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What women should know about heart attack symptoms

Bob Sirott ·

2026/03/02

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Thomas Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about heart attack symptoms for women and why more people under 55 are dying from heart attacks, as well as a study on men aging faster due to forever chemicals. He also discusses the impact of drinking soda on your […]

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The Entertainment Report: Actor Awards, Jim Carrey,...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/03/02

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about highlights from the 32nd Actor Awards, including a tribute to Catherine O’Hara. He also shares his spoiler-free review of “Scream 7” and Jim Carrey’s speech at the César Awards.

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Extremely Local News: Could a new ordinance lead to...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/03/02

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: Downtown Hotel Stays Could Get Pricier Under Ordinance Designed To Boost Tourism: The proposal would allow some Downtown hotels to charge a 1.5 percent fee added to the existing […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 03/02/26

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2026/03/02

On March 2nd, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Meat-free Fridays are popular at these Chicago...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/27

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to share her favorite restaurants in the Chicagoland area that have weekly fish fries and pepper and egg sandwiches for those who observe Lent or just have a taste for a delicious seafood dinner. Some of the restaurants include the Irish American Heritage Center, King Crab House Chicago, Buona, […]

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Extremely Local News: Holiday Club in Uptown to close...

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2026/02/27

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: Pullman’s Historic Hotel Florence To Be Restored As Part Of $100 Million State Project: Neighbors and community stakeholders hope the project will drive tourism and economic growth to the Far South […]

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The Entertainment Report: Warner Bros., Pink, and...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/27

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the bidding for Warner Bros., her phone call with Ryan Gosling, and where you can watch “Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert.” She also shares Pink’s response to rumors about […]

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Why do some people dislike daylight saving time?

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/27

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain the psychology of reasons why some people really dislike daylight savings time and how to gain a sense of control during that time of change. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 02/27/26

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/27

On February 27th, 2026, Kevin Wells shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Can Mayor Johnson persuade the Bears to stay in Chicago?

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk more about the fate of the Bears in Chicago, what he needs from the state of Illinois to keep the Bears in the city, and what he has to do to match what Arlington Heights and Hammond are offering. He also explains what he thinks the […]

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From schools to pancake houses, Oak Forest offers...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

Oak Forest City Clerk Nicole Tormey joins Bob Sirott to share her experiences of working and living in Oak Forest, as well as some of her favorite restaurants. She also talks about upcoming events that the Oak Forest community can participate in and their project to expand sidewalks and bike trails.

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Richard Roeper: The future is here with delivery...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about what could happen to Soldier Field if the Bears decided to move and the other kinds of events that are hosted there throughout the season. He also shares details about driverless cars making their way to Chicago and what he thought about “Paul […]

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Extremely Local News: Englewood Girl Scouts sell over...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Congress Theater Overhaul ‘Full Speed Ahead,’ With Construction To Start In March, Ald. Says: After a series of funding delays, the revival of the century-old theater could be complete by December 2027 and include affordable […]

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Fake calls and emails concerning Cook County taxes on...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about a U.S. Postal inspection service warning and an increase in fake Publishers Clearing House winnings. He also discusses fake calls and emails about Cook County taxes and why research is important before attending home shows and expos.

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The Entertainment Report: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

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 the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees and the alleged return of “Ted Lasso.” She also shares details about Metallica performing at the Las Vegas Sphere in October and Taylor […]

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Thought Leader Danny Salazar breaks down Supreme...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/26

Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down the Supreme Court’s decision against tariffs, what it means for businesses navigating today’s economy, and why fewer incentives are prompting workers to stay put rather than switch jobs.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 02/26/26

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2026/02/26

On February 26th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Highlights from President Trump’s State of the Union...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/25

Chicago Sun-Times special correspondent Lynn Sweet joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not State of the Union Addresses carry a lasting impact and if he should have condensed his speech. She also discusses some important points mentioned in his speech, like state income tax versus sales tax and the state of the economy.

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This Week in Chicago History: Chance The Rapper,...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/25

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the capturing of El Chapo, Jonathan Toews’ first hat trick, and the arrival of an aardvark at Brookfield Zoo.

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Debunking health myths with an Infectious Disease...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/25

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty clears up a couple studies that aren’t necessarily proven, including a vaccine to protect against all coughs, colds, and flu, as well as an alleged link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs […]

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