Bob Sirott
The Bob Sirott Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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June 20, 2025
Freelancer Samantha Nelson joins Bob Sirott to share some of Chicago’s best hotel restaurants, including Hotel Zachary, Viceroy Chicago, and the Kimpton Gray Hotel. She also has a preview of this summer’s food and drink festivals, like the Chicago Taco & Tequila Festival, Inferno Fest, and the Taste of Polonia.
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Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to share how you can talk to someone who is attached to their phone. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: hello@savvy-planet.com. Follow Marianne on Twitter […]
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” and Ringo Starr’s comments about his son’s firing from The Who. They also share details about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.
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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: River Concert Series Creator’s Next Act: A Musical Floating Parade: With the help of a $5,000 city grant, musician Ben Kinsinger and friends are organizing a July 19 show that will […]
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June 20, 2025
On June 20th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about FanDuel’s extra charge for Illinois customers to offset the state’s sports betting tax and his impressions of Bally’s temporary casino. He also shares details about the idea of a union for Uber drivers and Chicago’s new slogan. For additional insight on the betting […]
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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: New Red Line Stations At Bryn Mawr, Berwyn, Argyle And Lawrence Opening Soon: The four new stations will officially open in late July, CTA officials said. The Lawrence and […]
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the Bruce Springsteen biopic trailer, the death of Lou Christie, and Sabrina Carpenter’s opinion on phones at concerts. They also talk about the cast of Marvel’s “Ironheart” at the Griffin Museum of Science […]
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June 19, 2025
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake robo calls offering deals for TV, phone, and internet providers, the most popular summer scams, and a fake AT&T notification. He also shares details about a scam phone call that could surprise pet owners, as well as people who say they […]
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June 19, 2025
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 discuss just how much gas prices impact the economy as well as the pros and cons of using your home equity line of credit. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on […]
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Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss Jake’s upcoming webinar, “Private Wealth & Investment Outlook Webinar: How to manage risk and capitalize on opportunities in a time of change,” and the overall outlook on the economy and stock markets.
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June 19, 2025
On June 19th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the inventing of the vacuum cleaner, the arrival of koalas at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the introduction of the Baby Ruth candy bar, and more.
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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: Wolf & Company’s Restaurant, Cafe And Market — Attached To 606 Trail — Opens Monday: The sprawling spot from the team behind Little Bad Wolf and Gretel will be […]
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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how a judge decides if someone is entitled to a public defender and what happens if a jury can decide on some charges, but not all of them. She also shares details about the juror who was dismissed from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, and […]
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the increasing popularity of The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” album and Tyler Perry’s sexual assault charge. They also share details about Kelsey Grammer’s eighth child and what’s news on streaming services.
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June 18, 2025
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 a study that was done on COVID vaccines and their link to protecting against kidney disease, as well as explains what an arbovirus is.
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June 18, 2025
On June 18th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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June 17, 2025
Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to describe the setting in Tel Aviv, recalling the panic he witnessed as people ran to bomb shelters. He also explains whether or not Iran is ready to renew diplomacy and Israel’s long-term goals.
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June 17, 2025
Craig Bolanos, co-founder and wealth advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what we should expect from the Fed decision tomorrow and what the high U.S. debt load means for investors. He also explains the progress of inflation over the years and what he foresees concerning oil prices. For more information on […]
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