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Most people think the hard part is making money. But Lawrence Dunning's story shows that making money, keeping money, and using money well are three very different things. By 30, Lawrence had built a multi-million-dollar net worth on the trading floor in Chicago. Then he stepped away to pursue a dream that had a much smaller window: becoming a professional MMA fighter. When he came back, the trading business model that had made him wealthy had changed, and the income stream he once relied on was gone. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Lawrence to talk about what he learned from becoming a millionaire, losing it, rebuilding through real estate, and developing a very different philosophy around money. We get into the difference between being rich and being wealthy, why one revenue stream can create hidden fragility, how risk changes when the goal moves from making money to preserving it, and why the wrong partner can cost more than a bad investment. But this conversation goes beyond money. Lawrence and I also talk about time, fatherhood, health, giving, hard things, and why wealth only becomes meaningful when it helps you build a life you actually want to live.   About the Guest Lawrence Dunning is a real estate investor, broker, entrepreneur, former fixed-income derivatives trader, and former professional MMA fighter. Born and raised in London, England, Lawrence holds both an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Exeter. He began his career in finance as a fixed-income derivatives trader, working in London, Amsterdam, and Wall Street before settling in Chicago, where he traded at the Chicago Board of Trade and eventually founded his own trading company. After beginning his real estate investing journey in 2009, Lawrence shifted his focus fully into real estate and became a full-time broker in 2014. Since then, he has sold more than a quarter of a billion dollars in real estate investment properties and built a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential assets. He specializes in helping investors find turnkey, cash-flow-positive buildings and has been recognized as a Top 1% agent in Chicago for a decade. Lawrence is part of the Dunning Team at Fulton Grace, host of the Enter the Lionheart podcast, and author of The Forgotten Asset Class. He is also a Jiu-Jitsu 3rd Degree Black Belt, bringing a rare perspective on discipline, risk, resilience, money, and what it takes to rebuild after major setbacks. Follow @LawrenceDunning on Instagram.    About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a dispute over the Chicago Board of Education's budget strategy.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a dispute over the Chicago Board of Education's budget strategy.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a dispute over the Chicago Board of Education's budget strategy.

Our guest is Dana Arnett, Co-Founder and Chairman of VSA Partners — one of Chicago's most celebrated and enduring design firms.In this episode, Dana speaks with host Christian Solorzano about a career that began in the cornfields of Morton, Illinois and grew into four decades of work with some of the world's most iconic brands. He reflects on the sophomore portfolio rejection that redirected everything, and the three serendipitous mentors — Robert Vogele, Rick Valicenti, and April Greiman — who each shaped his creative courage in a different way.Dana traces the building of VSA from a storefront on South Dearborn to a firm of 375 people, and the landmark client relationships — including the Chicago Board of Trade and Harley-Davidson — that defined an era of Chicago design. He speaks candidly about what it means to lead without getting in the way, the fragmentation happening across the design industry today, and the questions he still asks every time he picks up a pencil.The conversation closes with a genuine reckoning with AI — not as a technology conversation, but as a craft and labor conversation — and VSA's three-word design philosophy that has guided the firm from the beginning: empathy, optimism, and intent.Music by the band Eighties Slang.

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

The Chicago Board of Education has rejected the budget drawn by CPS leaders, instead approving a plan that reverses more than 1,000 layoffs. The 11-7 vote saw members appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson and aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union voting for it, while Jennifer Custer and other elected members opposing it.

Ignacio Gonzalez returns to discuss his Back of the Yards Coffee Shop development and his campaign for Chicago School Board! Ignacio jumps right in by sharing rent growth and property appreciation trends in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. He explains the struggles and lessons learned in completing the development of Dream Catcher Cafe. Ignacio talks about the impact of ICE raids in the neighborhood and the importance of contributing to community development and unity. He closes by explaining his motivation behind running for the Chicago Board of Education and shares how he would continue to positively impact the community if elected! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Ignacio Gonzalez of Chicago Board of Education Link: Dream Catcher Cafe Link: Beyond Legacy Homes Link: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Book Recommendation) Link: NAHREP Website Guest Questions:  01:34 Housing Provider Tip - Regularly check in with tenants to build rapport and promote communication. 02:32 Intro to our guest, Ignacio Gonzalez! 06:00 Rent growth and appreciation in Back of the Yards. 11:18 Navigating city inspections on a coffee shop development. 18:11 Lessons learned from Ignacio's coffee shop build out. 21:26 The impact of ICE raids in Back of the Yards. 24:36 Ignacio's campaign for the Chicago School Board. 40:51 What is your competitive advantage? 41:27 One piece of advice for new investors. 41:50 What do you do for fun? 42:35 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  43:07 Local Network Recommendation?  44:14 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

In this episode, Farm4Profit sits down with Tommy Grisafi, founder of Ag Bull Trading and Ag Bull Media, a veteran commodity trader with more than three decades of experience navigating agricultural markets. Tommy shares the story of how a high school field trip to the Chicago Board of Trade sparked a lifelong passion for commodity trading and eventually led him to become a member of both the Chicago Board of Trade and CME. The conversation explores the realities of grain marketing and why it often proves more difficult than growing the crop itself. Tommy dives into the emotions that drive decision-making—greed, hope, ego, and fear—and explains how these factors can quietly cost farmers more than any market downturn. Topics include: Tommy's journey from the CBOT trading floor to Ag Bull Trading How commodity markets have evolved over the past 30 years Whether today's flood of information helps or hurts decision-making How producers can identify trustworthy market advisors Why risk management matters more than ever The traits shared by successful grain marketers Common habits that hold producers back Why profitable opportunities are often missed Market outlooks for corn, soybeans, wheat, fertilizer, fuel, and interest rates What younger farmers should focus on as they build their operations The importance of discipline and consistency in marketing plans Tommy also shares stories from some of the most volatile periods in agricultural markets and discusses the lessons he's learned from both winning and losing trades. Whether you're marketing old crop grain, planning for next year, or simply trying to make better decisions in an uncertain environment, this episode offers valuable insights from someone who has spent a lifetime studying market behavior. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Kash and Dash Show, hosts Ted Kaasch and Owen Dashner sit down with Brandon Tauber for a conversation that has been five years in the making.Brandon shares his journey from college soccer and business school at Indiana University to consulting, trading at the Chicago Board of Trade, and eventually realizing the high-pressure world of trading was no longer the life he wanted.After years of watching markets, managing risk, and dealing with the mental grind of trading, Brandon made the move from Chicago to Omaha and started looking for his next chapter. That path eventually led him into real estate investing, house flipping, business partnerships, and private lending.The conversation covers how Brandon met Owen after losing a deal to him, how that one phone call turned into years of business together, and what he learned from flipping houses, handling losses, working through bad deals, building trust in partnerships, and adapting when the market changed.Ted, Owen, and Brandon also talk about brutal real estate lessons, hoarder houses, termite damage, deals that went sideways, the current flipping market, and how Liquid Lending became a major focus for Brandon and the team.This episode is about career changes, burnout, real estate, risk, partnerships, and the kind of lessons you only learn after getting worked a few times.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at www.tedkaasch.com Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owen.dashner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/odawg2424/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen's Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - https://magicdoor.com/reia/...

What is the difference between having money saved and actually having income you can depend on in retirement? For most people, nobody has ever answered that question clearly.Mark Kollar has spent 35 years answering it. He started his career on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade watching first-hand how markets can be manipulated and how quickly a lifetime of savings can disappear when someone does not know what they do not know. The experience that drove all of it started much earlier, in second grade, when he watched bad advice, failed estate planning, and a devastating health event strip his father of everything he had built.In this episode, Mark and Dwight cover:- Why accumulation and income distribution are completely different retirement disciplines- The red money versus green money framework and how to think about risk at different life stages- The four tax baskets and why how you draw down your savings is as important as how much you saved- Black swan events, excess fees, ego, and the emotional decisions that quietly derail well-funded retirements- What a fiduciary standard means versus a suitability standard, and why it matters who you choose- Why the wealthiest clients Mark works with all share one habit: multiple advisorsMark is the owner of Kollar Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm, a certified senior advisor, a certified estate planning professional, and the author of The Retirement Navigator. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, the Washington Post, and Fox Business.Get his free Seven Retirement Mistakes Report: https://sevenmistakes.subscribepage.io/Connect with Mark Kollar:Website: https://www.kollarinsuranceservices.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkKollarRetirementExpertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markakollar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kollarinsuranceservicesConnect with Dwight Heck and the Give A Heck Podcast:Website: https://www.giveaheck.comPodcast: https://www.giveaheck.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheckFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheckTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/give_a_heckBe a Guest: https://www.giveaheck.com/work-with-me

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first day of petition filing for this fall's Chicago Board of Education election.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first day of petition filing for this fall's Chicago Board of Education election.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first day of petition filing for this fall's Chicago Board of Education election.

After Chicago Public Schools announced a more than $730 million budget deficit, Chicago Board of Education members are calling on Illinois lawmakers to increase CPS funding.

After Chicago Public Schools announced a more than $730 million budget deficit, Chicago Board of Education members are calling on Illinois lawmakers to increase CPS funding.

After Chicago Public Schools announced a more than $730 million budget deficit, Chicago Board of Education members are calling on Illinois lawmakers to increase CPS funding.

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick Smith is joined by returning guest Elizabeth Barton, the Acting General Counsel of the Chicago Board of Education.   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Elizabeth Barton Producer: Charles Garnar  

453: Ryan's got some updates on summer planning, the Chicago Board of Education urging Illinois' Governor Pritzker to protect public school funding, a fun idea from an Instagram Teacher, and more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: classroombrew@gmail.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's decision to order a change in the school calendar to accommodate the Chicago Teachers Union's "Day Of Action."

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's decision to order a change in the school calendar to accommodate the Chicago Teachers Union's "Day Of Action."

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's decision to order a change in the school calendar to accommodate the Chicago Teachers Union's "Day Of Action."

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's opposition to the Trump Administration's tax credit program for donations to scholarship programs.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's opposition to the Trump Administration's tax credit program for donations to scholarship programs.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's opposition to the Trump Administration's tax credit program for donations to scholarship programs.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the vote to hire the Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO to be the district's permanent superintendent.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the vote to hire the Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO to be the district's permanent superintendent.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the vote to hire the Chicago Public Schools' interim CEO to be the district's permanent superintendent.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's scheduled vote to select a new chief executive officer and superintendent for the city's public schools.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's scheduled vote to select a new chief executive officer and superintendent for the city's public schools.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the Chicago Board of Education's scheduled vote to select a new chief executive officer and superintendent for the city's public schools.

It's Thursday, March 19th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chine Communists continue to harass the church China's National People's Congress passed the innocuously named “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” last week.  The new law requires the enforcement of a strong sense of Chinese identity across society. This would continue China's suppression of religious and ethnic minorities. It would also affect social organizations and churches.  International Christian Concern noted, “Christian home churches are an attempt to escape government scrutiny, but even they are often raided and their members arrested on charges of working against the interests of the state.” China is ranked 17th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most oppressive countries to be a Christian.  Trump postpones trip to meet with Chinese President China will have to reschedule a meeting with the United States as the war in Iran continues. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will postpone his trip to Beijing. The trip was scheduled for the end of the month. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to discuss trade tariffs. The trade war between the two countries has been on pause since last October.  Commenting on the postponement, President Trump said, “Because of the [Iran] war, I want to be here. I have to be here.” Israel killed Iran's top security official on Monday Israel killed Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, in a strike on Monday. Larijani was likely running the country since U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader last month. The recent war has lasted nearly three weeks so far. President Trump told reporters yesterday that America's involvement in the war may be ending soon.  Listen. TRUMP: “We're not ready to leave yet, but we'll be leaving in the near future. We'll be leaving in pretty much the very near future. But, right now, they've been decimated from every standpoint. We've had great support from countries in the Middle East. Great support. But we've had essentially no support from NATO.” Paul Ehrlich, father of population control, died Paul Ehrlich, known as the father of population control, died last Friday at the age of 93. The biology professor and population scientist wrote the 1968 book, The Population Bomb. Ehrlich falsely claimed population growth would cause widespread starvation. He promoted the murder of unborn babies and mass sterilization to stem the alleged tide of overpopulation.  His work inspired governments and organizations to push contraception, abortion, and sterilization on the world.  Hebrews 9:27 says, “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” Scotland Parliament votes against legalized assisted suicide Scotland's Parliament voted Tuesday against a bill to legalize assisted suicide. The vote ends two years of national debate on the issue. Alisdair Hungerford-Morgan, Chief Executive of Right To Life UK, said, “This is a great victory for the most vulnerable in our society. They deserve protection and care, not a pathway to suicide. If this legislation had passed, countless vulnerable people would have been pressured or coerced into ending their lives.”  Moody Bible victorious in religious liberty case In the United States, a Christian college won its religious freedom case against the Chicago Board of Education. Previously, the city's public schools blocked The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago from participating in its student-teaching program. The college could only participate if it compromised its Christian hiring practices. The public schools backed down after the lawsuit.  Jeremiah Galus with Alliance Defending Freedom commented, “We're hopeful other public officials will take note that they can't inject themselves illegally and unconstitutionally into a religious non-profit's hiring practices.” YouVersion: No AI chatbots to answer theological questions And finally, a leading digital Bible platform is not implementing artificial intelligence chatbots for answering theological questions. The YouVersion Bible platform has over one billion downloads around the world.  YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald told Christian Daily International that AI models are inaccurate. He said, “The best model with the best performance, with the most popular versions of the Bible that are most indexed, misquotes Scripture at least 15% of the time. Some of them as much as 60% of the time.” Unlike chatbots, God's Word is always accurate. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of Earth, purified seven times.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, March 19th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This episode marks Kathy Jones' farewell as co-host of On Investing. Collin Martin, Schwab's head of fixed income research, takes over as co-host starting on March 20. As Kathy prepares for retirement after a decades-long career in finance, she reflects back on some of the most important lessons she learned throughout her career. She recounts how she started out as a runner at the Chicago Board of Trade before moving into research. Some of her core investing lessons from 50 years in markets include: The trend is your friend, don't marry your investments, and understand risk management.  Then, in light of recent military action in Iran, Kathy and Liz Ann also discuss the state of geopolitical risk and its market implications. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions. Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.  Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy. All names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data. Diversification and rebalancing strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when a non-retirement account is rebalanced, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability. The policy analysis provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions  (0326-L457) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Kovacs has been a Chicago-based writer of scripts for videos, films and plays for more than 40 years. He and his wife Patty have also been involved in interfaith dialogue, and are two of the founders of the Chicago Interfaith Family School. David has always been fascinated by how the media, spirituality and learning can intersect in ways that intrigue and involve audiences. One of his first script writing positions was in the 1970s with the Emmy-winning children's program The Magic Door, produced by WBBM-TV and the Chicago Board of Rabbis. In 2019, a documentary he co-produced, Leaps of Faiths, premiered on WTTW and at the Chicago Jewish Film Festival. Available online, it explores the joys, challenges and mysteries of interfaith marriage.Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor.More information about Susan Salidor can be found at her website Get Susan Salidor's One Little Act of Kindness Children's BookGet Susan Salidor's I've Got Peace in My Fingers Children's BookMore Information about our sponsor's 10 x 10 Blackhole Chess game can be found at www.blackholechess.com

Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Wayne “Coach” Gordon to reflect on the history of CCDA and the CCD Philosophy. Coach shares his story and how he got involved in CCDA, the history of the CCD Philosophy, and how he's seeing God move in his neighborhood in North Lawndale.Wayne Gordon is a graduate of Wheaton College and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1975 Wayne moved to North Lawndale, located on Chicago's Westside. At that time, North Lawndale was the 15th poorest neighborhood in the U.S. He was a teacher and coach at Farragut High School, also located in North Lawndale. Wayne and his wife Anne have raised their three adult children: Angela, a graduate of Taylor University, Married to Nate George, lives in Chicago and is a school teacher; Andrew a graduate of Baylor University and a trader with the Chicago Board of Trade, married to Stacy, and Austin graduate of Azusa Pacific University, living and working in New York City. Wayne and Anne, along with some local high school students, founded the Lawndale Community Church. Today, LCC has over 1000 worshipping families and Wayne continues as Pastor Emeritus.Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson serves as the CEO/President for the Christian Community Development Association, headquartered in Chicago, IL. He is an experienced community development professional; a leader, teacher, and scholar who has long centered his work at the intersections of wholeness, education, and Biblical justice.Learn more about CCDA and how you can get involved at ccda.org. Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

In Wednesday's State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker proposed to pause the state's tax incentives for new data center construction amidst growing concerns of environmental hazards, water and power usage, and the future of AI. We break down the announcement with Invisible Institute Director of Public Strategy Maira Khwaja and Director of Data Trina Reynolds-Tyler. Plus, Chicago woke up to dusty, muddy cars and streets on Ash Wednesday, helpful voter guides released ahead of primary day, and we're checking in on our favorite backyard chickens. Good News: Soundtrack Sessions, Chicago Dyke March Community Iftar Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 20 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music – Use promo code PIANO for 20% off South By Southwest – Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Sponsored by Pepperstone Have you ever sat at your desk after a bad run and wondered if the exit is the right door? In this episode I walk through three of the greatest traders who ever lived... Jesse Livermore, Paul Tudor Jones, and Stanley Druckenmiller, and the specific moments each of them nearly walked away from trading for good. Livermore went bankrupt and got suspended from the Chicago Board of Trade. Tudor Jones wiped out 70% of his account and said "I don't think I can hack it much longer." Druckenmiller lost three billion dollars to FOMO and described it as devastating. None of them were being irrational. Quitting would have been the reasonable response. But they didn't. And what happened next is the point. If you're in a rough patch right now ... this one's for you.

A debate over bike lanes on Archer Avenue is launching municipal election season in Brighton Park, where a bike lane opponent has launched a campaign to replace the 12th Ward alderperson. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro break it down. Plus, they're talking about the confluence of Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Lent. We also hear from listeners about the Bears stadium drama. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 19 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music – Use promo code PIANO for 20% off South By Southwest – Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Today we're remembering the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea run down the highlights and controversies of Jackson's career in Chicago. Plus, they're breaking down the mayor's veto of the hemp ban, and Simone shows off her political mailer haul. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 18 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music – Use promo code PIANO for 20% off South By Southwest – Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

In 2019, Illinois' legal weed legislation was hailed as the “most equity-centric” cannabis law in the country. But in reality, those promises didn't quite materialize. Chicago Reporter's Sara Cooper joins host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea to talk about what the state got wrong about legal weed. Plus, they're catching up on some legislation to watch in Springfield, including data center regulation and the latest in Bears stadium drama. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 17 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music — Use promo code PIANO for 20% off Window Nation South By Southwest — Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Early voting for the March primary has officially begun. Host Jacoby Cochran, The Triibe's Tonia Hill, and Injustice Watch's Charles Preston are discussing important races to watch, including the 7th Congressional District, and helpful resources like the Injustice Watch judicial guide. Plus, Derrick Rose joins the new United Center development, and Caleb Williams heads to the NBA All-Star weekend. Good News: Purple Box Videos Don't miss City Cast's newest podcast "Your City Could Be Better." CEO and host David Plotz talks with City Cast hosts and producers across all 13 cities about what our cities are doing right and wrong. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 13 episode: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music – Use promo code PIANO for 20% off Window Nation Chicago Architecture Center South By Southwest – Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

What's the worst date you've ever been on? The question might trigger battlefield flashbacks, but on today's podcast, we're getting into it. Producer Michelle Navarro hit the streets to see what locals have to say about Chicago's dating scene — and what advice they have for getting out there ahead of Valentine's Day. Host Jacoby Cochran and newsletter editor Emmi Mack help break it all down.  Good News: “Jewels of Spring” and  “Showers of Flowers”  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 12 episode:  Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music — use promo code PIANO for 20% off Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – There has always been a concern and outcry of voter fraud in the past. What is different and potentially more dangerous this time, and how to prevent it? On this edition of the National Security Hour, host Blanquita Cullum is joined David Shestokas a former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney and he is currently on the Chicago Board of Elections...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – There has always been a concern and outcry of voter fraud in the past. What is different and potentially more dangerous this time, and how to prevent it? On this edition of the National Security Hour, host Blanquita Cullum is joined David Shestokas a former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney and he is currently on the Chicago Board of Elections...

Is the number of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness going up or down? Why was the U.S. Secretary of Education visiting the West Side last week? And what is the best breakfast sandwich in Chicago? Host Jacoby Cochran is diving into these questions and others with writer and professor Dr. Eve Ewing and freelance Journalist Samantha Smylie. Good News: Plenty of Weekend Markets to Choose From Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 11 episode:  Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music — use promo code PIANO for 20% off Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Will Illinois lawmakers weaken the state's tough ⁠biometric privacy laws to court AI data centers⁠?  What did the county's top prosecutor ⁠have to say about the mayor's executive order⁠ on ICE? What are the Bulls ⁠plans after overhauling the roster ⁠ahead of the trade deadline? These are just some of the questions executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran explore in today's conversation. Good News: ⁠Principal of the Year⁠ ⁠Fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card!⁠ Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠daily newsletter⁠.  Follow us⁠ @citycastchicago⁠ You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 10 episode:  ⁠Chicago Board of Election Commissioners⁠ ⁠Access Contemporary Music⁠ – use promo code PIANO for 20% off ⁠Window Nation⁠ ⁠Chicago Architecture Center⁠ ⁠Become a member of City Cast Chicago⁠. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info ⁠HERE⁠

United and American are beefing over gate space at O'Hare. But what does this fight between corporations actually mean for Chicago travelers? City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco recently reported on the subject for Chicago magazine, and she joins host Jacoby Cochran to break down “The Battle of O'Hare.” If you enjoyed today's interview with Chicago Architecture Center's Senior Director of Public Engagement, Adam Rubin learn more here.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 9 episode:  Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Access Contemporary Music – use promo code PIANO for 20% off Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Jim Iuorio fills in for Shaun! PLUS, Stephen Moore, economist and founder of Committee to Unleash Prosperity, tells Jim Iuorio everything that economists got wrong about Trump's economy in 2025. Jim Bianco, President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, tells Jim Iuorio that because the Illinois Constitution does not allow a municipality to go bankrupt, Illinoisians will be stuck with the bill when Chicago goes bankrupt. Ray Lopez, Alderman of Chicago's 15th Ward, talks to Jim Iuorio about the possible "green-flight" from Chicago after the Chicago Board of Education secretly raised property taxes $25M. John Tillman, Chairman of Illinois Policy Institute and CEO of the American Culture Project, points to pension reform to get Illinois' budget back on track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chicago Board of Education recently voted to keep Chicago High School for the Arts open after talks of closing the public fine arts school. At the same time, the decision was made to close the public charter school EPIC Academy. Chalkbeat's Bureau Chief Becky Vevea talks with host Jacoby Cochran about how the decision was made and what it means to close a school.  Good News: 12 x 12 Art Exhibition  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 If you enjoyed today's interview with Deborah's Place Board President, Rosie Drumgoole, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 17 episode:  Auditorium Theatre Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Chicago Symphony Orchestra Joffrey Ballet Simply Eloped Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE