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Bob Sirott

The Bob Sirott Podcast from 720 WGN

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388
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Extremely Local News: Short-term Airbnb rentals could be banned in certain precincts

Extremely Local News: Short-term Airbnb rentals could be banned in certain precincts

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:

Could Alderpeople Soon Have The Power…

Fri 13 Jun 2025
Which sub sandwich chain is superior?

Which sub sandwich chain is superior?

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to talk about which sub sandwich chain is the best between Subway, Jimmy John’s, and Jersey Mike’s. He also shares some of his favorite Chic…

Fri 13 Jun 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/13/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/13/25

On June 13th, 2025, Kevin Wells, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • June’s preliminary consumer sentiment readings
  • Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference
  • Oil p…
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Brian Wilson and how the song “Good Vibrations” was c…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Last-minute Father’s Day deals could be a scam

Last-minute Father’s Day deals could be a scam

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you should be cautious of any last-minute Father’s Day purchases, gym membership scams, and how an Evan…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Brian Wilson’s musical impact on multiple generations

Brian Wilson’s musical impact on multiple generations

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the death of Mike Love and the impact The Beach Boys’ music has on many generations. They also discuss the creative rivalry bet…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Extremely Local News: Mayor Johnson’s response to President Trump’s immigration orders

Extremely Local News: Mayor Johnson’s response to President Trump’s immigration orders

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:

Chicago Braces For Surge In Immigr…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski on current financial markets status

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski on current financial markets status

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to talk about the current status of the financial markets and the impact on b…

Thu 12 Jun 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/12/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/12/25

On June 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • Initial jobless claims
  • May’s producer price index
  • Earnings from Adobe, LoveSac, and more
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Bob Sirott reminisces on summers as a kid and Bob Greene

Bob Sirott reminisces on summers as a kid and Bob Greene

Bob Sirott pays tribute to Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene and his nostalgic article about summer: “Of Summer Days, Summer Nights and Pebbles in a Jar.” He reads a few of his favorite excerpts a…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Karen Conti: The state of California’s lawsuit against President Trump

Karen Conti: The state of California’s lawsuit against President Trump

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the state of California’s lawsuit against President Trump and why Mike Madigan was denied a new trial. She also shares details about t…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Extremely Local News: Uber starting to refund Chicago customers

Extremely Local News: Uber starting to refund Chicago customers

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:

Uber Overcharged Riders Nearly $1.8 M…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Why are whooping cough cases increasing?

Why are whooping cough cases increasing?

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses the increase in whooping …

Wed 11 Jun 2025
This Week in Chicago History: Michael Jordan, Jeff Tweedy, and Cows on Parade

This Week in Chicago History: Michael Jordan, Jeff Tweedy, and Cows on Parade

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Abraham Lincoln’s letters to the Chicago Tribune, Jeff T…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: R. Kelly, Mary Lou Retton, and Millennium Park

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: R. Kelly, Mary Lou Retton, and Millennium Park

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a request from R. Kelly’s attorneys for his immediate release, a m…

Wed 11 Jun 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/11/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/11/25

On June 11th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • May’s consumer price index
  • Monthly U.S. federal budget numbers
  • Earnings from Oracle, Chewy, and more
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Extremely Local News: Will Crosstown Expressway be a bike trail?

Extremely Local News: Will Crosstown Expressway be a bike trail?

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:

Failed Crosstown Expressway …

Tue 10 Jun 2025
When should you replace your phone?

When should you replace your phone?

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain when you should replace your technology and how long the devices are typically good for. He also shares signs people tend to miss c…

Tue 10 Jun 2025
NV5 Invitational to benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation

NV5 Invitational to benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation

NV5 Invitational Tournament Director Chris Montagano joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to share details about this year’s NV5 Invitational, including why golfers and spectators enjoy going back to The …

Tue 10 Jun 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Sly Stone, Tony Awards, and Justin Baldoni

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Sly Stone, Tony Awards, and Justin Baldoni

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of Sly Stone, the Tony Awards ratings, and highlights of…

Tue 10 Jun 2025
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