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Extremely Local News: CTA brings back holidays trains...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/22

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: City Is Owed Nearly $20 Million In Police Overtime This Year From Special Event Organizers: The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events […]

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Ukraine-Russia War update: What are some events that...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/22

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including remembering events that led up to the war in Ukraine, like when a group of students gathered in Kyiv in 2013 to protest the Pro-Kremlin regime. You can find more updates […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/22/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/22

On November 22nd, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Photos: Jon Hansen and McDonald’s give out turkey...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

Before Thanksgiving, McDonald’s Operators of Chicagoland are hosting their 24th annual ‘Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway’. The event was founded by Chicago’s BMOA (Black McDonalds Operators Association) to help families in need during the holiday season. In 2020, the event expanded to the wider Chicago-area community of McDonald’s owner/operators. The two-week, 17-activation holiday […]

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Gene & Jude’s continues to be a River Grove staple

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

Gene & Jude’s general manager Dan Ciancio joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of Gene & Jude’s and what they are known for. He also shares details about why they have a smaller menu and some famous people who have stopped by.

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Extremely Local News: Block Club presents its guide...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

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: Passages Wine And Books Opens In West Town As A Place To Gather And Unwind: The bookstore on Chicago Avenue stocks fiction, romance, mystery and other genres. Owner Amanda Sadowski […]

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Online shopping scams increase from last year

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about how much online shopping scams have increased in the last year. He also shares details about a phone scam warning from McHenry County and what you should know about utility scams.

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Ukraine-Russia War update: What is an...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia’s use of an intercontinental ballistic missile and Ukraine’s strategy for targeting Russian territory. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to […]

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Thought Leader Melissa Cooper shares new steps to...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

Melissa Cooper (Director of Treasury Management Sales and Onboarding at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about the U.S. Treasury Department’s new steps to crack down on fraud with new detection processes, including machine learning artificial intelligence.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/21/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/21

On November 21st, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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‘Enlighten at Meijer Gardens’ in Grand Rapids: Nov....

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

John VanderHaagen, director of communications at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, joins Bob Sirott to talk about their new immersive light event, Enlighten. From the group that puts on Illumination at the Morton Arboretum, Enlighten at Meijer Gardens runs on select dates from November 27th to January 4th in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets […]

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This Week in Chicago History: Harpo Studios, 16-inch...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the demolition of Harpo Studios, the first Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the opening of C.D. Peacock in the Palmer House, and more

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Extremely Local News: South Loop getting a new movie...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

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: AMC Movie Theatres Coming To South Loop, Replacing Shuttered Showplace Icon Theater: The theater at Roosevelt Collection Shops will be one of the few movie theaters south of Downtown. A MacGuffins […]

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Karen Conti: Will Donald Trump’s hush money...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why prosecutors are open to delaying Donald Trump’s hush money sentencing and more about the parole hearing of South Carolina woman, Susan Smith. She also discusses a murder case in Georgia and why no arrests have been made so far in the death of […]

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Why did the U.S. Embassy...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including why the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut down and what President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on the war in Ukraine is. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/20/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/20

On November 20th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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What are extra surcharges at restaurants used for?

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/19

Jason Knowles, Consumer Investigative Reporter for ABC 7, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a restaurant surcharge that appeared during COVID-19 and what the extra charge is used for. He also explains how much the charge can be and what consumers can do to avoid it.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report:...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/19

Dean Richards, WGN’s entertainment reporter is out on on assignment, so LeeAnn Trotter (the arts and entertainment reporter for NBC 5) joins Bob Sirott to talk about holiday events happening around the Chicagoland area, like the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic. We also hear Dean’s interview with Wicked stars Ariana Grande […]

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Why the holiday season has a positive impact on stocks

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/19

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the war in Ukraine is impacting markets and what the future looks like for interest rates. He also shares details about how the holiday season affects stocks and whether or not President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks are […]

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Ukraine fires long-range...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/11/19

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including reports of Ukraine’s long-range missile attacks and their limited permissions on how they can use those weapons. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his […]

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