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   Number 1: What happens to victims after they are scammed?

   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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8637430/8637430_2026-09-03-134430.64kmono.mp3 More with BBB’s Steve Bernas Recent Posts Bob Sirott Associated Bank Market Outlook: 09/14/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Carol Marin recalls being near the WTC on 9/11 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} These are restaurants offering meals $12 and under .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob and Marianne share their personal 9/11 stories .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lincoln Square alder takes traffic matters into own hands .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   September 03, 2026·8min
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   Number 2: The Entertainment Report: Gloria Steinem, VistaVision, and ‘Onslaught’

   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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8637682/8637682_2026-09-03-140722.64kmono.mp3 Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist activist and Ms. Magazine founder, dies at 92 Recent Posts Entertainment Report Harry Styles bringing his tour to Chicago .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Star Wars’ to be released in IMAX 70mm in 2027 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Stevie Wonder bringing his tour to Chicago .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} New details about Britney Spears documentary emerge .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ coming to Disney+ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Associated Bank Market Outlook: 09/14/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Carol Marin recalls being near the WTC on 9/11 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} These are restaurants offering meals $12 and under .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob and Marianne share their personal 9/11 stories .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lincoln Square alder takes traffic matters into own hands .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   September 03, 2026·10min
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   Number 3: Extremely Local News: A group of delivery robots in Lincoln Park go viral

   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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8637773/8637773_2026-09-03-145013.64kmono.mp3 Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org. Extremely Local News Recent Posts Bob Sirott Associated Bank Market Outlook: 09/14/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Carol Marin recalls being near the WTC on 9/11 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} These are restaurants offering meals $12 and under .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob and Marianne share their personal 9/11 stories .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lincoln Square alder takes traffic matters into own hands .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   September 03, 2026·4min
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   Number 4: Media Report: Sports fans celebrate 50 years of Chuck Swirsky

   Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the ratings for The City Series rematch and NBC 5’s new weekend sports reporter, Natalie Spala. He also shares details about celebrating Chuck Swirsky’s fifty years on the air and the event hosted by Axios that Bob is involved in. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8637429/8637429_2026-09-03-132229.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Associated Bank Market Outlook: 09/14/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Carol Marin recalls being near the WTC on 9/11 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} These are restaurants offering meals $12 and under .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bob and Marianne share their personal 9/11 stories .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lincoln Square alder takes traffic matters into own hands .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   September 03, 2026·8min
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   Number 5: Thought Leader Tom Wolf on trucking’s 2026 outlook

   Tom Wolf, Senior Vice President of Equipment Finance and Leasing at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the trucking industry outlook, including carrier consolidation, rising costs, regulatory challenges, and the potential impact of autonomous trucking. He also shares insights on the growing demand for protein-focused dairy products and what it means for the industry. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8635814/Thought_Leader_Tom_Wolf_09-03-26_2026-09-02-170514.128.mp3

   September 03, 2026·15min
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