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Extremely Local News: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto on...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/16

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: Mayor Vetoes Controversial Ban On Intoxicating Hemp Products: Mayor Brandon Johnson has long backed hemp businesses, pointing to minority operators locked out of the state’s limited legal cannabis rollout. […]

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Highlights from the 2026 Winter Olympics

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2026/02/16

Alex Maragos, NBC 5 news anchor, joins Bob Sirott from Milan to talk about the focus on women’s hockey, the story of two local speedskaters, and where Americans stand on the medal leaderboard. He also explains what ski mountaineering is, his favorite moment so far, and the dishes he’s tried.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 02/16/26

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2026/02/16

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

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Bob Sirott’s favorite new features at the 2026...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/13

The Chicago Auto Show is in town through President’s Day (Monday, 2/16). Seeing all the new cars, and innovative features got Bob Sirott’s creative juices flowing. Bob, traffic anchor Amanda Czernecki, and even some Morning Show listeners shared ideas that could help make roadways safer in the near future. Later on, the Chairman of the […]

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From Mardi Gras to Chinese New Year, you can...

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2026/02/13

Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants that have deals to celebrate Mardi Gras, which include Industry Ales and Junebug Cafe. NBC 5’s “Food Guy” reporter, Kevin Pang, also joins Bob to explain what dim sum is and some restaurants celebrating Chinese New Year, like MingHin and Cai.

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Extremely Local News: West Town welcomes Bar Bambi

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2026/02/13

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Chicago Trio Snags Guinness World Record For Visiting All CTA Stations: The friends set out in November to achieve the record for “Fastest Time to Travel to All Chicago Subway Stations.” The Guinness Book […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Steven...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/13

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean Steven Spielberg’s donation to James Van Der Beek’s family, a reboot of “The Rockford Files,” and a surprising new “Spider-Man.” They also shared highlights from the Costume Designers Guild Awards, things to do this weekend, and […]

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Do older men prefer younger women? Let’s squash these...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/13

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss whether or not older men really prefer younger women. She also shares advice from relationship professionals, including how to know if you’re with the right person. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 02/13/26

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/13

On February 13th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Beware of romance scams this Valentine’s Day

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/12

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss an increase in romance scams around Valentine’s Day and fake calls claiming to be from the IRS. He also shares information about lottery scams in Michigan and emails claiming to be from Microsoft.

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Extremely Local News: Buddy Guy announces a tour for...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/12

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: Buddy Guy Celebrates 90th Birthday With North American Summer Tour: Fresh off his Grammy win, the Chicago blues pioneer is taking his music on the road for his birthday […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: James Van Der...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/12

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 James Van Der Beek and reactions from fans and co-stars. They also discuss the likelihood of an “F1” sequel, and update on the Lively-Baldoni case, and Dean’s interview with Margot […]

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Richard Roeper: The non-English songs that climbed...

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2026/02/12

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about non-English songs that climbed the charts in America and what made them so popular. They also share their own experiences using subtitles while watching shows and movies.

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Thought Leader Duston Detrick explains layoffs surge...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/12

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to examine the shifting landscape of the U.S. labor market, including the highest surge in job cuts since 2009, a breakdown of the delayed jobs report, and how businesses are prioritizing their workforce over rising costs.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 02/12/26

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2026/02/12

On February 12th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Extremely Local News: Chicago’s tourism was better...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/11

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: Chicago’s Puerto Rican Restaurants Were Slammed Sunday — Thanks To Bad Bunny: Restaurants saw customers lining up outside, and some got so many takeout orders they had to turn off […]

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How much caffeine should you drink per day?

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2026/02/11

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses a study about caffeine and the benefits of it, as well as why the FDA refused to accept Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine.

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This Week in Chicago History: Lou Malnati’s, Michael...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/11

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Michael Jordan’s MVP title, Lou Malnati’s heart-shaped pizza, and more.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Britney Spears,...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/11

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about how Britney Spears sold the rights to her music, a recap of the annual Oscar luncheon, and comments that were made about Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. They also talk about what’s new on […]

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There’s still time for Valentine’s Day at Rogers &...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/02/11

As Bob Sirott said, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for Rogers & Hollands. President Brent Stern joined Bob to talk about their deals at Rogers & Hollands, why jewelry is such a special gift for a loved one, and where you can find their locations. Learn more and make plans to visit them for […]

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