Bob Sirott

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to share updates on the Air Canada collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York, how to get through TSA lines in a timely manner, and websites to check flight delays. He also shares details about the price of airline tickets increasing and the story of Southwest leaving O’Hare Airport.

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:

Chicago’s Film Industry Is Booming, Leading To Record Production Spending In Illinois: Illinois film production companies spent $703 million in 2025, thanks in large part to state tax credit incentives. “The future of film, the future of storytelling, is going to be shaped right here,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

DePaul Faculty, Artists Put Pressure On University To Save Art Museum: DePaul community members penned letters urging the university to pause rather than end museum operations as staff work to get outside funding. The museum is slated to close June 30.

Logan Square Neighbor’s Puppet Web Series A ‘Kid Show For Adults’: Logan Ludwig’s “For Alien Eyes Only,” which has racked up 36,000 YouTube subscribers since launching last summer, touches on everything from dating to hangovers.

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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, another movie from the “Project Hail Mary” team, and a new Apple TV series starring Kerry Washington. She also shares details about Lizzo at Ravinia this summer and remembering an interview she did with Chuck Norris.

On March 23rd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the food that was showcased at the White Sox media preview, including a chicken wing stand, a Fajita Dog, and the Campfire Milkshake 2.0. The Cubs will have their media preview later today, where they will unveil their Bao Wow Dog, a grilled hot dog in a bao bun with Asian slaw and a fried pickle.

Chicago Magazine’s Food Critic John Kessler joins Bob Sirott to talk about his list of Chicago’s best new restaurants and how he came up with it. Some of those places include Nadu, Crying Tiger, and Nine Garden.

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 opening of “Project Hail Mary,” why the latest season of “The Bachelorette” was canceled, the upcoming debut of “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” and new music from Harry Styles. Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share details about events happening in Chicago this weekend, including the Shamrock Shuffle and the Matisse & Korean exhibits at The Art Institute.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about a new trend that people are raving about on social media: dark showers. The benefits of showering in the dark include protecting your sleep hormones and naturally encouraging mindfulness.

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).

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:

With Another South Loop Mega Project On Tap, Neighbors Eager To Weigh In: As Shore Capital founder Justin Ishbia eyes the old Amtrak rail yard for a mixed-use project — which could include a new White Sox stadium — a neighborhood group wants to ensure residents are consulted about the plan.

The Hideout Sold To New Owner Who Pledges To ‘Continue The Legacy’: Former Hideout employee Teri O’Brien has purchased the Bucktown bar and venue from owners Tim and Katie Tuten and Mike and Jim Hinchsliff. “I’m not changing anything,” she said.

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On March 20th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: