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When you should get your measles vaccine

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/22

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about where measles vaccines are available and eye drops that could help vision loss due to aging. He also shares details about what happens when you eat too much protein, what types of exercise give you energy, and how women […]

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Extremely Local News: John Stamos makes his...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/22

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: Swimmers Return To Chicago River For 1st Time In A Century, Marking Waterway’s Dramatic Transformation: Hundreds of swimmers dove into the Chicago River Sunday to raise money for ALS […]

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Now’s the time to book your holiday flights

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/22

Johnny Jet, travel influencer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why travel from Europe to the U.S. has dropped, the best time to book your holiday flights, and how to get deals for first-class traveling. He also shared some of his hotel pet peeves and why food tastes different when you’re flying.

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/22

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details on Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension, the weekend box office numbers, and Hallmark’s holiday movie schedule. She also shares details about a new movie on Amazon and her experiences meeting Robert Redford.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/22/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/22

On September 22nd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share reactions to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and SNL’s hosts and musical guests for their 51st season. They also talk about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

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Chicago has chosen their final four in the Best...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats,” Michael Piff, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the final four contenders in the Chicago Area’s Best Burger Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Puckered Pickle Co. He discusses how he monitors the incoming votes, how each of the burger places are spreading the word to their fans, […]

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Fall is almost here and we should embrace it

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about all the ways you can welcome fall with open arms. She includes lighting a fall-scented candle, creating a new playlist, and opening the windows. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go […]

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Geja’s Cafe celebrates 60 years with an expansion and...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

Owner of Geja’s Cafe, Jeff Lawler, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how they are celebrating the 60th anniversary of Geja’s and how they are expanding. He also shares his history with the Geja’s family and their new seasonal fondues.

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Extremely Local News: West Loop to see new apartments...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

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: State Of The West Loop: Crime Is Down, 500-Plus New Apartments And Aldi On The Way: At the State of the West Loop meeting, city and police leaders reported sharp drops […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/19/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/19

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

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

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean give updates on Jimmy Kimmel’s show and the Leo High School choir’s appearance on “America’s Got Talent.” They also talk about why Ed Sheeran refuses to perform in space, the announcement of “Camp Rock 3,” and […]

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Richard Roeper remembers having dinner with Robert...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s opposition to gambling terminals in Chicago establishments and why Richard agrees with him. They also share details about the opening of a Toys “R” Us store in Aurora and Richard’s memories of having dinner with Robert Redford.

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Extremely Local News: Open House Chicago to welcome...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

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: In Little Village, Residents Are Blowing Actual Whistles To Warn Neighbors About ICE: Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up ICE arrests. “People could hear that noise, and if […]

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Don’t ‘fall’ for these autumn-related scams

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase of autumn-related scams, like people going door-to-door for roof repairs and fake furnace inspections. He also shares details about a scam that asks you to provide multiple credit cards, a local email scam, and identity theft-driven insurance fraud.

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The secret behind ‘zero percent financing’

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest on credit card rates and what companies don’t tell you about zero percent financing. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

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Thought Leader Dan Barrins shares top projects that...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the top 10 commercial property projects that may reshape Chicago, the status of the 2025 industrial real estate market, as well as the current rental and multifamily market.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/18/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/18

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

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Karen Conti: Are employees protected when posting...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rights of employees and if they can be fired for posting their opinions on social media, as well as which types of hate speech are and aren’t protected by the First Amendment. She also discusses the chances of Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter receiving […]

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Extremely Local News: You could own a famous...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/09/17

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: Bridgeport’s Formerly Polluted Riverfront Park Is Now Thriving And Could Be Expanded: Park No. 571 occupies a site on the Chicago River that once housed a Peoples Gas plant. With Peoples […]

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