Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Hansen

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chicago Getting Its Own Savannah Bananas-Inspired Team: Can you field a grounder while playing tuba? The Snowballs, Chicago's new co-ed entertainment baseball team, is recruiting multi-talented athletes for its […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the new law, which takes effect starting September 2026, that allows adults with a terminal illness to take their own lives. Jon and Michael also discuss the increase in college cases. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, call […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Gibsons To Open In Fulton Market Next Fall: Gibsons Tavern will offer “an elevated take on classic American cuisine” inside a vintage-inspired space, according to a press release. Soccer […]

Stamp collections, 30 pounds of silver, and Archie comics, what are these items worth? Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

It's always a good time to talk about estate planning! Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the probate minimum has been raised. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss ways people can work on their financial plans and goals for the new year. Steve discusses tracking your income, spending, and budgeting in January to identify habits and determine where your money should go. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss tax brackets, contributing more to your savings accounts, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen filling in for Lisa Dent to discuss property taxes. Gertner shares the process that Cook County uses to assess property taxes. She shares how people can appeal their property tax bills for 2026.

Steve Baranowski, Senior Vice President of Retail Lending at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about what the home market will look like in 2026. Steve talks about home demand, steady prices, and how rising equity creates opportunities for a HELOC. For more information on how you can bank with […]

Choose Chicago's Director of Corporate Communications Isaac Reichman joins Jon Hansen to talk about the economic impact of conventions in the city. Plus, Isaac offers suggestions for upcoming events to attend and highlights recent conventions. To see more events and forthcoming conventions, visit: www.choosechicago.com

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss tax-deferred contributions, HSA accounts, and annual gifting. Jennifer talks about maximizing your annual gifting and how you can gift $19,000 without gift or estate tax if single, or up to $38,000 if married. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Reopened Property Tax Appeals Process Available For Another Week Following Massive Bill Spikes: Chicagoans have through Dec. 12 to appeal their latest assessment and potentially lower their property tax […]

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren talks about how Cook County determines assessed value, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and more! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether you can work while your SSI/SSDI case is pending and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Is it a good idea to hold on to your jewelry for your kids? Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest in agriculture news. Plus, the two talk about the rare supermoon, the cost of doing business, and the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. The two discuss how the Trump accounts, a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for eligible children, would work. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Tim Paradis, Future-of-work correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how likability plays a huge role in tech jobs. Plus, what happened to the four-day workweek people had hoped for? You can read more of Tim’s stories here: www.businessinsider.com/author/tim-paradis

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what numbers he’s looking at as the year comes to an end. Plus, Jon and Tim discuss rebalancing, investment ratios, and the tax impact report that Tim can help listeners with. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

It’s Giving Tuesday, and Christie Cox, First VP Director of Neighborhood Commitment at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters! Christie talks about their commitment to neighborhoods and their focus on shelter and housing, hunger, education, and health and wellness. The two also discuss their partnerships with other organizations, down payment assistance, and […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether people can be on both, how people qualify for each, and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss donating and charity. From gifting stocks to the tax benefits of gifting, Jennifer and Jon talk about this and more as we wrap up this year in finances. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Christkindlmarket's New Capacity Limit Poses ‘Existential Threat' To Popular Holiday Market: Organizers: The city's new capacity restrictions at Christkindlmarket are less half what the market was allowed to hold […]

WGN Radio's Lou Manfredini, John Williams, Lisa Dent, Bob Sirott, John Landecker, Jon Hansen, Rollye James, Joe Romano, Hayley Boyd, Karen Conti, Steve Dale, David Hochberg and Dave Plier share what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. What are YOU thankful for?

Sarah Saril is a Deals Editor for Business Insider's Reviews team, and she joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Sarah shares her top Black Friday deals and how the day has changed over the years. To find a complete list of Sarah’s deals, visit www.businessinsider.com/guides/.

Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss holiday festivities in the workplace and the reason you should be asking why after being laid off. Plus, September job numbers and how AI will affect the workplace.

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder of Bricks of Hope, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how his childhood cancer diagnosis led him to create the organization. Adam talks about how he hopes to provide moments of play and hope, and how he delivers LEGO sets to kids at local hospitals. To donate a […]

Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery joins Jon Hansen to talk about getting a real tree in your home for the holidays. Plus, the two talk about how prices are looking in the industry, the growing online market, and more! Use promo code WGN15 for $15 off your next tree!

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about learning from financial missteps. Tiffany talks about the importance of knowing your money habits and pausing before making […]

Head of Organics Policy and Research at Mill, Scott Smithline, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how Mill transforms your food scraps into nutrient-rich grounds. For more information on how to recycle your food with Mill, visit www.mill.com.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast with ‘News or Noise.’ What are the news stories that are […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast with ‘News or Noise.’ What are the news stories that are […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast with ‘News or Noise.’ What are the news stories that are […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Oldest Brewing School In The US Leaving For Canada, Citing Trump Visa Restrictions: The Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy, which has been in Chicago for 157 […]

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago. This week, the Rascals kick off the podcast with ‘News or Noise.’ What are the news stories that are […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending […]

Sadie Rose, Vogelzang Law's bankruptcy team's supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases. Sadie and Jon discuss the Depo-Provera lawsuit and the injectable contraceptive, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. Sadie discusses how the manufacturer failed to warn people about the […]

Brian Hoogeveen from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Founder and CEO of VitaLife, Davis Jaspers, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how his company is helping with weight loss. Using Bioscan Technology, they identify hormonal imbalances, metabolic slowdown, inflammation, and more. For more information, visit https://vitalife.com.

Scammers are targeting Veterans. President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how scammers are pretending to be official VA representatives and demanding repayment for alleged benefits overpayments.

Brian Daniel, Founder, The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how people are working for the wealthy and leaving their traditional jobs. With salaries like 150k, 250k, or higher, more and more people are choosing these non-conventional jobs. From private chefs, nannies, and personal assistants, the options to […]

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss getting all of your finances organized for the end of the year. Jon and Tim also talk about charities, FSAs, HSAs, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Quinn Myers, reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rejection of the 2026 revenue ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Quinn shares the Mayor’s thoughts on the rejection and what the plan is moving forward.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different financial topic. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about contributing to your 401(K) and increasing the contributions to it from your paycheck. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Cannabis Dispensary Across From Wrigley Field Gets Final Approval From City Council: Entourage Holdings cleared its final zoning hurdle Friday, paving the way for the team to open after […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. […]