Bob Sirott

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:

Mayor’s Office Revises Renter Protection Ordinance, Giving Break To Small Landlords: The changes include reduced relocation payments and expanded exemptions as Mayor Brandon Johnson attempts to get the ordinance passed this month.

Chicago-Based Jewelry Brand Local Eclectic Opens Store In Historic Streeterville Mansion: Founder Alexis Nido-Russo spent 2.5 years transforming the landmarked home into a jewelry store, cafe and gathering space.

Meet Chicago’s ‘Bubble Lady,’ Filling Buses With Bubbles And Hearts With Joy: Bridget Josey started blowing bubbles with her grandson. Now, she’s bringing them to buses, festivals and beyond. “If I can see a smile where I didn’t see one before, that’s a good thing.”

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how midterm elections impact the markets and why the average return for September is typically negative. He also shares an update on the unemployment report and why people are focused on this week’s inflation numbers.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the holiday weekend box office numbers and a new trailer for an Elon Musk documentary. She also shares details on the progress of a Britney Spears documentary, a crime series on Apple TV from Liev Schreiber, and new music from Susanna Hoffs.

On September 9th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

On September 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

TV’s Mike Rowe talks with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about today’s job market, the growing demand for skilled trades, the value of hard work, and the powerful impact of his mikeroweWORKS Foundation.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with the legendary William Shatner, who recently turned 95, about his two upcoming Chicago performances during Riot Fest weekend, his new heavy metal album, 60 years of Star Trek, and his upcoming documentary, “The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World,” opening October 9 at Regal Cinemas nationwide.

Dr. Sharon Hesterlee, President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, talks with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the impact of MDA today, advances in research and treatment, support for individuals and families living with neuromuscular diseases, and the organization’s enduring legacy, including the iconic Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan present their weekly segment, This Is History, looking back at Chicago’s Pullman Strike and its impact on the American labor movement and the establishment of Labor Day, plus the 60th anniversary of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with music legend Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues during Bob’s Record Collection, celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Your Wildest Dreams,” the timeless music of The Moody Blues, and Hayward’s upcoming Chicago-area appearances. For tickets and more information, visit OShows.com.