Bob Sirott

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

Pat Tomasulo, WGN TV’s Morning Sports Anchor, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 11th annual Laugh Your Face Off! benefit that raises money for The Facial Pain Research Foundation. He shares details about when he first started this tradition, who will be performing at the event, and the fabulous silent auction prizes.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the benefits of eating plant-based foods, the lifestyle changes that could help decrease the risk of dementia, and a blood test that could detect early signs of dementia. He also discusses how you can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis, preventing golf injuries, the consequences of heavy marijuana smoking, and the heath benefits of marriage.

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:

South Side Birth Center Breaks Ground, Bringing Equitable Maternal Health Care To Area: The center is expected to assist in about 225 births annually while offering reproductive, preventive and gender-affirming care. It has a planned opening in early 2027.

Logan Square Farmers Market Moving To ‘Forever Home’ At Redesigned Traffic Circle Plaza: Chamber officials are hosting a dry run of the hugely popular market Sunday to work out kinks in the new space before it returns in full force.

Silver Room Block Party Set To Return July 18 At The Salt Shed: The festival will move from the South Side, where it was held from 2015 through its last iteration in 2023. General admission tickets are $95 and go on sale April 17.

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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 the weekend box office numbers, highlights from Coachella, and a new season of “Emily in Paris.” She also shares details about the return of “The Silence of the Lambs,” another season of “MasterChef,” and new material from the Rolling Stones.

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer joins Bob Sirott to talk about his new special “Riding The Rails” on WTTW that focuses on the rich history of trains in the Chicagoland area. He discusses his love of trains, history if the Chicago “L” System, and the more unusual food served on the dining cars.

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

Contributing editor at Chicago magazine Robert Reed joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not Portillo’s can still become a successful national brand and their plans to open eight more restaurants. He also talk about some of the new Portillo’s Pick Up locations and how their Chicagoland locations are doing financially.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the things people typically forget to clean on a regular basis, including their toothbrush, water bottle, and light switches.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

Freelance food writer Lisa Shames joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rising popularity of communal dining and people’s personal experiences of dining with strangers. She also shares which restaurants provide this option and a Chicago chef who hosts communal dinners once a month.