Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants that have deals to celebrate Mardi Gras, which include Industry Ales and Junebug Cafe. NBC 5’s “Food Guy” reporter, Kevin Pang, also joins Bob to explain what dim sum is and some restaurants celebrating Chinese New Year, like MingHin and Cai.

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

Chicago Trio Snags Guinness World Record For Visiting All CTA Stations: The friends set out in November to achieve the record for “Fastest Time to Travel to All Chicago Subway Stations.” The Guinness Book certified their record in December.

West Town’s Bar Bambi Opens Saturday, Offering Cocktails And Snacks In Sleek Decor: Veteran Chicago bartender Katie Renshaw is launching her first standalone bar on Chicago Avenue, where she’ll showcase her passion for using experimental and scientific techniques to amplify cocktails.

For 40 Years, Black-Owned Out Of The Past Records Has Survived And Thrived On The West Side: Founded by Marie and Charlie Joe Henderson, the shop has endured for four decades on Madison Street. Their granddaughter carries on the family’s legacy amid efforts to revitalize the corridor.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean Steven Spielberg’s donation to James Van Der Beek’s family, a reboot of “The Rockford Files,” and a surprising new “Spider-Man.” They also shared highlights from the Costume Designers Guild Awards, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss whether or not older men really prefer younger women. She also shares advice from relationship professionals, including how to know if you’re with the right person.

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On February 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss an increase in romance scams around Valentine’s Day and fake calls claiming to be from the IRS. He also shares information about lottery scams in Michigan and emails claiming to be from Microsoft.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Buddy Guy Celebrates 90th Birthday With North American Summer Tour: Fresh off his Grammy win, the Chicago blues pioneer is taking his music on the road for his birthday this July. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Derrick Rose Will Partner On 1901 Project, $7 Billion Development Near United Center: Details on Rose’s involvement in the project have not been released, but the former NBA star is taking real estate classes offered by the 1901 Project as he looks to get into development in his retirement.

Beverly Mom Celebrates 1,500-Day Running Streak: Jamie Campbell set out to celebrate her 40th birthday four years ago with a run. She turned a goal of running 40 consecutive days into a lifestyle.

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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of James Van Der Beek and reactions from fans and co-stars. They also discuss the likelihood of an “F1” sequel, and update on the Lively-Baldoni case, and Dean’s interview with Margot Robbie.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about non-English songs that climbed the charts in America and what made them so popular. They also share their own experiences using subtitles while watching shows and movies.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to examine the shifting landscape of the U.S. labor market, including the highest surge in job cuts since 2009, a breakdown of the delayed jobs report, and how businesses are prioritizing their workforce over rising costs.