Jeff Junior, Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what people should invest in as the markets react to tariffs and whether or not we should still keep a diversified portfolio. He also shares some alternatives that people can invest in, like bonds and gold, as well as when we could see a more positive outlook on the markets.

Editor at Eater Chicago, Ashok Selvam, joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants in and around Wrigleyville you should visit during baseball season, like Byron’s Hot Dogs , Steingold’s, and Rendang Republic. He also shares some of his new favorite menu items at Wrigley Field, including the novelty baseball donut and the jibarito.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about things that we never think to clean that we should, like water bottles, ceiling fans, and toothbrush holders.

Two weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs opened the Major League Baseball season by playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan. After two games, they returned to the continental United States, finished Spring Training, and restarted the season with two series on the West Coast. Fans of the Cubs may deserve a medal after dealing with games starting between 5am and 9pm. They’ll get a chance to return to their comfort zone when the team welcomes the San Diego Padres to Wrigley Field for the home opener at 1:20pm today.

Jim Deshaies, the color commentator for Cubs broadcasts on the Marquee Sports Network, joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to share his thoughts on why Opening Day is special, how the Cubs have looked early on, and whether torpedo bats are the reason behind high scoring games this season.

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:

Heart Of Lincoln Square Will Be Closed To Car Traffic April 21: The closure is expected to last about a week, during which the stretch of Lincoln between Lawrence and Leland avenues will host a sidewalk sale.

Prescribed Burns Were Banned 3 Decades Ago. Now, Cook County Is A Leader In Urban Burning: The Forest Preserves of Cook County burns thousands of acres every year. The program, which was once banned amid neighbors’ complaints, has grown in recent years thanks in part to additional voter-approved funding.

To learn more about the opening of a new martini bar in Rogers Park, clock on the headline: Glenwood Martini Bar Opens In Rogers Park, Offering Classic Cocktails, Live Entertainment

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share share details about the new ‘Superman’ movie and a new crime thriller from Martin Scorsese. She also talks about a reboot of ‘War of the Roses’ and a new comedy from Bobby Farrelly.

On April 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Bob Sirott to talk about how President Trump’s tariff implementations are affecting the markets and how they might be different than we expected. She also explains what exactly will be impacted by tariffs, such as food, clothes, and medicine, and what President Trump hopes to achieve as a long-term plan.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to protect yourself from online banking risks and fake flyers going around in the Round Lake Beach area. He also shares details about a survey scam in the Deerfield school district and talking to kids about text scams.

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:

AI Speed Cameras On DuSable Lake Shore Drive? State Bill Could Make It Happen: Under the proposed legislation, new technology could detect unsafe driving patterns and issue fines for speeding.

Skyway Lanes Will Stay Open After Chicagoans Step Up To Save City’s Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley: Skyway Lanes has raised over $16,000 and is now regularly booking out its alley as neighbors plan events to keep the Far South Side’s last bowling alley open.

Photos From 1979 Of Kids Playing On Bucktown Streets Focus Of New Exhibit. Are You Among Them?: The exhibit opening Sunday at the Bucktown-Wicker Park Library features 19 photos taken by then-Columbia College student Ray Reiss, who hopes some of his subjects will come forward with their life stories.