Bob Sirott

On May 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how con artists are targeting Mother’s Day shoppers, how to spot a fake email invitation, and summer job scams. He also shares details about calls pretending to be from your bank and how you can create strong passwords.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Dozens Of Developments Advance At City Hall As Zoning Committee Finally Meets Again: Under new chair Ald. Gilbert Villegas, the committee greenlit residential developments in the West Loop, Near North Side, Avondale and elsewhere.

Avondale Development Proposal Downsized After Neighbor Concerns: A revised plan for the vacant lot on California Avenue adds more townhomes and removes one of two five-story apartment buildings originally proposed.

For The First Time In More Than A Century, Baby Eaglets Are Born In Chicago: Eaglets were observed in a Chicago cemetery and at a Southeast Side park this spring, marking a historic milestone.

Millennium Park Summer Music Series Lineup: Arrested Development, Sheila E And More: The summer music events are 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays June 15-Aug. 6 at the park.

Check Out Millennium Park’s Free Summer 2026 Movie Lineup: Free movie screenings run June 30-Aug. 18 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

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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 Jane Fonda’s tribute to Ted Turner, the final season of “The Bear,” and the cast of the next “Superman” movie. She also shares details about an Anthony Bourdain biopic, a book from Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and a new song from Ella Langley.

Wall Street Journal White House correspondent Natalie Andrews joins Bob Sirott to discuss an expected timeline for peace talks with Iran and the alleged agreement on not having nuclear weapons. She also shares what U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told her about gas prices and if the Strait of Hormuz will be opened soon.

Eric Lien (Head of Treasury Management at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss common inefficiencies in corporate treasury operations and how ongoing market volatility is making those challenges even more difficult to manage. They also explore why many companies rely on multiple banks and accounts, and the potential risks and operational issues that can come with that complexity.

On May 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the final days of the Sears Tower construction, the retiring of Fergie Jenkins’ jersey, the release of “Take Me Back to Chicago” by Chicago, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses the hantavirus that broke out on a cruise ship, what the mortality rate is, and why the risk to the rest of the world remains low.

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 the Rolling Stones’ album announcement, as well as prequels to “The Bear” and “The Crown.” She also shares details about Tony Awards nominations and her interview with Zach Braff.