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Extremely Local News: Open House Chicago to welcome...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: In Little Village, Residents Are Blowing Actual Whistles To Warn Neighbors About ICE: Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up ICE arrests. “People could hear that noise, and if […]

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Don’t ‘fall’ for these autumn-related scams

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase of autumn-related scams, like people going door-to-door for roof repairs and fake furnace inspections. He also shares details about a scam that asks you to provide multiple credit cards, a local email scam, and identity theft-driven insurance fraud.

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The secret behind ‘zero percent financing’

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

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 the latest on credit card rates and what companies don’t tell you about zero percent financing. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

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Thought Leader Dan Barrins shares top projects that...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the top 10 commercial property projects that may reshape Chicago, the status of the 2025 industrial real estate market, as well as the current rental and multifamily market.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/18/25

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2025/09/18

On September 18th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Karen Conti: Are employees protected when posting...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rights of employees and if they can be fired for posting their opinions on social media, as well as which types of hate speech are and aren’t protected by the First Amendment. She also discusses the chances of Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter receiving […]

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Extremely Local News: You could own a famous...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

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: Bridgeport’s Formerly Polluted Riverfront Park Is Now Thriving And Could Be Expanded: Park No. 571 occupies a site on the Chicago River that once housed a Peoples Gas plant. With Peoples […]

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The differences between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

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 the differences between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as the nutrient in vegetables that may help the body fight cancer cells.

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This Week in Chicago History: Carlos Zambrano, Mae...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Carlos Zambrano’s no-hitter from 2008, the birth of Virginia Madsen, the 75th anniversary of Candlelite Chicago, and more.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Robert Redford,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share reactions on social media about the passing of Robert Redford, the release date for the Ozzy Osbourne documentary, and the renewal of “The Morning Show.” They also talk about NewsNation’s number one spot in Saturday’s […]

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Mayor Brandon Johnson visits WGN Radio – talks taxes...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to discuss Chicago’s crime statistics over the years, his suggestion concerning vacancies on Michigan Avenue, and what he thinks about President Trump claiming that he will send federal troops to Chicago. He also talks about the affordability of housing in Chicago compared to other big cities, how property […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/17/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

On September 17th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Robert Redford,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/16

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Robert Redford and why Jamie Lee Curtis became emotional when talking about Charlie Kirk. They also talk about Dean’s interview with the members of Spinal Tap and this year’s Emmy […]

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Finding credible sources when news breaks

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/16

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain the difference between misinformation and disinformation on social media and how to check if a source is trustworthy or not. He also discusses how you can find credible sources for new stories and answers this week’s genius bar question: What exactly is Discord?

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Is a tax hike looming?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/16

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the S&P 500 and why inflation isn’t getting any better. He also explains what this week’s retail sales and tech stocks will reveal and if the Fed is leaning towards cutting interest rates.

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Extremely Local News: Sanders BBQ Supply coming to...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/16

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: Sanders BBQ Supply Makes NYT’s Top Restaurant List — And Will Expand To Hyde Park: The popular Beverly spot that fuses regional barbecue styles will open Sanders BBQ Prime below […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/16/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/16

On September 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Choose Chicago’s campaign to change peoples’...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/15

Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Choose Chicago plans to address Chicago’s image issues with their social media campaign, All For The Love of Chicago. She explains how people can participate and what they plan to achieve from this campaign.

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Here’s how to get tested for diabetes

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/15

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about who can get the COVID vaccine, why nearly half of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and why more elderly people are dying after falls. He also shares details about a rise in rat-linked illnesses, […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Emmy Awards,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/15

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean shared their opinions on Nate Bargatze as this year’s Emmys host and his running joke about the length of speeches. They also discussed why “The Bear” didn’t win any awards, who won the most awards, and […]

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