Bob Sirott

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new movies coming out for the weekend, Nicolas Cage’s legal name change, and music from Mark Ambor. Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about events happening over the weekend, including Do Division Street Fest, the Windy City Hot Dog Fest, and Maifest Chicago.

On May 29th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Mayor of Ottawa Robert Hasty joins Bob Sirott to talk about what compelled him to move to Ottawa and how it’s changed since he went to school there. He also shares details about upcoming summer activities, how far they’re located from Chicago, and some of his favorite local restaurants.

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what contributed to the ratings of the Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox, as well as a statement from Sharyn Alfonsi about her departure from “60 Minutes.” He also explains what he thinks led up to the ending of operations for CBS Radio.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how a Chicago man lost thousands of dollars to an AI scammer and how sharing your location could impact your safety and increase risk of identity theft. He also shares details about “final notices” for your car’s warranty and how to check if your Spotify account has been hacked.

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:

Plastic Posts Installed To Block Drivers Using Elston Bike Lane To Skirt Traffic: Rush-hour backups near Goose Island have led some drivers to illegally use a partially protected bike lane on Elston Avenue near Division Street to beat traffic.

Treasure Trove Of Tony Fitzpatrick Art Goes Up For Auction: The late artist’s prints and collages are the highlight of a sale Thursday that includes work by about 40 Chicago creatives, including Ed Paschke and Ivan Albright.

Mount Greenwood Rallies Behind Store Dedicated To Firefighter Swag After City Says It Violated Copyright: Shrader’s Goods, which has sold firefighter-themed merchandise since 2009, says it could shut down after receiving a cease-and-desist. The city says designs on Shrader’s merchandise are “confusingly similar” to official Fire Department logos.

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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 talk about a project from Tom Hanks that focuses on World War II, the premiere of “Sinatra: The Musical,” and Robert Pattinson’s new role as Chris Hansen. She also shares details about HBO’s “Lanterns,” a new romantic drama on Prime Streamer, and a life update on Sylvester Stallone’s turtles, Cuff and Link.

Mike Sankowski (Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the growing disconnect between consumer sentiment and the overall economy. They break down rising inflation, high gas and housing costs, the Fed’s changing rate outlook, and what investors should expect from a volatile global economy.

On May 28th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why the charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped and how Illinois legislation is working to govern AI companies. She also shares details about the indictment of Cuba’s former president and the Supreme Court’s rejection for an appeal from the NFL.