Bob Sirott

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Little Village Arch, MOJO Museum, Aspire Center Honored For Preservation Efforts: The Chicago structures are among six Illinois winners of the 2026 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards, which celebrate the restoration of historical buildings.

Logan Inn, Cafe And Bar At Logan Square SRO Hotel, Opens Friday: Logan Inn, two years in the making, will serve up cafe drinks and food in the mornings and afternoons and cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic options in the evenings.

Dont Fret Park Renaming Advances As District Seeks Public Feedback: Neighbors now have 45 days to weigh in on the potential renaming of Park No. 567 in Bucktown after the late Chicago artist Dont Fret, who died last year.

Firebird Community Arts’ New Facility Set To Open Early 2027 In East Garfield Park: The community arts nonprofit is expanding its space that pairs support services with craftworking for glassblowing and ceramics.

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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 the re-release of the original “Star Wars” movie, the return of “Get Smart,” and a new movie from Woody Allen. She also shares details about the sports comedy “Hot Curlers” and when Sheryl Crow’s next album is set for release.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and the impact of inflation and rising energy costs on consumers and small businesses. He also shares insights on consumer debt, savings rates, and why some businesses are reconsidering their banking relationships in favor of Fintech solutions.

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

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to talk about the teen takeovers that occurred over Labor Day weekend and why no arrests have been made. He also discusses the shortage of thousands of police officers throughout the city and what the plan is for future teen takeovers.

Matt Suhey, a former running back who played 10 seasons for the Bears, died over the weekend. The cause of death was considered natural according to a spokesperson for the Lake County Coroner’s Office. He was 68. Suhey’s teammate, Dan Hampton, joined Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to shares memories of the player who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX.

On a lighter note, Hampton looks ahead to the NFL season which kicks off tonight with the Patriots and Seahawks. He also previews Sunday’s Bears’ game against the Panthers. ‘Hamp’ will be at Bartolini’s on Tuesday, September 15th, from 6 to 8 pm. Get a chance to meet the Hall of Famer, get a photo, and win some great prizes. And don’t forget their world famous meatballs!

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:

Chicago Named The Most ‘Climate Resilient’ City On Earth: Chicago’s low physical exposure to coastal climate disasters like hurricanes and adaptation to weather risks contributed to its high rank. This doesn’t mean things will be good here, one expert said — they’ll just be “less bad” than other places.

Bridgeport Records Team Brings House Tracks And More To Onion City Records In West Town: Onion City will stock new and classic house records but will also carry a wide range of genres, its owners said. The Chicago Avenue store plans to host frequent events.

Could 124-Year-Old Cortland Bridge Lose Its Landmark Status? Alderpeople Push To Tear It Down: With the bridge closed indefinitely, Alds. Brian Hopkins and Scott Waguespack want to rescind its landmark status to make way for a new one. But preservationists want it to be reused — possibly as part of the 606’s Bloomingdale Trail.

Open House Chicago Returns Next Month With Over 200 Sites — Including 20 New Ones: New sites include the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum in the blues legend’s restored Kenwood residence, a vinyl pressing plant in Hermosa and the first athletic club for women in the country.

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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first time instant replay was used in a televised NFL game, the day Richard M. Daley ended his reign as mayor, the debut of WTTW, and more.

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 Stevie Wonder’s tour coming to Chicago and a new album from Miley Cyrus, who is just going by the name Miley now. She also shares details about the possible comeback of “Glee” and and the future of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can become more comfortable using your tech and how you can address concerns, such as privacy and scams. He also explains the best way you can remember your passwords, advice for using AI, and answers this week’s genius bar question.