Bob Sirott, Dave Eanet, John Williams, Mary Van De Velde and Orion Samuelson continue the WGN Radio tradition of honoring former host Bob Collins with a toast of Jack Daniel’s. Collins hosted afternoons and then succeed Wally Phillips as morning host until his tragic death in a plane crash in February, 2000. WGN hosts and […]

Neil Samors, the author of ‘Memories of Growing Up In Chicago,’ joins Bob Sirott to talk about how long it took him to compile all his interviews for the book and what people actually remember about growing up around the city. He also discusses who he interviewed and the trends people mentioned.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the differences between the flu, cold, and pneumonia symptoms. He also explains what Cushing Syndrome is an how to treat it, as well as what norovirus is.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the winners at various award shows over the weekend. They also share details about the death of Kenneth Mitchell and Dean’s interviews with Ziggy Marley and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including continued attacks on Ukraine over the weekend and the meeting of foreign leaders in Kyiv. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts […]

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Lieutenant David Haynes, a retired police officer who worked on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews The Foxtail On The Lake. Located at 1177 Howard Avenue in Des Plaines, […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Wendy Williams’ dementia diagnosis and why Tyler Perry is halting a studio expansion. They also discuss Beyoncé’s message from Dolly Parton, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

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: How Can The CTA Bring ‘Joy’ To Its Stations? Student Survey Asks For Community’s Input: The students will present the feedback to CTA officials. From ‘Shipwreck’ To ‘Tight Ship’: How A […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including the two-year anniversary of when the war began and a power plant in Ukraine that could become dangerous. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]