Wintrust Business Lunch

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 about Workbox, a Chicago […]

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. Ravinia Festival has also […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 changing its policies about firearm videos, […]

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.

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 […]

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-ever […]

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 […]

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 Automotive, and host of the Consumer […]

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 […]