Bob Sirott

On August 31st, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Jobs records Fed speeches on earning calendars

30 years ago today, Will County was hit by a tornado that killed 29, injured 353 and caused $140 million in damage. The tornado also destroyed Plainfield High School. Tom Skilling, WGN-TV’s Chief Meteorologist, joined Bob Sirott to share his memories of covering the storm. He also discusses updates on Hurricane Laura.

Christine Brennan, award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, joins Bob Sirott to discuss boycotting games for Jacob Blake. Brennan says athletes are “giving a voice to the voiceless.” She says teams deciding to make this statement are majority black leagues from similar communities or have friends that have gone thru similar experiences. This stance […]

Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, made his weekly visit to the WGN Radio Studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” gave his review of Old Fashioned Donuts and Taco Mex. Haynes also chats restaurant […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief & Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joined Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus shares information on Ashburn Doughnut Shop request for help after a driver crashes into the shop, how activists are gearing up for Labor Day weekend’s ‘Hit The Hood’ peace initiative. Also, Tommy discusses how Rogers […]

Dean WGN’s Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards joined the Bob Sirott Show for his daily update on the latest from Hollywood. He talked music that’s trending from the Republican National Convention. Elton John, Leonard Cohen and Tori Kelly all had music played during the convention without permission. JK Rowling has returned an RFK award after transgender […]

Marianne Murciano joined Bob Sirott to discuss her food and travel website, Savvy Planet. There will be recipes and travel blogs from the past but also a ton of new savvy advice. Check out the link here.

On August 28th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Personal income & spending for July July’s wholesale inventories

WGN-TV reporter Kelly Davis chats with Bob Sirott about the latest in the Kenosha protests. 17-year-old Antioch resident Kyle Rittenhouse will appear virtually before a Lake County judge this morning. Wisconsin officials need permission to bring Rittenhouse across state lines before he can face murder charges. Rittenhouse was taken into custody Wednesday morning after he […]

Apple orchard, pumpkin patch, sunflower experience Kim Kuipers of Kuiper’s Family Farm joins Bob Sirott about re-opening for the season. For more information about the farm and to find out which apples are in season, visit their website: KuipersFamilyFarm.Com