Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti joins WGN’s Bob Sirott to discuss the current tariff situation after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to strike down President Trump’s tariffs. Karen talks about how long it could take consumers and businesses to get refunds on tariffs and potential legislation that could help people get their money back.

Chicago Tribune Columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott to preview the 2026 season for the Cubs and White Sox. Paul discusses the impact of the World Baseball Classic on Spring Training preparation, the effect of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, and why threatening to relocate seems to work for Chicago teams.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Cindy and Bob talk about last night’s BAFTA Awards in London, the ‘GOAT’ movie success at the box office, the possible reunion between Steve Perry and Journey, a new Paul McCartney documentary, and more.

On February 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss what various side-gigs like freelance writing, reselling on eBay, and food delivery can actually earn. Plus, a recipe for Sticky Mango Chicken Drumstick!

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

Covering for Dean Richards, Cindy Pearlman Gaber joins Bob Sirott with update on the passing of “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Danes, who passed after a long battle with ALS; he was 53. Also on the docket, another ‘Toy Story’ movie is coming and a Mama Cass full length feature. Plus, Bruce Springsteen is coming back to Chicago!

Cindy Pearlman Gaber covers film and TV for the New York Times wire and Las Vegas Review Journal. She is also the author of the YA book series, Ascenders.

Shamus Toomey– Editor in Chief & Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Original Rainbow Cone Celebrates 100 Years As A Chicago Icon

The family-owned shop’s signature cone born in Beverly — chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio and orange sherbet — is the taste of summer for many Chicagoans. 

25-Story Residential Tower Proposed For City-Owned Site Near Harold Washington Library

The city selected DL3 Realty’s $162 million plan to bring 300 mixed-income units, retail and restaurant space to the Plymouth Court site and make improvements to nearby Pritzker Park.

(This is roughly the site where Elwood Blues lived in an SRO and Carrie Fisher blew it up) 

Englewood Girl Scouts On A Mission To Sell 2,100 Boxes Of Cookies To Keep Troop Active 

The troop, comprised mostly of grade-school girls from local veteran housing and an elementary school, hope to meet their goal by March 11.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

The founder of Epic Burger, David Grossman, joins Bob Sirott with a moving look at how the Grossman family has transformed their personal tragedy into a mission of widespread kindness by establishing the Hallie225 Foundation. Through this foundation, they’ve ensured that Hallie’s spirit of compassion lives on through ‘The Hallie Way’—an initiative that not only provides critical medical grants and academic scholarships but also encourages all of us to prioritize small, intentional acts of positivity. David’s insights as a father and a leader remind us that even in the face of profound loss, we can choose to build a more inclusive and joyful world, one ‘Epic’ act of kindness at a time. Being kind can even earn you a discount!

Veteran Chicago food writer and historian Michael Gebert joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new book, “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining.” Across 587 pages, this book chronicles six decades of Chicago’s culinary evolution, beginning in the 1960s. It draws on nearly 200 firsthand accounts from the people who shaped the scene—ranging from legendary figures like Charlie Trotter and Rick Bayless to the essential line cooks, servers, and purveyors who worked behind the scenes.

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to the increase in delinquency for auto loan rates and this weekend’s WGN Radio Vest-A-Thon . He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.