
Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
News
Description:
The Bob Sirott Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
Twitter:
@BobSirott
Language:
English
Episodes
Where to find Chicago’s best seafood and bakeries
9/22/2023
Editor of “Time Out Chicago” Jeffy Mai joins Bob Sirott to talk about Chicago’s best seafood restaurants and best bakeries. He also discusses whether or not we could see an increase in menu prices.
Duration:00:10:49
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Sophie Turner, Russell Brand, and Oliver Anthony
9/22/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about more allegations against Russell Brand, the progress of the writers strike, and Oliver Anthony’s new agent. They also talk about Sophie Turner’s legal case against Joe Jonas, Dean’s movie reviews, and things to […]
Duration:00:12:21
Extremely Local News: Neighbors change their tune on a development near Six Corners
9/22/2023
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: Once-Hated $100 Million Development Near Six Corners Gets Overhauled, Wins Over Neighbors: The redevelopment of a Peoples Gas site will include 354 apartments and four retail buildings, according to updated plans. […]
Duration:00:03:58
Ukraine-Russia War update: What is Poland’s relationship with Ukraine?
9/22/2023
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 Poland’s changing relationship with Ukraine and whether or not Ukrainian troops will be able to use long-range weapons. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and […]
Duration:00:09:04
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/22/23
9/22/2023
On September 22nd, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:37
Things may be going from bad to worse for the Bears
9/21/2023
The last time the Bears won a regular season game was in October of 2022. 12 straight losses. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the starting quarterback doesn’t seem to be on the same page as his coaches, and the defensive coordinator resigned somewhat out of the blue. WGN Radio’s afternoon Sports anchor Kevin Powell […]
Duration:00:07:21
How to check for fake Airbnb listings
9/21/2023
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake Airbnb listings and job scams that are aimed at students. He also shares details about con artists targeting older adults and the BBB’s upcoming Torch Awards.
Duration:00:06:16
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Taylor Swift, Cindy Crawford, and the writers strike
9/21/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss a writers strike update, Taylor Swift’s voter registration message, and an update on Oliver Anthony’s performances. They also talk about concert announcements, Cindy Crawford’s message to Oprah, and the 25th anniversary of ‘Will & Grace.’
Duration:00:10:05
Extremely Local News: Lollapalooza generates money for pickleball courts
9/21/2023
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: 16 Pickleball Courts Open In Grant Park Thanks To $500K From Lollapallooza: Six refurbished tennis courts also opened to the public. The courts were overhauled after years of the mega […]
Duration:00:03:21
What could the Fed’s interest rate hike mean for us?
9/21/2023
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike could mean for us, why the National Association of Realtors is moving to dismiss a lawsuit, and a new option for mortgage […]
Duration:00:07:20
Ukraine-Russia War update: Russia launches attacks hitting Ukraine’s civilians
9/21/2023
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 more Russian missiles hitting Ukraine’s civilians and how much money is actually getting to Ukraine. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts […]
Duration:00:08:46
Thought Leader Danny Salazar discusses minimized hiring growth
9/21/2023
Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about why CEOs are minimizing hiring growth, including the expected job pool shrinkage due to A.I. They wrap up with positives expected in 2024 compared to 2023.
Duration:00:09:03
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/21/23
9/21/2023
On September 21st, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:55
When should you get the COVID, Flu, and RSV vaccines?
9/20/2023
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about when to get your COVID, Flu, and RSV vaccines as well as when the optimal protection from those vaccines takes effect.
Duration:00:05:00
This Week in Chicago History: Mike Royko, Lane Tech High School, and the White Sox
9/20/2023
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mike Royko’s first printed column, the White Sox go to the World Series, the birth of Bill Murray, and more.
Duration:00:12:01
Extremely Local News: Will the city end subminimum wage for tipped workers?
9/20/2023
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: Chicago Could Soon End Subminimum Wages For Tipped Workers: Chicago would become the largest city to independently phase out subminimum wages for tipped workers if the “One Fair Wage” ordinance is approved by […]
Duration:00:03:28
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Vanna White, Katy Perry, and Bob Ross
9/20/2023
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how much Katy Perry sold her music catalog for, Vanna White’s future on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Danny Masterson’s divorce, and recent ratings for WWE. They also share details about how much a Bob Ross […]
Duration:00:11:30
Will more people be detained under Illinois’ no-cash bail?
9/20/2023
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Illinois’ elimination of cash bail and what that could affect. She also explains why Hunter Biden is suing the IRS and Donald Trump’s statement that he made on national TV.
Duration:00:06:37
Ukraine-Russia War update: Ukraine’s fight against Russia and for continued support
9/20/2023
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 Ukraine’s fight for continued support and President Zelensky’s speech at the UN General Assembly. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to […]
Duration:00:09:13
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/20/23
9/20/2023
On September 20th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Duration:00:00:43