Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joined Bob this morning to talk about how you can reinvent yourself and avoid that midlife slump.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment 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).

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Chicago’s best private dining rooms for weddings and parties, as well as some of Walmart’s new dine-in options. He also shares details about Portillo’s app-less rewards program and the evolution of tipping culture.

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:

Lincoln Square Car-Free Zone Extended To May As Neighbors Make The Most Of Street Closure: The original plan was for the 4700 block of North Lincoln Avenue to be blocked off to car traffic for one week. But emergency repair work will extend the car-free zone until the middle of May, officials said.

Logan Square Alderman, Neighbors Want Deadbolt Bar Temporarily Closed After Shooting: Ald. Daniel La Spata is pushing for a summary closure of the bar after a Saturday shooting that left a woman wounded.

Expo Chicago Transforms The City Into A Global Art Mecca This Weekend: This year’s edition of the art fest features more than 170 leading galleries from 36 countries and 93 cities. Expo Chicago runs through Sunday at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Bill Maher’s opinion on Larry David’s essay, George Clooney’s charity baseball game, and how much Pete Davidson has spent on getting tattoos removed. They also discuss things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

On April 25th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael died at age 67 yesterday, following a battle with ALS. Dan Hampton spent plenty of time with McMichael. They played on the same defensive line; played in the same band; and after McMichael’s induction last August, they’re both belong to an exclusive club: the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hampton joined Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share some of his favorite memories of ‘Mongo’.

Village of Volo Trustee John Buttita joins Bob Sirott to talk about why people should visit Volo, where he enjoys playing golf, and operations post-pandemic. He also explains why he and his family chose to move to Volo and dishes on his favorite breakfast spot.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael died in hospice care on Wednesday after a years-long battle with ALS at 67. After his playing career ended, ‘Mongo’ had little trouble finding work. His boisterous personality led to roles on television, radio, and even in professional wrestling. Former sports director and anchor Mark Giangreco, who worked with McMichael at NBC Chicago, joined Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share memories of working with ‘Mongo’, how management felt about it, and the time he almost passed out on the sportscast.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Rainbow Cone Opening In June On Michigan Avenue: The South Side ice cream company’s newest location is on a prominent stretch near Millennium Park that includes Nutella Cafe, Stan’s Donuts and other sweet-treat shops.

Organizers Push To ‘Save Our Street Fests’ After Decline In Donations, Rising Costs: Wicker Park Fest will feature fewer performers after a sharp drop in gate donations and rising costs in 2024, organizers said. Other street festivals are struggling, too.

Riot Fest 2025 Lineup Is Out With Headliners Weezer, Green Day And Blink-182: The alternative music festival, now in its 20th year, will again take place in Douglass Park on Sept. 19-21.

Solar Intentions, Astrology-Themed Sober Bottle Shop, Opens In Edgewater: Solar Intentions, which raised nearly $50,000 on Kickstarter, debuted as an LGBTQ+-friendly bottle shop and lounge for the sober and sober-curious while it waits on permits to build out a bar.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Ravinia’s concert season tickets going on sale, why Jelly Roll is looking for a pardon, and the 20th anniversary of YouTube. They also discuss the rumors of “The White Lotus” filming in France and celebrity real estate news.