Podcasts about chicago area

Woman is dead after bring hot by CTA Pink Line train in Cicero, and more.

Chicago firefighters battled two fires on Southwest Side, and more.

Indiana woman stole car, crashed, ran into house nude, and more.

Finalists in snow plow naming contest released, and more.

Data breach of PowerSchool students' personal information, and more.

Data breach of PowerSchool students' personal information, and more.

Data breach of PowerSchool students' personal information, and more.

Another victim confirmed in tap-to-pay Target scam, and more.

Another victim confirmed in tap-to-pay Target scam, and more.

Another victim confirmed in tap-to-pay Target scam, and more.

One juvenile dead, another hurt from ATV accident, and more.

One juvenile dead, another hurt from ATV accident, and more.

One juvenile dead, another hurt from ATV accident, and more.

Man killed three people, two dogs in Berwyn before shot by police, and more.

Man killed three people, two dogs in Berwyn before shot by police, and more.

Man killed three people, two dogs in Berwyn before shot by police, and more.

North suburban Amazon workers go on strike 5 days before Christmas, and more.

North suburban Amazon workers go on strike 5 days before Christmas, and more.

North suburban Amazon workers go on strike 5 days before Christmas, and more.

Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel chats with Bret Gogoel about the SAFE-T Act, the end of electronic monitoring by one police institution in the Chicago area, crime, punishment, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral held today for fallen Oak Park Police Detective shot and killed last month, and more.

Funeral held today for fallen Oak Park Police Detective shot and killed last month, and more.

Funeral held today for fallen Oak Park Police Detective shot and killed last month, and more.

Small fire sparks inside City Hall, and more.

Small fire sparks inside City Hall, and more.

Small fire sparks inside City Hall, and more.

Audrey Wennick leads the transportation policy efforts at the Metropolitan Planning Council, a Chicago-based organization that generates community-informed ideas about issues including housing, sustainability, and transportation. She is focused on improving the sustainability and equity of the transportation system, pursuing sustainable funding for transportation in Illinois, integration of performance-based planning methods into transportation practice, and advancing equitable transit-oriented development.

One woman killed, 13 people injured after CTA bus crash; Evanston school reports positive outcome after phone ban, and more.

Volunteers bring awareness to youth homelessness; Jussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court, and more.

One woman killed, 13 people injured after CTA bus crash; Evanston school reports positive outcome after phone ban, and more.

Volunteers bring awareness to youth homelessness; Jussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court, and more.

One woman killed, 13 people injured after CTA bus crash; Evanston school reports positive outcome after phone ban, and more.

Volunteers bring awareness to youth homelessness; Jussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court, and more.

Immigrant advocacy groups in Chicago are preparing for mass deportations under a potential Trump presidency and a tighter border regardless of who wins. From know-your-rights training, reengaging rapid response teams and preparing legal clinics, advocates say they're leaning into lessons learned during the first Trump presidency. Reset speaks with Erendira Rendon, vice president of immigrant justice, The Resurrection Project; Lawrence Benito, executive director, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights; and Antonio Gutierrez, strategic coordinator with Organized Communities Against Deportations to hear more. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Consolidation of branches is underway at Huntington Bank. Crain’s reports six Huntington branches are being shut down in the Chicago area, including two in Chicago, one in Arlington Heights, one in Oak Lawn and one in Lombard. The bank says it’s […]

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Walgreens to close more than 1,000 stores; Anti-Trump protestors showed up during Trump's visit; Auburn-Gresham food pantry re-opens and more.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas talks to Lisa Dent and airs some grievances about the staggering property tax bills in the Chicago area that are resulting in an increasing number of delinquencies as collection numbers dwindle.

Universities in the Chicago area have put much more restrictive protest policies in place this year in response to encampments that sprang up on campuses in the spring. At the same time, Jewish and Palestinian students are conferring, organizing and working to create community from Northwestern to the University of Chicago to DePaul, Loyola and more. Reset learns more from WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

AP correspondent Norman Hall reports four people have been shot to death on a Chicago-area transit train.

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a deadly shooting on a subway train in the Chicago area.

Also in the news: Some Chicago area schools are making schedule changes due to heat; Man shot inside Chicago pizza restaurant; 33-year-old man facing charges for recording woman in changing room at Round Lake Beach store and more.

Also in the news: Some Chicago area schools are making schedule changes due to heat; Man shot inside Chicago pizza restaurant; 33-year-old man facing charges for recording woman in changing room at Round Lake Beach store and more.

Also in the news: One person dead after hit and run on I-57; 'A League of Their Own' baseball field destroyed by fire; 33-year-old man found dead with dog bites in apartment on West Side and more.

Also in the news: One person dead after hit and run on I-57; 'A League of Their Own' baseball field destroyed by fire; 33-year-old man found dead with dog bites in apartment on West Side and more.

Send us a Text Message.Miguel is an ESL teacher in the Chicago area who has an amazing story! He left his home country of Venezuela with little to nothing to his name before coming to America on a visa to learn English. Whil. e here, he met his now wife and ended up moving to the US permanently 

Also in the news: Will County cleaning up from last night's storms; Dam failure prompts evacuation order in downstate Illinois; Chicago Bears sign contract with Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and more.

Also in the news: Former deputy mayor consumed alcohol while on the job; Loyola Medicine, Cook County wiping out medical debt; CPD prepare for DNC in Chicago and more.

Today, our guest spoke nationally about marketing for luxury properties and even created a luxury designation offered to interested realtors. Michael LaFido, a real estate consultant and top-producing realtor for the past twenty years, is joining us. Michael shares his insights into the high-end luxury market and how it has been crucial to his success.In this episode, join Michael and me as we discuss some of the secrets to getting into the luxury market and how Michael's background shaped his business decisions today. We also dive into Michael's luxury designation and some major myths about the luxury market!Top Takeaways: Michael LaFido's Advice for New Agents“You hang out with nine top producers; you are bound to be the tenth. Who's in your inner circle, who are you learning from?”“Who are you surrounding yourself with? What are you listening to? If you want to be a top producing agent, if you want to earn X amount of dollars, you have got to observe them. ““I tell real estate agents, grow your knowledge, and your confidence will grow. Grow your knowledge by listening to Bill's podcast, by listening to our podcast (Luxury Listing Specials), by reading books. You can be a student of the game.” – Michael LaFido [22:19]“My tagline in my consulting business and my home-selling business, it's not the market; it's the marketing. I believe that the agent's job is to position the home more effectively so more buyers can visually see themselves moving in and buying the home.” – Michael LaFido [23:42]Episode Highlights:[00:14] Intro[00:30] Meet Michael LaFido – The Luxury Real Estate Marketer[01:11] Born and Raised in the Chicago Area[01:49] Michael Jordan and the Cubs[03:46] Playing High School Sports[04:21] Playing College Football at Northern Michigan University[06:21] Different Mindset on Football Today[09:05] Becoming a Health and Physical Education Teacher[12:08] How Michael Got into Real Estate[14:27] Michael's Love of Inspiring and Educating Others[15:28] Driving Force in Getting into the Luxury Market[18:06] Luxury Designation[21:03] 5 Myths About the Luxury Market[23:42] The Importance of Positioning a Home[26:23] COVID-19's Impact on the Luxury Market[28:31] Michael's Advice for New Agents[29:26] Connect with Michael[30:12] Closing Thoughts[30:33] OutroFind | Bill RisserAt bill.risser@fnf.comOn TwitterOn FacebookOn Youtube Find | Michael LaFidoAt Michael@marketingluxurygroup.comOn Luxury Listing SpecialistOn Luxury Listing PodcastOn WebsiteOn Facebook RATE & SUBSCRIBE At Ratethispodcast.com/REsessionsOn