Wintrust Business Lunch
1,727 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Wintrust Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
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Wintrust Business Lunch 8/2/23 – Fitch downgrade, managing work from home, hotel occupancy
August 02, 2023 21:45Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the S&P being up over 20% this year, why Fitch downgraded US default rating, and the Fed’s continuing effort to fight inflation. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. Segment 2: Lucia Annunzio, acclaimed CEO Strategist, Author, and Former Adjunct Professor […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Sueños Music Festival in Chicago generated nearly $181 million for local economy
August 02, 2023 17:00Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. An economic study shows the annual Sueños Music Festival in Chicago generated nearly $181 million for the local economy. The study was done by a research group for C3 Presents, the festival’s organizer. According to Crain’s, it shows Sueños topping the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/1/23: Soft landing, Lazy Girls Job, FedNow instant payment program
August 01, 2023 19:53Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a few job related stories making news recently including an employee asking an employer for a 5-hour workday, a new study showing remote workers work harder and longer hours, and what he thinks of the “Lazy Girls Job” trend. Segment 2: Steven […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/31/23: Market gains, inflation cools, Cultural Exchange Market
July 31, 2023 20:14Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how climate change is impacting the real estate market, inflation cooling, the market having a winning month, the strength of the economy overall, and Yellow Trucking Company shutting down overnight. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about where the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Danny Wirtz named chairman and president of Wirtz Corporation
July 31, 2023 18:50Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The board of Wirtz Corporation has made Danny Wirtz the chairman and president of the company following the death of his father Rocky Wirtz. The succession was approved over the weekend. He’ll take over leadership of a liquor distributorship, vintage apartment […]
Wintrust Business Minute: A more ‘progressive’ real estate transfer tax hike proposed by Mayor Johnson allies
July 29, 2023 05:21Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago City Council allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson will try to get a real estate transfer tax hike placed on the 2024 primary ballot. They’re seeking to advance a key promise from the mayor’s progressive campaign, eight months after similar efforts […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/28/23: Recession watch, AI jobs impact, Armitage-Halsted Sidewalk Sale
July 28, 2023 19:59Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about why we aren’t out of the recession woods, if he believes the Fed is done with raising interest rates, what a recession would mean for our investments, and where we should be putting our money right now. Segment 2: David A. Steinberg, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s is developing a new type of store
July 27, 2023 21:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new type of store is in development at McDonald’s. It’ll be called CosMc’s and will hit test markets sometime early next year. The company’s CEO teased the new format during an earnings call but provided few details. It’s named after […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/27/23: Dow streak snapped, Meta revenue rises, The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa
July 27, 2023 20:03Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the impressive streak that the Dow is on right now, why he believes we are not out of the recession woods, if he expects the Fed to raise interest rates again in September, and where you should think about putting your […]
Wintrust Business Minute: State Farm raises Illinois homeowners insurance rates again
July 26, 2023 21:55Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Bloomington-based State Farm is raising Illinois homeowners’ insurance rates for the second time this year. The hike of 4.2% begins September 15. The increase will push the average premium up by $45 annually. State Farm raised rates in March by 2.4%, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/26/23 – Terry Savage: Has the Fed defeated inflation?
July 26, 2023 20:00Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the Fed and the ongoing effort to tame inflation. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/25/23: Fed war on inflation, work siesta, Back-to-School survey
July 25, 2023 19:52Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what you should do if you think you are falling behind in your career. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about how work siestas are taking hold in the U.S. and what employers and employees need to know about […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago-area home prices are rising faster than other major cities
July 25, 2023 18:18Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago area home prices are rising faster than other major cities. Single-family home values rose 4.6% in May on the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. The increase is the biggest of any of the 20 cities listed on the index. Last […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/24/23: Renter insecurity, Cameo layoffs, Hands of Peace
July 24, 2023 20:36Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about renter insecurity, Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to ‘X,’ and a new Longevity Annuity you can buy. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about layoffs hitting Chicago startup Cameo, a new $40M venture capital fund in town, led by […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CME Group has cut positions and BMO Bank is the new top bank
July 24, 2023 17:49Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s CME Group has cut about 100 employees or 3% of its staff. Wall Street’s biggest banks have been chopping positions right and left this year, shedding more the 20,000 people during the first six months of 2023. Also, Northern Trust […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/21/23: Inflation perception, affordable housing, Houzz Renovation report
July 21, 2023 19:51Segment 1: Michael Miller, Professor Emeritus, DePaul University, joins John to talk about the success of Earned Income Tax Credit programs, why household perceptions of inflation are high despite inflation coming down, and why he believes the Fed should stand pat on raising interest rates. Segment 2: Sarah Foster, Analyst, Bankrate, talks to John about new Bankrate data that […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Sears campus in Hoffman Estates could soon become a sprawling data center
July 21, 2023 18:59Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Sears campus in Hoffman Estates could soon become a sprawling data center. A Texas developer that specializes in data centers has signed a contract to buy the property. Crain’s says the purchase price hasn’t been disclosed. The property near the […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago-area home prices hit record high
July 21, 2023 12:47Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Prices of Chicago-area homes have hit a new record high. A new report from a statewide realtors group says the median price of homes in the nine-county metro area rose 2.9% in June to $349,940 compared to last year. That’s the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/20/23: Dow rises again, Netflix earnings, best grocery credit cards
July 20, 2023 19:58Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, Senior Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, Goldstone Financial Group, tells John when we might see the Fed pause on raising interest rates, how the next raise in interest rates will impact the markets, and what’s fueling the current market rally. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/19/23 – Terry Savage: Stock market is steaming ahead
July 19, 2023 23:14Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the stock market winning streak this week and what to know when picking a fiduciary. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: A Rivian showroom is coming to Chicago’s Gold Coast
July 19, 2023 19:40Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Electric vehicle maker Rivian has plans to open a showroom in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The nearly 5,000-square-foot showroom will be located at 871 N. Rush. It’s set to open in September. Rivian produces electric vehicles in downstate Normal. It makes trucks, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Office vacancy in Chicago suburbs at record high
July 18, 2023 20:44Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The office vacancy rate in the suburbs has ticked up again and is now at a record high. Real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle says the suburban office vacancy rose to 28.9% in the second quarter, up from 28.5% in […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/18/23: Credit card debt, hiring tech workers, Smoothie King
July 18, 2023 20:04Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy to talk about why non-tech companies have a unique opportunity to attract tech workers right now. Segment 2: Rich Gentile, Founder, Santa for a Day, tells Wendy about their mission fulfilling letters to Santa from disadvantaged kids and their “Christmas in July” event taking place tomorrow in […]
Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines and pilots union reach agreement on a new contract
July 17, 2023 21:58Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based United Airlines has reached an agreement with its pilots union on a new contract. The deal would raise pilot pay by up to 40% over the next four years. It follows more than four years of negotiations that included picketing, […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/17/23: Junk fees, tips to prevent mosquito bites, and Replaypalooza
July 17, 2023 20:35Segment 1: Mark Kwiatkowski, owner of Replay Lincoln Park, tells Wendy about their new Lollapalooza pop-up! Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com Senior industry analyst, joins Wendy to talk about the impact of junk fees on consumers. Segment 3: Jim Dallke, National Editor for American Inno joins Wendy to talk about a number of his recent stories on the Chicago startup scene […]
Wintrust Business Minute: McCafe bakery items to be phased out at McDonald’s
July 14, 2023 21:39Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. McCafe bakery items are being phased out at McDonald’s. Apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls are among the items disappearing from the menu. The company says it’s been listening to customers and adjusting the menu based on their likes and […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/14/23: Market winning week, investor caution, and Tesla discounts cars
July 14, 2023 19:37Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about what is driving the market this week, inflation continuing to come down, and why he cautions investors to not step out of their risk box. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins John […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/13/23: Inflation cools, available Prime Day deals, TechChicago Week
July 13, 2023 19:53Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management, joins John to talk about good inflation data being released this week, how that data has been impacting the market this week, and why he doesn’t believe the inflation data is enough for the Fed to pause raising interest rates. Segment 2: David Carnoy, Executive Editor […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Community center planned by Pastor Corey Brooks to include Wintrust Financial branch
July 13, 2023 19:43Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A community center planned and spearheaded by Pastor Corey Brooks will include a Wintrust Financial branch. The 90,000-square-foot center is slated for opening in late 2024 in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. In the meantime, the bank says it’ll open a temporary branch […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Chicago mini golf company expands across the country
July 12, 2023 22:09Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. An upscale mini golf company based in Chicago is expanding across the country and has announced a new location in Maryland. Puttshack’s newest location will be in Baltimore’s Harbor East and has an opening date in late 2024. The company features […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/12/23 – Terry Savage: Inflation coming down
July 12, 2023 21:34Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the resilience of the stock market, what she makes of the CPI data released today, what the inflation data means for interest rates, and the overall strength of the economy right now. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/11/23: Chicago job market, office outings, home sales above asking price
July 11, 2023 19:43Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins John to discuss last Friday’s jobs report, why he’s optimistic for the economy, and if he thinks offices will ever get back to pre-pandemic levels. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, talks to John about how more summer outing options mean more opportunities for legal missteps. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: How Illinois tourism is recovering after the pandemic
July 11, 2023 16:06Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Illinois tourism is recovering nicely following the pandemic. Hotels across the state brought in a record amount of tax revenue during the last 12 months. They collected nearly $308 million in hotel tax revenue during fiscal 2023 which ended June 30. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/10/23: Illinois tourism growth, Chicago office vacancy, ‘c Ukraine’ pop-up
July 10, 2023 20:11Segment 1: John and WGN Business reporter Steve Alexander talk about a number of business stories making news today including the popularity of Threads, Chicago office vacancy rates, and Governor Pritzker announcing Illinois tourism growth Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor for American Inno joins John to talk about Chicago innovation including a Chicago mental health startup raising […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/7/23: Moderate hiring, digital divide, Square Roots Festival
July 07, 2023 19:53Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John to talk about the June labor report, what the report means for the economy moving forward, how it will impact the Fed’s decision about interest rates and the effort to tackle inflation, and if President Biden will get credit / blame over the severity of […]
Wintrust Business Minute: CBOE names new Executive VP, CFO and Treasurer
July 07, 2023 19:15Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago Board Options Exchange has announced the promotion of Jill Griebenow to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. She had been Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer and will succeed Brian Schell, who’s leaving to pursue an opportunity […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/6/23: Remote work fight, Meta launches Threads, Kin + Carta innovation hub coming to Chicago
July 06, 2023 20:11Segment 1: Aki Ito, Senior correspondent at Insider, covering the workplace and the economy, Business Insider, joins John to talk about how remote work is leading companies to turn full-time jobs into low-paying gigs. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Meta launching Threads, their competitor to Twitter, […]
Wintrust Business Minute: More job cuts coming for Walgreens
July 06, 2023 19:44Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. More job cuts are one the way for Walgreens. The Deerfield-based company says it’ll cut 400 jobs next month, closing its distribution center in Downstate Edwardsville. This after the company announced some 500 Corporate jobs will be eliminated. They also have […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/5/23 – Terry Savage: Watch for Medicare ‘observation’ trap
July 05, 2023 21:13Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about the ‘meh’ summer stock market and a recent column about hospital admissions and Medicare payments. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race was highest rated race since Daytona 500
July 05, 2023 16:59Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. NBC Sports says an average 4.8 million people tuned in for the NASCAR Cup Series Race in Chicago, Sunday. That’s the highest ratings for a NASCAR Race since the Daytona 500 in February on FOX. The peak was 5.3 million at […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/3/23: Holiday food costs, venture capitalists, virtual reality
July 03, 2023 20:27Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the latest business trends. From how much money people are spending on food this 4th of July holiday and managing debt, Ilyce and John talk about it. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor for American Inno talks about the latest trending […]
Wintrust Business Minute: More Illinoisans will travel for 4th of July weekend this year
June 30, 2023 19:58Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Traveling this Weekend? AAA says nearly 3 million Illinoisans will make at least one trip of 50 miles or more between now and July 4th. That’s 120,000 more travelers than last year, which set a record high. If you’re driving, gas […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/30/23: Market gains, construction jobs, NASCAR logistics
June 30, 2023 19:39Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, joins John Williams to talk about the NASDAQ and S&P having great years, the importance of discipline when looking at your portfolio, if he believes the market is overvalued, and how the SCOTUS decision on student loans might impact the market. Segment 2: Joe Scarpelli, Executive Vice […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/29/23: Sticky inflation, Macushla Brewing, Sideshow Gelato
June 29, 2023 20:25Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the Fed’s battle with inflation, the overall health of the labor market, and if he believes we are still on a path to recession. Segment 2: Megan Welch, Founder / Owner, Macushla Brewing Company, talks to John about the […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/28/23 – Terry Savage: Powerful economic speech from President Biden
June 28, 2023 21:30Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John to talk about President Biden’s powerful economic speech today in Chicago and the ongoing challenge for the Fed to bring down inflation. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
Wintrust Business Minute: Unemployment in Chicago metropolitan area near record low
June 28, 2023 17:30Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. New stats show unemployment in the Chicago metropolitan area is nearing a record low. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights area had an unemployment rate of 3.2% in May. The record is 3% in November of 2019. […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/27/23: Broad-based rally, AI impact on work, Greater Chicago Food Depository
June 27, 2023 19:53Segment 1: Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation, talks to John about the job sectors that are creating more opportunity, how companies are rewarding employees for coming into the office, and how A.I. will impact the workforce. Segment 2: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about the economic data coming out today looking good, how […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 6/26/23: Your retirement number, rent falls, Turano Baking Company
June 26, 2023 19:55Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about how to build your own magic retirement number, home construction surging, housing supply being very tight, and rent falling for the first time in years. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to John about a Chicago startup that is working to turn […]
Wintrust Business Minute: O’Hare among best airports to avoid flight disruptions
June 26, 2023 18:48Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new ranking says O’Hare is one of the best airports for avoiding flight disruptions this summer. Air passenger rights and reimbursement company AirHelp Inc. compiled the latest stats. Midway didn’t make the top ten of either the worst or best. […]
Wintrust Business Minute: Connie’s Pizza is coming to Midway Airport
June 23, 2023 19:53Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Travelers who use Midway Airport in Chicago will have more food options in the coming months. Connie’s Pizza and M Burger are opening locations in the airport later this summer and fall. There’s also a White Sox Bar and Grill, Dunkin’, […]