Wintrust Business Lunch

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the death of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, how great chemistry is key to building a good team, the value of an internship and getting your foot in the door, and the importance of building bonds with your co-workers. Segment […]

Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John to talk about the markets being impervious to economic uncertainty, if it’s too early to assess the impact of tariffs, where he’s telling clients to park their money, what he expects from the Fed meeting this week, when the Fed should start cutting interest […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about today’s market rally, the Trump v. Jerome Powell feud, why he thinks interest rates should be lower, why Powell might be hesitant to lower rates, his thoughts on the trade deals and what that could mean for the market, the rotation into the […]

Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A governmental agency, one year older than the country, turns 250 tomorrow.  The Postal Service was formed July 26, 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general.  Nearly every American gets some sort of mail daily, despite the service’s financial problems.  The […]

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The destruction of the old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates was completed this week. It took just under a year to demolish the nearly 2.5 million square-foot former home of the retail giant. That 273-acre site will soon become the home to […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about a new Bankrate survey that shows nearly 1 in 2 workers plan to search for a new job in the coming year. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk about President Donald Trump unveiling a new plan for […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how how the market has performed since President Trump’s tariff announcement, what that market swing means for your 401(k), why it’s a good time to revisit your asset allocation, and what it means that 401(k) plans have caught the eye of Wall Street insiders. […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ couple and how to handle these situations when they show up in the workplace. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the peril that often comes with more power. In a quest for […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo just held its 48th annual Zoo Ball and the event was the highest-grossing ball in the zoo’s history. Crain’s reports the ball raised $1.8 million. The event helps fund animal care, conservation and education programs. The money […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about home inventory hitting a 5-year high, and the latest ping pong game of ‘he said-he said’ between President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about the big events happening for TechChicago […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to ‘color in’ the details surrounding what the markets have done this past week. Segment 2: Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success for Constant Contact joins John Williams to talk about how small businesses stay on top during summer, the slow season. Dave […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. SC Johnson is moving 170 Chicago-based employees to Wisconsin. The company says the move will foster strong collaboration. The Chicago workers are being moved to the consumer goods company’s Racine-area facilities and the moves are expected to happen before the end […]

Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins John to share tips on how to pay off credit card debt. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, cnet.com, joins John to talk about the class action $8 billion investors' lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the company leaders, and other business news. […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are collaborating on Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza. It’s a pizza with all seven ingredients that you’d find on a classic Chicago style dog, including mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt. There’s a […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Jack in the Box has made good on its promise to return to the Chicago area. Last year, the west coast eatery announced 12 new locations in the Chicago area and made good on the promise earlier this week. The first […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams on The Wintrust Business Lunch to talk about President Trump's reversal on a ban of selling H20 A.I. chips to China. Craig also discusses the rise in consumer prices last month as well as how the Federal Reserve will likely hold off on an […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about CPS layoffs and what types of jobs those people try and get post-layoffs. Tom then pivots and discusses the importance of the CTA as well as the problems with it and how those aspects impact Chicago businesses and commuters. Segment 2: Craig […]

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the ongoing news surrounding tariffs. Then, Paul breaks down bank earnings and inflation data. Segment 2: Brad Folkens, Co-founder, iAsk.ai joins John to talk about what makes this software so useful for all A.I. curious users. Segment 3: Erin […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s been no comment from Chicago-based Kraft Heinz about a report that it’s planning to break up its business. The Wall Street Journal first reported last week about a plan to spin off a large portion of the Kraft Heinz grocery […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Pure Lithium is moving to Chicago. The next-generation battery technology company will relocate its entire operation from Boston to Fulton Market. Its $46 million investment will enable the company to manufacture the first commercially viable lithium metal battery here in Illinois. […]

Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John Williams to talk explain how one person has so much power over tariffs and the economy, the role immigrants play in our economy, why fertility is falling across the world, and how much weather forecasters can impact the economy. Segment […]

Segment 1: Jared Dillian, Best selling financial author of the new book, ‘Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality,' joins John Williams the latest rounds of tariffs including the tariff on Brazil and copper. Jared also explains his journey of writing his newest self-help book. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A company with ties to the Chicago area has a deal to buy the WK Kellogg company for $3.1 billion. Ferrero is based in Italy but has manufacturing facilities in Chicago and suburban Franklin Park. The company also operates an innovation […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about what we need to know about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Terry explains what the bill does, what it doesn’t do, and to clear up confusion about taxes and social security benefits. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. And John and Terry […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new development in the fight over gates at O’Hare Airport. American Airlines is asking a court for an injunction to block the awarding of more gates to United Airlines. The City of Chicago is reallocating gates and United is […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how to make yourself a valuable commodity at work. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how AI is enhancing human management habits. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins John to talk about the former […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new CEO at Deerfield’s Baxter International. Crain’s reports the company has appointed Andrew Hider as President, CEO and board member. He’s expected to start later this year. He’ll replace Brent Shafer who moves to independent chair of Baxter. He’s […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Chief Communications Officer and Chief Wellness Officer, Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about extreme greed taking over the market, what’s in the Big Beautiful Bill, and some stats on the massive gig economy. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Rivian sales struggling […]

Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner, Cresset Capital, talks to John about the market powering back despite ongoing uncertainty, what’s behind the market hitting all-time highs, the complex bond market picture, and the U.S. dollar experiencing its worst first half since 1973. Segment 2: Greg Glass, CEO, Fanstake, joins John to talk about their competitive NIL […]

Don Kleppin has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Illinois closed its fiscal year with a record $54 billion in revenue—$717 million over budget. Strong personal income tax growth led the gains, but officials warn federal cuts could pressure next year's finances. Comptroller Mendoza added to the state's rainy day […]

Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Chicago Sky have announced a partnership with Moonshot to become the first team in the WNBA to use national security technology to protect players from online hate, harassment and abuse.  Moonshot, which focuses on countering online threats, will remove concerning […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about what she likes and dislikes about President Trump’s tax bill, the market reaction to what’s in the bill, the weakness in housing and jobs data, and why now is a perfect time to reevaluate your 401(k). Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what you need to know if you want to grow as an employee, the financial situation in Chicago and what needs to be done to help the city become more safe, inclusive, and prosperous. Segment 2: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago investor has bought the retail space at Tribune Tower. Crain’s reports North American Real Estate purchased the 47,000-square-foot space for an undisclosed price. Tribune Tower at 435 N. Michigan was redeveloped into high end condos in 2016, it used […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about a new study that shows that in many markets buyers need a $17,000 raise to afford a home, and how many people have a side hustle. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about two Chicago companies were […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market reaching all-time highs, why he believes the market is fairly priced, what needs to happen to happen for the market to move even higher, when we might see an impact on tariffs, if he expects two […]

Segment 1: Mike Leonard, Executive Vice President, Wintrust Commercial Banking, joins John Williams to talk about Wintrust’s footprint throughout the area, why it’s important to be embedded in neighborhoods, the importance of community involvement, the pride they take in the work they do, and the passion they have about bettering the communities they are in. […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Three suburban Mariano’s grocery stores will close as part of a plan by parent company Kroger to cut costs and trim operations. 60 locations across the country will close over the next year and a half, including Mariano’s stores in Buffalo […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about new home sales falling in May, if this means there are buying opportunities, and the latest on Social Security and if you should take benefits earlier. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what you need to know about getting hired in a tough job market. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the benefits of the ‘paint a simple picture’ style of leadership. Segment 3: James Rodriguez, Senior Reporter, […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Two of the companies that used to be the biggest for online job recruiting and job searching have filed for bankruptcy. CareerBuilder and Monster merged in 2024, and business has been shrinking since the heyday in the 1990’s. It fell off […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Chief Communications Officer and Chief Wellness Officer, Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about selling Best Money Moves and what it means moving forward, the rise of the everyday millionaire, the salary Americans say they now need to earn to live comfortably, Compass suing Zillow over their […]