WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about his latest book EAT YOUR AGE! It’s never too late to change your lifestyle to live better and be healthier. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7126964/7126964_2024-12-26-151304.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Dr. Ian Smith: Eat Your Age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kevin Matthews: Holiday…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to radio legend Kevin Matthews about holiday traditions with his family, along with Jim Short’s predictions for the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks game. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7126962/7126962_2024-12-26-154302.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Dr. Ian Smith: Eat Your Age .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} …

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about scams to be aware of when purchasing gift cards from the store. Steve also highlights other scams and risks to keep an eye on during the holiday season and emphasizes the importance of knowing the return policy of the company …

The annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.7% in November and Jake Braund (Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management & Institutional Services at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about what this means for the consumer price index, and shares a few takes on what the 2025 economic outlook …

On December 26th, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims In-store and online returns https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7126788/7126788_2024-12-26-131928.128.mp3Af wgnradio.com

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pep Christmas lights will put in your step, along with a good walk in general. We also throw around the tireless debate on how beneficial alcohol is for you, plus a few things to be aware of to ensure your blood pressure…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean brings Bob up to speed on the big names at the Kennedy Center Honors, his chat with Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, and sadly, it is time for REO Speedwagon to fly. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7124655/7124655_2024-12-23-1…

On December 23th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Consumer Confidence Numbers for December Durable Goods Numbers – Tuesday Financial Earnings for Daily Journal, Venu Holding, Optical Cable Corporation https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7124457/7124457_2024-12-23-131457.128.mp3…

On December 20th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: PCE Index numbers Consumer Sentiment Numbers for December San Francisco Fed President Daly interview New York Fed Fed President Williams interview Quarterly earnings report from Carnival Corporation, Lifezone Metals and Suncar Technology https://serve.castfire.com/audio…

Bob Sirott chats with Eater Chicago’s editor Ashok Selvam to recognize Chicago’s top spots of 2024 and then we get some perspective from Chicago’s top culinary critics and hear what their biggest grievances were. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7122270/Ashok_Selvam_122024_2024-12-20-132110.64kmono.mp3 2024 in Review Recent Posts Bob Sirott Dr. Ian…

Bally’s Casino Apologizes After Demolition Debris Spills Into Chicago River A wall collapsed Saturday during demolition at the site of the new casino, causing discharge of non-contaminating perlite into the water, according to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Cleanup was completed Sunday. Old Town Pour House Closing After 13 Years On We…

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about the problem with making a New Year resolution: keeping it! Tune in for some ‘Savvy’ tips! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7122534/7122534_2024-12-20-150334.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For mo…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean gives Bob a big helping of Beatle-mania news as Paul McCartney took to the stage in London and was joined by old pal Ringo Starr and by The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood. Meanwhile, Julian Lennon undergoes surgery due to a cancer scare. W…

NewsNation’s National Security Contributor & former U.S. Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. General Richard Newton joins Bob Sirott to address the latest developments in the ceasefire talks in Gaza along with what the future hold for Israel as the tides continue to shift in Syria. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7122313/7122313_2024-12-20…

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: Want To Drive A Giant Hot Dog? Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Is Hiring: Applications are open through Jan. 31 for the one-year gig driving America’s most famous hot dog on wheels. Advoc…

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about popular winter scams how to spot a phishing scam. He also discusses how car thieves are using tow trucks to impersonate insurance companies and fake “motorcycle for sale” ads. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7120367/Steve_Bernas_121924_2024-12-19-141007.64k…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appearance in court, Billie Eilish’s visit to a first grade classroom, and Martin Short’s SNL promo. They also discuss the possibility of Pat Sajak’s daughter joining ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and Dean’s …

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Bob Sirott to talk about why stocks plunged significantly yesterday and what the most recent status is. She also explains what a Santa Claus rally is. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7120517/Terry_Savage_121924_2024-12-19-153417.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts …

On December 19th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims Third quarter GDP numbers Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey November’s existing home sales Earnings from Nike, Cintas, CarMax, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7120246/7120246_2024-12-19-132146.128.mp3…

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the 90th anniversary of the Billy Goat Tavern, the death of Mayor Daley, the history of Holiday Hills, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7117034/Anna_D_TWCH_121824_2024-12-18-150434.64kmono.mp3 Rece…

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share more details about the Madison school shooting and a new poll showing American’s drop in confidence of the judicial system. She also talks about new laws taking effect in 2025, like digital drivers licenses and canceling gym memberships made easier. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7116…

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 where more cases of bird flu have popped up and explains what STEC is, concerning E. coli outbreaks. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7116927/Dr_Aileen_Marty_121824_2024-12-18-…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Beyoncé’s music industry record and who will be starring in a new ‘Karate Kid’ movie. They also talk about the split of Chance the Rapper and his wife, as well as Dean’s streaming picks. https://serve.castfire.com/aud…

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: Decaying Congress Theater Gets More City Money To Start $88 Million Overhaul In March: Funds approved Monday would support the ambitious revival of the 3,500-seat venue that includes 13,000 s…

On December 18th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision November’s housing starts and building permits Earnings from General Mills, Steelcase, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7116784/7116784_2024-12-18-130024.128.mp3Af wgnradio.com

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to troubleshoot and fix your computer, internet, and phone issues. He also explains what you should do if your password isn’t working and answers this week’s genius bar question. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7115245/Scott_Kleinberg_121724_2024-12-17-155845.64kmono.mp3 Mo…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about filming for a piece that focuses on Luigi Mangione, movies inducted by the National Film Board, and the new name for “Wicked’s” part two. They also talk about how Travis Kelce celebrated Taylor Swift’s birthd…

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how many rate cuts are projected to happen in 2025, as well as economic growth and unemployment numbers. He also explains why the inflation rates are coming down, but prices are still increasing. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7114863/Paul_Nolt…

On December 17th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: November’s U.S. retail sales November’s industrial production numbers Home builder confidence index Earnings from Ark Restaurants, Worthington Enterprises, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7114866/7114866_2024-12-17-130006.128.mp3…

Chicago radio icon Jeff Schwartz joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Carl and Larry Rosenbaum founded Chicago record store chain “The Flip Side” and how they began selling concert tickets as well as had appearances from multiple famous musicians. He also shares details about how record stores became a staple in society and where you can purchase “Th…

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about a drug that could advance breast cancer research and U.S. dietary guidelines. He also discusses how much water you should drink, how caffeine affects our health, and when you should take a break from working out. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_m…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about new episodes of a popular sitcom, an incident at a Billie Eilish concert, and an altercation involving Jamie Foxx. They also share details about how Dick Van Dyke’s neighbors rescued him from a fire, box office number…

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Ukrainian drones in Chechnya and our announcement about Joseph’s daily reports. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s ef…

On December 16th, 2020, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Stock market update Interest rate decision https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7113026/7113026_2024-12-16-133226.128.mp3Af wgnradio.com

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about getting creative when purchasing a gift for a hostess and some fun Savvy-Planet news! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7110865/Marianne_121324_2024-12-13-154405.64kmono.mp3 Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. Fo…

Dan Levy, host of the Barguments podcast, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the return of the McRib and McDonald’s snack wrap announcement. He also discusses things to do at the pop-up district in Wrigleyville, Wrigleyville Wonderland, and a sampling of different French butters by Taste Europe. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7110716/Dan_Levy_121324_…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean highlight the Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift’s visit to a children’s hospital, and the remake of a classic movie. They also share details about Morgan Wallen’s sentencing and things to do this weekend. https://serve.castfi…

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’s Oldest Restaurant, Fiesta Mexicana, Closing After 45 Years: The restaurant’s last day of service is Dec. 20. In a social media post, owners cited challenges from the COVID-1…

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine’s energy sector and Joseph’s article in The Spectator. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his…

On December 13th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: November’s import price index Earnings from U.S. Gold Corp., Lifezone Metals, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7110612/7110612_2024-12-13-135212.128.mp3Af wgnradio.com

Mayor of Bartlett, Kevin Wallace, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his family moved to Bartlett and some projects they’re working on, like building more houses and a dance studio. He also shares details about some of Bartlett’s upcoming events, like a Cocoa Crawl and their Restaurant Week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7109057/Mayor_Kevin_Wall…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why celebrities are evacuating from Malibu, Selena Gomez’s engagement, and who will play Paul McCartney in the Beatles’ biopic series. They also share details about Forbes’ list of ‘The World’s Most Powerful Women,’ D…

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: Morton’s Steakhouse Building Downtown To Be Converted Into 252 Apartments: The former Millinery Mart Building, once home to the city’s hat-making industry, is the latest Downtown office …

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about common scams around the Christmas season and what the FTC does with our location data. He also discusses an increase to a Social Security charge and weight loss drug online scams. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7109054/Steve_Bernas_121224_2024-12-12-150754…

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the 65th anniversary of Second City, Mavis Staples’ birthday, Gale Sayers’ NFL record, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7106860/Anna_D_TWCH_121124_2024-12-11-152200.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts This We…

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to talk about the recent jobs report and what it means for Fed rate cuts. They also share credit card cost changes and business optimism going into 2025. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7107293/7107293_2024-12-11-172733.128.mp3…

On December 12th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims Producer price index Earnings from Costco, LoveSac, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7108737/7108737_2024-12-12-131637.128.mp3Af wgnradio.com

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 how you can prepare food safely and shares details about the different types of salmonella. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7106737/Dr_Aileen_Marty_121124_2024-12-11-142437.64…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the heavy discount on select Taylor Swift merch, the relationships between the ‘Friends’ cast, and a celebrity breakup. They also share details about celebrity deaths and Dean’s streaming picks. https://serve.castfire…

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: How Former Bull Joakim Noah Is Building Community — And Preventing Violence — Through Basketball: The One City Basketball League, made up of teams formed by violence intervention groups, crow…