Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why people wrongly believe we are in a recession, if we are about to enter a bear market, what to know if you about your portfolio if you are close to retirement, and why you should be award of ‘sim swapping.’ As always, Terry answers all of your fin…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago tavern-style pizza is going national. Pizza Hut is rolling out a new menu item called Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza and claims the chain is the only global pizza brand to offer the local favorite. Several choices will be available including a pesto Margherita, t…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a new study that showed the success of having a hybrid work week. What are Tom’s takeaways from the study. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the benefits of profit sharing. Philippe discusses a growing recognitio…

Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, tells John about last week’s Fed meeting, interest rates staying steady, how many interest rate cuts does he expect this year, the driving force behind stubborn inflation, energy prices coming down, why he’s bullish on the overall market, and how people can keep their finances…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The company that owns Megabus has filed for bankruptcy protection. Coach USA made the filing in Delaware and says it owes creditors between $100 and $500 million. Megabus has commuter lines connecting Chicago to dozens of Midwest cities. The filing says the company h…

Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about what we should know about trillion dollar companies, if the stock market is overheated, what he expects the Fed to do in the ongoing fight against inflation, why he expects one rate cut this year (after the election), the economy still doing quite well, an…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. You and your pooch can travel together in style on a new airline catering to dogs and their owners. Bark Air launched in May and will expand later this year to include Chicago’s Midway Airport. The airline uses Gulfstream G5 aircraft and a first-class ticket comes wi…

Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the Fed’s ongoing effort to fight inflation, when we are likely to get an interest rate cut, and how many rate cuts are expected this year. And what will all of this mean for the market and the economy? Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s some good news on the office vacancy rate in the suburbs. Wheels Inc., has signed a lease for more than a quarter of the Zurich North America building in Schaumburg. The fleet management and mobility solutions firm will lease 200,000 square feet in the buildi…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about today’s good inflation report, what the inflation data means for interest rates cuts later this year, and how sticky high prices are impacting the economy. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a recent survey that shows 25% of Gen Zers brought their parents to job interviews. And how will AI impact the future of work? Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John to talk about how the real estate market is doing…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s Lula Cafe is the winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality. The Logan Square restaurant was the sole winner among four local finalists for the coveted awards. The 33rd annual James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards were handed out in Chicago …

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about wage growth being up overall, but especially for CEO’s, inflation concern despite the strong economy, Friday’s strong jobs report, and where the Fed might go with interest rate cuts. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John …

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Ravinia Festival Association, the music organization which operates the concert and entertainment venue in Highland Park, has updated its federal lawsuit against Ravinia Brewing company. The festival claims the brewing company is falsely implying a relationship. Rav…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The 2024 Fortune 500 list is out and Chicago has added two more big companies to the list of local heavy hitters. The city is home to 15 companies on the Fortune 500, up from 13 last year. Chicago ranks third for the most Fortune 500 companies after New York City wit…

Segment 1: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President, WorkingNation, talks to Jon Hansen to break down today’s job report. What were the big takeaways from the data released today? Segment 2: John Curran, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Big Bus Tours, tells Jon about their bus tours around Chicago, how tourism in Chicago has b…

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the job market and if we will see stability, what the jobs data could mean for interest rates, and the ongoing fight against inflation. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins Jon Hansen to talk about YouTube chan…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen to talk about soaring homeowners insurance premiums, and what you can do if your insurance premium is going up. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5065272/5065272_2024-06-05-205312.128.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recen…

Segment 1: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what the city of Chicago needs to do to cut the red tape that many small businesses in Chicago face. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins Jon to talk about why an increasing number of employees are shying …

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Ascension health system says its electronic health records should be restored by June 14. That would be a little more than a month after it was hit by a cyberattack. The health system has restored some health records in some states where it operates but not all. In I…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago-area medical waste disposal company is being purchased by a powerhouse trash hauler. Waste Management is buying Bannockburn-based Stericycle for $7.2 billion and will acquire all of its outstanding shares and $1.4 billion in debt. It’s one of the biggest-ev…

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon to talk about today’s down market, the market moving faster than it ever has, why he believes the economy and market are doing fine, the expectations of a Fed rate cut, and what the upcoming election means for the market and your investments. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, N…

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins Jon Hansen to break down today’s inflation data, how inflation’s impact hits people differently, what he expects from the markets this summer, and what people should know about their portfolio right now. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automo…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Civic boosters have launched a new campaign to promote coworking spaces in iconic locations in an effort to attract workers back to downtown Chicago. Crain’s reports World Business Chicago and Penny Pritzker’s nonprofit P33 have launched the “Work from Summertime Chi…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Oberweis Dairy could soon have a new owner. A private equity firm based in Winnetka won the bidding for the assets of Oberweis. The dairy declared bankruptcy in April. The Hoffman Family of Companies is behind the winning bid via its investment arm, Osprey Capital. T…

Segment 1: Sam Um, Supervisor at the Bensenville McDonald’s, tells Jon Hansen about how many years he has worked at McDonald’s, the way McDonald’s supports career growth, his plans to become an owner / operator, how McDonald’s empowers the crew, and his go-to meal from McDonald’s. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins Jon Hansen to tal…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen to talk about the market this week, why she thinks the Fed will not do anything with interest rates, and a creative way to pay for long term care insurance. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4868496/4868496…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Original Rainbow Cone is expanding again, this time into Michigan. The Chicago company has opened a location in New Buffalo inside Sonny D’s bar and grill. This is Rainbow Cone’s first location in Michigan. The company has expanded now to three states outside of …

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago based U.S. Cellular is selling its wireless operation and certain spectrum assets to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion. In addition to wireless operations, T-Mobile will get about 30% of U.S. Cellular’s spectrum assets across several spectrum bands. U.S. Cellular is …

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how meditation can help you be a stronger business leader, and how employees can talk about mental health with managers and ways managers can create a mentally healthy workplace. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to Jon about the sal…

Segment 1: Jared Dillian, author of “No Worries, How to live a Stress-Free Financial Life” joins John to talk about why be believes that people should have 20 percent of their portfolio saved into gold. Segment 2: Jeff Kroeger, President of Insureon, the nation’s largest digital agency for small business insurance, joins John to discuss the differe…

Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A survey by GasBuddy shows 76% of Americans will be on the road this weekend, an increase of 18% from last year. AAA expects 44 million Americans to travel more than 50 miles from home. It’s estimated more people will be on the road and in the air this weekend than we’v…

Segment 1: Donna Biernadski, VP of Brand at Double Good, joins John to talk about how the company started selling retail popcorn at Navy Pier, when they moved away from retail to start the fundraising aspect of the business, how they help groups raise money for various causes, the mission of Double Good, and their upcoming Double Good Days. Segment…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based snack maker Mondelez International has been fined $366 million by the European Union for anti-competitive behavior involving cross-border sales of chocolate, cookies and coffee. Mondelez makes Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, Wheat Thins, Ritz Crackers, Tri…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why people think we are in a recession despite the economy being strong, and the Biden administration canceling more student loan debt. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4864969/4864969_2024-05-22-2…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. As Ascension health system deals with an ongoing cyberattack, Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago says it’s no longer addressing its own cybersecurity matter. The hospital posted a message on its website saying it has reactivated patient communication platforms, fou…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based software company Sprout Social is apparently not going private. This follows a report that the company was in talks with private-equity firms about a buy out. Reuters reported the company had formed a special committee to consider a deal and hired an in…

Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Analyst, Bankrate, talks to John about a new Bankrate survey that shows 89% of Americans do not consider themselves financially successful. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John how work discrimination lawsuits and damages are twice as likely to result when a manager or company has previously “f…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Uber is launching a new service called Uber Shuttle that’ll provide transportation to and from large venues including airports and concerts. The company confirms Chicago will be on one of initial launch sites along with Charlotte and Pittsburgh. Uber says the shuttle…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the top states where Gen Z are moving, one-third of single-family homes for sale in the U.S. in the first quarter being newly built, and the rise of luxury fruit Segment 2: Jeff Buettner, Managing Director, ButcherJoseph & Co., tells John about how the…

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market hitting some highs this week, why people are excited to jump into the market right now, why the market broadening is good for investors, the health of the real estate market, and what is next for Fed policy. Segment 2: Joe Chura, Pres…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s famed Maxwell Street Market will be back in its original location this year. The market will be back on Maxwell Street between Halsted and Union for the 2024 season, which runs from May 26 to Oct. 27. The market happens on the last Sunday of each month exce…

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the Dow hitting 40K today and other the indices reaching all-time highs, and why he would want to see one or two rate cuts. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about U.S. officials raising concerns about China’s “mi…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market reaching new highs, her thoughts on inflation data, and the overall economy being strong. And, as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4861185/4861185_2024-05-15-213225.128.mp3 More with Terr…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The parent company of Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot has filed for bankruptcy protection. The filing follows the abrupt closure of both stores on April 23. Crain’s reports the filing was made in Delaware and lists assets and liabilities each between $10 million a…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, talks to John about what interview and job advice he would give to the class of 2024. Segment 2: Reed Alexander, Correspondent at Business Insider covering Wall Street, talks to John Williams about the onerous working conditions at some Wall Street banks. Segment 3: Longtime Chicago radio v…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Museum of Science and Industry is being renamed after Ken Griffin, one of its financial benefactors. Griffin, the founder of Citadel, announced the $125 million dollar donation to the museum in 2019. MSI received the full gift in 2021. Starting May 19, the museum…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new study from TransUnion that found those in their early 20s are earning less, have more debt and see higher delinquency rates than Millennials did at their age, and how much the median home value in the U.S. has changed between 1965 and 2024, Segme…

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about the markets having a nice run, the economy performing well overall, the ongoing effort to fight inflation, when we might see prices go down, why he’s not worried about the Fed raising rates, how many rate cuts he expects this year, and what you should …

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The University of Chicago will offer a new fellowship that will connect students with startups that are part of the school’s clean technology accelerator. As part of the Resurgence program, students will support startups in areas like financial modeling and projectio…