Bob Sirott

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:

Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, and Andy Masur are putting a delicious and wholesome spotlight on a special sandwich dubbed “The Liam” courtesy of Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery in Bridgeport. The sandwich was named after White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks in partnership with Fab Freddies and Gilda’s Club Chicago to raise money for families […]

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central Dupage Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to bring up some key things to know about sunscreen and skin cancer as summer blooms.

Amber Eck, Braveheart’s Veteran Services Director, talks to Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, about what her organization does to call attention to veteran suicide awareness. They provide horse riding sessions and counseling for U.S. war veterans. For more information, go to BraveHeartsRiding.org and you can reach out at 815 943 8226 or email them […]

Dean Richards, WGN’s Entertainment Reporter, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean look at some top moments coming out of the Taylor Swift tour in Chicago, while Dean opted for ‘West Side Story‘ instead. They also talk about radio host and “The Partridge Family” star […]

Student Loan Attorney Rae Kaplan at the Kaplan Law Firm is in studio with Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the latest regarding student loans and student debt relief at the state and federal level. Learn more about Kaplan Law Firm by going to financialrelief.com or calling Rae at 1-312-294-8989.

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 news of Russian soldiers turning coat and fighting for Ukraine and the Zeleni Svyata, their Green Holiday, celebrating the start of summer. You can find more updates […]

On June 2nd, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

WGN Radio’s Dane Neal joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, along with the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Co-Founder Chris Chelios and Chris Pacelli of Al’s #1 Italian Beef family. They talk about this weekend’s Beef & Bandidos event and Stanley Cup Final on WGN Radio. They also shared details about who will be […]