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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/1/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/08/01

On August 1st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Thought Leader Michael Hides discusses the business...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/31

Michael Hides (Senior Vice President Business Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the impact that business owners are seeing related to AI, as well as how the stock market is impacting businesses.

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Richard Roeper: Can news coverage promote bad behavior?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/31

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about news coverage of recent anti-Semitic graffiti in places like Little Village and Hyde Park and if this kind of coverage can promote bad behavior. He also discusses the latest American Eagle Outfitters ad with Sydney Sweeney and the controversy surrounding it.

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Travel to Minooka to visit their beautiful ‘Parks and...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/31

Minooka Village President Ric Offerman joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his family has lived in Minooka since 1945 and his son Nick Offerman’s ties to the area as well as the Steppenwolf Theatre. He also shares some of his favorite things about Minooka, like their parks and a new pickleball court and why […]

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Be cautious when shopping for last minute...

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2025/07/31

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to take about counterfeit Lollapalooza tickets and back-to-school scams. He also explains the differences between a real Labubu and a fake “Lafufu,” as well as a warning issued by the FBI about installing certain apps on your phone.

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Extremely Local News: What could Grant Park look like...

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2025/07/31

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: Part Of DuSable Lake Shore Could Move Underground If City Extends Grant Park To Lakefront: The bold Park District plan would expand the plaza around Buckingham Fountain to the lakefront — […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Lollapalooza,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/31

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean preview the acts at Lollapalooza and shares details about Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral. They also talk about why Grateful Dead fans are upset about ticket prices and a new celebrity couple.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/31/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/31

On July 31st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s strategy for reshaping...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to dive deeper into the recent teen takeovers and his debating with the aldermen about the snap curfew, as well as how his administration is working to change the negative aspects of Chicago’s image. He also shares insight on his talks with The Bears organization to stay in […]

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How does COVID age your brain?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses how adults get the fluoride that they need. She also explains how people’s brains aged during the COVID pandemic and the ‘razor blade throat’ symptom.

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Karen Conti: Impact of Illinois’ new gun laws

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the argument is for Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to the Supreme Court and the two new Illinois gun laws. She also discusses Minnesota’s law requiring warnings on social media and what it could look like.

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This Week in Chicago History: Jim Lovell, Morton...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Arlington Park Race Track fire, the debut of Rainbow Cone, Jim Lovell’s Congressional Medal, and more.

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Extremely Local News: When does Chicago Avenue Bridge...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

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: Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Will Go Car-Free Once A Month This Fall: The Meet Me On Milwaukee pilot will shut down Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland avenues to cars […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Ozzy Osbourne,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, Netflix’s new record, and another actor who was considered for the James Bond role. They also talk about the meal shared between Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/30/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

On July 30th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Bob Costas remembers the 1984 Sandberg Game

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Veteran sportscaster Bob Costas joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about the Sandberg Game of 1984 and how that game became a personal favorite for him. He also discusses his relationship with Ryne Sandberg and his impression of him as a player.

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Why are tech stocks slowing down?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to share details about trade talks between China and the U.S., as well as a forecast of the jobs report and earnings season. He also talks about what the White House is saying about interest rates and the slowing of […]

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How to prolong the life of your phone

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to talk about how we rely on our technology and why we panic when it stops working. He also shares how you should keep up with regular maintenance with your technology and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Billy Joel, Lily...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Billy’s Joel’s new compilation album, Dean’s interview with Lily Tomlin, and remembering Ryne Sandberg.

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Extremely Local News: Uptown Lounge to serve coffee...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

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: Uptown Lounge, The Popular Late-Night Bar, Now Also A Daytime Cafe: The bar, which has a 4 a.m. liquor license, is now open 7 a.m. weekdays serving coffee to commuters […]

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