Bob Sirott

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about his new show ‘The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2’ and the history of some of the buildings he visits. Some of the places he highlights are the Chicago Cultural Center and the Ruth and Sam Van Sickle Ford House.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, joins the morning show every Monday morning following the 6:30am newscast. Dr. Most talks to Wendy Snyder about Christmas gifts for seniors, like a blood pressure monitor an resistance bands. He also answers listener questions and discusses what gifts to get your parents […]

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 the premiere of ‘Wonka’ in London, another celebrity hit in the face, and KISS as avatars. They also share details about the Kennedy Center Honors, a movie about George […]

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 why three thousand trucks are stuck at the Poland-Ukraine border and who is worried about Ukraine’s democracy. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To […]

On December 4th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic, Louisa Chu, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the winners of the 2023 Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest and what some of her favorite holiday cookies are. She also discusses what it was like to be a fixer for Anthony Bourdain, her review of Guinness Open Gate […]

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: Farm Bar Ravenswood Opens Tuesday Night: The second location of the farm-to-table restaurant offers modern twists on Midwestern fare using ingredients from owner TJ Callahan’s […]

Managing editor of Decider.com Alex Zalben joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to look closer at the Golden Bachelor’s personal life and whether or not a second season will be announced. He also talks about the ‘Squid Game’ finale next week, a new movie on Netflix featuring Natalie Portman, and another popular streaming show coming […]

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 how Ukrainians keep cheer in their lives while fighting for their freedom and whether or not they see an end to war. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To […]

On December 1st, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about United Airline’s new seating system, a price drop in airfares, and the Southwest Airlines bargain for Costco members. He also discusses how you can find cheaper flights in December and the new rewards chart for Hyatt members.

CEO of Giordano’s, Yorgo Koutsogiorgas, joins Bob Sirott and John Williams in the studio for a surprise Breakfast Club! He discusses where they get their ingredients and where you can visit their 70 locations.

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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’s Ornamental Vegetables Are TikTok-Famous — But Don’t Eat Them: Humble, hardy cabbages and kale are outshining mums in the Loop this season thanks to a viral video. 6 Vintage Resellers […]

Mayor of Antioch, Scott Gartner, joins Bob Sirott to talk about family winter activities in Antioch and a theater that residents love to visit. He also shares details about how long he’s been the mayor and what they’re planning on building.

Melissa Cooper (Director of Treasury Management Sales and Onboarding at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the concerns of rising check fraud, along with check washing and how to avoid it.

Journalist Joseph Lindsley on an inability to imagine a world without powerful tyrants.

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

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Our Lady of the Angels school fire, the birth of Patrick Kane, the growing popularity of Malort, and more.

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 why the number of COVID cases continues to increase. She also discusses a spike of respiratory illnesses in China and a new treatment for sickle cell disease.