Wintrust Business Lunch

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago ranks fourth among U.S. cities for the number of millionaires. The city has 120,500 millionaires, 24 billionaires and 290 centimillionaires. A centimillionaire has wealth of at least $100 million. Compared to a decade ago, the millionaire figure is up 22%. […]

Segment 1: Jackie Jackson, Franchise Owner, Kilwins, joins John to talk about being named Illinois small-business person of the year! Segment 2: Abrar Al-Heeti, technology reporter for CNET, talks to John about TikTok suing the U.S. Government, and OpenAI reportedly working on a search feature for ChatGPT. Segment 3: Jessica Smart, President and CEO, Clearbrook, tells John about the mission […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about a new rule about rollover advice that you should know about. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Ferrero has cut the ribbon on its first chocolate processing facility in North America in downstate Bloomington. The company will produce chocolate for several of its brands, including Butterfinger, Crunch and Kinder. The plant will include a 70,000-square-foot expansion and will […]

Segment 1: Aki Ito, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider, joins John to talk about her piece that explores why it’s extremely difficult to find a high-paying job. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about what companies need to be aware of “collateral damage” when it comes to work harassment. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. An auction will reportedly happen Friday for assets belonging to the shuttered Foxtrot grocery stores. Crain’s reports the online auction will include inventory, intellectual property, equipment and other items. JPMorgan Chase Bank will run the auction. Foxtrot is a Chase debtor. […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a Canadian economist who believes the stock market is in for a major correction, the numbers behind Friday’s labor report, and a new Gallup poll that says inflation is the #1 financial issue Americans are facing. Segment 2: Marc Fredman, Chief Strategy […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels will partner with Peloton to give guests an upgrade and other perks. The company’s putting Peloton equipment and related content in guest rooms at its properties and customers who use the machines will be rewarded with Hyatt loyalty […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Rivian has announced it is adding 500 jobs to its manufacturing plant in downstate Normal. The announcement coincided with the State of Illinois providing immediate incentives totaling $75 million to Rivian to aid its expansion. The package also includes tax incentives […]

Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, tells John about the numbers behind today’s labor report, inflation continuing to be stubborn, how many rate cuts he expects the Fed to make this year, the likelihood we see a recession, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Chef Richard Sandoval, Casa Chi, joins John […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about the Fed announcement on interest rates, the continuing effort to fight inflation, and what he’s expecting from tomorrow’s April labor report. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to talk about World Password Day, A bipartisan group of senators pushing for restrictions […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s WCIU-TV will begin operating as an independent station this summer. The station is dropping its CW26 branding and will return to being “The U.” CW programming will return to WGN-TV starting Sept. 1. WCIU says it’ll continue airing local shows […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market showing some weakening, if there is a chance the Fed might actually raise interest rates again, what today’s Fed announcement will mean for the market, her thoughts on J.B. Pritzker’s comments regarding inflation, and everything you should know about buying I bonds […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the 3 kinds of toxic employees you never want to be. Segment 2: Dale Buss, Contributing Editor of Chief Executive Magazine and Founder/Executive Director of The Flyover Coalition, joins John to talk about a new Chief Executive survey that ranks the best and worst cities for business. […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. University of Chicago Medicine’s new facility in Crown Point opens today. It’s UChicago’s first freestanding facility in Indiana and it’s largest offsite location, located near I-65 and 109th Avenue. UChicago Medicine Crown Point will offer advanced specialty care including cancer, heart, […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about Republic First Bank shutting its doors on Friday, and a new study that shows first-time homebuyers must earn $120,000 to afford the average house. Segment 2: Lucy Brennan, Director, Founder’s Team, P33, joins John to talk about the new season of TechRise, […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The new owners of The Onion say they’ll keep the staff intact in Chicago, where the publication has been based since 2012. The satirical news outlet has been sold to a company called Global Tetrahedron. The Global Tetrahedron is a running […]

Segment 1: Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about the tension in the stock market, the economy continuing to be stable, the possibility of stagflation, the looming debt crisis, why the Fed’s inflation target remains at 2%, what is driving inflation right now, and what to know about President […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago is getting a brand makeover, the first in 20 years. The 167 year old museum is trying to appeal to a wider demographic. Notebart’s CEO tells Crain’s the museum wants to be place that […]

Segment 1: Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Acrisure, talks to John about their tech-driven financial services provider, the formation of their new Midwest Region, the products they currently offer, how technology and AI is impacting their business, and what has led to rise in insurance rates over the last couple of years. Segment 2: Bree […]