Episodes

  • This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, O’Hare Airport, and the chocolate turtle

    This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, O’Hare Airport, and the chocolate turtle
    Mar 25 2026
    Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first commercial flight from O’Hare Airport, the birth of Len Dresslar, a crackdown on sports gambling, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.
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  • Why is Frank Thomas suing the White Sox?

    Why is Frank Thomas suing the White Sox?
    Mar 25 2026
    Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain what doxing is and why a jury found Elon Musk allegedly liable for defrauding Twitter (or X) investors. She also talks about why many are blaming the No Cash Bail law for the death of a Loyola student and why White Sox Hall of Famer […]
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  • This food could help remove microplastics from the human body

    This food could help remove microplastics from the human body
    Mar 25 2026
    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 study that claims bacteria found in kimchi can help remove microplastics from the human body as well as the other benefits of the shingles vaccine.
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  • Extremely Local News: Will Ann Sather move to a new location?

    Extremely Local News: Will Ann Sather move to a new location?
    Mar 25 2026
    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: Robots Gone Wild: Food Delivery Robots Smash 2 Bus Shelters In Chicago: A Coco delivery robot collided with an Old Town bus shelter on Tuesday afternoon, just days after a Serve […]
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  • The Entertainment Report: Ann Wilson, Tina Fey, and Salt-N-Pepa

    The Entertainment Report: Ann Wilson, Tina Fey, and Salt-N-Pepa
    Mar 25 2026
    Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a documentary featuring Ann Wilson, a 90s nostalgia tour coming to the Chicagoland area, and Tina Fey’s new series on Peacock. She also shares details about a horror film from Martin […]
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  • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 03/25/26

    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 03/25/26
    Mar 25 2026
    On March 25th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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  • Celebrate the Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray with the WGN Radio crew

    Celebrate the Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray with the WGN Radio crew
    Mar 24 2026
    Grant DePorter, president and owner at Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the idea of the annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray began and the dedication of the Route 66 sign. He also talks about the health challenges he overcame this past year and some fun facts about Harry Caray. WGN […]
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  • These are common mistakes when filing taxes

    These are common mistakes when filing taxes
    Mar 24 2026
    Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in energy and food prices, as well as yesterday’s bounce in the markets. He also explains how traditional safe havens, like gold, utilities, and healthcare, are being impacted by the war in Iran and common […]
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