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Will you be able to use your 401(k) to buy a house?

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2026/01/27

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the Fed probably won’t cut rates anytime soon and why jobless claims are in a historical range. He also explains what President Trump is saying about 401(k) plans and updated consumer confidence numbers.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 01/27/26

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2026/01/27

On January 27th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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40 years later, Dan Hampton remembers Super Bowl XX...

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2026/01/26

The Chicago Bears won their first, and only, Super Bowl title 40 years ago to the day. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Dan Hampton joins Bob Sirott and Kevin Wells (in for Andy Masur) to share some memories from the dominant 46-10 win over the New England Patriots. Later on, Hampton previews this year’s edition […]

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These are some myths about taking aspirin

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2026/01/26

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about myths concerning aspirin, the types of physical activities that could help prolong your lifespan, and technology that could help with the future of treating cancer. He also shares details about why it’s important to eat slower, […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Kanye West,...

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2026/01/26

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why President Donald Trump is skipping the Super Bowl game this year, the stars who carried the Olympic Torch in Italy, and Kanye West’s Wall Street Journal apology. They also share details about the […]

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Innovation DuPage puts the spotlight on Natural...

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2026/01/26

Co-Founders of Natural Science LLC, Arden Warner and John Nelson, join Bob Sirott to explain what their company does and how Innovation DuPage has helped them grow. They also talk about how they have had opportunities to work with other companies that focus on solving environmental issues.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 01/26/26

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2026/01/26

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

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Morning show producer braves the Pedway in the cold

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2026/01/23

Bob Sirott sends morning show producer Hayley Boyd back into the pedway again, and on the coldest day of the year so far! She talks about the debut of a new mural, how to know where the entrances and exits are located, and shares a fun fact about the City Hall portion of the Pedway.

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Extremely Local News: Chicago Police to patrol CTA...

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2026/01/23

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: CTA Riders May See More Police On Trains As Federal Funding Deadline Looms: The programs to boost police presence and add outreach workers began this week. The Trump administration has threatened […]

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How to use AI to keep your mind sharp

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2026/01/23

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss how AI tends to agree with us, even when we’re wrong, and how you can train it to help keep your mind sharp. Some of those ways include asking it to challenge your ideas and requesting a different point of view. Marianne […]

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Chicago’s oldest restaurants still keep the city alive

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2026/01/23

Brian Hieggelke, editor and publisher for NewCity, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the city’s old-school restaurants and their history. Some of the restaurants included are The Berghoff, Gene & Georgetti, and Miller’s Pub.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Harry Styles,...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/01/23

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 a new single and tour announcement from Harry Styles, the success of Bruno Mars’ latest single, and a “Legally Blonde” prequel series. She also shares details about a new trailer for […]

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Did Yoko Ono keep The Beatles together during a rough...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/01/22

David Sheff, author of the autobiography “Yoko,” joins Bob Sirott to explain why he felt the need to tell Yoko Ono’s story, how his friendship with her began, and what it was like interviewing John Lennon and Yoko together. He also talks about Yoko’s struggles after John’s death, why her and John moved to the […]

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Richard Roeper: Is it essential to wear a sports...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/01/22

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of announcing the Oscar nominations and reactions on social media. He also shares details about a Chicago man who owns over three hundred sports jerseys and wearing jerseys to support your team.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Oscars, Matthew...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/01/22

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 latest Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. She also shares details about Matthew McConaughey’s trademark phrase and a tribute on “General Hospital.”

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Extremely Local News: Could we see a union for Uber...

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2026/01/22

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: Uber, Lyft Drivers Push For Right To Unionize, Citing Lost Pay, Safety Risks: Illinois drivers launched a statewide push Tuesday for legislation that would allow collective bargaining without changing their contractor status. […]

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Why you shouldn’t respond to Cost of Living...

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2026/01/22

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a fake email about the Cost of Living Adjustment and why you aren’t required to confirm anything. He also shares details about scams associated with tax season and fake phone calls in the Western Springs area.

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Thought Leader Duston Detrick explains new pressures...

Bob Sirott ·

2026/01/22

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss why small businesses are turning to high-interest loans to cover rising costs, why fewer college graduates are being hired into entry-level roles, and the growing threat of cyber scams targeting small businesses.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 01/22/26

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2026/01/22

On January 22nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Karen Conti: Illinois’ ‘Clean Slate’ law explained

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2026/01/21

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about allegations against Homeland Security in Minnesota and why there will not be an investigation into the death of Renee Good. She also explains how important it is for a client to be released pending a trial and what the purpose of the “Clean Slate” […]

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