Bob Sirott

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks backyard autumn grilling, tailgating tips, and more with Weber Ambassador Kevin Kolman.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier speaks to author Wally Podrazik about his book Watching TV and the upcoming event at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, on Saturday, September 19th at Noon. WGN Radio listeners get half off admission. Use promo code: WGN RADIO HALF OFF at museum.tv for tickets.

Freelance writer and founder of Doors Open Dishes Nicole Schnitzler joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Lincoln Park’s best dining spots, including, Vanille, John’s Food & Wine, and Beacon Doughnuts. She also shares what Doors To Dishes does for the community and an upcoming event with Esperanza Community Services.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about when it is okay not to leave a tip and how tipping standards have evolved. Some of those instances include when you’re at a self-checkout and when you pick up your own takeout.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays 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).

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the growing popularity of an Oasis documentary, the film that received at 14-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, and a collaboration between Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about events happening this weekend, including the Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest, Bike the Drive, ARC Music Festival, and more.

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:

Downtown Bridge That Was Stuck For Hours Has History Of Problems, Records Show: A 2024 inspection rated the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge in poor condition but an expert told Block Club “I think you’re safe to buy a lunch and eat it on the bridge.”

What’s An African Guinea Fowl Doing In Rogers Park?: Bird rescuers were trying to track down the “very loud bird” after one was spotted on the lakefront this week.

To learn more about Chicago’s Bubble Lady, click on the headline: Meet Chicago’s ‘Bubble Lady,’ Filling Buses With Bubbles And Hearts With Joy

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On September 4th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about fake car dealership websites and how a con artist tricked AI into thinking he was an NFL player. He also talks about what happens to impacted scam victims and this year’s BBB Torch Awards.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Gloria Steinem and a preview of movies coming out this weekend. He also explains what “VistaVision” is and some popular movies that were filmed in that format.

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

Delivery Robots Swarm Lincoln Park Sidewalk In Viral Video As Pushback Grows: A Lincoln Park resident’s video showing more than a dozen delivery robots clustered on Clark Street has drawn more than 300,000 views.

Chicago-Based Jewelry Brand Local Eclectic Opens First-Ever 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.

Kermess Bringing Circus Acts And Cabaret To Former Teatro ZinZanni Tent: Kermess, an immersive entertainment venue, will bring the dinner theater on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel back to life with contemporary circus, cabaret and other performances starting this fall.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.