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Bridgeview welcomes Middle Eastern restaurant M’daKhan

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/02

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share her review of a new Middle Eastern restaurant in Bridgeview, M’daKhan, and Proxi’s focus on Asian-style cuisine. She also talks about a comfort food restaurant located in the Moonflower cocktail bar, Funeral Potatoes.

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Extremely Local News: How you can celebrate Free...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/02

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: Chicago’s Comic Book Stores Banding Together For Citywide Shop Crawl Saturday: Neighborhood shops plan to take this year’s Free Comic Book Day festivities to a new level, […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Jill Sobule,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/02

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Bob Sirott’s nomination for the Radio Hall of Fame and things to do this weekend. They also share details about a couple of celebrity deaths, Russell Brand’s first court appearance, […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 5/2/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/02

On May 2nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Tips for keeping your passwords safe

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about password safety and moving scams. He also shares details about a scam concerning robo-callers and paying a bill with gift cards.

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What to know about the Nintendo Switch 2

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

CNET editor at large Scott Stein joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 preorders and what the new system is capable of. He also discusses some of the games he’s tried out on it and if it’s worth buying.

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Extremely Local News: Uber offering refunds to...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Uber Wrongfully Charged Riders Downtown Congestion Fee For Months: After Block Club reached out to Uber about customers complaining they’d been charged city congestion fees outside of allotted […]

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Tony Awards nominations and Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis. They also share details about Michael Bolton’s cancer diagnosis and Sheryl Crow’s home invader.

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Why more people are choosing pets over children

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

WGN Radio host and pet expert Steve Dale joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to explain what “designer dogs” are, why they’re not all hypo-allergenic, and if mutts tend to be healthier. He also shares information about dog DNA testing kits and why more young people are choosing to have pets over having children.

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Thought Leader Danny Salazar discusses upcoming jobs...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss what to expect from upcoming jobs report, as well as how tariffs are affecting consumer spending and small businesses.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 5/1/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/05/01

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

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Tony Stewart is ready for racing season!

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Tony Stewart’s resume is quite lengthy. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee won three NASCAR Cup Series championships, as well as an IndyCar championship. Over the weekend, Stewart earned his first career NHRA Top Fuel victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He joined Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Dane Neal […]

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This Week in Chicago History: ‘Bozo’s Circus,’ Walter...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the reveal of Al Capone’s vault, the Bears’ draft pick of 1975, and the debut of the Grand Prize Game on “Bozo’s Circus.”

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When should you plant your tomatoes?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the perfect time to plant tomatoes and the definition of a true “heirloom” tomato. He also answers listeners’ questions, like how to keep squirrels away from your garden and how often you should water tomato plants.

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Extremely Local News: Lincoln Park to welcome...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

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: New DuSable Park Plans Would Bring A Boardwalk, Lush Greenery To The Lakefront: The park’s design pays homage to Chicago’s founder and first non-Indigenous Black settler, Jean […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Jeremy Renner,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about a revelation in Jeremy Renner’s memoir and why Terrence Howard turned down a role in the Marvin Gaye biopic. They also share details about Martin Short’s new hosting gig and […]

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Karen Conti: President Trump issues executive orders...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about President Trump’s executive orders against multiple law firms and why a Milwaukee judge was arrested. She also explains whether or not the death penalty is considered for people with mental impairment and the start of P Diddy’s trial.

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Arcada and Des Plaines Theatres prepare for a busy...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

Ron Onesti, CEO of Onesti Entertainment, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some upcoming shows, including Justin Hayward and Ace Frehley. He also shares details about the reopening of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the Studio 64 dance parties at the Arcada Theatre.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/30/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/30

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

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Need a measuring tape? TV remote? Just use your...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/29

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about things you can do with your smartphone that you probably didn’t know about. Some functions include scanning documents, translating languages through pictures, and even using your phone as a TV remote.

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