Wintrust Business Lunch
1,730 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 3/3/21: Terry Savage: Will you qualify for another stimulus check?
March 03, 2021 22:36Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the latest update for the next COVID-19 relief package and the importance of freezing your credit if you think you have been a victim of IDES fraud. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/2/21: Stocks give back gains, Southwest Airlines launches at O’Hare, and Target’s record year of sales growth
March 02, 2021 22:42Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market today (Rocket Mortgage) and the reasons for the volatility the last couple of days. Segment 2: Dave Harvey, Vice President of Southwest Business, talks to John about how the travel industry has managed the pandemic over the last 12 months, why they […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 3/1/21: Stocks surge, what you will get if the COVID relief bill passes, and Starbucks adds oat milk
March 01, 2021 22:35Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the good news regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, what is moving the market today, what’s happening with the real estate market and mortgage rates and what we know about the next stimulus package. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/26/21: Household income grows, mortgage rates rise and what we need to know about the next round of PPP loans
February 26, 2021 22:38Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the positive labor market news, GDP’s upper movement, household income rising due to stimulus money, the status of the next stimulus package and the outlook for the economy for the rest of the year. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/25/21: Stocks fall, Target to open mini Apple shops, and Walgreens to sell do-it-yourself COVID-19 test kits
February 25, 2021 22:43Segment 1: Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins John to talk about why stocks are dropping sharply today, what is happening with the next stimulus package and why he believes the economy is going to rebound quickly in 2021. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/24/21: Terry Savage: What to do if you are a victim of identity theft fraud related to unemployment benefits
February 24, 2021 22:38Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the Dow hitting a new record, what we need to know about stimulus and the Affordable Care Act subsidy and the ongoing issues with IDES. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Nathan Kipnis, Principal, Kipnis Architecture + Planning, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/23/21: Tech stocks rebound, consumer confidence rises and navigating a challenging tax season
February 23, 2021 22:52Segment 1: Matt Foltz, Wealth Manager and tax expert, Balasa Dinverno Foltz, joins John to talk about what we need to know as the 2021 tax season begins. Segment 2: Arielle Weininger, Chief Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Illinois Holocaust Museum, tells John about the new Mandela: Struggle for Freedom exhibit. Segment 3: WGN Reporter […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/22/21: Janet Yellen’s Bitcoin warning, airlines ground some Boeing 777 planes, and Chicago startup Foxtrot raising $42 million
February 22, 2021 22:47Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stocks that drove the market’s pandemic gain, Janet Yellen issuing a warning about bitcoin, mortgage interests rates jumping and what we know about the real unemployment numbers. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news about Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/19/21: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pushes for big stimulus, $15 minimum wage debate, and what should be done to fix the student debt crisis
February 19, 2021 22:29Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market moving on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen making a push for more stimulus and the $15 minimum wage debate. Segment 2: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to discuss a new study that says 1 in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/18/21: Stock market slide, weekly jobless claims jump and chicken sandwich wars heating up
February 18, 2021 22:42Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Partner, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Asset Management, joins John to talk about the stock market dipping today, the weekly jobless claims, retail sales rising due to the last stimulus and why we should send money to the parts of the economy that have been hurt the most. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/17/21: Terry Savage: What is the status of the next COVID-19 relief package?
February 17, 2021 22:27Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the latest on Bitcoin and what we need to know about the next government COVID-19 relief package. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/16/21: Bitcoin’s incredible run, how the pandemic has impacted emergency savings and a Chicago startup bringing massages to your Uber
February 16, 2021 22:33Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market today, the reason why pot stocks are on fire and why everyone is still talking about Bitcoin. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to tell us about a new report that shows 54% of Americans say […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/15/21: Confidence in the housing market on the rise, Steak ‘n Shake considers bankruptcy and Nestle announces vegan KitKat bar
February 15, 2021 22:40Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the findings from the Mortgage Bankers Association 4th Quarter Update and why confidence in the housing market continues to rise. Segment 2: Mychael Bonner, Chef/Partner, Lettuce Entertain You, tells John about a virtual event that celebrates Black and African-American cuisine […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/12/21: Stimulus package update, helping seniors with vaccine information and celebrating Fat Tuesday with vegan pączki
February 12, 2021 22:25Segment 1: Best-selling author Jared Dillian joins John to talk about the details of President Biden’s stimulus package, the importance of mass vaccination to the growth of the economy, why gas, grocery and flight prices could soon soar and why a 15-year mortgage is a much better product than a 30-year mortgage. Segment 2: Larry […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/11/21: Jobless claims remain high, consumers still overpaying for gas and United Airlines buying flying taxis
February 11, 2021 22:54Segment 1: Brian Battle, Director, Performance Trust Capital Partners, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims and when we might see the economy fully rebound. Segment 2: CNET Senior Reporter Shara Tibken chats about a variety of tech stories including Facebook planning to decrease how much political content some users get in their newsfeed and Twitter saying that […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/10/21: Terry Savage: Tax filing season is here. What do you need to know?
February 10, 2021 22:38Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to answer all of your financial questions regarding unemployment, IDES fraud, tax filing issues, stimulus payments and student debt.
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/9/21: Walgreens partnering with Uber to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments, what’s next for Bitcoin and ‘Nearby’ wants to help small businesses compete with Amazon
February 09, 2021 22:57Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market today and why everyone is talking about Bitcoin. Segment 2: Rashod Johnson, CEO and President, Ardmore Roderick tells John about some of the big projects their team is working on (Obama Presidential Center and the CTA Red-Purple Bypass) and why he believes […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/8/21: Tesla invests in bitcoin, Target’s activewear brand hits $1 billion in sales and Uber subleasing more of its Chicago office
February 08, 2021 22:45Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the first 3-D printed house up for sale, the labor market improving slightly in January, mortgage rates rising and what exactly is in President Biden’s stimulus package. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news about Chicago startup […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/5/21: Disappointing jobs report, COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the best Valentine’s Day greeting cards
February 05, 2021 22:34Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to discuss the January jobs report, the overall strength of the economy as the vaccine rollout continues, the status of President Biden’s stimulus plan and what wc an learn from the GameStop drama. Segment 2: Matt DiLoreto, Vice President, State Government Affairs at […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/4/21: Economy slowly improving, how Radio Flyer has embraced sustainability and the return of Chicago Restaurant Week
February 04, 2021 22:51Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims and to talk about the slowly improving economy and Joe Biden’s stimulus proposal which includes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including his […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/3/21: What’s next for GameStop, Shedd Aquarium reopens and Winter Games come to Evanston
February 03, 2021 22:58Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to explain why the GameStop controversy has become far more than a fascinating story of David and Goliath and what we need to know about the student debt problem. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Downtown Evanston Executive Director Annie Coakley joins John to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/2/21: GameStop tumbles, Uber buying alcohol delivery service Drizly and how the pandemic has impacted credit card debt
February 02, 2021 22:42Segment 1: Ted Rossman, industry analyst for CreditCards.com, joins John to discuss a new report that shows just how much the coronavirus pandemic has impacted credit card debt. Segment 2: Mark Sotelino, partner, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, tells John about all the events they have planned to celebrate their 35th anniversary. Segment 3: WGN Reporter and Crain’s Daily […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 2/1/21: CBO predicts a rapid recovery for the economy, stimulus bill showdown and the economic impact of the Super Bowl
February 01, 2021 22:58Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about The Congressional Budget Office predicting rapid economic growth, the vaccination rollout beginning to see results, the GOP proposing $1000 stimulus checks, the latest GameStop drama and Cook County property owners have two extra months to pay their property tax bills […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/29/21: Reddit vs. Wall Street, Field Museum reopens and McCormick Place plans for 2021 meetings
January 29, 2021 22:52Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to discuss his thoughts on the GameStop drama, President Biden’s stimulus proposal, the continuing challenges of working from home and to offer tips for anyone starting a new job virtually on how to succeed in your first 90 days. Segment 2: Joe Ciolli, Deputy Editor […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/28/21: GameStop drama, Apple’s record-setting quarter and Kraft launching pink Mac and Cheese for Valentine’s Day
January 28, 2021 22:53Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the possible fallout from the GameStop controversy. Will we see more regulation. Faron also breaks down the weekly jobless claims and why the successful rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines is key to getting the economy back on track. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/27/21: Terry Savage: Why is GameStop stock exploding?
January 27, 2021 22:45Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why shares of GameStop stock continue to surge and what you need to know about getting your stimulus money. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Leeatt Rothschild, founder of Packed with Purpose, explains how her company makes gift […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/26/21: GameStop stock jumps again, companies offering COVID-19 vaccine incentives and Beyond Meat partners with PepsiCo
January 26, 2021 22:50Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market today and why everyone is talking about GameStop. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about incentives being offered by organizations to encourage customers and the public to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Segment 3: Paul Reynolds, Insurance Editor for Money, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/25/21: Stock market volatility, home values breaking records and Budweiser sitting out the Super Bowl
January 25, 2021 22:43Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about some of the stocks that are making moves today, President Biden extending student loan payment freeze and the 2020 real estate boom. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including the ongoing drama surrounding […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/22/21: Lettuce Entertain You President R.J. Melman on the likelihood that indoor dining returns to Chicago this weekend
January 22, 2021 22:48R.J. Melman, President, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, joins John to talk about how they have managed business throughout the course of the pandemic and Governor Pritzker announcing today that Chicago is on track to have bars and restaurants reopen to indoor dining on Saturday.
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/21/21: Jobless claims remain high, Amazon offering to help with vaccine distribution and Netflix reaching 200 million subscribers
January 21, 2021 23:02Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to talk about President Biden’s executive orders and how it will impact the economy, the ongoing struggle of the labor market and the prospect of having a very healthy economy in the second half of 2021 if the vaccine rollout is successful. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/20/21: Terry Savage: What will President Biden do to rescue the economy?
January 20, 2021 22:40Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the inauguration of President Joe Biden and the impact the new administration will have on the economy. Terry also answers all of your questions regarding student loan forgiveness, unemployment and the latest round of government stimulus.
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/19/21: Stocks rebound, the best credit cards for 2021 and companies offering their workers incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
January 19, 2021 22:47Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market today and why we need to open up restaurants and bars safely if we want to improve the economy. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to tell us about a new survey that shows most adults […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/18/21: How the Biden administration will tackle the economic crisis, smart fridges coming to apartment buildings and the rise of the fake commute
January 18, 2021 22:42Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what we can expect with the economy as the Biden administration takes over on Wednesday including another round of stimulus, a commitment to improving the vaccine rollout and how are taxes might change. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/15/21: Stocks slide, the 2021 commercial real estate outlook and why businesses must increase salaries to remain competitive
January 15, 2021 22:46Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why remote work can be bad for career development and the firing of employees who rioted at the Capitol. Segment 2: Robert Sevim, Vice Chairman & Co-Head Chicago Region, Savills, talks to John about the 2021 outlook for the Chicago commercial real […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/14/21: Weekly jobless claims rise, President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan and the best health gadgets at CES 2021
January 14, 2021 22:57Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Asset Management, joins John to talk about the rise in weekly jobless claims, President-elect Biden’s proposed COVID-19 relief package and how an effective vaccine is key to getting our economy back on track. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including the hottest […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/13/21: Stock market reaction to turmoil in Washington D.C., what you need to know about your stimulus check and why it’s a good time to refinance your mortgage
January 13, 2021 23:10Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about why the stock market seems to be rolling along despite the turmoil in Washington D.C., the latest information on your stimulus check and why now is a good time to refinance your mortgage. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment […]
What changes should you be aware of before you file your taxes in 2021?
January 12, 2021 23:07Tax attorney Steven Leahy tells John what we need to know before we file our tax return this year. Do you need to pay taxes on unemployment? Your stimulus check? You have the questions and Steven has the answers.
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/12/21: Energy stocks on the rise, another retailer leaves Michigan Avenue and what should you know before filing your 2020 tax return
January 12, 2021 22:45Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market and his reaction to New York Governor Cuomo saying that the economy must be reopened. Segment 2: Tax attorney Steven Leahy tells John what we need to know before we file our tax return this year. Do you need to pay […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/11/21: Stocks pull back from record highs, Paycheck Protection Program reopens and Staples attempts to buy Office Depot
January 11, 2021 22:47Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about PPP opening today for companies with 10 or fewer employees, the stock market remaining steady despite what’s happening in Washington D.C. and a new survey showing that Americans’ savings are in dire shape. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/8/21: Disappointing jobs report, optimism for more stimulus and 5 surprises for the economy in 2021
January 08, 2021 23:25Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to discuss the December jobs report and if more stimulus is needed to help struggling Americans. Jared also tells us his list of surprises for 2021. Segment 2: Intersect Illinois‘ acting CEO and COO Alya Woods tells John about how they are bringing jobs, investment and economic prosperity […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/7/21: Stocks hit record highs, 2021 interest rate forecast and how you can track your stimulus check
January 07, 2021 22:58Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about the stock market reaction to the chaos in Washington D.C. yesterday, today’s weekly jobless claims and the chances we see another round of stimulus once the Biden administration is in office. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/6/21: Terry Savage: What the results of the Georgia runoff election mean for the stock market
January 06, 2021 23:12Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market reaction to the results of the runoff election in Georgia, the status of the second stimulus payment and to answer all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Kenny Tsai, COO, Chowbus, tells us about a new report that reveals […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/5/21: How the Georgia Senate runoff election will impact the economy, Illinois population loss and ViacomCBS and Hulu strike a distribution deal
January 05, 2021 22:57Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what’s moving the market and how the Georgia runoff election might impact the economy. Segment 2: Dave Deschamps, Wealth Manager and head of the Widows Practice Group, Balasa Dinverno Foltz, tells John about the widow’s “tax penalty” and what you need to know to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 1/4/21: Stock market tumbles, stimulus payments on the way and Google employees form a union
January 04, 2021 22:51Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market dipping on the first day of trading in 2021, the overall market performance in 2020 and when we can expect the $600 stimulus check. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the latest news about Chicago […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/31/20: Much in store for 2021
December 31, 2020 21:34CNET Editor-at-Large, Ian Sherr, joins the conversation to discuss some interesting advancements in business and technology including UPS and Amazon’s future use of drones. WGN Radio broadcaster, Orion Samuelson gives his last report before retirement. Plus, WGN Radio reporter Amy Guth talks minimum wage increases and 500 COVID vaccines discarded. Keep the conversation going with […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/31/20: After a farewell to WGN Radio legend Orion Samuelson, a look ahead to 2021
December 31, 2020 21:34Today’s show begins with the historic final regularly scheduled report from WGN Radio legend Orion Samuelson. CNET Editor-at-Large, Ian Sherr, joins the conversation to discuss some interesting advancements in business and technology including UPS and Amazon’s future use of drones. Plus, WGN Radio reporter Amy Guth talks minimum wage increases and 500 COVID vaccines discarded. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/30/20: Financial columnist Terry Savage talks stimulus checks and more
December 30, 2020 20:32Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author of The Savage Truth on Money, Terry Savage, joins the Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams to discuss all things stimulus as the decision to increase stimulus checks to $2000 hits a dead end with in the House.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/29/20: Days before Orion Samuelson’s retirement, he and Max Armstrong reminisce about their years covering farm news
December 29, 2020 22:10Agricultural reporter and WGN alum Max Armstrong and legendary broadcaster Orion Samuelson return to the noontime broadcast they called home for decades with current host John Williams as they discuss agricultural effects of the COVID-19 virus and the last days on air for Orion as he quickly approaches retirement. Keep the conversation going with John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/24/20: Ilyce Glink fills in
December 27, 2020 21:06Ilyce Glink, filling in for John Williams, to talk about everything going in in the markets and business on the day before Christmas.
Wintrust Business Lunch 12/23/20: Ilyce Glink fills in.
December 24, 2020 12:51Ilyce Glink, filling in for John Williams, brings Terry Savage on the show to talk about unemployment numbers, the stimulus bill, and answer questions from callers.