Bob Sirott

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening of a new “rage room” in Chicago Heights and what exactly they are used for. He also shares details about the city’s plan to expand Divvy Bike stations throughout the neighborhoods and wards, as well as where we can expect to see them.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a scam concerning a request for e-gift cards, what you should do if you get an unfamiliar calendar invite, and the number one spring-related scam. He also shares details about a warning from the Will County Sheriff’s Office concerning Zoom courtroom sessions and fake phone calls that claim you’ve won a prize.

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 an AI version of Val Kilmer, details on a new Spider-Man movie, another season of “The White Lotus,” and an “Ocean’s 11” prequel starring Bradley Cooper. She also shares details about new episodes of “Rooster” on HBO, Jane Fonda’s role in a new movie called “The Correspondent,” and talk of another Las Vegas Sphere residency featuring Pink.

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what the Fed Chair decided to do with interest rates and how high mortgage rates are impacting this area’s sales. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

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

City Council Freezes Tipped Wage Increase, But Mayor Says He’ll Veto: Alderpeople in 2023 approved a gradual phase-out of the so-called subminimum wage for tipped workers by 2028. But pushback from restaurant owners led the City Council to halt future increases.

Proposed ComEd Substation In Lincoln Park Has Neighbors Concerned About Size, Safety: Company officials say the facility is needed to meet growing electricity demand, but residents left a packed meeting frustrated by a lack of details on the project.

Avondale’s Whiskey Trust Blends Kentucky Spirits With Chicago’s ‘Untold’ Drinking History: Former attorney Jeff VanDam launched his whiskey blend and distribution company in January. His first bottle, Dynamite Batch, is being poured and sold at local bars and a second release is in the works.

This Historic Bronzeville Mansion, Once A Black-Owned Hospital, Is For Sale: The $1.2 million home, built in 1890, boasts eight bedrooms and a grand ballroom on the top floor. It’s one of the last houses of Millionaires’ Row, several blocks away from the Swift and Hoxie Mansions.

Doug McClure, Senior Vice President and Team Leader, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to break down a new survey showing strong executive confidence in Chicago’s economic outlook for 2026. They also discuss signs of a cooling national labor market following February’s jobs report, and what the latest rise in consumer prices could mean for the broader economy.

On March 19th, 2026, Kevin Wells 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 Jack Ruby’s death sentence, the debut of the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list, Lou Malnati’s first restaurant, and more.

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Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Chicago political reporter, joins Bob Sirott to share the results from the Illinois Primary Election, including who will continue on in the race for Senator Dick Durbin’s seat and the Illinois Governor race between current Governor J.B. Pritzker and Republican nominee, former State Senator Darren Bailey. She also talks about a message for both Democrats and Republicans nationally and what she projects for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains how a dermatology product for dogs could eventually help humans and answers a listener’s question about polio.