Bob Sirott

Chicago native and legendary actor Joe Mantegna teamed up with sports journalist Brigham Avery to join Bob Sirott on WGN Radio to talk about ‘Hollywood and Ivy.’ Listen in while they break down their exciting project, Hollywood & Ivy—a show that perfectly pairs a love for entertainment with an obsession for the Chicago Cubs and talk about some upcoming celebrity guests and how the show was created. They also share their condolences on the loss of both Tom Dreesen and Walter Parazaider and what we can expect on the new episode of ‘Criminal Minds.’

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:

As Obama Center Opens, South Siders Hope Global Destination Will Serve The Neighborhood: “Hope,” like the Obama campaign slogan, is a common feeling for nearby residents awaiting this week’s opening. Others question what community benefits will come with the global destination.

Late-Night Jazz Is Coming Back To The Green Mill: The famed Uptown lounge will now be open until 4 a.m. Fridays and 5 a.m. Saturdays under new ownership.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how people can get scammed at their own homes or by falling for urgency driven utility bill payment requests. Steve also explains why you should be cautious of tap-to-pay scams that you can encounter on the street since those request don’t typically warrant a receipt. Steve also shares details surrounding Evanston Township High School’s recent ransomware attack which disrupted district systems.

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 summarize Fed Chairman Warsh’s first meeting, what delayed financing is and how listeners can implement it to purchase homes, the risks and rewards for co-signing for loans and more. 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.

Kim Adams, Residential Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss the latest trends in the housing market. Kim discusses rising home sales, current mortgage rates, inventory challenges in the Midwest, and what first-time homebuyers should know before entering today’s market. She also shares tips for buyers and sellers navigating a competitive real estate environment.

On June 18th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Sirott joins John Landecker to talk about the life of Tom Dreesen, a legendary comedian who grew up in Harvey, Illinois, and passed at the age of 86 today. Bob and John remember the legend and recall memories of hanging out with him in the city.

From January 27, 2014, Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano talk with Walt Parazaider, saxophone player for and founding member of the band Chicago, about the group’s performance on the previous night’s Grammy Awards. Parazaider died June 17, 2026 at the age of 81.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Think Glink, joins Bob Sirott to explain what a Roth IRA is and why younger generations are investing in them for their retirement. She also shares details about the different Affordable Care Act plans and her advice about which company is supplying your insurance.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about a COVID-19 vaccine study that links to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as who should get the Alzheimer’s blood test.