Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Hansen

Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss class action lawsuits, Governor JB Pritzker’s Paid Leave Act, whistleblower settlements, and many other legal topics.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Mildred talks to listeners about receiving inheritance letters after people have passed, what it means to fund a trust, and switching lawyers after creating a will or trust. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a […]

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. A Wheaties box of cereal with Michael Jordan on it, coins, and vintage record players, Brian talks about what these items could be worth. If you think you have items you'd like […]

Fred Cox, President at National Event Management, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about The National Franchise Show. Fred talks about how the show is a great opportunity for people who want to be franchise owners to network. The show is on Saturday, April 12th & Sunday, April 13th at the Donald E. […]

It’s Financial Literacy Month, and knowledge is power. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing and eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss the tools Republic Bank offers, such as online and mobile banking solutions, financial calculators, and they break down the 50/30/20 rule. To learn more tips to […]

Following the conclusion of South Dakota's 100th legislative session, I travel to the Siouxland Republican Women's Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD, joined by South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, Speaker Pro Tem Karla Lems & Senator Mark Lapka to discuss the passage of HB1052 to eliminate eminent domain for carbon pipelines and how South Dakota is serving as a beacon of hope for the rest of the nation.Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road RadioSave on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-books

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how to succeed in the markets. Tim breaks down risks, exploring annuities, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256 or visit tjstearns.com.

Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, Dr. Gregg Lunceford, joins Jon to discuss the importance of talking about finances to your family members.

Greg Hart, former DuPage County Commissioner and the next President of the Village of Hinsdale, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about all the big suburban elections taking place tomorrow.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says it’s time to think about ants! What do you need to do now before they become a problem? Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen […]

After 4 weeks of voting on 128 Chicago area pizza places, with more than 95,000 votes casted by WGN Radio listeners and pizza lovers, we have a new Chicago Pizza Madness Champion! The championship was down to Uncle Jerry’s from the North Region and Rosati’s from the Local Chain Region. Jon Hansen was joined by […]

After 4 weeks of voting on 128 Chicago area pizza places, with more than 95,000 votes casted by WGN Radio listeners and pizza lovers, we have a new Chicago Pizza Madness Champion! The championship was down to Uncle Jerry’s from the North Region and Rosati’s from the Local Chain Region. Jon Hansen was joined by […]

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says it’s time to think about ants! What do you need to do now before they become a problem? Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen […]

Greg Hart, former DuPage County Commissioner and the next President of the Village of Hinsdale, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about all the big suburban elections taking place tomorrow.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says it’s time to think about ants! What do you need to do now before they become a problem? Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen […]

After 4 weeks of voting on 128 Chicago area pizza places, with more than 95,000 votes casted by WGN Radio listeners and pizza lovers, we have a new Chicago Pizza Madness Champion! The championship was down to Uncle Jerry’s from the North Region and Rosati’s from the Local Chain Region. Jon Hansen was joined by […]

Greg Hart, former DuPage County Commissioner and the next President of the Village of Hinsdale, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for John Williams, to talk about all the big suburban elections taking place tomorrow.

After 4 weeks of voting on 128 Chicago area pizza places, with more than 95,000 votes casted by WGN Radio listeners and pizza lovers, we have a new Chicago Pizza Madness Champion! The championship was down to Uncle Jerry’s from the North Region and Rosati’s from the Local Chain Region. Jon Hansen was joined by […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, Trump’s tariffs taking center stage as “Liberation Day” looms on Wednesday, and 23andMe's DNA data going up for sale. Segment 2: Gregg Lunceford, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor in Mesirow Wealth Management, joins […]

Jon Hansen is joined by lawyers Patrick Dolan and Michael Leonard on this airing of Let’s Get Legal! Patrick Dolan, an employment lawyer at Conti & Dolan, discusses leaving a job, unlimited PTO, and getting fired while on maternity leave. Michael Leonard, a trial lawyer at Leonard Trial Lawyers, discusses the credibility of an alibi witness […]

Mark Gallegos, CPA and Tax Partner at Porte Brown LLC, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the approaching tax deadline. Mark discusses the point at which people should consider asking for an extension and why getting a second look from a professional after filing online can be beneficial.

On this airing of Your Money Matters, hosted by Jon Hansen, Jon is joined by three guests to discuss declining Tesla sales, chasing credit card rewards, and homebuyer hacks. Segment 1: Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins to discuss Tesla’s declined sales, Cadillac Sedans, and how the Ford F-150 could be the next […]

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss different topics related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs. buying and what people should think about to make the best decision for them. […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners' legal questions and trending legal news. Michael covers the case of Patrick Daley Thompson, former 11th Ward Alderman. Plus, the two discuss written orders and oral orders from judges.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast by congratulating new dad Jon Hansen! Next, the Rascals discuss the first few months of the Trump administration. What are the biggest […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast by congratulating new dad Jon Hansen! Next, the Rascals discuss the first few months of the Trump administration. What are the biggest […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast by congratulating new dad Jon Hansen! Next, the Rascals discuss the first few months of the Trump administration. What are the biggest […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and political pundit Marj Halperin! This week, the Rascals start the podcast by congratulating new dad Jon Hansen! Next, the Rascals discuss the first few months of the Trump administration. What are the biggest […]

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Jon Hansen to discuss spam texts flooding people’s cell phones. Steve talks about how to spot a bad link and where these scammers are coming from.

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Forever 21 announcing it’s closing after declaring bankruptcy.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah discusses if investment properties are actually a good investment. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the benefits of getting an in-store appraisal. This week, listeners talked about their silver dollars, Michael Jordan autographs, and book collections. If you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Ezra Watland, Chief Operating Officer at Get Covered Illinois, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss what qualifies as special enrollment periods for getting health insurance. Ezra shares how to shop for health insurance, financial help in the form of tax credits, and more. To enroll or find a plan, visit getcovered.illinois.gov

April Clobes, CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder , filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss Pillur, a small business brand that provides services for start-ups and more. To learn more about Pillur and how they are helping businesses, visit pillur.org.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest market numbers. Plus, the two talk about what the latest CPI report means for consumers and their households. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Steven Bugg, President and CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the resources they are offering to help members better their financial future. Steven talks about budgeting assistance, credit and debit assistance, homebuying, and other counseling services, as well as how they are giving back to the […]

Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and author of Good Money Revolution, joins Your Money Matters! In for Jon Hansen, Wendy Snyder chats with Derrick about the possibility of a recession and the back and forth between placing tariffs and delaying them.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to talk about how to save money on prescription drugs. Herb talks about paying cash, using coupons, and more!

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down ratios that buyers should be looking at when it comes to income and debt. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 […]

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, what happens now? Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Dane Neal, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest Supreme Court news.

Jon Hansen joins John Williams to tell us the great news that he and his spouse Enrique Reyes Martinez welcomed a baby boy earlier this week! Welcome to the world David Charles!

Jon Hansen joins John Williams to tell us the great news that he and his spouse Enrique Reyes Martinez welcomed a baby boy earlier this week! Welcome to the world David Charles!

Jon Hansen joins John Williams to tell us the great news that he and his spouse Enrique Reyes Martinez welcomed a baby boy earlier this week! Welcome to the world David Charles!

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Lisa Dent (in for Jon Hansen) on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Ileen Kelly, Director of the Business Development Center in DuPage County, and recent graduate of Innovation DuPage's Owner to CEO Business Accelerator Program […]

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Ilyce to discuss retirement expenses. Tim discusses tax impact reports, Roth IRA conversions and how to plan for inflation. For more information, call 800-640-2256

Sarah Foster, Principal U.S. Economy and Federal Reserve Reporter at Bankrate, joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss financial scams. Sarah breaks down how to spot a scam, what to do if you have been scammed, and how to stay alert.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about do-it-yourself estate planning vs. using an attorney and why using an attorney is the best choice. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help […]

Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal! Michelle and Jon talk about the development of mesothelioma, lawsuits after death, and take calls from listeners who worked with asbestos and developed lung damage. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. The two discuss estimated taxes, important approaching deadlines and more! For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

There's now a Billy Goat at both Chicago airports, Navy Pier, near the United Center, and most recently Wrigley Field, with two additional locations for good measure and even more cheezborgers for sale in supermarket freezers. Business is sizzling. And late last year the Billy Goat Tavern turned the corner on 90 years.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mack Liederman Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.