Bob Sirott

On July 27th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about his focus on public safety as the warm weather brings an increased number of tourists to the city and his opinion on employing more police officers. He also discusses the latest on the parking meter deal, what he has learned on the job, and if he will be seeking reelection as mayor of Chicago.

Former Chicago Tribune food critic, Phil Vettel, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not restaurant reviews can still make or break a restaurant’s reputation and if sites like Yelp are credible. He also shares stories of how he hid his identity when dining out and what it was like being a food critic.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the worst things you could be carrying in your wallet and what you should keep. She also shares her recipe for mango jam.

Founder of Color Me Coffee Rhonda Stivers joins Bob Sirott to talk about how she started her business and what it was like to win the blind taste test to supply the Obama Presidential Center with her coffee. She also shares where the coffee beans are sourced from and if the Obamas have tried the coffee before.

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:

Jeff Fest Is No More. It’s The Chicago Italian Beef Fest Now: After 25 years, Jefferson Park’s namesake festival has rebranded to focus on Italian beef sandwiches. The fest is July 31-Aug. 2.

Drive-Thru Custard Shop And Cafe Could Be Coming To Gladstone Park’s Milwaukee Avenue: Brandon Grosz presented his plans for Kind Brew Cafe and Creamery at a community meeting. If a special use permit is approved, the cafe could open in January.

Streetwear Icon Joe Freshgoods Is Back With Every Now And Then, A Store And Cafe In West Town: Joe Freshgoods has launched a permanent home for his designs and creative vision — including a cafe called Josephine’s.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why people are so interested in the “Other Mother” trailer, if Stephen Colbert could return to late night TV anytime soon, and the release date for HBO’s “Harry Potter.” Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to talk about festivals happening in and around the city this weekend, including the Chicago Gospel Music Festival and Wicker Park Fest.

On July 24th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Patrick Kane will go down as one of the greatest players to ever put on a Chicago Blackhawks uniform. After signing a two-year $16M contract with the ‘Hawks on Thursday , he’ll get to don that familiar sweater yet again. Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to react to the news that has Chicago buzzing. Roumeliotis talks about potential reasoning for the reunion, the impact the future Hall of Famer will have on the roster, and whether will be named captain of the team.

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to share details about what direction FOX 32’s news director wants to take the programming and the purpose of the recent layoffs at ESPN. He also shares the goal for the new Chicago Public Media website and when it will launch.