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Jim Deshaies: Power will be key for Cubs in playoffs

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

The last time the Chicago Cubs played in the postseason, COVID restrictions limited the capacity at Wrigley Field. That won’t the case this afternoon when the Cubs host the Padres in the first game of a best-of-three Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres. Jim Deshaies, the color commentator for Cubs games on the […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Bad Bunny, Tina...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny playing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the separation of a popular celebrity couple, and why Cat Stevens postponed his national tour. They also share details about a new […]

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When should you upgrade your phone or computer?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about getting the latest technology as soon as it’s released versus keeping what you already have and why people get emotionally attached to their devices. He also explains when it’s time to upgrade, if you should get insurance for your devices, and answers this week’s […]

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Extremely Local News: Lake Street Bridge set to be...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

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: Lake Street Bridge Construction Starts Soon, Closing It To Traffic For 2 Years: Work on the bridge over the Chicago River will start in October and run through January 2028. […]

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Will the upcoming jobs report determine rate cuts?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how stocks typically do during talks of a government shutdown and if the jobs report will determine what the Fed will do about rate cuts. He also explains what the neutral rate is and how small stocks […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/30/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/30

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

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Meditate on positive words to improve your day

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/29

Certified Consulting Hypnotist Shawn Mossell joins Bob Sirott to help the people of Chicago take a moment of zen. Get those morsels of serotonin with some positive affirmations like “I am well” and slow, deep breathing to better prepare for the day’s stressors and change your thinking. Choosing to dwell on those good thoughts can wash […]

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Be aware of your kids spreading and catching lice at...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/29

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest Region Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the inevitable rise in children being affected by flu and spreading lice as the school season starts back up. They also look at a few body changes that may indicate liver struggles and how best to keep your […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Don’t Stop Queen...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/29

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to debunk any rumors of Queen throwing in the towel, a tough update from Dolly Parton taking a year-long break to tend to her health, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s new movie is a box office hit!

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/29/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/29

On September 29, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Extremely Local News: Block Party Chicago is finally...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/29

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: Forty Acres Fresh Market Opens In Austin, Bringing Grocery Store To Area Facing ‘Food Apartheid’ The grocery store brings fresh produce, a butcher counter, a hot bar and other […]

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Hosting holidays shouldn’t be stressful – use these...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/26

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about tips for hosting holidays and parties at your home without feeling the stress. She also shares her recipe for her Pumpkin Spice Café con Leche. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/26/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/26

On September 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Testing new names for WGN’s Traffic Helicopter

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/26

As you may or may not know, WGN Radio is the only radio station in the city that uses a helicopter to help its listeners navigate their morning commute. WGN-TV’s Brhett Vickery and WGN Radio’s Amanda Czernecki work together to provide updates from the sky. Bob Sirott believes the traffic helicopter, ‘SkyCam 9’, needs an […]

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Richard Roeper: Are ‘free food’ promotions really...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the media and publicity angle of The Wieners Circle hot dog giveaway, as well as how common this practice is in the restaurant industry. He also shares details about how Chicago Sun-Times columnist, Mary Mitchell, will be honored at the Billy Goat Tavern.

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Lindenhurst’s mayor is proud of their downtown revival

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

Mayor of Lindenhurst, Dominic Marturano, joins Bob Sirott to talk about where Lindenhurst is located and how their downtown are revival has progressed. He also shares how him and his family came to move to Lindenhurst and some of the upcoming family activities they will be hosting.

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Extremely Local News: Logan square welcomes Babe’s...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

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: Private Fences Put Up Around Public Park Irk Near North Neighbors: The park must be publicly accessible 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily as part of an agreement with the city — but some […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Jimmy Kimmel,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings, why Jessica Chastain is protesting Apple TV+, and Dean’s interview with the star of “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.” They also talk about how the Leo High School Choir […]

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These are just a few Homecoming scams

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about different types of Homecoming scams and fake phone calls claiming to be an employee from the village of Mount Prospect. He also shares details about how a Portage Park woman lost over twenty thousand dollars to a fake message on her computer […]

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Thought Leader Danny Salazar explains rate cut’s...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/25

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 the recent Fed rate cut and what it means for small businesses, as well as consumers and potentially the job market.

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