Bob Sirott

On May 14th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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 the Illinois resident who has a potential case of hantavirus and how the strain is different than the one from the cruise ship. She also discusses whether or not she thinks that media is handling hantavirus information properly and if she thinks more cases will be diagnosed.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the death of America’s first known serial killer, the first National League baseball game, the debut of Chris Farley’s “Matt Foley” character on SNL, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an Illinois legislation that could bar credit card companies from charging businesses on transaction fees, why a Chicago attorney is suing Mark Zuckerberg, and a misdemeanor against a high school student after a “senior assassin” game. She also shares details about the allowance of cameras during the Charlie Kirk murder trial and why police officers are suing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

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:

Ann Sather Opening In Wicker Park This Summer At Former Yolk Space: Owner and former Ald. Tom Tunney is opening a location of the breakfast staple on Division Street and will close the longtime Belmont Avenue outpost in June.

Chicago’s Only Pinball Museum Moving From Pilsen To The Loop This Summer: The Flip: Chicago’s Playable Pinball Museum will open in Block 37 in a space that’s quadruple its current size. “Chicago is the home of pinball,” founder William Pietri said.

Baby Eagles’ Nest Gets Extra Protection As Park District Blocks Far South Side Trail: The presence of eaglets in Chicago has excited birders and nature enthusiasts. Now, the Park District has closed a trail near one nest in Park 597.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about Conan O’Brien’s return to hosting the 2027 Oscars ceremony and the death of actor Donald Gibb. He also shares details about the start of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

On May 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

After Teens Killed On Scooters, City And State Push To Regulate Motorized Scooters, E-Bikes: A bill to regulate scooters and e-bikes advanced in the House this week, and the city announced a campaign to improve “rider behavior.” Transportation activists welcome the regulation, though it does not address reckless drivers.

Former Chicago Chef Channels Grief Into ‘Crime Robbers’ Hot Sauce Line: Bridgeport resident Cyrus Brown began making and selling hot sauces as a spicy, scrappy tribute to his late older brother and their experimental music project by the same name.

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 Beatles fan experience opening up in London, a new project from Larry David, and the filming of “A Quiet Place Part III.” She also shares details about a new gameshow hosted by Savannah Guthrie, the celebrity that was attacked by bees, and the teaming up of Paramount and Warner Music.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest from corporate earnings and why the wage growth numbers are slowing down. He also discusses the recent state of the jobs numbers and how long on average someone spends looking for a job.