Bob Sirott

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on James Comey’s indictment and why Michael Madigan’s appeal was denied by a federal appeals court. She also explains why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order concerning prediction markets and AI, as well as the Supreme Court’s hearing about the constitutionality […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses the outbreak of ticks in most parts of the country, the different tick-borne illnesses, and where you are most likely to find ticks.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the day Abraham Lincoln’s coffin arrived in the city, the banning of foie gras, Oprah’s SNL hosting gig, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.

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: As Skyway Lanes Closes, Hundreds Say Goodbye To City’s Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley: The Far South Side alley survived for a year after a viral fundraiser. On Sunday, its bowlers left […]

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 possible celebrity engagement, Laura Dern on “The White Lotus,” and season four of “Ted Lasso.” She also shares details about Hugh Jackman’s movie “The Sheep Detectives,” a documentary about Girl […]

On April 29th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what to do when you don’t have enough storage on your phone and how to decide what to get rid of first. He also explains what you can do if you delete something important and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Holiday Club Is Closing May 17 After 25 Years In Uptown: The bar revealed its last day of service on Instagram after announcing in February it would be closing to […]

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 actor from “Project Hail Mary” who is eligible to win an Oscar and some new releases on Netflix and Apple TV. She also shares details about a new single from […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets are reacting to stalled peace talks with Iran and high gas prices, as well as which companies are reporting earnings this week. He also explains why consumer spending is up while consumer confidence is […]

On April 28th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Tim McCarthy, former Secret Service Agent who took a bullet meant for President Ronald Reagan in the 1981 assassination attempt and is now President of Sentinel Security, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the different levels of security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and more about the plan of the alleged shooting suspect. He […]

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about how we can promote brain health, how ultra-processed foods affect your muscles, and which medications to take for seasonal allergies. He also discusses how common it is to have vertigo, a study about the link between […]

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, a new project from Ellen DeGeneres, and how Cyndi Lauper dealt with a heckler at her concert. Blockbuster Blake Stubbs also joins Bob to share his review […]

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what Congress is proposing about credit card rewards, why airlines are raising fares, and why you shouldn’t wait to book a flight. He also shares the latest information about Spirit Airlines, why American and United Airlines will not be merging, and some of their hotel pet peeves.

On April 27th, 2026, Kevin Wells shares today’s potential market drivers:

Portillo’s founder Dick Portillo joins Bob Sirott to talk about how him and his wife first started the business and how he was going to take a different approach from other hot dogs stands. He also discusses how his time in the Marines played a role in how Portillo’s employees are trained, the story of […]

Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on Dillon Thieneman, who the Bears selected in the first round of the NFL Draft last night. Hampton also looks ahead to the rest of the draft, who he would target if he was making the picks, and […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share advice about taking care of your denim jeans and making them last longer. She talks about washing them regularly and turning them inside out. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to […]

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 spin-off of “Dancing with the Stars,” musicians going on tour this summer, and Duran Duran’s new single. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob […]