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×Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to share some grilling tips for 4th of July cookouts. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7495618/7495618_2025-06-27-141018.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays 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 ( @marimur ), Instagram ( @havanagirl ), and on Facebook ( SirottAndMurciano ). Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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: Damen Silos, Facing Demolition, Should Become Public Festival Grounds, Local Leaders Say : Preservation advocates are pushing for the state to regain control of the abandoned 23-acre site and redevelop it into a venue similar to the Salt Shed. Universal Studios To Open Immersive Horror Experience In Chicago : Located across the street from the future Bally’s Casino, this is the first Universal Studios attraction ever in the Midwest, and will include “terrifying mazes, unforgettable scares, themed bars” and more. Baseball’s Zany Savannah Bananas Sell Out Sox Park Twice As Fans Clamor For Hottest Ticket In Town : There won’t be an empty seat in Sox Park for only the second and third time this season when the Savannah Bananas borrow the ballpark for a new twist on baseball two nights in August. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7495619/7495619_2025-06-27-142619.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to compare some of his favorite ice cream places, like Cold Stone Creamery, Plush Horse, and Andy’s Frozen Custard. He also talks about his mission to find Chicago’s best sandwich shops and his opinion of the 2025 winner of Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7495595/7495595_2025-06-27-142535.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new music from Bruce Springsteen, a health update from Billy Joel, romance movies from The CW, and more details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7495617/7495617_2025-06-27-145417.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adam Sandler coming to United Center in October .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bobby Sherman dies at 81 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dolly Parton announces Las Vegas residency .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pixar has worst movie opening to date with ‘Elio’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
On June 27th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Stock futures June’s consumer sentiment numbers Earnings from Barnes & Noble, Cineverse Corp., and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7495146/7495146_2025-06-27-120346.128.mp3
Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about President Trump’s recent profanity and how media covers similar situations. They also share details about the Sox fan that was banned from all future MLB games and how punishments like this are enforced. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7492976/7492976_2025-06-26-133216.64kmono.mp3 Richard Roeper with Bob Sirott Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how much money was lost to business scams and why scammers are targeting people in parking lots. He also shares details about fake jury duty notices and “Bitcoin opportunities.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7492979/7492979_2025-06-26-135219.64kmono.mp3 More with BBB’s Steve Bernas Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Italy, the split of a popular celebrity couple, and the new director of the James Bond franchise. They also talk about Adam Sandler’s tour coming to the United Center, a sequel for “Young Frankenstein,” bodycam footage of the incident with the “Cobra Kai” stars, and the actor who met Pope Leo XIV. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7493330/7493330_2025-06-26-142730.64kmono.mp3 Adam Sandler is going on tour, including Chicago Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adam Sandler coming to United Center in October .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bobby Sherman dies at 81 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dolly Parton announces Las Vegas residency .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pixar has worst movie opening to date with ‘Elio’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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: Patients Moved From One Sweltering Hospital To Another ‘Just Trying To Survive’ : After its air conditioning failed, Uptown’s Weiss Hospital moved patients elsewhere, including to West Suburban Medical Center, which one patient said is actually hotter than Weiss. Both hospitals share an owner and have faced financial challenges. Katz’s Deli In Chicago? Famed NYC Spot Coming To City For 1-Day Only : The pop-up will be held July 9 at Bub City to help promote the Windy City Smokeout, a country music and barbecue festival. South Side Alderman’s Push To Rename West Chatham Park Fails Spectacularly : Ald. William Hall faced pushback from neighbors who were unaware he’d made the request — and who strongly oppose one suggestion that the park be renamed after basketball star Derrick Rose. The Barrel That Launched A Sour Beer Movement Is Now At Chicago’s Off Color Brewing : The barrel, known as pH1, has been used by at least a half dozen craft brewers, helping pave the way for wild fermentation in the U.S. Off Color founder John Laffler is ready to talk about what he put inside it. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7493334/7493334_2025-06-26-141534.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Mayor of Lansing, Illinois, Brian Hardy joins Bob Sirott to talk about how he created his business, Chicago’s Finest Ironworks, why he decided to run for mayor, and his time as a Lansing resident. He also shared details about their summer concert series and what spots tourists should visit. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7493332/7493332_2025-06-26-145932.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown The Bunker found their perfect home in Lansing .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Real Sausage finds a new home in Lansing .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Lansing’s Fox Pointe .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Lansing’s historic Ford Hangar .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Lansing is a great place to live and work .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Diamond Young (Assistant Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank ) joins Steve Grzanich in Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how the airstrikes in Iran have affected the U.S. dollar and Foreign Exchange Market, as well as the potential de-dollarization of the U.S. dollar. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7491380/Thought_Leader_Diamond_Young_6-26-25_2025-06-25-163620.128.mp3…
On June 26th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: May’s durable goods orders Initial jobless claims Pending home sales Earnings from Nike, Walgreens, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7492865/7492865_2025-06-26-121805.128.mp3
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago , joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Wicker Park Neighbors Fight ‘Atrocious’ Rat Problem In Dean Park. So Far, The Rats Are Winning : To document the ongoing infestation, two residents have been filming night-vision videos of the rodents and uploading them to an Instagram account called “Rats of Wicker Park.” Birrieria Zaragoza In Archer Heights Closed Temporarily After Fire : A stove fire caused damage to the building that houses the popular Southwest Side birria spot, a fire official said. “We are committed to rebuilding and coming back stronger,” the restaurant said in an Instagram post. Another Stretch Of Lincoln Avenue Is Now Temporarily Closed To Traffic : The planned closure has been delayed while crews work through logistics involving a water connection, officials said. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7491070/7491070_2025-06-25-144010.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Jon and Dean talk about the death of Bobby Sherman and the end nearing of Diddy’s trial. They also share the apology from the “Cobra Kai” star to his co-star and what’s new on streaming services. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7490852/7490852_2025-06-25-131952.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adam Sandler coming to United Center in October .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bobby Sherman dies at 81 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dolly Parton announces Las Vegas residency .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pixar has worst movie opening to date with ‘Elio’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s final game with the Bulls, Cindy Crawford’s major contract, and the invention of the fireman’s pole. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7490944/7490944_2025-06-25-144344.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts This Week in Chicago History Michael Jordan plays final Bulls game in 1998 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Koalas introduced to Lincoln Park Zoo in 1998 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Michael Jordan makes his NBA debut in 1991 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Old Chicago Amusement Park opens its doors in 1975 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Al Piemonte Ford, Great America, and Leaf candy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Common mistakes people make while grilling .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Universal Studios opening a horror attraction in the city .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dan Levy’s hot take on ice cream chains .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bruce Springsteen releases new music .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Associated Bank Market Outlook: 6/27/25 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…
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