Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
News
Description:
The Bob Sirott Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
Twitter:
@BobSirott
Language:
English
Episodes
Ukraine-Russia War update: How are Ukrainians preparing for war in winter?
9/29/2023
Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including how children are taught to look for landmines and how Ukrainians are preparing for winter. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts […]
Duration:00:08:19
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/29/23
9/29/2023
On September 29th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:46
Will Bob Sirott donate his baseball shoes to Naperville restaurant?
9/28/2023
Owner of Naperville’s Shuckin’ Shack Oyster bar Kyle Howard joins Bob Sirott to talk about what’s on the menu, the décor at the restaurant, and whether or not Bob should donate his shoes to Shuckin’ Shack.
Duration:00:07:59
Fake listings for seasonal jobs on the rise
9/28/2023
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about holiday hiring scams and bank impersonation texts. He also shares details about clickbait Facebook posts and local sports streaming scams.
Duration:00:07:00
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Michael Gambon, Bruce Springsteen, and Travis Kelce
9/28/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about negotiations between actors and studios, the death of Michael Gambon, and why Bruce Springsteen is postponing the rest of his 2023 tour. They also discuss Mick Jagger’s decision to donate music catalog proceeds to […]
Duration:00:10:50
Arcada Theatre is a St. Charles staple for almost 100 years
9/28/2023
Ron Onesti, president and founder of Onesti Entertainment Corporation, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of the Arcada Theatre and the key to the theater’s success. He also shares details about what acts will be appearing there and who he’s most excited to see.
Duration:00:07:43
Extremely Local News: Here’s a sneak peak of the Guinness Brewery
9/28/2023
Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of ‘It’s All Good’ podcast from Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chicago’s Guinness Brewery Opens Thursday: Here’s Everything You Need To Know: The Guinness Open Gate Brewery is only the second U.S. location for the famed Irish […]
Duration:00:05:48
What does Mayor Lora Vitek like most about St. Charles?
9/28/2023
Mayor of St. Charles Lora Vitek joins Bob Sirott to talk about St. Charles’ many parks and her favorite places to grab a bite to eat. She also shares how long she’s lived in the area and what she likes most about St. Charles.
Duration:00:03:26
Ukraine-Russia War update: Did the Pentagon overestimate the value of weapons sent to Ukraine?
9/28/2023
Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including how the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine feels about being protected and the Pentagon’s accounting error. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts […]
Duration:00:11:04
Thought Leader Caryn Levey breaks down return of student loan payments
9/28/2023
Now that the student loan payment hiatus is coming to an end, Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss what options students have, how student debt could have an impact on the overall economy, and tips on how to continue with payments […]
Duration:00:10:12
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/28/23
9/28/2023
On September 28th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:39
How will judge’s fraud ruling of Donald Trump impact his trial?
9/27/2023
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the ruling for Donald Trump’s civil case dealing with fraud and whether or not this will impact any property outside of New York. She also explains what the 14th Amendment is and how a group of people in Colorado are using it in attempt to […]
Duration:00:06:56
Are doctors able to detect Long COVID?
9/27/2023
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 some doctors have been able to detect Long COVID and how COVID can damage your cardiovascular system.
Duration:00:08:22
This Week in Chicago History: Portillo’s, Jim Croce, and the Cubs
9/27/2023
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Portillo’s first location, the Field Museum’s famous purchase, the first televised presidential debate, and more.
Duration:00:12:27
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Writers strike, Barry Manilow, and Travis Kelce
9/27/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the end of the writers strike and Hattie McDaniel’s replacement Oscar. They also share details about Barry Manilow’s new Las Vegas record, a podcast from the Kelce brothers about Taylor Swift, and new shows […]
Duration:00:12:08
Extremely Local News: State police could help deter Chicago’s increased robberies
9/27/2023
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: State Police ‘Instrumental’ In Helping Chicago Catch Armed Robbers, Neighbors Told: Chicago has seen a 24 percent increase in robberies citywide through mid-September when compared to last year, with many concentrated […]
Duration:00:04:41
Ukraine-Russia War update: How is Russia’s propaganda impacting peoples’ impression of Ukraine?
9/27/2023
Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia’s attack on Kharkiv and old debates about Ukraine that are circulating the media. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to […]
Duration:00:09:42
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/27/23
9/27/2023
On September 27th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:34
It’s time to update your phone’s software and social media passwords
9/26/2023
Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to talk about updating and creating strong passwords. He also discusses why you should update your information on social media, updating your technology’s software, social media strategies for business owners, and answers this week’s genius bar question.
Duration:00:09:47
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: David McCallum, Terry Kirkman, and Carlos Santana
9/26/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about sales of Travis Kelce’s jersey, a possible reboot of a popular TV show, and celebrity deaths. They also share details about the new hottest show on streaming services and Dean’s interview with Carlos Santana.
Duration:00:12:29