Wintrust Business Lunch

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the market numbers nearing all-time highs, the job the Fed is doing to curb inflation, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticizing cryptocurrency. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation, talks to John about the amount of […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health is renaming itself Endeavor Health. The move comes two years after their merger was finalized. The CEO says the new name reflects the aspirational nature of the newly formed entity. NorthShore University Health System based in Evanston and Edward-Elmhurst […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why why he never sacrifices three things when hiring: work ethic, attitude and sense of humor. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, talks to John about a letter they sent to the Chicago City Council that urges the […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about a new survey that shows that more than half of Americans have not started saving for retirement, gold prices hitting a record high, Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John about a high-tech ping pong startup coming to Chicago, a Google-backed […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John Williams to look at the stock market and express why he is excited about it and why everyone with a 401k should be even more jolly going into the holiday. Segment 2: Aaron Erter, CEO of James Hardie joins to spread the word […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins to express his enthusiasm in the pleasant performance of the stock market for November, leading to a slow in rising inflation and interest rates, putting everyone at ease more than the usual holiday uptick. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Salesforce will hold a grand opening for its new downtown Chicago office building next week. The company’s 60-story building is located at 333 W. Wolf Point Plaza. It includes 1.2 million square feet. The San Francisco-based software company will occupy floors […]

Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “This Week in Wealth” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the current market rally, end of year strategies, and new rules IRS for 2024. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Editor at CNET, talks about the specifics regarding old Google account deletions starting […]

Ruth-Ann Renaud, Chief Marketing Officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and NW Indiana, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible mission to take care of sick children and their families. They do so by providing care, housing, and financial alleviation to keep those families together during their children’s recovery. To donate, go […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. North Chicago-based Abbvie has agreed to acquire drug developer ImmunoGen for nearly $10 billion. The deal will bring a new ovarian cancer treatment into the Abbie family of products. It’s a drug that could eventually reap billions of dollars in annual […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about current mortgage rates, some more Social Security horror stories, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McDonald’s is launching a new adult Happy meal. This one will feature DJ and streetwear style creator Kerwin Frost and will include an updated version of McNugget Buddies. Ad Age says the Kerwin Frost Box will include either a 10-piece chicken […]

Segment 1: Luke Carlson, CEO, Discover Strength, joins John to talk about their strength training business that will be coming to Chicago in 2024. Luke explains the science behind their training model, the benefits of this type of strength training, and where the new facility will be located in the city. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Champaign-based First Busey bank is expanding its presence in the Chicago suburbs. First Busey is buying Merchants & Manufacturers Bank, with five locations in Joliet, Channahon and Oakbrook Terrace. Crain’s reports the purchase will increase First Busey’s deposit share in DuPage […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Two Chicago grocers are merging. Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot will combine after agreeing to an all-stock merger. Crain’s reports the brands will fall under a new entity called Outfox Hospitality with the Foxtrot CEO taking control of the combined […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what states are building the most new homes in the U.S., and how much money was spent during Black Friday and through the holiday weekend. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, tells John all about the American Inno 2023 holiday gift guide. […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the nice little stock market run, the dangers of credit card debt, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Deere & Co. has forecast a smaller-than-expected profit next year and that’s sending its shares lower. Deere expects demand for equipment will slow next year, as farmers, dealing with declining crop prices, grow more reluctant to buy new tractors for planting […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about talk about what questions interviewers can ask candidates during the interview process to determine if they are a culture fit. Segment 2: Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, talks to John about the November market rally, his concern about consumer spending for the […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The latest home price data for Chicago is out. Prices came in flat during October in Chicago but the greater metro area saw an increase. The nine-county metro area median price went up 5.8% to $317,500 compared to a year ago. […]