Bob Sirott

Ricky Nelson’s son Matthew Nelson joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about his family tree and his upcoming show with twin brother Gunnar at CD&Me. He also shares what his father was like, the celebrities they’ve come to know, and their Guinness world record. Click the link to purchase tickets to […]

Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association Kristina Hamilton joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the air quality in Chicago due to wildfires in Canada. She also gives details on how to stay safe when the air quality is poor and whether or not we should wear masks.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how to avoid general scams and scams that target car wrapping. He also discusses fake ticket and hotel scams, fake texts on Facebook Messenger, and a surge in spam texts.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: What’s Up With All The White Fluff? Why Cottonwood Trees Are Seeding Like Crazy This Year: These types of trees expel their seeds en masse […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the death of Pat Robertson, the shutdown of New York productions, and Tupac Shakur’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They also share details about Michael J. Fox’s award, […]

Due to what the economy saw in the last few months, Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how concerns of a potential recession may have passed, as well as what the jobs report says about the current economic situation.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including evacuations of Ukrainians as flooding continues and public figures who support Russia. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his […]

On June 8th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the day when Ferris Bueller decided to fake sick, Princess Diana’s visit to Chicago, and the first Chicago Blues Fest.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Vienna Beef Reopening Restaurant, Corporate Headquarters At Former Bucktown Factory: “Vienna Beef Plaza” will include offices for the hot dog brand and additional retail space. The restaurant […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about his visit to an iconic Chicago restaurant Lou Mitchell’s and the death of Astrud Gilberto. They also share details about Cuba Gooding Jr.’s rape case settlement, the auction of the […]

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the differences between privacy laws in the U.K. and the U.S. and how a person’s drug use could impact their eligibility on a visa application. She also discusses trademarking someone else’s name and the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including updates on the dam in Ukraine and Ukrainians saving zoo animals from flooding. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]

On June 7th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Technology journalist Andy Ihnatko, a former Chicago Sun-Times columnist, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about Apple’s event where they unveiled new VR goggles. He also discusses the best way to free space on your iPhone and Apple’s new iOS update.

WGN Radio host Steve Dale joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about PETA’s reaction to Pete Davidson’s new dog and the law that prohibits New York from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. He also discusses the top complaint officials receive about dogs, the truth about dog parks, and […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss why your 401K is the first thing you should look at when getting a new job. He also talks about how to save more money and when gas prices could come down.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the James Beard Awards, the reception of “The Little Mermaid” overseas, and Taylor Swift’s new album announcement. They also discuss how Kevin Costner will pay for his new movie, Jennifer […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russian missiles changing course from Kyiv and the damage to a major dam in Ukraine. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to […]

On June 6th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: