Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of being prepared, making a good impression, and how you can separate yourself from your peers. Tom also says, ‘taking things for granted is how you get beat.’ Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the market reaction to the Trump administration announcing tariff cuts, the fallout from the trade negotiations, and why it’s harder to get a car loan right now. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborativ…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Arlington Height’s Northpoint Center has been acquired by a Texas investor. According to Crain’s, Encore Enterprises acquired a majority stake in the shopping center for $34 million. It’s located at the intersection of Rand Road and Arlington Heights Road. AmCap affi…

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about why the markets are dipping a bit today, the latest on President Trump’s trade deals, the roller coaster the market has been on since President Trump announced his tariff plan, why now is a good time to reevaluate your retirement plan,…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Krispy Kreme is pausing its partnership with McDonald’s. The company says it’s concerned about weakness in the economy and uncertainty about expansion of the partnership. It also withdrew its profit guidance after saying the partnership with the Chicago-based burger …

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Fed’s interest rate decision, the impact of tariff policy on the economy, the nation running up its credit card debt, the latest on Social Security clawbacks, the Trump administration garnishing wages of 5.3 million defaulted student l…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A popular Chicago bar is planning an expansion, including a second location. Crain’s reports Butch McGuire’s is looking for a new location in Lincoln Park. The deal’s not done yet but the report says the expansion is imminent. The 64-year-old bar is eyeing 2249 N. Li…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new forecast includes improved revenue projections for the State of Illinois in the upcoming fiscal year, despite concerns about the local and national economy. The forecast comes from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the General Assembl…

Segment 1: Business reporter Steve Alexander chats with John about Warren Buffett announcing he will be stepping down and the impact he’s had on the economy. Segment 2: Emily Stewart, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider, tells John how wealthy people are single-handedly warding off a recession. Segment 2: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Golds…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Electric vehicle maker Rivian is expanding its footprint in Illinois. The company will add a supplier park to its factory in downstate Normal that could create 100 jobs. Its manufacturing facility already employs about 8,000 people. Rivian will invest about $120 mill…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about what we should know about Trump’s proposed budget, why first-time home buyers are coming back, the surprisingly good jobs report on Friday, and President Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechN…

Segments 1 & 2: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President at WorkingNation, joins John Williams to talk about the new April jobs report. Jane also touches on manufacturing and its future in America. Segment 3: Reid Sawyer, Head of the Emerging Risk Group at Marsh McLennan, talks with John about risk management and how clients can price…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago-based snack company says consumers appear to be prioritizing essentials over cookies, crackers and other snacks. Mondelez International says it saw slower growth in the latest quarter and blames consumer worries about inflation and the economy. Mondelez is …

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about the increase in continuing unemployment claims, how tariffs might impact the economy, his thoughts on the GDP decline, if the economy is at a tipping point, and if we are likely to a recession this year. Segment 2: Matt Fiascone, presi…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the next phase of tariffs, when we will truly feel the impact of tariffs, GDP declining in the first quarter, if we are headed to a recession, and what we should be doing with our money in uncertain times. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7392623/4-3…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airline’s Polaris lounge at O’Hare Airport has reopened after a refresh. Crain’s reports the 25,000-square-foot space has a new look and more space following an eight-month long renovation. The lounge serves international customers flying in business class and…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of companies investing in managerial training. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about some unexpected departures that have resulted from President Trump’s recent tariffs, funding cuts and executive orde…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, how tariffs have been impacting the economy, and a new study from Zillow that shows that even a starter home in half of U.S. states costs at least $1 million. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Comm…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The initial public offering registration for Bally’s Chicago has been amended after two federal lawsuits over alleged discrimination against white men. Bally’s new registration opens up the IPO beyond just women and minorities. The filing was made with the Securities…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new study says four of the top five urban areas with the highest property taxes are right here in Illinois. Attom, a property information service, analyzed property tax rates for 217 metro areas. The highest were Rockford, Chicago, Peoria and Champaign-Urbana. Spri…

Segment 1: Danny Ecker, Commercial Real Estate Reporter, Crain’s, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the high rate of office vacancy in the suburbs and what that means for the office real estate market in the future. Segment 2: Dr. Maureen Dunne, cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert,, ‘The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing …

Segment 1: Jim Wojdyla, Marketing Director, Volo Auto Museum, joins John Williams to talk about the history of the Volo Museum, how the museum has expanded through the years, the types of cars they sell at the auto museum, and the other attractions at the museum like the Titanic exhibit, and Jurassic Gardens. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, …

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market swings the last few days, the damage that has been done to America’s standing in the world, and what this could mean for the markets and the economy overall. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castf…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airlines is moving forward with an air taxi service that’ll connect major airports with their surrounding host cities. Archer Aviation says it’s ready to launch the service in New York and the air taxi would connect Manhattan with that area’s three major airpo…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about if you should be working while watching TV in the office and why it is important to say thank you. Segment 2: Adam Johnson, Partner, Just Rite IT, joins John to talk about the creation of Just Rite IT and what they offer businesses. Segment 3: Michael Edwards…

Segment 1: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, joins John Williams to talk about DoorDash’s new robot delivery system, the Trala app that uses AI to teach the violin, and Chicago-based 11 Tribes Ventures. Segment 2: Brad Lajoie, General Manager of Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, chats with John about the resort’…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Rainbow Cone is planning for a new location in the Loop. The ice cream chain has a sign posted on the door at 163 N. Michigan. That area has been given the nickname “Street of Treats” because two other brands are also moving in soon, including an Auntie Anne’s pretze…

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about Fed Chairman Powell’s policy remarks earlier this week, President Trump’s response to Fed Powell, if he believes the Fed needs to cut interest rates, his thoughts on the strength of the economy overall, and what he’s telling his clients right no…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Barnes and Noble bookstores are making a comeback, and the Chicago area is included in the company’s expansion plans. Barnes and Nobles will open dozens of stores nationwide, including one in Naperville slated for opening next Wednesday. The company says it opened mo…

Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments about inflation and tariffs yesterday in Chicago, what the Fed will likely do with rates in the coming months, the importance of consumer spending and this week’s retail sales data, and if we are staring a…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Suburban-based Abbott Laboratories says it will spend $500 million on two manufacturing facilities, including one in Illinois. The investments come despite new and threatened tariffs, including some on medical devices and diagnostics. Abbott says the investments will…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about gold prices hitting a record high, and what you need to know about Social Security right now. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7373020/WBL_4-16-25_Terry_Savage_Social_Security_Gold_2025-04-16-215520…

Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about bosses experiencing ‘Déjà V-accine’ when it comes to vaccine enforcement at the office. This time, it’s not COVID, but measles. Segment 2: Sari Wiaz, creator, Baby Paper, joins John to talk about her Chicago-area business making sensory toys for babies, how she came up…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about what you should know ahead of tomorrow’s tax day deadline, and a new survey that shows 81% of potential home sellers think they will get their asking price or more. Segment 2: Tyler Lowell, Managing Partner of Chicago-based CA Fortune, joins J…

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, why investors are pausing right now, his expectation that he markets will remain volatile for some time, why he believes the market can regain its losses by the end of the year, consumer sen…

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the wild market swings the last couple of days, why we should not be emotional when thinking about our investments, if he expects another dramatic rally, how you can minimize losses, and the bargains you should keep an eye out for right now. S…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A big Chicago accounting and consulting firm is working on a merger that could push it into the industry’s top ten. Baker Tilly is in talks to merge with Seattle-based Moss Adams, according to multiple reports. If the deal goes through, it will create the sixth large…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams and the two react in real-time as news breaks of a 90-day pause in most tariffs and a resulting rapid climb in markets, including a gain of over 2,000 points in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in a matter of minutes. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s tariff p…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why he’s expecting a hiring slowdown, how economic uncertainty is impacting the market, the importance of keeping connections, and his big belief in work ethic. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John to talk about t…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the status of the economy right now, her thoughts on Friday’s labor report, the uncertainty over the markets and economy, if we are already in a recession, the wavering of the stock market, and the concern from people worried about their retir…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s hometown airline is making a play for the loyalty customers of competing airlines. According to Crain’s, a new campaign launched by United Airlines is trying to get travelers to switch to its Mileage Plus program and promises they can keep their frequent-fl…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The new CEO of Giordano’s is laying out his vision for the company. Nick Scarpino tells Crain’s, there are plans to open new locations, improve digital capabilities and enhance the menu. Scarpino, formerly Portillo’s chief marketing officer, joined Giordano’s late la…

Segment 1: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President, WorkingNation, joins John Williams to break down the latest labor report. Was it surprising the jobs numbers were better than expected? Segment 2: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets falling again today afte…

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about how the market is reacting to President Trump’s tariff announcement, federal government job cuts, how the Fed might react to tariffs, and why we need to prioritize savings right now. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins J…

Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The housing market shows signs of continued recovery. A report from Realtor.com shows more homes on the market and total inventory rising for the 17th straight month. The report also indicates buyers are proceeding with caution, likely due to economic unknowns. Also, Ti…

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets turning higher today ahead of President Trump’s tariff announcement, the impact that proposed tariffs might have on the economy, and what’s going on at Social Security. Terry also answers your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.c…

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The interim CEO and president of Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services is getting a pay raise as he works to complete the company’s acquisition by Capital One. J. Michael Shepherd will get about $1.7 million this month and $750,000 in May and June. He’s also e…

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about ‘Signalgate’ and what happens in the workplace if someone accidentally adds a person to a group message that wasn’t supposed to be on the chat. Tom stresses the importance of always checking emails, texts, etc. before you hit send. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, …

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has announced the start date of its new faster inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink, in May. According to Crain’s, the airline will put the service on regional jets first and hopes to have Starlink installed by the end of this year on its fleet…

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, Trump’s tariffs taking center stage as “Liberation Day” looms on Wednesday, and 23andMe’s DNA data going up for sale. Segment 2: Gregg Lunceford, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor in Mesirow Wealth …