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Thought Leader Duston Detrick explains impact on...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/06

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss an analysis of how the government shutdown is impacting small business lending, as well as small business health insurance premiums.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/6/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/06

On November 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Innovation DuPage continues to help small businesses...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

President and founder of Innovation DuPage, Joe Cassidy, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Innovation DuPage is and how they help small businesses thrive. He also explains their ties to College of DuPage and what makes them different from other organizations that aid in small business growth.

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What you need to know about GLP-1 drugs

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about how GLP-1 drugs interact with our genes and whether or not individuals need to continue taking them indefinitely.

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This Week in Chicago History: Michael Jordan,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s statue, the Chicago Tribune’s 1948 election mistake, Marshall Field’s Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit, and more.

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Extremely Local News: Gale Street Inn to reopen next...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

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: Gale Street Inn Being Revived By New Owners After Abrupt Closure — And The Ribs Will Be Back: A Jefferson Park resident is taking over the 62-year-old restaurant. He plans on […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Dick Van Dyke,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday documentary and Robert Pattinson’s confirmation for a third “Dune” movie. They also discuss a possible “Mummy” sequel and what’s new in home video.

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Karen Conti: What are the main arguments in Mike...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what the arguments are for Mike Madigan’s corruption conviction appeal and what the allegations are concerning the Broadview detention center conditions. She also explains why the Sun-Times sent a cease and desist to Homeland Security and the right to die law passed by Illinois lawmakers.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/5/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/05

On November 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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How to make an easier adjustment to the time change

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Dr. David Prerau, an internationally known expert on daylight saving time, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how people can make the time change easier on themselves and what people can do to cope with earlier sunsets. He also shares where Congress is at with trying to abolish the time change. Video from April:

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Lawmakers optimistic about reaching deal to end...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

NewsNation D.C. correspondent Tom Dempsey joins Bob Sirott to recap what’s happened during the duration of the government shutdown and if we could see a deal reached by the end of this week. He also talks about the pressure lawmakers are under to reach a deal about SNAP benefits and flight delays at various airports.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Diane Ladd, Jon...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the renewal of “The Daily Show” and Jon Stewart, as well as the new “Sexiest Man Alive,” and the death of Diane Ladd. They also discuss Jesse Eisenberg’s decision to donate a kidney […]

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Extremely Local News: If you have SNAP benefits,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

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 Restaurants Offering Free, Discounted Meals During SNAP Freeze: Food pantries are increasing their efforts to help — and Chicago restaurants are offering completely free or discounted meals to people […]

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Will there be another rate cut in December?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the different outcomes of the NASDAQ and DOW, as well as why Chairman Powell is unsure about another rate cut in December. He also explains why we’re not getting a comprehensive picture of the economy and the […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/4/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/04

On November 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Billy Corgan brings The Smashing Pumpkins to Lyric...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a string of upcoming performances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness. He discusses what it was like to work with Lyric Opera and his musical influences on the album.

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WGN-TV’s Dina Bair works with Winnie Dortch to tell...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

WGN-TV midday anchor and medical reporter Dina Bair joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk to her about her latest Cover Story for WGN-TV about reporter Winnie Dortch‘s experiences with domestic violence. She focuses on when Winnie was shot and her journey of recovery. You can watch a preview of this story on […]

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Is hormone therapy beneficial for menopause?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss if hormone therapy can be beneficial when menopause begins, what we need to know about bird flu, and when we should get out COVID and flu shots. He also shares tips about how to make a […]

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Extremely Local News: These restaurants are helping...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: West Side’s Soul Food Lounge Offers Weekly Free Meals To Help Those Cut Off From SNAP: Quinten Love, the owner of Soul Food Lounge, will […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘American Horror...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/03

Alex Zalben, the host and editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a new season of “American Horror Story” and who will be joining the cast. He also shares details about this past weekend’s box office numbers and when “Pluribus” will air on Apple TV.

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