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How to make an easier adjustment to the time change

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how people can make the time change easier on themselves and what people can do to cope with earlier sunsets. He also shares where Congress is at with trying to abolish the time change. Video from April:

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Lawmakers optimistic about reaching deal to end...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

NewsNation D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey joins Bob Sirott to recap what’s happened during the duration of the government shutdown and if we could see a deal reached by the end of this week. He also talks about the pressure lawmakers are under to reach a deal about SNAP benefits and flight delays at various airports.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Diane Ladd, Jon...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the renewal of “The Daily Show” and Jon Stewart, as well as the new “Sexiest Man Alive,” and the death of Diane Ladd. They also discuss Jesse Eisenberg’s decision to donate a kidney […]

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Extremely Local News: If you have SNAP benefits,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

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: Chicago Restaurants Offering Free, Discounted Meals During SNAP Freeze: Food pantries are increasing their efforts to help — and Chicago restaurants are offering completely free or discounted meals to people […]

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Will there be another rate cut in December?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the different outcomes of the NASDAQ and DOW, as well as why Chairman Powell is unsure about another rate cut in December. He also explains why we’re not getting a comprehensive picture of the economy and the […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/4/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

On November 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Billy Corgan brings The Smashing Pumpkins to Lyric...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a string of upcoming performances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness. He discusses what it was like to work with Lyric Opera and his musical influences on the album.

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WGN-TV’s Dina Bair works with Winnie Dortch to tell...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

WGN-TV midday anchor and medical reporter Dina Bair joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk to her about her latest Cover Story for WGN-TV about reporter Winnie Dortch‘s experiences with domestic violence. She focuses on when Winnie was shot and her journey of recovery. You can watch a preview of this story on […]

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Is hormone therapy beneficial for menopause?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss if hormone therapy can be beneficial when menopause begins, what we need to know about bird flu, and when we should get out COVID and flu shots. He also shares tips about how to make a […]

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Extremely Local News: These restaurants are helping...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: West Side’s Soul Food Lounge Offers Weekly Free Meals To Help Those Cut Off From SNAP: Quinten Love, the owner of Soul Food Lounge, will […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘American Horror...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a new season of “American Horror Story” and who will be joining the cast. He also shares details about this past weekend’s box office numbers and when “Pluribus” will air on Apple TV.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/3/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

On November 3rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Digital coupons are unreliable – State Rep. Janet...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/31

State Representative Janet Yang Rohr joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how unreliable digital coupons can be and what she’s doing to make clipping coupons easier for people with or without smartphones. She also discusses people’s reactions to the passing of a spending bill for transit agencies.

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Are you brave enough to visit Chicago’s haunted...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/31

Choose Chicago’s Director of Corporate Communications Isaac Reichman joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some of Chicago’s most haunted landmarks, including The Drake Hotel, Chicago Water Tower, and the Chicago Theater District. He also shares some fun Halloween activities to do with your family and friends.

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Extremely Local News: Mag Mile Lights Festival...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/31

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: Plain White T’s To Headline 34th Magnificent Mile Lights Festival: The fest and parade are expected to draw one million revelers to Michigan Avenue on Nov. 22 […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘The White...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/31

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about “The White Lotus” filming locations, when the new season of “Fallout” will return, and the renewal of “King of the Hill.” He also discusses the “Stranger Things” trailer, why Disney pulled its channels from YouTube TV, […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/31/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/31

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

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LaGrange Park Antique Mall has something for every...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/30

Owner of LaGrange Park Antique Mall, Nancy Lisowski, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how long her shop has been in LaGrange Park and how they help other businesses with the help of their resident cow, Moonique. She also discusses the importance of working with other communities and the celebrity that […]

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Richard Roeper: Check out these Chicago-themed...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/30

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the Netflix movie “A House of Dynamite” and how the city of Chicago is portrayed. He also shares some fun Chicago-themed Halloween costumes to put together last minute.

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The story of Resurrection Mary still lives on

Bob Sirott ·

2025/10/30

Chicago History Museum digital humanities fellow Jojo Galvan joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss the history of Resurrection Mary and the story of her handprints on the cemetery gates. He also explains whether or not we know who Mary actually is and the weekly tradition at Chet’s Melody Lounge.

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