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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court decided that President Trump's global tariffs on imported goods were unconstitutional. With Trump promising to find other ways to impose his tariffs, small business owners are unsure of how or if they'll get their entitled refunds. In the Loop spoke with Stephen Woldenberg, Senior Vice President of Sales for Learning Resources, the Vernon Hills-based business that led the charge to bring the legal case to the country's highest court. Plus, we talk to Cécile Shea, nonresident senior fellow on security and diplomacy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his weekend celebrating the 2016 World Series Champions and how the Kyle Tucker signing will affect the upcoming CBA negotiations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his weekend celebrating the 2016 World Series Champions and how the Kyle Tucker signing will affect the upcoming CBA negotiations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his offseason training with Spring Training approaching and the guys give an update where friends of the pod Zack Short and Scott Effross will be playing next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his offseason training with Spring Training approaching and the guys give an update where friends of the pod Zack Short and Scott Effross will be playing next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the exodus out of the Mets in New York, with Pete Alonso being the latest Met to leave. Plus, Kenley Jansen, Merrill Kelly and others sign BIG free agent deals! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the exodus out of the Mets in New York, with Pete Alonso being the latest Met to leave. Plus, Kenley Jansen, Merrill Kelly and others sign BIG free agent deals! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the big moves coming out of the Winter Meetings, including Kyle Schwarber staying in Philly and Edwin Diaz to LA. Plus, will Mike Trout be on Team USA for the WBC and the AL East is making moves! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the big moves coming out of the Winter Meetings, including Kyle Schwarber staying in Philly and Edwin Diaz to LA. Plus, will Mike Trout be on Team USA for the WBC and the AL East is making moves! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Driver Megan from Vernon Hills asks Blanche what to do if your best friend is a loser!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
the crew sits down with Josh Kaddatz, Community Coordinator at Sitka Gear's Vernon Hills store — and a brand-new waterfowl hunter learning the ropes of his first season. Josh shares his journey from firefighting to working in the outdoor industry, how Sitka develops and tests its gear, and what hooked him on duck hunting after his very first wood duck. The guys dive deep into layering systems, cold-weather hunting gear, and what makes Sitka's design process different, while also swapping stories about misses in the pheasant field, jealous labs, and what happens when your gloves don't cooperate with your safety. Plus, Josh previews the Folds of Honor collaboration, upcoming Vernon Hills events, and offers pro tips for staying warm and dry in late-season hunts. Check out the following links for even more content: Instagram Facebook Youtube More About the Upduck Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prairie Ridge fullback Vincent Byk scored three touchdowns as the top-seeded Wolves went up by 40 points at halftime and defeated 16th-seeded Vernon Hills 46-30 on Friday in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss October baseball returning to Wrigley Field and take a look a the series going on around the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss October baseball returning to Wrigley Field and take a look a the series going on around the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs playoff clinching win in Pittsburgh and what it meant to Ian. After that the guys discuss Clayton Kershaw's legacy and Dakota and Tom project the Cubs' playoff roster. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs playoff clinching win in Pittsburgh and what it meant to Ian. After that the guys discuss Clayton Kershaw's legacy and Dakota and Tom project the Cubs' playoff roster. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we are coming to you from the Sitka Gear outlet in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We've got guests from Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, Backcountry Hunter's & Anglers, Learn to Hunt, and Tanglefree Waterfowl. Oh, and of course, Sitka as well. All great interviews on episode 168!Ducks Unlimited - https://www.ducks.org/illinois BHA - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/illinois Tanglefree Waterfowl - https://tanglefree.com/ Learn To Hunt - https://huntillinois.org/learn-to-hunt Delta Waterfowl - https://www.facebook.com/ILdeltawaterfowl/ Sitka Vernon Hills - https://www.sitkagear.com/vernon-hills-storeRidge Hunter Products and Merchandise:Ridgehunteroutdoors.comDiscount Code: RHOPOD for 10% off everything in your orderSupport our Partners:For any info on real estate available through Midwest Farm and Land, or anything that RG Outdoors has, contact Rodney Hawkins 618-925-3153.Check out Raks Big Game Supplements for all your mineral and protein needs! Go to Raksmineral.com and use code FULLDRAW for 15% off your entire order!Submit questions or comments to:Ridgehunteroutdoors@gmail.comFind us on Social:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50IZ_HE2pnMBjRyPpmgvMgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeHunterOutdoorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgehunteroutdoors/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidgeHunterOD
Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local housing market, including the sales of Ernest Hemingway's newlywed apartment in the Gold Coast and a South Shore home with ties to the Manhattan Project.Plus: NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway in July 2026, Vernon Hills apartment complex fetches $100 million, priciest suburban sale of 2025; lender seizing distressed hotel in Loop tower set for conversion; and nurses sue Endeavor Health alleging wage theft and dangerous understaffing.
Discovering Grayslake: Unveiling the Stories and People That Make Our Town Unique
Ryan shares his inspiring journey from his Waukegan and Vernon Hills roots to flipping houses and building a thriving business. Listeners hear about his family's influence, lessons learned from early setbacks, and the importance of authenticity, community, and hard work. The conversation blends personal stories, business insights, and local pride, highlighting Ryan's commitment to Grayslake, his passion for giving back, and his vision for the future—all with a friendly, hometown touch.
Stephen Woldenberg, senior vice president of sales at Vernon Hills-based toy company Learning Resources, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court. With 60% of the company's goods previously sourced from China, Woldenberg was forced to restructure the supply chain. He recently filed a petition asking […]
On this episode of The Lake Forest Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, Skoo Walker, and guest Jeff Erso dive into the city's decision to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Board, why it happened, and what it means for residents.✅ Why the Parks & Rec Board was dissolved✅ Friends of Lake Forest Parks: Helping or overstepping?✅ Who should control events like Lake Forest Day?✅ Is it time for a separate Park District?✅ Lake Forest vs Lake Bluff youth sports✅ Why local businesses are hurting downtown✅ How to fix the beach concessions✅ Sunday BBQs at Duffers featuring Liam Sheridan✅ Golf simulator upgrades at DuffersSupport The Lake Forest Podcast:
It's a Football Friday at Buffalo Wild Wings in Vernon Hills. The guys get you ready for the Bears & Panthers game this Sunday in Week 5 of the NFL.
Driver Megan from Vernon Hills asks Blanche, "What do you do if your best friend is dating a loser?". Blanche replies with another tasty memory from her extensive history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Driver Megan from Vernon Hills asks Blanche, "What do you do if your best friend is dating a loser?". Blanche replies with another tasty memory from her extensive history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we will finish Season 4 with Career Strategy. This episode will tie all 9 episodes from this season together. Season 5 Coming SeptemberEnhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach.Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach (Free)Enroll in the Foundations Course on September 15, 2024, at SPEAR Training Center in Vernon Hills, IL
In this episode, we discuss building leverage within an athletic department. Focus should be on critical windows to enhance your leverage to get either more compensation or responsibility. Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach.Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach (Free)Enroll in the Foundations Course on September 15, 2024, at SPEAR Training Center in Vernon Hills, IL
In this episode, we discuss working with Sport Coaches. Review the first 7 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge. Episode 7 (Communication with Support Staff) will be especially helpful.Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach.Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach (Free)Enroll in the Foundations Course on September 15, 2024, at SPEAR Training Center in Vernon Hills, IL
In this episode, we discuss working within athletic departments and learning to communicate with athletic training, nutritionists, and sports psychology. Review the first 6 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge. Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach.Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach (Free)Enroll in the Foundations Course on September 15, 2024, at SPEAR Training Center in Vernon Hills, IL
In this episode, we are talking about developing knowledge. Review the first 5 podcasts from this season because they are foundational to leveraging what it takes to acquire useful knowledge.Enhance your learning by purchasing the book How to Become a Strength Coach.Enroll in the free course How to Become a Strength Coach Enroll in the Foundations Course September 15, 2024, at SPEAR Training Center in Vernon Hills, IL
Today our guest is Debbie Beagle, Assistant Principal of Summer School & Director of Student Activities at Vernon Hills High School. We talk with Debbie and explore a few methods for fostering a positive campus culture. Debbie shares the innovative idea of "Bring Your Child or Parent to Work Day," explaining how this simple initiative and others like it can help to transform a school into a community that everyone loves. She discusses how this engaging event has helped students and staff at Vernon Hills connect on a personal level, see each other as individuals, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships, ultimately enhancing the overall campus culture. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Join us at the 2024 CharacterStrong National Conference Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website Debbie has over twenty five years experience as a classroom teacher, club advisor, coach and administrator. She has worked with students in grades 9-12 and has taught at the university level. She is described by her colleagues as having a deep understanding of school culture and her greatest attribute is her ability to build strong relationships on campus leading to engaged students and staff. Debbie holds a BS in Mathematics Education, a Masters in Computer Science, as well as Masters and Doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership. Debbie has awards and distinctions from Illinois Directors of Student Activities, Lake County Regional Office of Education, Illinois Chapter/National School Public Relations Assoc., Community HS District 128, and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
Also in the news: Vernon Hills retail crime task force uncover ties to crime groups; General contractor, former Aldi's exec pleading guilty to federal fraud charges; Sundance Chicago film festival starting next month and more.
Also in the news: Vernon Hills retail crime task force uncover ties to crime groups; General contractor, former Aldi's exec pleading guilty to federal fraud charges; Sundance Chicago film festival starting next month and more.
Also in the news: Vernon Hills retail crime task force uncover ties to crime groups; General contractor, former Aldi's exec pleading guilty to federal fraud charges; Sundance Chicago film festival starting next month and more.
Ariana Grande announced her new single and it sounds like it's going to be scandalous, Gypsy Rose has been making the rounds on social media and the talk show circuit, and David Debris's friends are just openly resenting him now. links! GYPSY Gypsy Rose leaves NSFW comment about her husband's D on instagram, he responds Gypsy Rose plays Urban Dictionary with Lifetime social media staff Gypsy Rose gets backlash for wearing “all Zara” in OOTD for her big press day Gypsy Rose tells Joy Behar that murder is wrong on The View ARIANA Ariana Grande announces new single “yes, and…?” DOBRIK Jason Nash expresses resentment toward David Dobrik for turning down $10M Spotify deal, David's Vernon Hills friends say he spends his days and nights partying Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter Find more of Molly's stuff Find more of Tiffany's stuff
Patrick Kreis, the Chief of Police for the Village of Vernon Hills, joins Lisa Dent to touch on a recent event in which a serval cat, which is native to Africa, was on the loose in the Grosse Pointe neighborhood, and why the town is looking to implement stricter animal control regulations.
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Dom’s Kitchen & Market is planning its first suburban store in Vernon Hills. Crains reports, the new Dom’s will be located near the Hawthorn shopping center. It is one of three future stores planned, including Chicago’s River North and Fulton Market. […]
Local kid Jackson Dreyer loves disco balls so much he named his dog after one. Originally from Vernon Hills, the Nashville based singer/songwriter sat down with McCabe & Jenny from The Afternoon Mix about his new holiday song "Christmas In Chicago," the story behind his mustache, how his big plans for 2024. Hear Jackson talk about all this and more with McCabe and Jenny on The Mix New Music Club Podcast!Follow Jenny V: Jenny's InstaFollow McCabe: McCabe's InstaFollow The Mix: The MixstagramStream The Mix: Listen Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Local kid Jackson Dreyer loves disco balls so much he named his dog after one. Originally from Vernon Hills, the Nashville based singer/songwriter sat down with McCabe & Jenny from The Afternoon Mix about his new holiday song "Christmas In Chicago," the story behind his mustache, how his big plans for 2024. Hear Jackson talk about all this and more with McCabe and Jenny on The Mix New Music Club Podcast! Follow Jenny V: Jenny's Insta Follow McCabe: McCabe's Insta Follow The Mix: The Mixstagram Stream The Mix: Listen Live!
Also in the news: Gary/Chicago International Airport to grow; Cook County residents can now see their property tax bills online; Man charged with discarding body of dead pregnant woman on a Lake County road and more.
Also in the news: Gary/Chicago International Airport to grow; Cook County residents can now see their property tax bills online; Man charged with discarding body of dead pregnant woman on a Lake County road and more.
Following his win in the 2022 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition, Vernon Hills pianist Noah Kim returns to Introductions for a second solo recital playing Bach, Mozart, Schumann and Kapustin. The post LIVE | Noah Kim, 17, piano appeared first on WFMT.
This week's episode features the incredible Vicky Lee, Senior Vice President of Development at FOCUS.Tune in as Vicky takes us on a captivating journey through career and shares what it's like to lead FOCUS's expansion into diverse markets across the Southeast region. Discover what inspired her transition from architecture to development and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way.At Focus, Vicky defines strategies for organizational growth, spearheads acquisitions, manages developments valued at over $1.1B. She played a pivotal role in the success of The Atworth at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, IL which helped position FOCUS as a suburban placemaking leader.Vicky's expertise isn't limited to the boardroom – she actively contributes to the industry as Vice Chair of ULI Public Private Partnership Council (Blue), Vice Chair of ULI Chicago Product Council (Green), and Advisory Board member for ULI Chicago. With an MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson School of Management and a BA in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, she is a multifaceted leader who graciously shares her leadership insights on the show.Connect with Nancy:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancysurakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancysurak/Website: www.nancysurak.comConnect with Vicky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyglee/https://workwithfocus.com/Vicky's Book Recommendation: In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules via Amazon https://a.co/d/9zibGUmShe's Wild Sound Production by: Luke Surak, Surak Productions: surakproductions@gmail.com
Also in the news: Dozens spent the night at a convention center after hotels evacuated on Maui; Walgreens using classical music to deter loitering; Florida official criticizes end of cash bail in Illinois and more.
Today we regroup with our friends over at Life Money You to discuss what they have been up to since we last spoke. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Credit Union Leadership podcast! Life. Money. You.® BCU's chosen Financial Well-Being Program to help you take control of your money. A holistic financial well-being Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), owned by BCU, providing prescriptive solutions through digital tools, one-on-one financial coaches, live events, and access to financial health products and services to encourage behavior change and improve people's financial health. Website https://www.bcu.org/Financial-Well-Being/Life-Money-You Industry Financial Services Company size 2-10 employees 3 on LinkedIn Includes members with current employer listed as Life. Money. You., LLC, including part-time roles. Headquarters Vernon Hills, IL Founded 2022 Locations (1) Primary Headquarters 340 N Milwaukee Ave , Vernon Hills, IL 60061, US
Andrew Dorfman and his wife, Aimee, have been in the comedy business for over 35 years. He started his career as a young comic and as a comic manager's assistant in the mid-80s. Realizing that the road was not the path for their life. Andrew and Aimee decided to open up a comedy club. In 1992 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, they opened up and partnered with Rick Uchwat, Zanies Comedy Club. From there, the club business grew to where Aimee and Andrew own multiple clubs and own multiple club names; Improv, Zanies, Stand Up Live, and comedy zones. In his later life, Aimee and Andrew have chosen to slow down “haha” and ventured into the orchard business. They own a successful orchard/country store and winery in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. They have three beautiful sons, two pigs, five mini horses, one full-size horse, six goats, four cows, one donkey, 50 chickens, three dogs, a turtle, two snakes, and a cat. They are trying to live the best life they can.