With the recent death of Chicago-based artist and actor Tony Fitzpatrick, Bob remembers when he joined him on his show. They spoke about a mural he created for the Steppenwolf Theatre, his roles in movies, and his incident with The Art Institute.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about minimizing your morning aches and soreness, as well as a study that looks at the possible link between the lack of sleep and accelerated brain aging. He also shares details about the latest research in COVID boosters, breast cancer statistics, and some common signs of a heart attack.

After the Cubs were eliminated from postseason play by the division rival Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to break down what went wrong in the NLDS. They also discuss what the organization may do to improve the team in the offseason, and the areas of strength for the team in 2026.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean remember Diane Keaton’s most iconic movie rolls and the legacy she left behind. They also talk about how Neil Diamond was honored and Taylor Swift’s documentary and concert film coming to Disney+.

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming documentaries, which include Chicago’s iconic foods and the rise and fall of Marshall Field’s. She also shares details about the budget for these projects and where you can watch previously aired documentaries.

On October 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and more.

See everything Michael talks about and more from his United Center Media Day photo gallery!

After two losses in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs returned home facing a deep hole in their best-of-five Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They avoided elimination with back-to-back wins, and forced a deciding Game 5 Saturday night. Former Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on the shutout victory in Game 4, and how the team should approach tomorrow’s game.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what a gray divorce is and some behaviors that could lead to it. She also discusses different ways you can help avoid it, such as communicating regularly and redefining your life after having kids.

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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:

Pilsen’s Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It’s like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out of the new Pilsen shop.

Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location: The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original location, with reservations opening soon.