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Radio legend J.J. Jeffrey dies at 84

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/11

Long-time radio legend J.J. Jeffrey has died at the age of 84 after his battle with cancer. Bob Sirott remembers working with him and highlights some fun moments of Jeffrey’s career.

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Ukraine’s President...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/11

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 Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s travels throughout Europe and how the relationship between the U.S. and Russia has changed over the years. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/11/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/11

On October 11th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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New season of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash’ covers...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new season of “Backstory,” and his thirty-year anniversary at WGN. He also shares details about some of the topics he covers on “Backstory,” like tattoos, sports legend statues, and the history of the guitar.

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How you can donate to legitimate hurricane Milton...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can donate to legitimate hurricane relief funds and a Medicare card scam. He also shares details about the increase in moving scams and what to do if someone calls about a fake credit card in your […]

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Extremely Local News: Mars Candy Factory is Chicago’s...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

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: Lincoln Park Man Will Skip The Chicago Marathon To Run Around His Block 79 Times Instead: On Saturday, Matt Brusich will run 26.2 miles around his block in a U.S. […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Taylor Swift, Al...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Taylor Swift’s donation to hurricane relief, a video that leaked pertaining to P. Diddy, and Broadway to dim their lights for three stars. They also share details about Al Pacino’s upcoming memoir, a celebrity […]

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Ukraine-Russia War update: Multiple ports in Odesa...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

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 North Korea’s forces aiding Russia and multiple ports in Odesa targeted by missiles. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/10/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/10

On October 10th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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This Week in Chicago History: David Schwimmer, Ronald...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Portillo’s first went public, the stepping down of Lincoln Park Zoo Director Dr. Lester Fisher, Ronald Reagan’s first ceremonial pitch at Wrigley Field, and more.

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Karen Conti: Highlights of Supreme Court cases to...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the jury process when it comes to finding jurors for Mike Madigan’s trial and new evidence found concerning the Menendez brothers. She also highlights cases as the Supreme Court’s new term begins, like the arguments about ghost guns and a challenge to a Tennessee law […]

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Could that expired COVID test still be good? Here’s...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains how mpox spreads and a recent outbreak in parts of Africa. She also shares details about where you can find out about expired COVID tests and if the life of […]

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Extremely Local News: Could the Wieners Circle...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

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: Chef Grant Achatz, Wieners Circle Plotting A Corn Dog Collab: The acclaimed Alinea chef and the beloved hot dog stand exchanged hints of the collab on Instagram, but Achatz […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Jenna Fischer,...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the closure of theme parks in Florida, how Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir was finished, and Jenna Fischer’s battle with breast cancer. They also discuss the announcement of a Bobby Darin musical on Broadway, […]

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Ukraine-Russia War update: What is President Biden’s...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

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 U.S. President Joe Biden’s comments about Vladimir Putin and where talks of the war have died down. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 10/9/24

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/09

On October 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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What do you think are the worst intersections in...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/08

Axios contributor Justin Kaufmann joins Bob Sirott to talk about which intersections Chicagoans think are the most annoying based on traffic and travel times. He also explains how the different intersections were chosen and how construction on the Kennedy Expressway impacted the results.

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Stan’s Donuts partners with Affy Tapple for a fun...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/08

Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes a collaboration between Stan’s Donuts and Affy Tapple. This sweet treat is a combination of Stan’s Apple Crisp Old Fashioned donut and Affy Tapple’s iconic caramel and nut combo.

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Benefits of updating your smartphone’s software

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/08

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of keeping your devices updated and how you can schedule automatic updates. He also explains how often you should update your devices, what happens to devices that can’t receive updates, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Taylor Swift,...

Bob Sirott ·

2024/10/08

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, a benefit concert for the Hurricane Helene victims, and Taylor Swift’s new financial achievement. They also discuss how COVID-19 symptoms impacted Al Pacino’s health, Dean’s […]

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