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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/21/26

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2026/04/21

On April 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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New businesses continue to open on State Street

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2026/04/20

Kemena Brooks, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Board Chair, joins Bob Sirott to talk about gatherings in the Loop as the weather gets warmer and the challenge of navigating teen takeovers. She also shares details about and arts and culture study that will take place this year and the increase of businesses opening on State Street.

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Is there a link between screen time and dementia risk?

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2026/04/20

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while […]

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Extremely Local News: Aloha Motel transforming into a...

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2026/04/20

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: Drivers Keep Crashing Cars Into This Avondale Building — Will The City Do Something About It?: The issues stem from drivers speeding in the Western Avenue bus lane to […]

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The Entertainment Report: ‘Top Gun 3,’ Michael...

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2026/04/20

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to discuss the controversy surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the death of Patrick Muldoon. He also shares details about the history of Ebertfest and the confirmation of “Top Gun 3.”

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/20/26

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2026/04/20

On April 20th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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How the state of Israel evolved during war

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2026/04/17

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state in Israel and the ceasefire they have with Lebanon. He also explains why Hezbollah had a lack of involvement in the ceasefire negotiations and statements from The White House about the ceasefire with Iran. This conversation was recorded before the Strait […]

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The power breakfast returns to Chicago Cut Steakhouse

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2026/04/17

David Flom, managing partner of Chicago Cut Steakhouse, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the return of the power breakfast and how successful it’s been so far. He also discusses what the steakhouse competition is like in the city and why it’s a good thing to get together with other steakhouse owners.

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Retail shops are getting into the restaurant industry

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2026/04/17

Freelance food writer Lisa Shames joins Bob Sirott to share another growing trend in the city that focuses on cafés in retail stores and what their purpose is. Some of the places where you can grab coffee and a snack include Postcard, Kith Treats, and Soloway Coffee.

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The Entertainment Report: Record Store Day, CIVL...

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2026/04/17

John Dreznes, Beverly Records third generation, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of Beverly Records, how they plan on celebrating Record Store Day, and the rising popularity of vinyl among younger generations. Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman also joins Bob to share details about what’s happening in and around the city this […]

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Is there a right way to use AI?

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2026/04/17

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the topic of Artificial Intelligence and whether it’s really helping or hurting us. She explains how it could make us more passive with its responses and how to use it the right way. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the […]

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Extremely Local News: Humboldt Park to bring back...

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2026/04/17

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: The Video Strip Outlived Blockbuster And Is Still Renting Out 25,000 Movies On The South Side: As the film and streaming industries have shifted, so has Joe Trutin’s McKinley Park store. […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/17/26

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2026/04/17

On April 17th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Jim DeRogatis comments on the Ticketmaster-Live...

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2026/04/16

Jim DeRogatis, co-host of Sound Opinions, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what a New York jury ruled on the Ticketmaster-Live Nation civil case and whether or not that will impact future ticket prices. He also explains the history of the merger of the two companies and how much money each person could receive if […]

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Tax Day has passed, but scams are far from over

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2026/04/16

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a wide variety of scams that are popping up, including calls about tax returns, fake texts claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office, and social media investment groups. He also explains what ghost tipping scams are and how he will […]

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Extremely Local News: ‘The New York Times’ recognizes...

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2026/04/16

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Da Local Boy, The Loop’s Hawaiian Food Hotspot, Named One Of NYT’s Best Restaurants: Nate Domingo and his wife Dianne didn’t intend to open a restaurant, but now they have two — one in suburban […]

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The Entertainment Report: Earth, Wind & Fire, Tom...

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2026/04/16

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a preview of Tom Cruise’s new movie, Ben Stiller’s bowling documentary, and a Martha Stewart biopic. She also shares details about an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary and “The End of […]

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David Hochberg: Coastal home sellers more likely to...

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2026/04/16

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why home sellers in the Midwest aren’t following the trend of cutting prices and who is most likely to miss “buy now, pay later” loan payments. He hosts […]

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Thought Leader Caryn Levey on 2026 401(k)s, Gen Z and...

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2026/04/16

Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to break down the new 2026 401(k) limits, explore why many Gen Z adults still depend on their parents financially, and discuss the upcoming Trump Accounts for Kids.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/16/26

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2026/04/16

On April 16th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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