Bob Sirott

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share details about successful marriage tips and a recipe for marinated Cuban pork. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter […]

Lieutenant David Haynes, a police officer who works on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews The Onion Roll. Located at 6935 W. North Ave. in Oak Park, they are […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Gwyneth Paltrow’s court case, the GLAAD awards, and the death of political satirist Mark Russell. They also shared details about what movie Hugh Grant wish he never did, Dean’s movie reviews, and things to […]

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: Touhy Park’s Tent City Is Gone, And Restoration Is Underway After Residents Leave For Housing: A tent city that occupied Touhy Park for over two years disbanded this month, with all […]

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 missiles fired in Kharkiv and the continued intense fighting in Bakhmut. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout […]

On March 31st, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

NewsNation’s White House Correspondent Allison Harris joins Bob Sirott to give an update on former President Donald Trump’s indictment. She shares details about new information we’ve learned since yesterday and what could come next for him. WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek also joins Bob Sirott to talk about the divide between Democrats and Republicans and […]

Bob Sirott plays the “Mystery Guest” game with listeners. Callers make guesses, while Bob and the guest provide a few clues. And the mystery guest is…Chubby Checker! He talks about the history of “The Twist” and “Limbo Rock,” how he got the name ‘Chubby Checker,’ and how Dick Clark played in to his early successes.

Former catcher for the Cubs Joe Girardi joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about how Opening Day is different from the press box versus the field, what goes through players’ minds before the first game of the season, and Girardi’s career as a manager.

LiveNation marketing representative Katie Rose joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening day of the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater and the artists coming to the venue.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase of check fraud and class action lawsuit scams. He also discusses virtual ticket scams and how to donate safely to tornado relief in the South.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about why the “Blue Bloods” cast took a cut in pay, Katy Perry’s sobriety journey, and Mark Hamill’s voice used for a Ukrainian warning app. They also talk about Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgewick’s […]

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: Can Silent Horror Film Series Save Rogers Park’s Struggling New 400 Theaters?: Classic silent films “Nosferatu” and “Phantom Of The Opera” will be screened and accompanied by live organ — […]

It’s a mixed picture with the current Chicago Housing Market Forecast. Certified Mortgage Planner and Construction Loan Specialist at Associated Bank Ed Currie joins Steve Grzanich to share the positive overall picture Chicago is holding. Later, they discuss the pain points within the residential housing market.

On March 30th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Legendary reporter John “Bulldog” Drummond joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 93rd birthday, how his career began in radio, and the best memories of his career.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of the Green Mill, Chris Farley invitation to join the Saturday Night Live cast, and Mayor Jane Byrne’s move to the Cabrini Green public housing project. Sponsored by UChicago Medicine

Attorney Karen Conti joins Bob Sirott to discuss the relevancy of the former head of the “Enquirer’s” testimony and what happened to a Trump-appointed judge who spoke at Stanford. She also talks about a new social media law in Utah and the charges against the FTX founder.

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: In Old Town, Pickleball Drama Brewing As Players, Local Parents Feud Over Court Access: A group of neighbors who say the three pickleball courts at Bauler Park were installed without community […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Melissa Joan Hart’s rescue of kids from the Nashville school shooting, the Joseph Jefferson Awards, and Jeremy Renner’s first public appearance. They also share details about Robert Downey Jr.’s chewing gum up for auction, […]