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Karen Conti: Jury continues deliberations in Mike...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/05

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the jury’s deliberations of Mike Madigan’s trial and the access that Elon Musk’s deputies have to the federal payment system. She also talks about the firing of some lawyers involved in prosecuting January 6th defendants and Bianca Censori’s outfit concerning issues with […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Ozzy Osbourne,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/05

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about new trailer releases for upcoming movies, a reunion of “The Goonies” actors, and Kevin Costner’s docuseries. They also share details about Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance and what’s new on streaming services.

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Extremely Local News: Cubs and Sox fans are already...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/05

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: Historical Rogers Park Homes, Including 1 By Frank Lloyd Wright, Donated To Loyola By Pritzkers: Jennifer Pritzker’s company TAWANI Enterprises donated the Emil Bach House and Lang House to the university […]

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WGN Radio extends contract with host Bob Sirott

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/05

WGN Radio today announced a multi-year extension with morning show host Bob Sirott who is heard 6 am to 10 am weekdays. “Management has given me a terrific on-air and behind-the-scenes team, plus freedom to do whatever I want,” said Bob Sirott. “That’s why waking up at 4:30 am is fun now. Actually…that last line […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 2/5/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/05

On February 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Is President Trump’s tariff proposal impacting stocks?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss China’s response to President Trump’s tariff proposal and what this week’s employment report could tell us. He also talk about the Fed speakers that will react to the tariffs proposal this week and the outlook on stocks.

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What are the current trends on social media?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the biggest recent changes in social media, joining private groups on social media sites, and the popularity of short-form videos. He also shares details about the downsides of the current trends and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss summer concert announcements, the death of Gene Barge, and an update on the Lively-Baldoni legal battle. They also talk about Sean Hayes’ “Good Night, Oscar” traveling to London and Dean’s interviews with Ke Huy Quan […]

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Extremely Local News: Foxtrot to reopen in Wicker Park

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

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: Otto’s Would Bring All-Day Restaurant, Bar To Vacant Ukrainian Village Auto Shop: Longtime employees of Heisler Hospitality want to open Otto’s at the site of the former Grace Auto Repair […]

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Remembering Gene Barge

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

Saxophonist Gene “Daddy G” Barge, who toured with The Rolling Stones and Bo Diddley, died of natural causes Sunday at his home in Bronzeville. He was 98. Barge moved to Chicago in the 1960s to become a staff musician and producer with Chess Records. He also produced Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. Bob Sirott shares […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 2/4/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/04

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

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share highlights from the Grammy Awards, including the L.A. firefighter’s presentation for Album of the Year, a tribute to Quincy Jones, and a montage of the best performances.

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Studs Terkel book ‘Division Street’ inspires podcast

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

Former Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich joins Bob Sirott to talk about her career writing for the Chicago Tribune and the book by Studs Terkel that influenced the “Division Street Revisited” podcast. She talks about working with executive producer, Melissa Harris, and how they got the idea to create the podcast.

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FDA approves first new pain medication in over 20 years

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about prostate cancer awareness and the FDA’s approval of a new pain medication. He also explains a study that was done about sparkling water, the benefits of olive oil, and what you should avoid and take when you’re sick.

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Extremely Local News: Norman’s Bistro opening a...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Is Chicago A Hemp City? Alderman Pitches Case To Tax And Test THC Loophole As Opponents Skip Hearing: The fight to regulate hemp has found its way to City […]

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From the archives: The day the music died

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

On this day 66 years ago (February 3, 1959) a plane crashed in a cornfield outside Clear Lake, Iowa. The crash unfortunately resulted in the deaths of musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), as well as pilot Roger Peterson. The date is now remembered as the “day the music died”. […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 2/3/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/02/03

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

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Update on mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport

Bob Sirott ·

2025/01/31

NewsNation’s national security contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Bob Sirott to explain more about the video of the crash between the American Eagle flight and Black Hawk helicopter, as well as how operations typically work at Reagan National Airport.

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Extremely Local News: Wrigley Field gets new seating...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/01/31

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: Museum Of Science And Industry Getting $10 Million Facelift: The museum will begin renovating its South Portico entrance this spring, adding an elevator, cafe and terrace overlooking the Jackson Park lagoon […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Marianne...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/01/31

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share highlights from the FireAid concert, who will appear at the Grammys on Sunday, and the latest on the Lively-Baldoni legal battle. They also discuss the death of Marianne Faithfull and things to do this weekend.

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