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Chicago’s Phil Stefani works on a project with the...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

Phil Stefani, Founder and CEO of Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his history of owning restaurants and how he got his start. He also shared details about his project with the Vatican and working on this project with chef Art Smith.

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Superman, Miss...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about a Superman comic that sold for millions of dollars, the new Miss Universe, and a celebration for Michael B. Jordan. They also talk about Dean’s review of “Wicked: For Good” and things to […]

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Extremely Local News: Need an important message...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

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: South, West Sides Hit Hardest By Massive Property Tax Bill Spikes, New Report Shows: A report this week from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office found the median residential tax bill […]

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How you can live a fulfilling life with no regrets

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the things people wished they would’ve done before they died per a nurse. Some of those things include allowing yourself joy and forgiving others. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go […]

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Mayor Brandon Johnson highlights his proposed...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Protecting Chicago Budget, including the proposed community safety surcharge, and if there will be any relief for higher property taxes. He also explains how new construction jobs are being created throughout the city, an expansion on the congestion surcharge, and his opinion of Bob’s […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/21/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/21

On November 21st, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Richard Roeper: Digital ID’s and another ’85 Bears...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about Illinois’ new digital IDs and how this phenomenon takes away the nostalgic feeling of presenting a physical ID. He also shares details about “The Super Bowl Shuffle” documentary and the history of how the song was created.

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Addison to hold tree lighting ceremony on December 5th

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

Mayor of Addison Tom Hundley joins Bob Sirott to talk about how long his family has lived there and a few public works projects in progress. He also shares details about upcoming holiday events and some of their best restaurants.

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Extremely Local News: Le Piano to stay open after...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

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: 21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Christkindlmarket, Tree Lighting, Mag Mile Lights Festival: There’s also the Millennium Park Holiday Market, a Beyond Hunger fall benefit concert, a cardboard art show, […]

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Why puppy scams spike during the holidays

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about the spike of puppy scams during the holidays and how you can avoid purchasing counterfeit stamps. He also explains how you can help prevent utility scams, fake calls pretending to be from Homeland Security, and the BBB Torch […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: CMAs, Dolly...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about winners from the Country Music Awards, why Dolly Parton wasn’t there, and the U.K.’s ban of reselling concert tickets for a profit. They also talk about Daniel Radcliffe’s outreach to the new Harry […]

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Why are U.S. mass layoffs continuing to increase?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about why U.S. mass layoff warnings are on the rise and tips for paying off credit card debt. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm […]

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Thought Leader Dan Barrins shares latest real estate...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss the latest in real estate lending trends, new property tax increases, and the recent property tax hike in Cook County.

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/20/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/20

On November 20th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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Does the flu vaccine cover a new strain of flu?

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/19

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about a new strain of the flu and how RSV is sending more babies and young children to hospitals.

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This Week in Chicago History: Red Grange, Muddy...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/19

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when the Chicago Bears signed Red Grange, The Rolling Stones’ impromptu performance with Muddy Waters, the invention of the chocolate phosphate, and more.

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Extremely Local News: ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ is...

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2025/11/19

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: 1985 Bears’ Hit Single ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ Is The Subject Of New HBO Documentary: The 40-minute documentary will explore how a local record executive convinced the Bears to try rapping, […]

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘The Simpsons,’...

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/19

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Leo High School choir’s star-studded performance, which character was killed off in “The Simpsons,” and Dean’s “Wicked: For Good” pre-review. They also talk about why Alinea lost a Michelin Star and what’s new […]

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Karen Conti: What to know about stand-your-ground laws

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/19

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the case against former FBI Director James Comey and the order for OJ Simpson’s estate to pay out to Ron Goldman’s family. She also explains what stand-your-ground laws are and the case of the TikTok influencer that was ordered to pay […]

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 11/19/25

Bob Sirott ·

2025/11/19

On November 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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