Wintrust Business Lunch

Wendy Snyder steps in for John Williams on today’s Noon Business Lunch! Segment 1: Samantha Frontera, Co-Owner, The Holly House, a mother–daughter–built boutique that celebrates local artisans, meaningful moments, and the kind of small-town magic you can actually feel. Segment 2: Jospehine Lee, president of Uniting Voices Chicago, a nonprofit that provides music education and performance opportunities […]

Segment 1: Jeff Ostrowski, Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to talk about why first-time homebuyers keep getting older. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, to talk about what he expects from the inflation and consumer sentiment data released tomorrow, how people are still feeling the impact of inflation, if we will see some tariff […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about Medicare Open Enrollment ending, what you should know about ‘Trump accounts’ and how they will work, and why she always adheres to Warren Buffet’s advice that, ‘nobody ever got rich betting against America.’ Terry also suggests you visit her Year-End Planning Checklist.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the health of the labor market, how companies have job listings for positions that are never filled, and the issues that companies have with the amount of applicants who aren’t qualified. Also, Tom weighs in on the overall health of the […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about what we can expect from Cyber Monday this year. Ilcye also reminds you to spend your FSA balance, and the state of Florida looking to eliminate property taxes for residents. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo scored a […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets bouncing back of late, what concerns her about the market moving forward, why consumer confidence has faltered, and if the Fed will cut interest rates again in December, and why Thanksgiving is a good time to have the ‘bills and wills’ conversation. Terry […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of effective communication in the workplace. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the risks involved in rejecting job candidates who are ‘overqualified’ for a position. Segment 3: Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, Founder, Lower […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the cost of Thanksgiving this year, home buyers seeing record discounts, and why you should always ask for a discount. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about EV startup Harbinger raising $160M to bring EVs to the medium-duty truck space, […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see an interest rate cut in December, why the stock market likes the idea of a rate cut, where people should be putting their money considering the volatility in the market, why consumer sentiment is down, his […]

Segment 1: Michelle Seiler, Real Estate Agent at Century 21, and President of the Addison Business Exchange, talks to John about the work that the Addison Business Exchange does, how the real estate market is doing in Addison, the impact interest rates are having on the real estate market, and why Addison is such a […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why everybody is watching Nvidia earnings, why the market has dipped recently, the two big ‘ifs’ hanging over the market, and what to know about RMD time. Terry, as always, answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Ryan Messner, President of Long Grove's Historic Downtown Business Association, joins John Williams to talk about all the holiday festivities the town has planned for the upcoming holidays. Segment 2: Matt Schultz, LendingTree Chief Consumer Finance Analyst, talks with John about a new Lending Tree survey that shows Thanksgiving hosts are expected to spend an average of $487 […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about 53% of U.S. homes losing value in the past year, and some Chicago homeowners seeing a sizeable jump in their property taxes. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Rivian Automotive announcing a spin off company called Mind Robotics, […]

Segment 1: Brian Speers, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch joins John joins John to break down retirement planning strategies across generations, from Gen Z just starting out to Baby Boomers watching their spending in retirement. Brian explains why tackling high-interest debt first, using Roth accounts early, and building long-term saving habits can make all the […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about maximizing your social security. And John and Terry are delighted to be joined by Laurence Kotlikoff, professor of economics at Boston University, president of Economic Security Planning, and a New York Times best-selling author for today’s special edition of the Noon Business Lunch. Terry, John, […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a recent speech he gave to Google about the disconnect between executives, managers and HR/ recruiting when it comes to hiring. Tom says communication without fear is what separates the good companies from the great companies. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market being up a bit today, the latest on a possible end to the government shutdown, consumer debt being very high right now, and how ICE / Border Patrol activity is causing economic mayhem in certain areas of Chicago. Segment 2: Jim […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about what’s weighing on the market this week, how the government shutdown has been impacting the economy, his thoughts on the Supreme Court hearing on the Trump administration’s tariff power, why he thinks the Fed will cut rates again in […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about why the market is pulling back a bit today, how uncertainty is impacting the economy, if he expect the Fed will cut rates again before the end of the year, the government shutdown slowing down the economy, the SCOTUS hearing […]

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market being up by a few hundred points today, why she’s concerned about the strength of the market, the importance of having ‘chicken money’ right now, and what you need to know about RMD time. And as always, Terry answers all of […]

Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market pulling back today, the impact of the government shutdown and the release of economic data, the latest on the administration’s trade deals, his concern about an AI bubble, the importance of getting a tax plan in order, and […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the latest on the government shutdown, SNAP benefits, and the fight over the cost of Obamacare subsidies. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo suing OpenAI for trademark infringement, and LinkedIn naming their top Chicago startups for 2025. […]

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about monetary policy and Fed movement for the rest of the year, the market continuing to hit new highs, and where he suggests putting your money right now. Segment 2: Sarah E. Needleman, Leadership & Workplace Correspondent at Business […]

Segment 1: Jason Korinek, Executive Chef/Owner at Posto 31 in LaGrange Park, talks to John about where they are located in LaGrange Park, how long they have been in business, what the restaurant is most known for, how they use locally sourced products, the importance of making most of the items on the menu being […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about today’s policy decision by the Federal Reserve, the stock market hitting all time highs, and some of the economic areas that she’s concerned about. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Amazon announcing a new round of layoffs, and what corporate layoffs mean for the health of the economy. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how numerous surveys have shown that managers who spend more time in […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the big stock market rally on Friday that continues today, the latest on a possible truce on China trade, the latest on the government shutdown and if their is an end in sight, and the impact of the SNAP program ending on November […]

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the newest inflation data, why the market jumped today, his concern over debt, the overall strength of the economy, the latest on the government shutdown, the forecast for food prices, his expectations for Fed rate cuts for the rest of the year, […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the newest inflation data, why the market jumped today, his concern over debt, the overall strength of the economy, the latest on the government shutdown, the forecast for food prices, his expectations for Fed rate cuts for the rest […]

Segment 1: Michael Edwards, President and CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance, talks to John about Chicago Loop Alliance's State of the Loop quarterly report for the 3rd quarter of 2025. Segment 2: Abrar Al-Heeti, Senior Technology reporter for CNET, tells John about Waymo and DoorDash teaming up to deliver your food via Robotaxi, and OpenAI saying it is working with actors to […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why it is best to wait until you are 70 before taking Social Security (if you can!), what is going on with the price of gold, and to tell us what to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. And as always, Terry answers all of […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how many hours a week people should be working, if you need to be working more if you want to get ahead, and the rise of scammers preying on those looking for a job. Segment 2: Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about her recent visit to SI Container Builds, who are doing remarkable things with used containers (40’x8′) and turning them into affordable housing.  Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about a French quantum company establishing its US headquarters in Chicago, Chicago […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how many interest rate cuts he expects before the end of the year, how the interest rate cuts could impact the economy, his concern over the banking system and credit markets, where he believes your money should be moved to, […]

Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the markets continuing to hold up despite economic uncertainty, if he thinks the market is a little bit stretched, earnings being strong, what the Fed is likely to do with rates, […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the delay in the Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement, and what to know about Medicare open enrollment. Terry has a three part series on everything you need to know here.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about labor market concerns, why hiring continues to remain flat, and the viral trend of ‘bed rotting.’ What does Tom make of the latest trend? Tom also stresses the need for stability from the government in order to keep the economy strong. […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Economics, Broadcom and Open AI announcing a massive deal to build specific chips, the latest on the government shutdown, details of the Road to Housing Act, and a tour that she’s taking of a container […]

 Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about today’s market dip, President Trump threatening higher tariffs on China, the disconnect between Main Street and Wall Street, why he believes the U.S. markets will continue to grow, consumer sentiment remaining pretty strong, the health of the economy overall, and what […]

Segment 1: Jordan Brummett, Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing at Marquee Development, tells Jon Hansen about all the great fall events happening at Gallagher Way! Segment 2: Jason Hiner, Editor in Chief, ZDNET, joins Jon to talk about ChatGPT having apps you can now chat with, and a Deloitte survey found that 86% of businesses use AI for […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the price of gold rising, the importance of having a diverse portfolio, why markets are also continuing to hit all-time highs, the cost of the government shutdown, and what is going on with the U.S. dollar. Terry also answers all […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how many jobs that AI could likely replace. Tom also tell us what the jobs report might have looked like had it been released. Segment 2: Julianne Olivo, Director of Public Relations, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, tells Wendy everything we should know […]