Bob Sirott

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a request from R. Kelly’s attorneys for his immediate release, a message from Mary Lou Retton, and movies coming to Millennium Park this summer. They also discuss the debut of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere and what’s new on streaming services.

On June 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

Failed Crosstown Expressway Could Become Bike Trail Connecting Bucktown To Botanic Gardens: The 3.2-mile trail would follow a Union Pacific rail line and connect The 606 to the North Branch Trail. The freight rail line was once proposed for the Crosstown Expressway, which was successfully shut down by neighbors.

Is Chicago’s Bagel Boom Back? You Butter Believe It: Bagels are big business again, but unlike in the ’90s, small-batch bakers are leading this wave.

Hundreds Of Edgewater Neighbors Come Out In A Sea Of Rainbow To Support Drag Story Time: The event was largely peaceful, although police said they arrested one protester after he pushed another person who was supporting the event.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain when you should replace your technology and how long the devices are typically good for. He also shares signs people tend to miss concerning when to buy a new phone or laptop and new updates from Apple.

NV5 Invitational Tournament Director Chris Montagano joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to share details about this year’s NV5 Invitational, including why golfers and spectators enjoy going back to The Glen Club and the new addition of complimentary tickets for general admission. He also explains how you can upgrade your tickets to the Trophy Club and how all proceeds will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Sly Stone, the Tony Awards ratings, and highlights of the BET Awards. They also share details about why Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed and Dean’s interview with Gerard Butler.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the status of the jobs report and the increase in hospitality numbers. He also explains how you should be saving money in your 401(k) and whether or not oil prices impact how we feel about the state of the economy.

On June 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Schwartz, VP of Vienna Beef, joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and answer questions about their favorite hot dogs stands. He also discusses how smaller hot dog stands were functioning after the pandemic and the perfect time of year to eat a hot dog.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Thomas Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss alternatives to aspirin for blood clot prevention, new research for colorectal cancer treatment, and the progress to a potential cure for Multiple Myeloma. He also talks about a possible key to healthy aging that focuses on taurine and coffee’s health claims.