Bob Sirott

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:

Tom Skilling Improvises His Way Through Cameo On ‘The Bear’: Chicago’s favorite weatherman said he thoroughly enjoyed making an appearance on the show’s penultimate episode — in which he was given no scripted lines.

Chicago’s Top Chefs Battle For Best Hot Dog At Windy City Wiener Wars: Lines stretch down the block every Monday outside Perilla in River West as chefs face off in the now-annual summer competition.

O’Hare’s Expansion Forced Chicago To Invest In Wetlands 20 Years Ago. Conservationists Are Seeing Results: Mandated by the Federal Clean Water Act, the O’Hare Modernization Wetlands Mitigation Project resulted in the restoration of more than 500 acres of wetlands, now a thriving home for birds and other wildlife.

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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s guilty verdict, the famous golfer who got struck by lightening, Cookie Monster’s Wrigley Field visit, and more.

On July 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state of the city’s parking meter deal and why he is opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson. He also explains what would need to happen in order for a deal to be approved and who is looking to buy the parking meters.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can perform a tech check on your phone before leaving for vacation, including checking your phone’s battery health, downloading maps, and creating storage for new photos and videos. He also explains why it’s a good idea to update your emergency contacts and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

Frosty Fridays Has Become Chicago’s Newest Lake Michigan Morning Meetup: The weekly sunrise plunge, which bears similarities to the defunct Friday Morning Swim Club, started this spring with 15 people and has quickly grown.

Chicago’s Breakfast Sandwich Game Has Never Been Stronger: Chefs are pushing the envelope on creativity and attention to detail to meet Chicagoans’ appetite for the handheld morning meal.

Mayor Wants To Create A Tenant Bill of Rights, Other Protections For Renters: The Protecting Renters Ordinance would also ban “junk” rental fees and require landlords to provide a valid reason for evictions and lease non-renewals.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the decrease in chip stocks last week and the increase in Apple product prices. He also discusses how consumers responded to Amazon Prime Day and what he predicts for the future of interest rates.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about who could possibly be performing at the Taylor and Travis wedding, as well as the recent reunion of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. She also talks about John Oliver’s role in a soap opera, Millie Bobby Brown’s new movie, and a Blues album from Morgan Freeman.

On June 30th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Founding member of Chicago Lee Loughnane joins Bob Sirott to talk about his upcoming performance at ‘A Capitol Fourth’ for America’s 250th anniversary and practicing with the symphony for his performance. He also remembers the beginning history of the band with former band member Walt Parazaider and the practiced lung exercises he continues to do to prepare for shows.