Wintrust Business Lunch
1,757 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 11/18/20: COVID-19’s impact on the economy and Chicago’s most Instagrammable alley
November 18, 2020 23:15Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what we need to know about our finances as we prepare for winter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And, as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, Residential Real Estate Reporter for Crain’s, joins John to discuss a number of real estate stories […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/17/20: Stocks lose momentum, Amazon launches digital pharmacy and most homeowners not taking advantage of record low mortgage rates
November 17, 2020 23:11Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about the positive vaccine news and how it’s impacting the market and why he believes now is not the right time for another stimulus package. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John what a Biden administration means for employee rights and bosses’ responsibilities. Segment […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/16/20: Wall Street breaks records, Amazon expanding its in-garage delivery and Zoom dropping its 40-minute limit for Thanksgiving
November 16, 2020 22:52Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the market’s reaction to the news about Moderna’s 94% effective Covid-19 vaccine. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Amazon working with a Chicago company as it looks to expand its […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/13/20: Record close for the S&P 500, the future of work post COVID-19 and helping veterans secure employment
November 13, 2020 22:54Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Asset Management, joins John to break down the volatility of the stock market this past week. Segment 2: Neli Vazquez Rowland, President and Co-Founder of A Safe Haven Foundation, tells John about their partnership and joint fundraising challenge with the Small Business Advocacy Council that will help raise […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/12/20: Stocks slide as coronavirus cases rise, Netflix testing an old-fashioned TV channel and the Museum of Illusions comes to Chicago
November 12, 2020 22:49Segment 1: Joseph Safina, founder and CEO of Safina Asset Management, joins John to talk about the stock market and how it’s reacting to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the health of the economy and the need for another government stimulus package. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/11/20: Tech stocks rebound, open enrollment begins for small business and the status of a COVID-19 stimulus package
November 11, 2020 23:15Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market’s reaction to a potential vaccine, how quickly the economy will pick up, the chances we will see a government stimulus package and this year’s Small Business Special Enrollment Period. Segment 2: Erika Lacroix, President of EZ Breathe, tells John about […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/10/20: Stock market rotation continues, United boosting Thanksgiving flights and Bill Rancic opens a new pizza place
November 10, 2020 22:58Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about the stock market’s reaction to the positive COVID-19 vaccine news Segment 2: Restaurateur and entrepreneur Bill Rancic tells John why he wanted to open a new pizza place that reminded him of growing up on the south side of Chicago. Check out Bill’s Original Tavern […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/9/20: Dow jumps on positive vaccine news and McDonald’s unveils new chicken sandwich and plant-based burger
November 09, 2020 23:23Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about today’s stock market’s reaction to the news of a positive vaccine trial from BioNTech and Pfizer. Segment 2: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John to talk about how the market has been reacting to the results of the election […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 11/6/20: Jobless rate drops, the impact of rising COVID-19 cases on the economy and how restaurants are pivoting for the holiday this year
November 06, 2020 22:47Segment 1: Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins guest host Ilyce Glink to break down the weekly jobless claims this week, the October jobs report and how the economy is reacting to rising COVID-19 cases around the country. Segment 2: Jerrod Melman, Executive Partner, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, tells Ilyce how their […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 11/5/20: Stocks rise, jobless claims fall and retailers prepare for Black Friday
November 05, 2020 22:58Segment 1: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with guest host Ilyce Glink about a variety of tech stories including Apple announcing another event, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature costing $10,000 and what we can expect from this year’s Black Friday events (hint: they already started!) Segment 2: Matt Vannini, President of Restaurant Solutions, Inc., tells Ilyce how […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/4/20: A strong election week for Wall Street and what the Fed can do to further stimulate the economy
November 04, 2020 23:05Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market’s reaction to election night and what we can expect in the days ahead. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to preview the Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week and to tell us what […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/3/20: Stocks surge, what the election results mean for another stimulus package and Illinois recreational marijuana sales pass the half-billion dollar mark
November 03, 2020 22:49Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what the election results will mean for the stock market and a government stimulus package Segment 2: WGN Reporter and Crain’s Daily Gist host Amy Guth gives us a round-up of the latest business stories including revenues at AMC plummeting and Illinois marijuana sales passing the half-billion dollar mark.
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/2/20: Stocks bounces back, real estate market slowing down and retailers bracing for a tough holiday season
November 02, 2020 22:40Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market bouncing back after last week’s losses, what to expect with the market in the coming days as the election looms and why the real estate market has slowed. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/2/20: Stocks bounce back, real estate market slowing down and retailers bracing for a tough holiday season
November 02, 2020 22:40Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market bouncing back after last week’s losses, what to expect with the market in the coming days as the election looms and why the real estate market has slowed. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/30/20: Bad week for the stock market, consumer spending rises and Chicago’s most romantic restaurant pivots
October 30, 2020 21:58Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to discuss the ongoing debate over the graduated income tax amendment and the stock market’s reaction to rising COVID-19 cases and the upcoming election. Segment 2: Dale Buss, author, journalist and founder of The Flyover Coalition, joins John to talk about why the U.S. auto industry […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/29/20: Jobless claims fall, Amazon adding 100,000 seasonal jobs and Chicago loses a major convention to Indianapolis
October 29, 2020 22:10Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims and to tell us about how managers will have to adapt to remote work. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Amazon adding 100,000 seasonal jobs, T-Mobile’s new TV service, a NASA […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/28/20: Terry Savage: ‘Don’t bet against America. America will survive and prosper and so will you if you plan, save and invest’
October 28, 2020 21:41Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stock market plunge, the ongoing debate over the graduated income tax, how the spiking coronavirus cases are impacting the economy and the difference between President Trump’s and Joe Biden’s tax plans. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/27/20: Stocks slip amid coronavirus worries, how the pandemic is impacting Halloween and a ‘Move to Michigan’ campaign is launched for remote workers
October 27, 2020 21:40Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about how the stock market is reacting to a surge in COVID-19 cases around the globe. Segment 2: George Garcia, owner of Fantasy Costumes, joins John to tell us about how his business is doing in an industry that should typically be booming this time of year […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/26/20: Stock market slide, Google hiring in Chicago and Southwest Airlines to begin unblocking middle seats on flights
October 26, 2020 21:42Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about today’s stock market slide as coronavirus cases surge across the globe and why the average price of new homes are at a record high. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Chicago startup […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/23/20: Stimulus hope, a greeting card boom and The ‘FRIENDS’ Experience takes over Chicago
October 23, 2020 22:11Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to break down yesterday’s report on the weekly jobless claims and to give us the latest on the ongoing stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: Sarah Padilla, buyer and manager at Foursided Card + Gift, joins John to talk about how their stores have handled business […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/22/20: Weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since the start of the pandemic, United testing a COVID-tracking app and a potential ‘shipageddon’ on the horizon
October 22, 2020 21:45Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Apple launching a free 24-hour music video livestream, a new survey showing that people who are working home are experiencing burnout […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/21/20: Stock market drop, stimulus optimism and how the pandemic is changing Americans’ credit card habits
October 21, 2020 21:54Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about what you can do if you haven’t received your tax refund, the lack of knowledge that people have over family finances and when we might see the next round of stimulus. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Jason Steele, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/20/20: Stock market on the rise, stimulus talks continue and the airline industry hits a recovery milestone
October 20, 2020 22:03Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what is driving the markets today including the ongoing stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John about the rise in workplace conflicts over politics and the upcoming election and what can be done to combat the worrisome trend. Segment 3: 14-year-old […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/19/20: CVS hiring thousands and what we know about the latest round of stimulus negotiations
October 19, 2020 21:56Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about what we need to know about the latest stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Senior Editor Jim Dallke tells John the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Asian food delivery startup Chowbus growing weekly during the COVID-19 pandemic and Chicago startup […]
Donate to the Northern Illinois Food Bank this month and get a discount at Treetime Christmas Creations
October 19, 2020 13:30Julie Yurko, President and CEO of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, tells John about the impact that COVID-19 has had on food insecurity and how the Northern Illinois Food Bank is currently providing over 9M meals a month, a 50% increase from the prior year. Throughout the month of October, Treetime Christmas Creations is joining with the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/16/20: The debate over the graduated income tax amendment, the Chicago International Film Festival moves online and what to explore at this year’s Open House Chicago
October 16, 2020 21:37Segment 1: Wintrust CEO and founder Ed Wehmer tells John about what he learned from moderating the recent debate over the graduated income tax. You can watch it here. Segment 2: Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director of the Chicago International Film Festival, joins John to discuss everything we need to know and what we need to see at the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/15/20: U.S. jobless claims rise, airlines facing a long, slow recovery and Netflix ending 30-Day free trials
October 15, 2020 22:16Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Netflix ending free trials, Disney saying that their “primary focus” of original content is on streaming and Facebook banning Holocaust denial content. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/14/20: Stimulus stalemate, Medicare open enrollment begins and how much your Social Security check will increase in 2021
October 14, 2020 21:36Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the stalled stimulus negotiations, Medicare Open Enrollment starting tomorrow and how much your social security check will increase in 2021. Segment 2: Laura Adams, personal finance expert and insurance analyst for Bankrate, joins John to discuss a new survey that reveals 61% of […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/13/20: Stocks fall, Delta Airlines posts a massive loss and Apple reveals new iPhone models
October 13, 2020 21:53Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what is driving the markets today including the kickoff of corporate earning season, today’s Apple iPhone event and the latest developments with the stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: Sarah’s Circle Executive Director Kathy Ragnar joins John to tell us about Sarah’s Circle‘s mission to serve women […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/12/20: Tech stocks lead the market, Southwest Airlines coming to O’Hare, and what we can expect from Apple’s iPhone event
October 12, 2020 21:37Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market rally and what some homeowners believe is even scarier than a haunted house. Segment 2: Wintrust CEO and founder Ed Wehmer tells John about an event he’s moderating that will bring together a panel that will discuss and debate […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/9/20: Stimulus uncertainty, stocks rise again and fall fun at Kuipers Family Farm
October 09, 2020 21:41Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to explain what exactly is going on with the latest stimulus negotiations and why everyone doesn’t need $1,200 checks. Segment 2: Kim Kuipers of Kuipers Family Farm tells John why a visit to their farm is a perfect way to have fun in a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/8/20: Stocks rise, stimulus negotiations continue and McDonald’s selling Fulton Market headquarters
October 08, 2020 22:01Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Wealth Manager at Kingsview Asset Management, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims and to give us an update on the stalled stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including Apple setting a date for its latest iPhone’s debut and Facebook […]
How Athletico Physical Therapy is using movement to give you relief from aches and pains
October 07, 2020 22:26Tom McDevitt, Pain Therapy Program Manager for Athletico Physical Therapy, tells John about how Athletico is handling business amid the pandemic, how physical therapy will often help you live a better quality of life, what a typical Athletico session looks like, and how you no longer need a referral or prescription from a doctor to […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/7/20: Stocks bounce back amid hopes of a stimulus deal
October 07, 2020 22:12Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to give us the latest on the ongoing government stimulus negotiations. Will there be a deal before the election? Segment 2: Dale Buss, author, journalist and founder of The Flyover Coalition, joins John to talk about the importance of bringing manufacturing back to the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Jon Hansen 10/6/20: Stimulus negotiations scrapped, analyzing your 401(k) and The Second City up for sale
October 06, 2020 22:23Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is moving the stock market today. Segment 2: Bankrate analyst James Royal talks to Jon Hansen about how you can tell if your 401(k) retirement plan is either too conservative or too aggressive. Segment 3: David Whitaker, President and CEO, Choose Chicago, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Jon Hansen 10/5/20: Regal Cinemas to close all U.S. locations and stocks rise amid stimulus hopes and President Trump’s improving health
October 05, 2020 21:41Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the market is reacting to the news of President Trump’s health after he contracted the coronavirus and was taken to the hospital over the weekend. Segment 2: Pamela Maass, Executive Director of Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/2/20: Stocks stumble on coronavirus fears, economic recovery losing momentum and stimulus deal optimism
October 02, 2020 22:05Segment 1: Jason Turner, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to tell us how the market is reacting to President Trump testing positive for COVID-19, the latest on the ongoing stimulus negotiations and to break down the September jobs report. Segment 2: Rohini Dey, owner of Vermilion, James Beard Foundation Trustee and Let’s Talk […]
How the Economic Strategies Development Corporation is assisting businesses in Chicago’s Pilsen community
October 01, 2020 18:54Alexis Esparza, President of Economic Strategies Development Corporation, joins John to tell us how his organization is helping businesses in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.
Wintrust Business Lunch 10/1/20: Weekly jobless claims fall, United and American Airlines send out furlough notices and TikTok launches an elections guide
October 01, 2020 18:37Segment 1: Brian Battle, Director, Performance Trust Capital Partners, joins John to break down the weekly jobless numbers, the strength of the stock market as we head into October and what is happening with the ongoing stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a variety of tech stories including TikTok launching a U.S. elections […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/30/20: The stock market reacts to the first presidential debate and the status of stimulus negotiations
September 30, 2020 19:17Nationally syndicated financial columnist Terry Savage joins John in-studio for the hour to answer all of your financial questions and to give us an update on the status of the government stimulus negotiations.
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/29/20: Beyond Meat stock pops, U.S. coin shortage and Chicago Inno’s 25 rising entrepreneurs under 25
September 29, 2020 18:39Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about what stocks are making the biggest moves today and what can we expect from the latest round of stimulus negotiations. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news about Chicago startup innovation including Northwestern University naming a new director of its Farley […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/28/20: Stock market soars, stimulus negotiations resume and a drive-thru haunted house coming to Chicago
September 28, 2020 22:22Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the why the stock market jumped today and what we need to know about the New York Times story about President Trump’s taxes. Segment 2: Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to discuss a new survey […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/25/20: A Friday stock market rally, how COVID-19 is impacting businesses and the first Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Week
September 25, 2020 20:36Segment 1: Ken Wegner, President, Jel Sert, chats with John about his family-owned food and manufacturing business, how they are handling business during the pandemic and the forecast for the business for the remainder of this year and next year. Segment 2: Jerrod Melman, Executive Partner, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, tells John about the first […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/24/20: Weekly jobless claims rise, Amazon Prime Day has a date and Kraft Heinz selling pumpkin spice mac and cheese
September 24, 2020 21:03Segment 1: Michael Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University, joins John to break down the weekly jobless claims and to discuss a new report that shows the supplemental $600 unemployment payments under the CARES Act had little or no adverse effect on job search. Segment 2: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with John about a […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/23/20: Didn’t receive a stimulus check yet? The IRS may be trying to contact you
September 23, 2020 21:14Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist Terry Savage joins John to talk about the IRS trying to track down people who might be eligible for a stimulus check, the status of the additional $300 unemployment benefit in Illinois and why pet insurance is a good investment. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Dale Buss, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/22/20: Stocks shake off losses, new realities of hotel and restaurant design amid COVID-19 and Illinois Facebook users could receive up to $400 from a class-action suit
September 22, 2020 20:56Segment 1: WGN’s Orion Samuelson joins John to talk about the volatile stock market activity the last few days. Segment 2: Belinda O’Kelly, co-founder and principal, O’Kelly Kasprak, joins John to talk about how design fits into the hotel and restaurant business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Segment 3: John Consalvi, CEO and founder, SPEDxChange, tells […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 9/21/20: Stocks sink, IPO market looks strong and E-scooter ridership rates lag amid COVID-19
September 21, 2020 20:47Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about the stock market declines and a new investigation that found a number of global banks moved allegedly illicit funds over the past two decades despite warnings from U.S. officials. Segment 2: Chicago Inno‘s Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John the latest news […]
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 9/18/20: Stock market struggling, economic recovery beginning to wane and a federal government shutdown looms
September 18, 2020 21:09Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins Ilyce to talk about the weekly jobless claims and a new Bankrate report that shows that just 26% of U.S. adults believe their personal finances have improved since President Trump took over office.
Wintrust Business Lunch with Ilyce Glink 9/17/20: What we know about the Oracle – TikTok deal
September 17, 2020 19:09Segment 1: CNET Editor at Large Ian Sherr chats with guest host Ilyce Glink about a variety of tech stories including what we know about the deal between Oracle and TikTok and Mozilla researching YouTube’s recommendation system.
Wintrust Business Lunch with Steve Bertrand 9/16/20: The state of Chicago’s housing inventory amid COVID-19
September 16, 2020 21:25Segment 1: Dennis Rodkin, Residential Real Estate Reporter for Crain’s, joins Steve Bertrand to talk about recent real estate news including a two-story house built atop a vintage Printers Row building, a Bucktown homeowner who created above-the-ground outdoor spaces on a new double-decker green roof and why fewer single-family homes were on the market in […]