Bob Sirott

Host and creator of local and national radio and TV programs Dane Neal joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about WGN Radio’s weekend broadcast of the Indy 500, the special guests that will make appearances, and Dane’s winner predictions. He also discusses some grilling tips for the memorial Day weekend. You […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about cooking with meat thermometers and celebrating National Italian Beef Day. They also discuss Celine Dion’s world tour cancellation, the Indy 500, and Dean’s movie reviews.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: New Fulton Market Group Backed By Top Restaurateurs, Developers Wants To Hire Private Security For The Area: Fulton Market’s heavy hitters want to hire P4 Security […]

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 the attack on a Dnipro medical facility and the noble actions of Ukrainians. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]

On May 26th, 2023, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean discuss the death of Tina Turner with special guest Carol Marin. They also talk about the sale of the Brady Bunch house and why an auction house is being accused of […]

Executive Director of the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce Claire Slattery joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about what the chamber of commerce is, her favorite places for drinks and food, and what the Memorial Day remembrance will look like.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about a Taylor Swift ticket scam and how to spot a fake Facebook account.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus had details on: Meet The Adorable Fox Family Living In Millennium Park: The foxes were frolicking around the park Tuesday morning, having a rat snack. Experts are urging Chicagoans […]

Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the meaning of Lake Zurich’s name, places you can visit when enjoying the summer weather, and their Memorial Day remembrance.

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 Russia’s early morning attack on Kharkiv and how Ukraine’s economy has changes within the last few years. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To […]

There’s a new grant program in the Chicago area and Mike Winters (Senior Vice President & Business Banking Team Lead at Associated Bank) tells Steve Grzanich how this will effect small businesses in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation. They also discuss how Chicago businesses are boosting employee wellness with holistic wellness programs.

On May 25th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Mike Love, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history behind “Good Vibrations,” his favorite memories of Chicago, and his relationship with The Beatles. He also discusses how he feels when he hears his songs on the radio […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about a procedure that the CDC is conducting to analyze COVID via waste water on airplanes. She also explains why people take zinc for colds and why it isn’t good […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the City Council wars, the creation of Jay’s potato chips, a Chicagoan lands the role as Tarzan, and more.

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the 14th Amendment could be used to raise the debt ceiling and why social media platforms are not held liable for posts on their products. She also discusses why the alleged Idaho murder suspect stood silent on his plea and TikTok’s lawsuit against […]

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: Stuck In Traffic? Join The Club. Traffic Is Terrible Everywhere Thanks To Construction, Other Factors, Experts Say: With construction underway on four major roadways, commuters are reporting two-hour travels each […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss Mike Tyson’s comments about Jamie Foxx, the death of a former Beatles’ bassist, and why The Gap is suing Kanye West. They also talk about the change from HBO Max to Max and new shows […]

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 news of an empty border post and where most of donations for Ukraine from the U.S. end up. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]