Bob Sirott

Ravinia CEO Jeff Haydon joins Bob Sirott to talk about the recent construction at Ravinia and watching out for scams concerning the 2026 season tickets. He also shares this year’s lineup, which includes Paul Simon, Ricky Martin, Miranda Lambert, and Hugh Jackman.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to share a preview of the Oscars, including if he thinks Timothée Chalamet will win for Best Actor and if Chicagoan Amy Madigan has a chance of winning for Best Supporting Actress. He also discusses the likelihood of a presenter or winner making a politically charged speech.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about storm chaser scams and tax scams where someone reaches out via phone or email pretending to be from the IRS. He also explains what to be cautious of at wedding expos and fake letters from Veterans Affairs.

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

Meet The South Side Irish Parade’s ‘Traffic Cop On 103rd,’ Keeping Marchers And Floats In Line: Bill Letz has helped organize the annual event since 1985. As this year’s parade chair, he heads an all-volunteer committee tasked with ensuring all goes smoothly.

Chicago Irish Rock Band One For The Ditch Is Ready For Its Busiest Week Of The Year: The band plays all year, but it has gigs this month at Martyr’s, Reggies, the Irish American Heritage Center and more. How are St. Patrick’s Day crowds different? “They’re drunker.”

Ukrainian Couple Flee War, Start Fresh With Bloom&Buff Flower Shop In West Town: “I put my soul in every composition,” said owner Olha Sahaidak, who moved with her husband and their two kids to Chicago in 2023 during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Velvet Goldmine Closes Division Street Furniture Store — But Will Reopen With Vintage Clothing: Owner Jon Gorske is shifting the focus of his Ukrainian Village storefront, though he will continue selling vintage furniture in Pilsen.

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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 new tour footage and songs from George Michael and an upcoming album from Charlie Puth. She also shares details about a movie that stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas as well as the debut of “The Madison” on Paramount+.

Tom Wolf (Senior Vice President in Equipment Finance and Leasing at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the strength of U.S. off-highway construction equipment manufacturing in 2025, why finance deal structures will be key to success in 2026, and how AI is transforming multiple areas of equipment finance.

On March 12th, 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 firefighters strike from 1980, B.B. King’s free performance for inmates, the McJordan burger, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the Ticketmaster settlement and why Chicago lawyers are seeking a special prosecutor to charge ICE agents. She also talks about how a potential bill in New York that could enforce the barring of legal and medical advice provided by AI and how ChatGPT convinced a woman to fire her human lawyer.

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 a tribute to Rob Reiner, a list containing some of the Oscars presenters, and a possible Bon Jovi biopic. She also shares details on the progress of HBO’s Harry Potter series and the actors who were almost cast in “Home Alone.”