Bob Sirott

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk more about the fate of the Bears in Chicago and what he has to do to match what Arlington Heights and Hammond are offering. Mayor Johnson also touches on his dedication to building the safest city in America, how the City of Chicago continues to enforce curfew laws and how they continue to safely break up teen takeovers. Mayor Johnson then shares his thoughts on Susana Mendoza’s mayoral candidacy announcement. Finally, Bob asks why the Mayor didn’t bring Pope Leo XIV a WGN Radio t-shirt on his recent visit to the Vatican.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the ban of cellphones in Illinois classrooms and the continued fallout of the “Broadview Six” case. She also talks about why a judge blocked payouts from President Trump’s settlement fund and Florida’s suit against AI companies.

On June 3rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Tommy James of Tommy James & The Shondells joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his hit “Mony Mony” got its name, how he evolved his writing style, his encounter with George Harrison, and the role Larry Lujack played in the release of “Crimson and Clover.” He also shares details about a series he’s working on and how he got his claim to fame.

Tommy James & The Shondells will be performing at the Genesee Theatre on Saturday, June 6th, at 7:30pm.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the markets continue going up despite interest rates and the slight decrease in gas prices. He also discusses the upcoming wage growth numbers and why he is keeping an eye on inflation for the back half of the year.

Joseph Lindsley, Editor in Chief of Under Fire News, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his travels to London for pro-Ukraine meetings and the recent Russian missile attack on Kyiv. He also explains his point of view when it comes to news about the Ukraine-Russia war in the media and what it felt like to leave Ukraine.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to protect your devices and your identity while you travel, including why you shouldn’t use public Wi-Fi and not tagging your location while you’re away from home. He also discusses the biggest concerns when traveling with your devices, why you shouldn’t use public chargers, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Renaming Push Would Land Trump Tower On Street Honoring Barack Obama: An online petition seeking to rename a section of Wabash Avenue after Obama has more than 700 signatures. A full legal street name change requires City Council approval.

El Grito Fest Returning After ICE Threats Forced Last Year’s Cancellation: The Mexican Independence Day festival Sept. 12-13 will feature live performances, cultural programs and a free civic ceremony.

Want To ‘Eat The Neighborhood’? Urban Forager Dave Odd Will Lead The Way: Odd made his name supplying Chicago chefs with unusual foraged finds. His tours show participants what’s edible and ripe for the picking right in front of them.

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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 share details about Taylor Swift’s original song for “Toy Story 5,” Cindy’s interview with Ralph Johnson, and Ben Stiller’s new comedy series. She also shares her book recommendations and what Robert Pattinson borrowed from “The Batman” set.

On June 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: