Wintrust Business Lunch

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of being prepared, making a good impression, and how you can separate yourself from your peers. Tom also says, ‘taking things for granted is how you get beat.’ Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the market reaction to the Trump administration announcing tariff cuts, the fallout from the trade negotiations, and why it’s harder to get a car loan right now. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Rivian growing its presence […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Arlington Height’s Northpoint Center has been acquired by a Texas investor. According to Crain’s, Encore Enterprises acquired a majority stake in the shopping center for $34 million. It’s located at the intersection of Rand Road and Arlington Heights Road. AmCap affiliates […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about why the markets are dipping a bit today, the latest on President Trump’s trade deals, the roller coaster the market has been on since President Trump announced his tariff plan, why now is a good time to reevaluate your retirement […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Krispy Kreme is pausing its partnership with McDonald’s. The company says it’s concerned about weakness in the economy and uncertainty about expansion of the partnership. It also withdrew its profit guidance after saying the partnership with the Chicago-based burger chain had […]

Segment 1: Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Fed’s interest rate decision, the impact of tariff policy on the economy, the nation running up its credit card debt, the latest on Social Security clawbacks, the Trump administration garnishing wages of 5.3 million defaulted student loan borrowers this summer, and why […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A popular Chicago bar is planning an expansion, including a second location. Crain’s reports Butch McGuire’s is looking for a new location in Lincoln Park. The deal’s not done yet but the report says the expansion is imminent. The 64-year-old bar […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new forecast includes improved revenue projections for the State of Illinois in the upcoming fiscal year, despite concerns about the local and national economy. The forecast comes from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the General Assembly’s independent forecasting […]

Segment 1: Business reporter Steve Alexander chats with John about Warren Buffett announcing he will be stepping down and the impact he’s had on the economy. Segment 2: Emily Stewart, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider, tells John how wealthy people are single-handedly warding off a recession. Segment 2: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Electric vehicle maker Rivian is expanding its footprint in Illinois. The company will add a supplier park to its factory in downstate Normal that could create 100 jobs. Its manufacturing facility already employs about 8,000 people. Rivian will invest about $120 […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about what we should know about Trump’s proposed budget, why first-time home buyers are coming back, the surprisingly good jobs report on Friday, and President Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about the […]

Segments 1 & 2: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President at WorkingNation, joins John Williams to talk about the new April jobs report. Jane also touches on manufacturing and its future in America. Segment 3: Reid Sawyer, Head of the Emerging Risk Group at Marsh McLennan, talks with John about risk management and […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A Chicago-based snack company says consumers appear to be prioritizing essentials over cookies, crackers and other snacks. Mondelez International says it saw slower growth in the latest quarter and blames consumer worries about inflation and the economy. Mondelez is the owner […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about the increase in continuing unemployment claims, how tariffs might impact the economy, his thoughts on the GDP decline, if the economy is at a tipping point, and if we are likely to a recession this year. Segment 2: Matt Fiascone, president of Habitat, joins […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the next phase of tariffs, when we will truly feel the impact of tariffs, GDP declining in the first quarter, if we are headed to a recession, and what we should be doing with our money in uncertain times.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. United Airline’s Polaris lounge at O’Hare Airport has reopened after a refresh. Crain’s reports the 25,000-square-foot space has a new look and more space following an eight-month long renovation. The lounge serves international customers flying in business class and is separate […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of companies investing in managerial training. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about some unexpected departures that have resulted from President Trump’s recent tariffs, funding cuts and executive orders. Segment 3: Tyler Lowell, […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about the likelihood we see a recession this year, how tariffs have been impacting the economy, and a new study from Zillow that shows that even a starter home in half of U.S. states costs at least $1 million. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The initial public offering registration for Bally’s Chicago has been amended after two federal lawsuits over alleged discrimination against white men. Bally’s new registration opens up the IPO beyond just women and minorities. The filing was made with the Securities and […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new study says four of the top five urban areas with the highest property taxes are right here in Illinois. Attom, a property information service, analyzed property tax rates for 217 metro areas. The highest were Rockford, Chicago, Peoria and […]