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Karen Conti: Impact of Illinois’ new gun laws

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the argument is for Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to the Supreme Court and the two new Illinois gun laws. She also discusses Minnesota’s law requiring warnings on social media and what it could look like.

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This Week in Chicago History: Jim Lovell, Morton...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Arlington Park Race Track fire, the debut of Rainbow Cone, Jim Lovell’s Congressional Medal, and more.

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Extremely Local News: When does Chicago Avenue Bridge...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

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: Milwaukee Avenue In Wicker Park Will Go Car-Free Once A Month This Fall: The Meet Me On Milwaukee pilot will shut down Milwaukee Avenue between Damen and Ashland avenues to cars […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Ozzy Osbourne,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, Netflix’s new record, and another actor who was considered for the James Bond role. They also talk about the meal shared between Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/30/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/30

On July 30th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Bob Costas remembers the 1984 Sandberg Game

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Veteran sportscaster Bob Costas joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to talk about the Sandberg Game of 1984 and how that game became a personal favorite for him. He also discusses his relationship with Ryne Sandberg and his impression of him as a player.

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Why are tech stocks slowing down?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to share details about trade talks between China and the U.S., as well as a forecast of the jobs report and earnings season. He also talks about what the White House is saying about interest rates and the slowing of […]

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How to prolong the life of your phone

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to talk about how we rely on our technology and why we panic when it stops working. He also shares how you should keep up with regular maintenance with your technology and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Billy Joel, Lily...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Billy’s Joel’s new compilation album, Dean’s interview with Lily Tomlin, and remembering Ryne Sandberg.

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Extremely Local News: Uptown Lounge to serve coffee...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

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: Uptown Lounge, The Popular Late-Night Bar, Now Also A Daytime Cafe: The bar, which has a 4 a.m. liquor license, is now open 7 a.m. weekdays serving coffee to commuters […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/29/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/29

On July 29th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Drinking alcohol on an airplane isn’t a good idea –...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/28

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you shouldn’t drink while flying on an airplane and the best supplements to take for heart health. He also discusses which ultra processed food could be good for you and the worst time […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Tom Lehrer,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/28

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers, the death of Tom Lehrer, and how Beyoncé wraps up her tour. They also discuss the appearance of George Lucas at San Diego Comic-Con, Dean’s interview with Adam Sandler, […]

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Mondays with the Mayor: The future of Orland Park’s DMV

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/28

Orland Park Mayor, Jim Dodge, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how they are working on a way to keep the DMV in their town, as well as his time in office so far. He also shares some of his favorite Orland Park breakfast places and their summer family activities.

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Extremely Local News: Lost Boyz Inc. seeking...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/28

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: Lost Boyz Inc. Has Helped South Side Kids For 17 Years, But Group’s Future Uncertain As Grants Dry Up: Lost Boyz’s sports and violence prevention work — a “significant” […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/28/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/28

On July 28th, 2025, Kevin Wells, filling in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

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What can you get with the Chicago Pizza Pass?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/25

Choose Chicago’s Partnership Marketing Manager Fabiola Sierra joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the Chicago Pizza Pass is, where you can purchase the pass, and its benefits. VP of Food Industry News Cary Miller also joins Bob to discuss food costs to restaurants after the pandemic, why the demand for late night dining has gone down, […]

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Extremely Local News: These local acts are taking the...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/25

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: Winnemac Park Neighbors Blindsided After Acre Of Natural Prairie Mowed Down: Landscaping crews cut back the central patch of the park’s natural area to reduce weed pressure on native perennial seedlings, park […]

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These are the benefits of cooking at home

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/25

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the benefits of cooking at home, including how much money you could save and connecting with the people you’re cooking with. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Hulk Hogan,...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/07/25

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Hulk Hogan, Eminem’s new role as a movie producer, and a fifth season of “Only Murders in the Building.” She also shares details about the return of “Apollo 13” […]

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