rising Housing Costs In Avondale, Irving Park Continue To Push Out Longtime Residents, Study Shows: Parts of Avondale, Irving Park, Lincoln Square, the Near North Side and parts of the South Lakefront are becoming more expensive at faster rates than in other parts of the city.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Harry Styles’ tour stops in Chicago, a health update from Billy Joel, and what critics are saying about “Practical Magic 2.” Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about events happening throughout the city this weekend, like the German-American Oktoberfest, Printers Row Lit Fest, Chicago Football Classic, and more.

On September 11th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Apple’s new iPhone Duo and the features she likes about it. She also discusses whether or not it’s worth it to pre-order it and the possible dangers of AI.

Ron Romero, Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming 5th annual Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and who will be performing. He also discusses the excitement surrounding the ceremony’s first time being in Chicago and what you can look forward to at the museum if you’re not able to make it to the big event.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about a breach involving driver’s licenses and a fake hearing notice said to be from the Cook County Clerk. He also talks about how scammers can use AI to replicate someone’s voice and what some of the top places to work in Chicago are.