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Terry Savage: What exactly will be impacted by tariffs?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

'We will all be hit' says financial columnist Terry Savage on tariffs.

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Talking to your children about text scams

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to protect yourself from online banking risks and fake flyers going around in the Round Lake Beach area. He also shares details about a survey scam in the Deerfield school district and talking to kids about text scams.

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Extremely Local News: Skyway Lanes to stay open after...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

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: AI Speed Cameras On DuSable Lake Shore Drive? State Bill Could Make It Happen: Under the proposed legislation, new technology could detect unsafe driving patterns and issue fines for speeding. Skyway Lanes […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Quentin...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the season finales of two popular streaming shows, a sequel to a Quentin Tarantino movie, and a new album from The Waterboys.

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Thought Leader Kimberly Adams shares April mortgage...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

Kimberly Adams, Residential Loan Officer at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to talk about the mortgage rate forecast for April and where the housing market may go in the rest of 2025.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/3/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/03

On April 3rd, 2025, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

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How will tariffs impact the auto industry?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

Owner of Apple Chevy John Alfirevich joins Bob Sirott to explain the impact of tariffs of the auto industry and what could be the new reality of car prices. He also shares details about how American cars will specifically be affected and when we could see these changes take place.

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How contagious is tuberculosis?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

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 a resurgence of tuberculosis cases and a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s.

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Karen Conti: Could President Trump run for a third term?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Mike Madigan’s lawyers filing to throw out his convictions and what tends to happen when a jury gets involved with a death penalty decision. She also explains what The U.S. Constitution says about presidential terms and a proposed law for homeschooling in Illinois.

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Extremely Local News: Your ticket late fees can soon...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

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: Chicagoans With Ticket Debt Can Now Have Late Fees Forgiven Through June 30: Chicagoans with ticket debt from 2023 or earlier can qualify to have late fees and additional penalties […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Val Kilmer, Jack...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

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 Val Kilmer. They also talk about Jack Black’s wardrobe malfunction on late night TV and what’s new on streaming services.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/2/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/02

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

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No April Foolin’: More tariffs expected tomorrow

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/01

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how tariffs are impacting markets and how people are turning to bonds and gold as a safe haven. He also shares details on recent retail sales numbers and whether or not it’s time to invest in tech […]

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Extremely Local News: Aurelio’s Pizza to close a...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/01

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: Sterling Bay Surrendering Section Of Lincoln Yards To Lender In Latest Setback For Megadevelopment: The developer is transferring ownership of the northern portion of the sprawling site to Bank OZK. It’s […]

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You can master your smartphone with these tips

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/01

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the most important things to master on your smartphone, including adjusting text size, setting up your Medical ID, cleaning up your home screen, and many more. He also answers this week’s genius bar question, which answers a question about allowed permissions on websites.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: The Beatles,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/01

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the battle over Gene Hackman’s death documents, Dave Coulier’s health announcement, and a statement from Kanye West about his kids. They also share details about the cast of the upcoming Beatles biopics, a Yoko […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 4/1/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/04/01

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

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Ald. Brian Hopkins continues to push for curfew after...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/31

2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins on the Streeterville teen takeover and response to it.

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This exercise could lessen your knee pain

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/31

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about an exercise to lessen pain in your knees, the benefits of cooking and eating salmon, as well as walking after a meal. He also discusses research on eating yogurt and the prevention of colon cancer, how […]

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Plenty of facts, memories, and trivia in ‘EveryCubEver’

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/31

Author Rick Kaempfer joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the latest edition of his book EveryCubEver and how he came up with the idea for it. He also shares some of the coolest facts he’s learned in the process and if he will ever truly complete this book.

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