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Extremely Local News: You could win money for your...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/19

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: ‘The Bear’ Cast Visits Classic South Side Pizza Place Vito And Nick’s: “The Bear” stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach took photos with staff at the iconic […]

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Luigi Mangione continues to receive funds for defense...

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2025/03/19

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to an update on the UnitedHealthcare case and the donations that Luigi Mangione is receiving for defense funds. She also explains the circumstances in which a federal judge could be impeached and when a restaurant is liable for injuries caused by spillage.

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What are some health impacts on returning astronauts?

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2025/03/19

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discuses an announcement from a UN food agency about bird flu, the health impact of the astronauts returning to Earth after nine months, and what we still don’t know about COVID-19.

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This Week in Chicago History: Portillo’s, Richard J....

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/19

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade, an update in Operation Silver Shovel, and the introduction of Portillo’s chocolate cake.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Lollapalooza,...

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2025/03/19

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 2025 Lollapalooza lineup, an update on the Backstreet Boys at the Las Vegas Sphere, Paul Rudd’s comments about the return of “Ant-Man,” and her story about meeting Gene Hackman.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/19/25

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2025/03/19

On March 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Native Chicagoan catches Cubs opener in Tokyo

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/18

Media personality Dave Spector joins Bob Sirott from Japan to talk about the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers opening the MLB season in Tokyo. Spector, who is originally from Chicago, shares insight on what the atmosphere was like and how much tickets were costing on the secondary market. He also discusses how one team […]

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When will egg prices come down?

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2025/03/18

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest economic news and when we could see egg prices come down. He also talks about what we can expect to hear from Fed Chair Powell and explains the difference between value stocks versus gross stocks.

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Enhancing your social media experience with spring...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/18

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about spring cleaning when it comes to your social media and technology, like password maintenance and deleting apps you don’t use. He also discusses backing up contacts and photos on your phone and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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Extremely Local News: Tomatoes are back in season!

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/18

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: Elston Electric Arcade And Bar Opens At Salt Shed This Weekend: Logan Arcade and the Salt Shed are teaming up on a family-friendly arcade at the entertainment complex along the Chicago […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Fleetwood Mac,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/18

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when we can expect to see a Fleetwood Mac documentary, winners from the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and who Tom Cruise is dating.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/18/25

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2025/03/18

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

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What to expect during final phase of Kennedy...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/17

IDOT Communications Manager and Public Information Officer Maria Castaneda joins Bob Sirott and Amanda Czernecki to talk about the final phase of the Kennedy Expressway construction and when exactly that work will begin. She also discusses if there will be any work on the inbound Eisenhower and signage that drivers can expect to see.

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Is ‘microdosing’ Ozempic becoming a trend?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/17

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to explain why some people are ‘microdosing’ Ozempic and whether or not it contains age-fighting properties. He also discusses the possibility of arthritis being hereditary and when you should eat after exercising.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Conan O’Brien,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/17

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the South Side Irish Parade, a look back on Robert Jordan’s interview with Tommy Lee Jones, and Conan O’Brien’s return to the 2026 Oscars. They also share details about Dolly Parton’s first public appearance […]

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Trash or treasure: Find out what your memorabilia is...

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2025/03/17

AU Sports is Chicagoland’s oldest sports memorabilia store. Owner Scott Beatty joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and share feedback on their sports memorabilia. Is it trash or treasure?

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 3/17/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/17

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

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Chicago is filled with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/14

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to talk about her list of the best corned beef sandwiches throughout Chicago, including the Eleven City Diner and Mensch’s Deli. Freelancer Samantha Nelson also joins Bob to talk about which Chicago restaurants and bars have St. Patrick’s Day specials, like Industry Ales and Kindling.

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It’s easy to use Gen Z slang – no cap!

Bob Sirott ·

2025/03/14

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to explain how to use and understand some of Gen Z’s slang terms. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), […]

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Extremely Local News: Kanin in Ravenswood attracts...

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2025/03/14

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: Neighbors Honor Clarence Darrow 100 Years After ‘Scopes Monkey Trial’ At His Namesake Bridge: The famously agnostic attorney and longtime Hyde Park resident fought a Tennessee law that banned teaching evolution […]

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